TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Tong Lok

86/100 (359 ratings)

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"Fresh Chinese, amazing quality and portion size, money worth spending. Non greasy..."

Kirsten Zoë Pieters

"Delicious, authentic and generous food! Friendly service and so welcoming! Will always order from Tong..."

Storme Christene Conradie

"Totally yummy.. whether it be sushi, sweet nd sour pork,chop suey and my new favourite duck in special sauce with fried rice**.. service..."

Ronese Lindsay Samuels - Martin

"Ken is..."

Peter Lin

"my..."

Jackal Sean Tbb

"We shared the Double Pack special which includes a choice of 2 large boxes and 4 vegetable spring rolls for R165. We opted for the large beef chow..."

Lauren Niekerk

"We love Tong Lok! It’s our local and very often the best sushi we have. Quick and delicious and friendly. The salmon roses are the best size. They..."

Gillian Freimond Rightford

"Absolutely amazing sushi every time! The Crispy Beef is an absolute must! The dumplings are to die for. Been going to this little place for years now..."

Mathewkriel7

"I love the sushi here, great value for money esp before 5pm when it is 50% off and then 30% off before 9pm. Not a place for a romantic dinner and I..."

Austin Fagan

"Sushi always fresh, decently priced and sized. Really like the fact that they offer Japanese as well as Chinese cuisine. My favourite is their prawn..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"One of our favorite sushi places we frequently order our sushi from here it is always fresh and tastes great. The chicken chow mien is one of my..."

Kelvin Vincent

"Went there after 3 years since moving out of the SouthPoint (the student accommodation at the Stanhope building). The service is just as I..."

Zohra

"Had a delicious lunch with my family. Their hot and sour soup and beef flank are amazing. And their portions sizes are great value for money. Their..."

Laura Son

"Always a great takeaway from Tong Lok. I've often ordered the beef in oyster sauce and it's delicious. Consistently yummy comfort food. Not the..."

Adrian Kaplan

"First of all the services in this store is surprisingly very humble and felt warm welcomed! The owner remembered what some of the frequent customers..."

Ken Mack

"Had some really good sushi! Haven't tried their chinese food which definitely a must do next time.Their service is also really good, very..."

Khabi Phakisi

"The sushi and Chinese food is super adorable and tastes good! Their salmon roses are my fav :) the Chinese food serves for a good meal on a cold Cape..."

Rivaania Perumal

"Tong Lok is such a little gem! Owned and run by the most friendly people, excellent sushi at excellent prices! 50% off daily on all sushi! You can't..."

Kelly Russell

"As being Chinese and all I can say this food is traditional and tastes like home. Really kind people and the food is great value for its price and..."

Jaime Iglesias Hu

"I have had their sushi twice now and I have to say it is absolutely amazing! We recently had the double pack deal which is definitely value for money..."

Nicole Maasdorp

"My boyfriend and I love Chinese so after reading all the great reviews, I thought it would be nice to try out a new spot. We had the sweet&sour..."

Zanel

"I have only eaten the sushi, but judging from the other reviews the Chinese food is good too. They have half price sushi from 3-5pm a bit of an odd..."

Ilhaam

"Had a great Sushi meal! Order was quick and easy and service was friendly. Had some extra than what was offered on one platter, everything was packet..."

Zane Posthumus

"Really good Chinese food for sit down or take-away. Had sushi and chicken chow mein really awesome food , just the portion of chicken was small in..."

Cameron Jody Robey

"The Chicken Chow Mein with noddles is one of their recommended dishes and I decided to give it a go. I must say that it's really good and I will..."

Junior

"Awesome little place! The owners are so friendly and the portions are massive. Very tasty Chinese food at reasonable prices. This is solid comfort..."

Amy-Louise

"The owner is the greatest if you're sad he will make you smile… food is really good, simply the best I've had in a while I suggest you try the duck..."

Matthew Vanzy Van Rooyen

"Was craving dim sum and found this place down the road from my house. Great dim sum definitely going again! The staff are very friendly to and greet..."

Justine Lawrenson

"Tong Lok is incredible! Being an avid fan of Chinese food, I was glad that they had such a vast menu! My boyfriend and I ordered the chow mein which..."

Eleni

"Best Chinese take out in the southern suburbs! I have gone all over trying to find the right place only to be disappointed over and over. I now know..."

