TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Love Me So

87/100 (1888 ratings)

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Full Bar

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Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

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"One of the best food experiences we have had in a while! Cannot wait to go back and sink my teeth into their amazing bao..."

Netricia Botha

"1st Sunday of the month is..."

Mangaliso

"Vibey restaurant in Melville. First Sunday’s are great here...."

Michaela Kupsamy

"I’ve been wanting to eat here for a long time and I regret not going sooner because the food was amazing, the service was great too. My new..."

Brenda

"It was my friends last night in South Africa and we just wanted to go out for drinks. I’ve been wanting to go to Love Me So for a while so it was..."

Tsepiso Mbali

"This has to be one of my favourite dinner places. The food was good before, but since they revamped the ramen menu the food is downright amazing...."

Darian Stassen

"The miso tofu ramen was delicious as were the love me so bowls! The venue is trendy and pleasant, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Only..."

Simona Maria Flavio

"Went a couple of weeks back when I was craving ramen, and after following their Instagram and seeing their amazing food I decided to try it out for..."

Zoe Stockton

"Another hidden gem. Had the most amazing fresh and delicious supper. We shared the tempura squid, salmon tataki, chicken wings and dak chicken..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"Oh man this place is great - we got all of the starter-type things - the aubergine is really sticky and delicious, the favorite though was the pork..."

Niki - Jay Bougaard

"Spectacular restaurant. The cocktails are fantastic, the food is amazing, the service is impeccable and for such affordable prices. The overall vibe..."

Claire Erin Oosthuyse

"Epic #ramen spot, with a great vibe (young people mostly) and very good service. Go before 19:00 on weeknights to catch their cocktail specials. When..."

Niel Knoblauch

"This place truly is a hidden gem. Super friendly service, amazing food and great cocktails makes it a true triple threat. Will definitely be going..."

Caylan Knowt

"So freaken great! We had a table of five for a bookclub/surprise bridal party. The team at Love Me So treated us so well but I get the feeling that..."

Chantal Stanfield

"Popped into Love Me So last week Friday and I was highly impressed. I had the shio chicken ramen and it was delicious! I loved the cocktails too..."

Tumi Dintoe

"Love Me So, and oh, does it love you so. Greeted with big warm smiles, food made with care and love, one really does leave this restaurant with a..."

Emma Kayleigh

"Just love it - have been back so many times. We always bring our international guests here the staff decor and food is world class. Eating here feels..."

Graeme Hector

"Such excellent, friendly service! Delicious food. Half price cocktails from 5-7pm during the week. Super vibe. We all enjoyed our evening. I’ll be..."

Smelly Celly

"We had an excellent lunch today. The coffee was great. Then we started with the pork gyozas. Delicious and so full of flavour. Next came the ramen...."

Riona Arjoon

"Absolutely fantastic, flavourful food. A great restaurant for vegans, vegetarians and carnivores alike.Despite there being a power outage in the..."

Desirée Buchanan

"My new favourite hang out. Warm, friendly faces greet you at the entrance. The menu is extensive without causing confusion. The friendly staff will..."

Shinaaz Roberts

"I have been dying to try Love Me So after great reviews and a lot of hype. I was definitely not disappointed!I treated myself to the Miso..."

Raquel Rodrigues

"Was expecting so much, but left with mixed feelings.First up, the virgin cocktails are delicious - I will probably return just for the pina..."

Supervundu

"I'd been hankering after a good ramen bowl for a while so I was thrilled when I finally got to try this spot.First off I have to say the..."

Tasmika Amin

"Absolutely loved the food, the starters and mains had great variety, so very enjoyable! Such interesting desserts! Great Cocktails too!! Great place..."

Anne Nel Horwitz

"As a lover of all things japa and a good time, Love me so exceeded all my expectations. The atmosphere is beautiful, with exceptional staff. - my..."

Karolina Vranjes

"Fantastic service and great food! I had a Ramen bowl with the most delicious slow cooked pork belly. The tempura squid with wasabi mayo was also..."

Michael Benjamin

"A fantastic dining experience. Food, cocktails and service are out of this world. My first time trying delicious black sesame icecream, nom..."

Lexi Van Rensburg

"What a wonderfully delicious dinner!!!!!The food was phenomenal, the drinks were delicious and the service was impeccable.Despite being off..."

Taahira Kimmie

"date night tomorrow and the booking was seen less and very professional thanks Joe! Looking so forward to the experience tomorrow night! Review to..."

