TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

"Great food, drinks & service. Will adapt a meal to fit to diet type - like vegan or vegetarian. Absolutely loved the variety of Asian dishes on the..."

Lize Pieters

"Best Dim Sum in Johannesburg hands down. Twice fried beef with noodles or beef is the absolute best. The food and service at Good Luck Club..."

Taahira Kimmie

"The food at the Goodluck Club was great, I’m not normally a fan of Asian fusion type food but impressed. For starters we had hoisin ribs, which was..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"Dim Sum special on Tuesday’s is my ultimate at this quaint spot in amidst the bustle of Illovo’s dining spots. Have been there several times and..."

Michelle Bellingan

"Ok so this place can be a bit pricey but really love to eat here because their dim sum menu is awesome. My boyfriend and I love to order a few plates..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Tasty food - we enjoyed everything we ordered. Dim sum and main meals as well. The service however leaves a lot to be desired. The place itself lacks..."

Harsha

"A good experience all round. The food was amazing, would definitely recommend the twice fried beef, and I’m going back for some more of that at..."

Cornel Verster

"Best dim sum I have tasted. We went for Tuesday specials, R100 for 10 dim sum and we were not disappointed. I only gave 3.5 stars because the..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"You can pretty much order anything to eat at GLC and you will not be disappointed. Decently priced and absolutely delicious, the only..."

Safee-Naaz Siddiqi

"My absolute favourite dim sum place in Joburg. The food is always so amazing & even if you're not a fan of dim sum, there's a lot to choose from on..."

Kholiswa Mqina

"A bit more "Pot Luck" than "Good Luck"... love the casual "Asian street food feel" and delicious Saki cocktails but for me the food wasn't good -..."

KarmaZebra

"The food is always tasty and quality is good. Love the intimate space. Good wine selection. Service always inconsistent. I would love other dessert..."

Jeandé Elizabeth Lück

"This place has the best spinach and cream cheese dim sum you will EVER have. Would highly recommend having some and then heading over to wolves for..."

Dani Gama

"Asian themed menu offering dim sum, curries and a selection of noodle dishes. Portion sizes are a little on the small side, but the flavors are..."

Ashley

"I loved every dish I've had here! Their Thai and Asian inspired menu is fantastic! If you like a good cocktail, be sure to try a few of theirs, they..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Arriving with my boyfriend this past Saturday evening, we were welcomed to an intimate and intriguing Goodluck Club by charismatic waiters, one named..."

Busang Senne

"Food - 3.8/5.0Service - 3.0/5.0Atmosphere - 3.0/5.0In my view possibly the best Dim Sum, Summer Rolls and Noodles I have tasted..."

PrinishaM 💋

"Went for the Dimsum special with a friend - it was incredible. Our waiter was friendly and very accommodating. The food was incredible and the vibe..."

Shelby Downey

"Feb 19 drinks and dinner: Wanted to go to a place that serves craft beer near Athol. Zeroed in on this one after reseacrh on Zomato. Since Friday..."

Maulin Parekh

"Twice fried beef is all I'm saying. Wine list could improve but other than that the food is actually good. Bit of a mission to get parking..."

Inge Nefdt

"Amazing secret hiden gem. Our friends are full on Vegan so we had to try something different and vegan friendly... this hiden gem had it all. Simple..."

Nicole Kruger

"The Good Luck Club is a tiny restaurant nestled almost secretively amongst the restaurants at Illovo Junction... I've only eaten one meal there......"

Gaye

"This little place looks like a little dive when you arrive there. You wonder to yourself am I at the right place, yes you are if you want to eat the..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"Been wanting to come for their Dim Sum special on a Tuesday for ever and tonight I finally did it!To put it simply, their Dim Sum are the..."

Daniel France

"I've been a fan for a long time especially on Tuesday night for the dim sum special. The service is friendly but often inexplicably slow - but the..."

Kyla Meyerson

"The food was delicious ... the atmosphere and the service was great. Only thing that can be improved is the wine options by the glass, but otherwise..."

Claire Johnson

"I had the crispy beef with egg fried rice and it wad great. It just lacks atmosphere. I would recommend booking as its a 50/50. Sometimes full and..."

Adriaan Wepener

"Parking in this area, is always an issue so I am afraid that I have let that hinder my previous attempts at a visit but on a recommendation from a..."

Lauras World

"I love the Good Luck Club's 'hipster' vibes and decor. My favourite meal to order here is the twice fried crispy beef. It's so good! Would recommend..."

Linda

"We were invited here by friends who frequently visit this restaurant for their dim sum and Thai dishes. They were quite busy the night we went and..."

Mandy Jones

"I'm going to call this the best Thai food restaurant in Johannesburg. The food was so incredibly tasty, the menu so diverse, such a cute secluded..."

GOODATEATING

"Every time I go to The Good Luck Club I'm impressed! The service and quality of the food is consistently good! I usually have the Crispy Twice Fried..."

Lesley Street

"A great small and cosy Thai restaurant with delicious food. I had the the spicy beef and coriander dim sum for starters and the spicy pork with lime..."

Shivaan Govindasamy

"Lovely evening out with friends.Dim sum starters, super moist and delicious.Crispy beef, Pork and Bol Choy dishes were all super..."

The Restaurant Phantom

"Best green chicken curry that I've had. The food was amazing along with the service. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and cozy setup. ..."

Tyla Jurgens

"I only come here for the dim sum which is delicious. It's cheaper to buy one of the combo options with 2 of each instead of 3 pieces but this all..."

Nafisa Akabor

"If you’re craving crispy beef, The Good Luck Club should be your go-to place. They sure do know how to make delicious Thai food. Sadly, I’m wheat..."