Alice Scott

"Great food, have tried much of the menu and everything was great. The gentleman who runs the place is great. Very friendly and goes out of his way to..."

James

"Found Tong Lok on Zomoto and placed our order via telelphone when we got to Claremont to collect everything was ready and packed so nicely. The..."

Invisable CT

"Had some amazing Chinese again at this amazing restaurant! Some of the best chicken noodle soup, sweet and sour pork and chicken, and definitely..."

Marc Steve Ettisch

"I love their crunch roll sushi. Its amazing. Totally worth it! I don't really like their spring rolls though, they are so bland. The staff has the..."

Zazi

"I grew up going to Tong lok and having the sweet lady at the till always give me sweets and honestly their customer service and kindness has never..."

Judith-Alison Julius

"The food is flavorful and ingredients are fresh. The 5 stars was given for the exceptional welcoming service, I got smiles, suggestion on the most..."

Simone Barnes

"I have been ordering from here a lot recently. Really good food and very cheap. I just cannot get enough of the sweet and sour chicken and sesame..."

Tiaan Jonker

"The crispy beef is really delicious. The portion size is good too. Not exactly enough for two but more than enough for a meal and a snack..."

Pauline Clothier

"The owners and staff are so lovely, always friendly and show how much they appreciate your business. Incredible service and delicious..."

Roxanne Frey

"Always fast and fresh, Tong Lok is family restaurant run a lovely couple. Great for vegetarians and vegans - the 'Salt and Pepper Tofu' is a must..."

Olivia Rosa Welte

"The chicken chow mein is very nice, i like it. The 50% off is like the click bait video's you see on youtube. They say 50% off, but when you get in..."

Shaun Barnard

"I go there because of their half price sushi. Just be aware of their R5 charge for each item which can add up to quite a bit. Sushi is fresh and..."

Sean Light

"Best damn place! Sushi is absolutely delicious, Chinese is yum, prices are good and just adore the sweet owner and his wife...."

Taryn Stafford

"I loved the food, and the service was fantastic. Simple place, good prices. We're planning to go through the whole..."

Katja S

"ABSOLUTELY Amazing service, amazing authentic Chinese food.I would recommend this store to anyone looking for real Chinese..."

Mario Domeyer

"Loved it!!!! Wonderful service and delicious sushi. Can't wait to eat there..."

cool beans

"Lovely little place... Decor and bit cold and sparse, not romantic place. Did good and they do take aways, which is what we usually go there for..."

Karin

"Best Chinese food I always order the chop suey and it never..."

Kelly P

Hamachi

82/100 (1475 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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General TSO's Chicken

Sushi All You Can Eat Special

Sushi Salad

48 Piece Sushi

Hamachi Roll

Salmon Hand Roll Salmon Roses Bamboo Roll & Tempura Prawn Roll

Rainbow Platter

Spring Platter

Samurai Platter

Sushi Crunchy Roll

Spring Roll Platter

Sashimi and Salmon Roses

Salmon Bean Curd

Salmon

Sashimi

Chicken Chop Suey

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"Food and service was great. Good tip, always ask your waitron their name and where they are from. Makes a huge difference to the rest of your time..."

Mary Illingworth Banks

"My favourite sushi place at the moment. Good food. Service is alright but can improve. The waiter we had yesterday was pretty good. I recommend..."

Tina de Villiers

"Always have a great meal. Staff know our orders. We don't even need to say anything and the food just arrives. Always fresh, always tasty. You might..."

Brendan Widan

"The best sushi I've ever had. Lovely waitress, lovely restaurant, fabulous, fabulous..."

Joy Pughe-Parry

"Had a wonderful evening at Hamachi last night! Fantastic sushi and such delicious hot meals! Nandipha was our waitress and she was amazing! She..."

Anthea Bissolati

"This could possibly be the best sushi we have had in CPT by..."

Shanco Wilson

"Loved the variety of sushi. Special was great - eat all you can for R159 included a hot meal sashimi and 3 portions of salmon roses. Will..."

Hayley Fredericks

"We had a really great time at Hamachi! We enjoyed the "all you can eat" for 149 R from the conveyer belt. You can have everything from the belt,..."

Jasmina Licina

"Your General Tsao's Chicken - The most famous Chinese Chicken dish in the world!!! Crispy fried with a spicy sweet sauce. Our meals were totally..."