Mcgee.candice

"What a delightful find! The service was exceptional, the manager explained the menu, showing his enthusiasm for the place. Our waitress was super..."

MzHunnyB

"I just moved back to South Africa after living in London for a couple months. Despite returning to very warm weather we were craving ramen and I am..."

Gennaro Alessandro Indiveri

"Didn't try the Ramen due to this damn heat, but the Japanese "Tapas" are off the hook. Half price cocktails to boot. Waiters are top class. Highly..."

Oliver Bulj

"On Wednesday evening, I was desperately looking for a snazzy place to eat at for a special evening. Throwing caution to the wind, and wanting to..."

Uraysha Ramrachia

"Had dinner at Love Me So recently and everyone was quite delighted about how the evening went. When we arrived, they did not have place for us..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I have to say this is the best Ramen I have had in SA and that the staff is very friendly, service was fast and the Ramen is mind blowing! I will..."

Dewald 'Deeg' Oberholster

"What an AMAZING experience. From the delicious food, the Korean BBQ was such a fantastic addition to our dinner, the RAMEN, WOW, the cocktails are..."

Hayley Illing

"If I could give a 10 star rating I would. Food is absolutely delicious! I have never tried Ramen before and having it here for my first..."

Daniella Rule

"Such a cool restaurant with a diverse menu. Loved the ramen the most!! Desserts were also amazing as were the very interesting cocktails. A must try..."

Thom Hughes

"Delicious cocktails (recommend the snake racer) and good service. Ramen was a little bit disappointing, as pork was bland and overcooked. Will give..."

Zoe Hinis

"This place is awesome! Very attentive staff, good food, vibey place. Enjoyed everything. The slow cooked pork neck gyoza is a must..."

Luis Ferreira

"Located on a quiet Joburg Street, this place is a nice cozy addition to the nightlife here. The wait staff were attentive and friendly, made..."

Nonhlanhla Mkwanazi

"Stopped to have a light meal and came across Love Me So! Delicious food. One can dine inside and outside. Nice..."

Catherine Reynolds

"Had such a great lunch there the other day. It’s been a while since we were that side of town, but that made it well worth the trip. The ramen was..."

Celeste Everitt

"Wonderful place, scrumptious food, unique, delicious cocktails, friendly service and amazing ambience are just some of the reasons why this is one of..."

Caylan Knowt

"Customer service and Caleb the manager of Love Me So are synonymous the go hand in hand, Caleb was soo customer centric and fully clued up on he's..."

Sheldon Gomes

"Loved everything about our dinner visit. We had cocktails and the death by chocolate dessert cocktail I ordered was strong and just as yummy. We..."

Vanessa Banda

"Unique experience in the heart of Melville, it's a gem of a find, the food experience is a great intro into fusion Asian , friendly staff with a just..."

Yefan Ma

"We loved our dinner at Love Me So. The food was good, the cocktails delicious, the atmosphere great and the service excellent. Especially enjoyed the..."

Corné van Rooyen

"Had such an incredible dining experience the today. The atmosphere is lovely. This is such a trendy and vibey place. The food choices and variety..."

Quinton Viljoen

"Absolutely loved the food at Love Me So, different from what I'm used to but only in the best ways! Tasty AF! Host/owner is on the ball too. Thank..."

Keagan

"Excellent service, friendly staff and lovely food at affordable prices. Take a friend and enjoy the..."

Thando Thusi

"Almost ate the food before thinking of sharing a pic or two. Pork Ramen Noodles, (forget the name on menu), was v.good. Tuna dish though did'nt do it..."

J D

"I loved the experience. The ramen noodles were delicious. Our waiter Caleb was awesome! This is my new favourite..."

Kitso Sedumedi

"Stunning flavours, and great 'tapas' style dishes as well as well-portioned mains. Really great Asian food, with possibly the best Ramen..."

Angela Kavallieratos

"Friendly, professional staff create a welcoming, warm atmosphere. Unbelievably tasty food that is prepared quickly and with attention to detail...."

Ashton Kirsten

"Absolutely love the food and the vibe here. Ramen is good and the dessert suitably decadent. While the new baos are delicious just be warned you only..."

