TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Lucky Bao

81/100 (786 ratings)

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"One of Hout Bays hidden gems. The Wagyu Beef Burger with Truffled Fries is sheer luxury hamburger heaven! The Bao Bar Counter space is a cool and..."

David Patrick

"I love this place! Best pork ramen ever and the burger is to die for. Authentic and honest..."

Andrea Back

"Everything we had was delicious- from the cocktails to the main. Yum yum yum..."

Lisa Walker-Brook

"Awesome, awesome! Loved the mushrooms and bao's. Definitely worth a visit...."

Arno Becker

"Tried the Beef Yakatori for the first time at our last visit. Simple but delicious. Love, love the..."

Lesley Wright

"Great food, cocktails and peanut icecream was really worth..."

Nicola Fader

"Amazing, amazing, amazing!! I absolutely love the food, service and the fact that there is no other restaurant like..."

Cassandra Verity

"Very chilled little spot with a big personality. Perfect selection of bao to sample the best flavours. The belly bao stole my..."

Emma Drummond

"Faaaaaaaaaaaaaa toooo good!! The food really is excellent, thank..."

Sean Thomson

"Finally got to experience the magic that is Lucky Bao last night. Thanks so much Cheyne and Vivienne. Great to see you..."

Dane David Raath

"Lucky Bao is a one-of-a-kind, relaxed dining experience that I look forward to repeating again and again! Well done..."

Michelle Hodgkinson

"Love..."

Drew Kirkland

"Very impressive.Was there with a few friends and everything was just awesome...especially the attention to detail when it came to the food.Waitress..."

Marie Mobara

"Lucky Bao, a gem in the realm of Asian cuisine, seamlessly blends flavors to offer a delightful experience of tapas, bao, ramen, and burgers. Every..."

Monike Stonem

"Cheyne's walk-in street food is no less flavourful and exciting than the main restaurant. With a simpler menu and easygoing atmosphere, Lucky Bao is..."

Jay Reeler

"If your looking for a good solid Ramen, look no further! Bao buns are equally great..."

Anthony Scheinberg

"Lucky Bao is much nicer with regards to menu, prices, atmosphere and food compared to Cheynes (which shares the same venue). Pity they cant switch..."

Lindy Dickson

"Cosy and relaxed atmosphere, with a small but versatile menu. Only seats 8 inside at the bar and a small table outside. The bao, ramen fried chicken..."

Roxanne Joseph

"A very modern pub style Cafe to enjoy Asian street food. Very delicious bao. I had the duck bao and hubby had the pork in black fried rice...."

Enid Son

"Very good cocktails (try Wild Turkey Plum Sour & Passionate Buddha) and amazing food. We had bao buns with duck as appertizers (so so good), ramen..."

Marcel Niggenbölling

"Great little spot in Houtbay with awesome asian dishes, the decor is very nice especially the back garden. We had the bao’s - they were great (just..."

Jo V

"I stumbled on this undiscovered gem right in our neighboorhood. Everything was just so yummy. The waitress did an ok job, could have been better...."

Conrad Vermeulen

"Lovely little place with delicious asian-styled food. Fresh, tasty and flavourful...."

Jane Fraser

"Amazing cocktails and absolutely divine food. Service was impeccable. My compliments to the..."

Wade du Plessis

"One of the best ramen I have ever had. This is a must go place. Everything on the menu is amazing. Big bowls with amazing..."

Jean-Pierre Aeron Venter

"Went there on a Sunday morning, place was empty and the lucky bao side looked dodgy. Was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Had Ramen,..."

Shams D

"Amazing flavour! Professional service. Definitely a MUST DO in Hout Bay..."

Stacy Hart

"Always a treat coming to Lucky Bao! Amazing food. Lovely ambience.. THE DING DONG IS TO DIE..."

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