Carol Ann Rudling

"Staff are friendly and the buffet menu is nice and..."

Jade van Rhyn

"Always a treat. Fantastic food great service lovely..."

Martin van der Merwe

"This has become a favorite go to for sushi buffet, the portion sizes are great because you are able to have a variety of different types of sushi...."

Vicky Lucas

"It’s was delicious and an amazing experience..."

Jennamea

"A spacious hidden gem tucked away off Main Rd with ample parking at night, a sushi conveyor and dim sum! Who could ask for more? One of the most..."

Helbor

"Great selection of sushi (fresh, traditional and deep fried), amazing special, affordable drinks, friendly staff, fresh decor. No oily..."

Francois Van As

"Great fresh sushi! I’ve been here more than 3 times and every time I’m impressed with quality and service. Only reason I don’t visit as often..."

Zee

"Whenever I'm in Claremont, Hamachi is always my go to for sushi. They're not too expensive like sushi in the CBD but they're fresh! They have quite a..."

April Jou-An Yao

"A friend of mine had mentioned fairly recently that his favourite place to get sushi in the burbs was Hamachi, so I decided to give it a try a few..."

Melanie Du Toit

"After reading some reviews we went in expecting good sushi but not the best service. Thankfully we were pleasantly surprised and had great sushi and..."

Jess Styles

"This place is amazing value for money. The sushi was up to standard and delicious. I ate till I was sick. The atmosphere and the service was a little..."

Yajna Gold

"We go to Hamachi often because of the fresh sushi and excellent customer service. Their Samurai Platter is delicious - would definitely..."

Emma Divaris

"Heard about Hamachi on Uber eats and was looking for something cheap and quick and was surprised by the freshness and deliciousness of this..."

Sarah Thatcher

"I had such a nice time at hamachi. My brother and i went for the buffet today with a friend. R169 is so worth it with handrolls included. The salmon..."

Sash

"For me this place is one of the best sushi joints to get sushi stoned! Whenever we go here, we opt for the all you can eat buffet at R169 pp. I love..."

Food Guru Snapper

"Hamachi - ClaremontPopped in at Hamachi for a late Sunday lunch with the family. This is my go-to sushi place. You'll find fancier sushi..."

Foodgasm_za

"Ordered take away the other night ,staff were friendly,didn't wait too long for my order and the sushi was great!Really good value for money..."

A.akoo16

"Fantastic! Definitely my new favorite sushi restaurant. Can't wait to go back! 😆 The sushi was fresh and delicious! The waiter was friendly but..."

Sharna Solomon

"The service was friendly and attentive and the best part everything we ordered was really good. If you looking with Sushi with some vegetarian Thai..."

Shamera Daniels

"Definitely a good place to have sushi. Very fresh and well made. Prices are good too. There was a lot of variety which is also really good for a..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Absolutely incredible sushi! Never disappoints. Just had takeaways for lunch and their quality and price are tough to beat. I keep coming back!..."

Nicole Whitehorn

"This is mainly for students and those on a budget for sushi. It really is a great spot. The friendly staff and subtle Asian ambiance gives this..."

Alley Himmy

"Absolute favourite sushi buffet special in CPT and we regularly drive the 30 minute drive to Hamachi for their creme brulee! So worth a..."

Rayne Alexander

"Great sushi. Love the variety and portion size. The restaurant itself lacks ambience and the location isn't great. We've had a few meals from their..."

Laura Son

"Ive had hamachi quite a few times but not on a sit-down basis, of which I've beeeeen meaning to do . It's definitely located awkwardly in..."

Mosa Mashati

"I am a sushi lover and have heard about this place non-stop for months now. I decided to check it out with my boyfriend since he is a regular there,..."

Eleni

"Don't be fooled by the buffet. Unless you are super hungry just pick a combo and share with a friend much cheaper. The sushi is modern western sushi,..."

Direshan Pillay

"excellent value and quality...had the buffet for r159...first class sushi and a choice of dishes...general tsaos chicken was excellent. japanese..."

Michael Ryder

"I come here every week for my pre leg day carbo load. Sushi here is amazing quality for the price and definitely worth it. The chefs and..."

Charlie Shang

"One of my monthly regular restaurants to snack on tasty sushi with original takes. The venue is quite large with a dedicated sushi belt and ample..."