Kate Henry

Momo Baohaus

83/100 (5312 ratings)

Restaurants

Korean

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Bangkok Bowl with Egg Fried Noodles

Korean Fried Chicken Wings

Beef

Volcano Roll Sushi

spring rolls

Firecracker Chicken

Szechuan Prawn Wonton Soup

Beef Rib

Wings

Edamame Beans

Duck

Potstickers

Asian Slaw

Calamari

Crispy Calamari

Calamares

Firecracker Prawn

Salmon

Shanghai Bowl

Toasted Sesame

Deep Fried Buns

Tapas

Twice Cooked Beef Ribs

Ribs

Chairman Bao

Prawns

Smokey Wokked Noodles

Spicy Kalbi Beef

Lucky Bao

Chicken Wings

Noodle

Sit down

Asian

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

BYOB

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Like all momos, the food is generally on point. Love the boa for sure. The flavours are always really complex but well balanced. Service was..."

Aisha Moolla

"The sushi is ridiculously..."

Bongani Mculu

"Food is absolutely amazing. Couldnt fault a single..."

Tahlia Sheik

"•Colonel Bao at @momobaohaus ‼️Dancing tastebuds were definitely the order of the..."

Kgabo Maphoto

"Great food! Awesome..."

Razia Bey Stoffberg

"Momo is a great date night restaurant with authentic, tasty Asian..."

Michaela Kupsamy

"Simple flavorful food. Love the Fire Cracker Chicken. Great..."

Ghost

"Definitely worth the hype. Amazing sushi. Nicely lit place with a very chilled ambience. What’s also great is that they allow people to bring their..."

Khosi Hlongwane

"Great..."

Andre

"A lovely spot with beautiful interior decor and design. The veggie spring rolls were crispy and delicious. We also shared the lamb bao buns which..."

Robyn Louw

"Had a great Dinner tonight. Delicious food especially the Baos.Great service from the waiters and expectional and outstanding service from Genius who..."

Joejoe78728

"Fantastic all round evening. Excellent service on a busy friday night so we sat at the bar with no problems. The food is fabolous and with so much to..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"I adore this place! All their branches are wonderful. You can bring your own wine without corkage. The baos are delicious (actually everything is)..."

Smelly Celly

"Food was absolutely amazing, just took awhile for it to get to the table. The bao nuns were the definite must have of the night. The chicken Tokyo..."

Danielle Pike

"Lovely, quirky ambience and delicious food that is good value for money. We started off with some delicious sushi, which was fresh, and I was glad to..."

Sarah Herrington

"Everything you order is superb must try the bowls as well as the crispy calamari starter service impeccable and fast and friendly staff . Highly..."

Mo Say

"Absolutely excellent, great food, swift service and great vibe! Dreamed about those fiery green beans the night after and the firecracker prawns are..."

Marius De Lange

"Stunning lunch at Momo. The calamari was one of the yummiest I’ve ever had and the Bao the best in Johannesburg. The menu is varied and exciting..."

Yorishma Maharaj

"Heard of Momos for a while and finally made a visit.Usually so busy, a reservation is required. We made a visit in the off-peak times (2-3PM on..."

Blue Jiay

"Leave that so called franchised Asian food place and give Momo Baohaus. Best halal Asian food around. This is my review from last week which I forgot..."

Food Klopp

"Momo Baohaus literally transported me back to Hong Kong! Such a simple and beautiful space, which filled up quickly for Sunday lunch! We..."

Emma Verster

"The food was absolutely amazing we ordered a combo of different bowls and they all were mouth watering with unique flavors . It’s a little gem with..."

Zee

"Excellent service! Amazing food! I will definitely call again. We had 7 of your dishes to share and each and every Baos and Tapas were to die for...."

Engela Adriana Schwab

"Food and service exceeded my expectations (thank you Ingrid for you recommendations and your fantastic personality)We only ordered off the tapas..."

Christie Stoltz

"Momo Baohaus takes the ordinary Bao's you see during "yam cha" to a whole new level. Well, that is what you see as a first impression. Apart from..."

Kimson Chan

"I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a group of friends here. I did not know what to expect but I was excited to try the tapas. They were..."

Gracie Kay

"Delicious food, fantastic service and an awesome atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.P.S. Do yourself a favour and make sure you book. It gets..."

Kerwyn Fourie

"Amazing! I cleaned my bowl( which is rare for me!). Been meaning to try Momo since last year but never got the chance so when Women’s Day rolled..."

Gacherry

"I am such a groupie for Momo Baohus! The vibe is amazing the food is not only tasty, it is also has fair prices. Love that I can bring my own wine..."

Christinejorid

"An absolute hidden gem!If you like Asian food this place is an absolute must try.The service was on point and the ambiance..."