Direshan Pillai

"Came back to South Africa looking for a good sushi place and stumbled across Hamachi. Chose the conveyor belt and buffet option, which proved to be a..."

Sunil Osman

"If you're going to Hamachi then definitely go for the all you can eat sushi, it's worth it. I haven't tried the other food on the menu but the sushi..."

Sara Krunic

"I enjoyed the Sushi. Went on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. The restaurant is very clean and..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"The sushi chefs are super friendly and the sushi is always top quality. There's also a wide variety on the belt and if you would like to order more..."

Simira

"Pretty decent sushi served in a very spacious restaurant. Menu offers many options and value is good too. A go-to place for my whole..."

Johnny Jol

"Housed in the old Sake builing in Claremont in a quiet street with ample parking. The restaurant is very large inside, tastefully decorated and..."

JotterJo

"If it’s a great all-you-can-eat sushi and Chinese food deal you want then Hamachi, in the southern suburbs is the place to be. For R149 you can eat..."

Crystal Espin

"I have such a soft spot for Hamachi! My boyfriend and I discovered this hidden little treasure about a year ago and it has been our go to for those..."

Alex Sanan

"So decent for all you can eat, not your typical "cheap sushi" when they add tons of rice and keep the fish low key... Basically it's hella lit, well..."

Jaime Iglesias Hu

"Every time I walk into this restaurant, I am greeted by the polite and beautiful owner, who despite my young face and shallow wallet, treats me like..."

Jamjar

"Went for an early lunch. Excellent sushi and they even cater for younger sushi lovers as well (R80 for buffet for under 10). Well priced with good..."

Johnelle Olivier

"Love their sushi!Very reasonably priced and sushi is always fresh. Service is good- have been here many times and have always been greeted..."

Ashley Brodrick

"We enjoyed the fried dumplings and veg sushi platter. They have some innovative sushis that you dont get at other restaurants. Our friends also said..."

Anz

"We popped in here last night for a quick post shoot dinner. M had the all you can eat buffet which is good value for money. You can have three..."

Michelle Parkin

"This has become a regular haunt of mine. Their sushi special platters are great value for money and win me over every time so I haven't actually..."

Lucille Byrnes

"Good but not great – although there is some interesting sushi on the menu. This seems like the type of restaurant better suited to a group..."

Bree Street Brent

"This place is to die for,the decor is modern and sets an awesome relaxing feel to the place. The sushi is great, give it a go. No disappointment..."

Cptboytjie

"Amazing. There sushi is to die for and they have never once been disappointing! I have yet to come across better sushi! the staff is amazing and..."

Caitlin Kern

"Probably the best sushi in Cape Town, this place gives Willoughby's a run for their money! The sushi is absolutely delicious, and with a R139..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"So good, I am going back tonight ;). All you can eat sushi for R139.00. Such a win! The dim sum is really good and I love their Jasmine tea. My wife..."

Phillip Black

"LOVE this place. Of all the sushi places I have tried (and there have been many), this is the best value for money for sushi in my opinion...."

Chetna Black

"These guys do all sorts of sushi. You're sure to find something you like. They include a few Chinese food items with their sushi buffet so you can..."

Foodster CT

"Nice food, some awesome service, lovely atmosphere. There is a great buffet too. Definitely worth a try if you are ever in the Claremont area...."

YouAteThat

"This is truly the best sushi and Chinese restaurant I know. I've eaten at so many places, but I always return here, with a really good result every..."

Jane Price

"Been a frequent visitor even before the name changed from Sake house to Hamachi, sushi is always top quality, however the belt sometimes lack..."

Kiyaam Lawrence

"Love the sushi here. Look, the atmosphere is not great but the sushi makes up for it. Great for a work meeting over lunch or a relaxed dinner with..."

Robyn Hey

"Had a great Saturday night out pre-load shedding & no kids. Good service and nice wine list. Enjoyed desert too. Liked sushi so much we got the..."

Kathryn Cupido

"I decided to give this place a try after I read the reviews, oh my gosh!!! How I was not disappointed...the only reason why I can't give this place a..."

Robyn Rainier

"I love Hamachi! Since I found this not-so-secret hidden spot, I've been back numerous times, on dates and with friends. Lovely environment, conveyor..."

Jaclyn Woods

"Good sushi not too much rice with decent amount of fish. great variety with the buffet. Dessert included on the belt also. Just be careful when..."