Asma Ismail Bhamjee

"Fresh Asian inspired food at reasonable prices. Menu is varied and interesting and the dishes should satisfy anyone craving good fresh Asian flavors...."

GlennM

"The venue came highly recommended and I was very impressed with the food. The portions were decent and the flavour was amazing - I really enjoyed the..."

Maureen Donnelly

"The food is always so delicious at all the Momo branches and staff is always so polite and give great recommendations for if you are not 100% sure..."

Leigh Smit

"All the Momo’s are great. Food always consistent. I have been wanting to eat at this branch for a while and finally ate here. Food is as good as..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"Very cosy hidden gem. I went here for quick dinner. The staff was friendly and paid attention to detail. Best Thai I've had in a long time. I'll come..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Authentic Thai/Asian food. I really enjoyed the food from here. The sushi is unbelievable. They have a really unique and mouthwatering menu...."

Taariq Benn

"I have found my new favourite restaurant! The Szechuan Prawn Wontons were our absolute best! The Tofu Potstickers, the Duck Bao’s and Tofu Bao’s..."

Michelle Mutch

"Absolutely love the food at Momo Baohaus! Portions are quite large and delicious- two people could share the bowl honestly. We tried out..."

Miss Moony

"I love this place. The people are lovely and the food is absolutely delicious. I love that it’s BYOB. The only reason why I didn’t give Momo..."

Jen & Row

"Have been dying to try the Bao craze and Momo seemed like best place to try from the reviews .... spot on!Food absolutely delicious with..."

Lee-Anne Detert

"Delicious bowls and tapas - yum! Try the potstickers and the Turkish delight lemonade ❤️ Service really slow and inattentive though - long wait..."

Lynne

"Nice place.. Very nice food. Though one thing i would like to advice is that egg is not Vegetarian! Bao was amazing!! And the staff is very..."

Shahatit86

"Maybe the best #Asian food I have had in a long time . We tried a bowl and the boa. Amazing !! Especially for the price! Will be back soon. The bowls..."

Sasha Govender

"Absolutely everything we ordered here was delicious and they are very reasonably priced! We shared a few plates, the sushi was different to the usual..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"Pretty quiet on a Sunday afternoon but the food is tasty and the service is good. The food is more filling than it looks and R300 for two is a decent..."

Safee-Naaz Siddiqi

"We managed to get a reservation after multiple failed walk-in attempts. However, the wait was absolutely worth it! Fabulous setting in..."

Gautam Ranjit

"Amazing place, food is spectacular! BYOB and enjoy! Service is outstanding INGRID you rock and Millicent is possibly the best hostess. Decor is fab,..."

Georgia Yannoulis

"Really good food, can get a bit busy on a Thursday-Saturday evening. Very impressed with service, ordered takeaways and a meal was missed. Called..."

Reece Boosi

"A fantastic little restaurant with great service and DELICIOUS food! This Asian fusion vibe is very trendy at the moment, and Momo Baohaus pulls it..."

Natalia Bonegio

"Love the food here! We have never been disappointed - all the dishes are full of flavour and delicious. Favourites are the Korean Fried..."

Lovegoodfood

"What spectacular baos and food! It was so busy, we had to sit in a parking lot! I got a steamed lamb bao with veggies when I originally wanted sushi..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"If you have not been here it is a definite must. Casual dining with great tasting food. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. An evening well..."

Debbie Nunes

"Wow I heard this place had great Baos and man do they live up to that name, great flavor and combinations.I had steam buns in Thailand and..."

Rudi Swanepoel

"hi. what does it mean by 'serves halaal'. this is the first time that i came across this phrase. curious to know😊i haven't been yet so can't..."

Shaakira Wadia

"I love the three Momos in Johannesburg. They offer the best Asian fushion cuisine with decent portions and affordable prices.I visited..."

Lisa Lumley

"Lovely little place. Really great atmosphere on a Saturday night be sure to make a booking as it was really full when we arrived for dinner. Quite..."

Jehanfakir

"Good, cost effective and casual. Always extremely busy during peak hours and can become a bit rowdy. Mostly youngsters in attendance. Food is of a..."

Food Man

"A few weeks ago my benedict and I suddenly had a craving for some good Asian cuisine. After having heard many great things about Momo Baohaus in..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"We went out for a meal with some friends last night and had the most amazing meal here! The waitstaff were friendly, and very accommodating, the food..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Visited them on a Saturday for lunch. What an awesome experience. The food was great and healthy with an friendly and attentive staff definitely a..."

Ivone Da Silva

"This was an amazing experience!!! Great food and at a reasonable price, they also really give you good portions , all round it was..."

Jake

"Mmmmm I think I've died and gone to heaven! I had sushi for starters, absolutely divine! Hubby had prawn spring rolls, very good but I think I won on..."

Justine Fish

"They iced our beautiful wine that we got from a corner store due to their liquor restrictions. I loved that this Halaal place still makes us alcohol..."

Reneilwe Letlonkane

"Not very far from perfect. Delicious, affordable, great atmosphere...did I say delicious? Such good value for money on very authentic dishes...I need..."

Suzanne Strydom

"For its size, this momo is still inviting and homely. I found that the food didn’t live up to the quality of momo soko but in saying that it was..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"I love this place! I love this place!! I love this place!!! I came to the restaurant last night for dinner with a friend. It was our first being..."

Mpho Mokhoane

"Momo Baohaus is probably my favorite restaurant in Johannesburg. Food is impeccable. All so tasty. Service is great! And the prices are also great!..."

Micaela Rodrigues

"Enjoyed my visit here, the waiters and hostess were great. They knew the menu well and gave really good suggestions on what to try and explained as..."

Conny Ncwadi

"Went back to momo this weekend. The place just keeps getting better since it opened 2 years ago. Quality ingredients, keeping Asian food simple and..."

Marcus Geyer

"Tried my first bao bun here and I'm absolutely obsessed! Everything we had was lovely actually. I absolutely love this place and would come back in a..."

Kristy Prevette

"Great menu. Portions are super generous too big for small appetiteModerate value.Remember to take a bottle of wine as they are not..."

Conrad Stark

"Momo’s is cute and quaint. We went on a Tuesday and it was packed but in a lovely way. The place busses but with a calm to it. The food was really..."

Lloyd Blake

"Absolutely love this small simplistic restaurant. The service is friendly and all the staff work as a team which is refreshing. The food is diverse..."

Debbie McMillan

"Nice spot for lunch. All the starters we tried were really good - the chicken wings and ceviche tacos were my favourite. I didn’t rate the mains as..."

Kelsy Moodley

"INTERESTING UNIQUE AND DELICIOUS FOOD. The atmosphere is buzzy and vibrant. It is definitely a hidden gem in Greenside. The whole vibe is..."

Nina Formanek

"A beautiful little hole in the wall in Greenside. The food was served quickly and was really nice. But there were soo many options on the menu that..."

Caitlin Joy Muhle-Hees

"Had a great time. We went for a quiet dinner on a Wednesday evening and were not disappointed. Flavour of the food was so good especially the Korean..."

Shuaib Dustay

"One of our favourite local places. The food is always great and their prices are reasonable in comparison with other restaurants. The Turkish delight..."

Kent Salmon

"Wide variety of Asian dishes, our food was tasty, decent portions and well presented.Dessert buns served with salty caramel was delicious. No alcohal..."

Rani Govender

"Really nice place. The food was amazing. They have unique drink choices and a variety of teas. Can definitely recommend. Parking is a bit challenging..."

Grace Pietersen

"One of my favourite places to eat! The food was incredible, especially the baos! This place can get busy so come early before it fills up. Great..."

Ashtride Ramdas

"The food is lovely, and so unique. Very, very tasty sushi and edemame beans. It's a little dark inside, and I wish our waiter had been a little more..."

Lisa Ebbeling

"Having tried Momo Roku the other day, our insatiable craving for Momo was still there so we decided to try Momo Baohaus. I haven’t been here since..."

Eleni T

"Delicious food, great atmosphere and fantastic staff. The venue is vastly improved by the recent addition of soundproofing on the walls and roof...."

Claudia Meek

"Such an amazing restaurant, food was delicious with all sorts of traditional dishes. Drinks such as homemade ice tea were really good. Portions and..."

Luke Jasper

"Great food.. So many flavours packed into one bite, can recommend this for anyone who likes food. Cafe style interior with a nice vibe and you can..."

Mandi van der Walt

"super cute restaurant. food was great even though the spicy isn’t as spicy as one would hope lol. it’s halaal and there’s parking nearby :) 4/5..."

Zeenat Reddy

"Warm friendly staff, the Sushi was terrific! Really on another level, it made simply asia and J&S seem as if they don't know what sushi..."

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