Chrystal-Ann Petersen

"Been there for the all yiu can eat sushi. The quality of sushi is very good, find a seat at the counter and take a few intimate friends with...."

Conrad Jonck

"One of the best midweek sushi getaways in the southern suburbs.. friendly staff, awesome chefs and the sushi is consistently awesome! Value for money..."

Antonio Mullins

"I came here for the all you can eat sushi special. The sushi was great as we could choose what we wanted from the conveyer belt, so you could choose..."

Mathew West-Russell

"O my word - I only recovered now from one of the most amazing dining experiences I have had in such a long time - we visited Hamachi on the Zomato ..."

Rene Gilham

"By their own description Hamachi is; Thai, sushi and dimsum. In my description they are delicious. Being a lover of tuna crunch, that was my first go..."

Melissa Wynne

"Went for the first time today after I spotted it at BMW. So glad I did! Wooh my new favorite sushi spot! R139 all you can eat so worth it. Service..."

Michelle

"I eat at Hamachi frequently because the food is delicious and very reasonably priced. The buffet is a real bargain and the sushi chef is always..."

Dawn Gottgens

"Recommended by Candice Bresler, I knew I was in for some seriously good sushi. We took full advantage of the R139 sushi buffet, which includes as..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Konnichiwa! Delish sushi and a lovely ambience. The service was a little slow but I will definitely be back! For 139 bucks you can get a great buffet..."

Kate Coulson

"The fish was fresh and sushi, full of flavour. The restaurant was very quiet when we arrived and so the turnaround time was quick. Will aim to make..."

Travis

"Food was amazing! Although we were arrived before opening time, we were welcomed inside and could order cooldrinks while we waited for the kitchen to..."

Chantal Solomons

"When reviews call Hamachi a hidden gem they couldn’t be more right! How is everybody not talking about this fantastic sushi restaurant?!?! I was..."

Jenita Ferreira

"The sushi and Chinese food buffet special never lets us down! They have great options, unlike some sushi buffets, which can be very limited to what..."

Robyn Twynam

"My godson loves Asian food and because the menu is so vast... we can eat all of Asia in one place... it doesn't have India but Japan specifically he..."

Geri Fortune

"A truly fantastic place to come and eat; the decor is excellent, has a great feel, was immaculate inside, and had an element of wow this is cool with..."

KC Davel

"One of my favourite sushi spots with friends. The service and staff are always great. Lovely atmosphere. Hidden gem. Their takeaway is just as great...."

Kulsum K

"Amazing place to go for all you can eat sushi! It currently costs R200 a person but it is so worth it! And absolutely amazing, the sticky Chicken and..."

William Frost

"The sushi is lovey so many varieties to choose from and the buffet for R205 is worth every penny. Ample seating nice ambience and they will be..."

Clint Malan

"Bottomless Asian food. What more could you possibly want. I didn't say sushi I said Asian food cause they offer a wide selection of their main meals..."

Matthew Sheppard

"Hamachi is by far the best sushi restaurant around the Southern Suburbs. They consistently have high quality sushi made with the best ingredients...."

Eleni T

"Good first experience. Fantastic service from our waiter. Will definitely go there again to try other things on the menu. Sushi was great and so was..."

Nickitor Tèa Solomons Sulayman

"Hamachi is one of the best restaurants I have been to in recent years. The menu is diverse, and the vibe is great. 10/10 would recommend, especially..."

Kurt Petersen

"My favourite place to grab sushi! Always fresh! Never disappoints! Wide selection on buffet! Always love it..."

Ashleigh Sherwood

"Love Hamaci, their sushi buffet is excellent, quality of food is superb - they don't skimp on the fish. Service is a little slow, but with the sushi..."

Riesna Reuben Audh

"I love this place, first it's really unassuming, location and decor, very plain. Their food on the other hand superb, yiu can have buffet style sushi..."

Gilbert Carstens

"Another hidden treasure in Cape Town! A must go to for all sushi lovers. I love the fact that they have all you can eat sushi option. I will go..."

Evidence Sello Magaga

"Good sushi, buffet has an incredible selection and the size of the pieces seems to be bigger than comparable restaurants. I ate until I was..."

Jesse Van Niekerk

"One of my favourite places to frequent as it's a great vibe for friends and family to relax in. The food is always delicious and worth any wait..."

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