Natalie Katz

"Great dim sum and spring rolls!! You can actually skip the mains if you want to and just have a whole meal just on a variety of those alone. But the..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"I love the Good Luck Club! It's one of my favourites because it has such a chilled vibe to it but the food is really tasty. We have even ordered take..."

Courtney Dunford

"Went here a while ago for a quick breakfast. Menu is small but comforting. The menu offers an interesting selection of Asian flavours which are all..."

DebbyGP

"Do yourself a favour and try the potato curry. So delicious! So tasty! The flavours work so well together. Its even Worth licking the bowl, in..."

Iman Haffajee

"The cuisine choice for the evening was Thai food so we decided to head over to The Good Luck Club - a lovely little Asian inspired restaurant along..."

Anisha Lutchman

"The beef Teriyaki is a must-try. Wow. Just wow. So absolutely delicious. Not such a fan of their take on Caipirinha, the bitters ruined it. The pink..."

Zizi “Zed-I” Dlamini

"Had such a lovely evening with my friend at the good luck club! Food was great and awesome cappuchinos! Lovely atmosphere and service ;) go and..."

Melissa Claassens

"The good luck club is your friendly neighborhood Asian restaurant. It has a very special character, excellent food and drinks. The menu is quite..."

Dipäyän

"The Goodluck Club, a place full of good food and good vibes and yes...awesome craft beer! This is one of the places in Joburg not spoken of a lot but..."

Matthew Kanniah

"No surprises why the venue is popular. The menu has a lot to offer, with food presented in a beautiful fashion. Smoothies and milkshakes are a must..."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"I came here with a dear friend and had such a lovely dinner! After much deliberation, I got the fried beef and it was very tasty. We had cocktails..."

Laura W

"This is somewhere to try if you're in the mood for something different. The service is relaxed but attentive and the food is DELICIOUS! We tried a..."

SalSal

"The Good Luck Club has established itself as a household name among Illovo regulars, and a 'must-do' for those visiting Joburg. I went last year with..."

Likecaramel

"Good luck in Illovo are one of those restaurants that if you drive past you will miss it. Its hidden between wolves and andiccio. Dinner here was..."

Yolleen

"Nice and neat. Thai resteraunt with a relaxed atmosphere. Menu options include the traditional, modern and mixed options that are likely to satisfy a..."

Neel 'Nino' Roshania

"The food is yummy. Everyone tucked into their meals and loved the experience. The food is fresh and tasty. The ambience is great and it's a little..."

Yolisa PN Malaba

"Went for an early family dinner here on Tuesday. Have been here many times before though. You HAVE to have the twice fried beef, there is no better..."

Taryn Spark

"I have not been to any Thai restaurants. Nor have I ever tasted Dim Sum before. But there's a first time for everything and tonight was just that...."

Michael Cloete

"Good service. Delicious looking food. Stunning smoothies and milkshakes in Consol jars. No options for banters. But everyone else seems to be very..."

Megan Schoeman

"Fabulous food and great service. My boyfriend and I went for supper and shared a few portions of dim sum and the twice fried beef. Everything was..."

Stacey Lee Johnson

"Really great Thai food even though it's a bit pricey. I had the crisp twice fried beef with basil, I switched the rice for noodles and it was really..."

Julie Farrell

"This is one of my favourite spots. The twice fried beef and coconut prawn dish are favourites. Great quality for money and you can even buy some..."

Olivia Coombes

"Popular and much loved spot for one last goodbye supper at The Good Luck Club! We had chicken spring onion and ginger dim sum for starters and crisp..."

Likers Of Things

"My favourite spot for dim sum...never feel disappointed. Shrimp and cheese option is the best...so good I feel like I've gone to heaven. Love the..."

Paulina Anna Urban

"My friend had been raving on and on about this place so I knew that I had to try it...I must say I was not disappointed at all. The twice fried beef..."

Tshepi M

"I loved this place! It doesn't have the fancy decor of some of the other Thai restaurants in Jhb but the food is definitely one of the best. Amazing..."

Santhuri

"I came here for a casual lunch with a friend and it certainly fit in with what we were looking for. The decor is very simple and the service is..."

Nicola Slyper

"Twice fried beef... Enough said!! Having spent a fair amount of time in Thailand, whenever we want to get another taste Good Luck is definitely our..."

Michael Morton

"Went here for dinner and what a great little spot!! It is very central which made for an easy stroll over to the Griffin for an after dinner drink...."

Davina Cronin

"We had fun! Popped in for a friend's birthday dinner and had the best time. The vibe is amazing - lively and very metro (felt a little..."

Babalwa Nyembezi

"After hearing a lot about the good luck club I visited it with a relatively high expectation and I was still surprised. The restaurant has..."

John Risk Golding

"The food is great, however on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, its very vibey and festive, far too loud for my liking. Yes, it is a younger..."

Dee

"Delicious food, happy vibe, happy staff!!! Loved every minute! We had attended for quite a large birthday party and yet the service was still great!..."

Jessica-Mary Kuzlo

"Best Crispy Beef dish in JHB. Hand down. If you reading this you should go, go right now and try it! Sit down, enjoy the quaint and easy atmosphere...."

Kris Biddle

"Delicious food!!! Great, flavorful Asian cuisine. So many amazing looking options, I'll definitely have to go back and try the others! A lovely..."

Melinda Chidau

"Went for a friend's birthday party and was most surprised by the outstanding quality of food being served. Definitely one of the best curies I've..."

Margot Fourie

"The Good Luck Club is under new management and the food and service are exceptional. We had 17 people there for a birthday dinner. The food came out..."

Etienne Campbell-Smit

"The best dim sum I've had in South Africa! A really nice little place that's good for gatherings of a couple of friends. The other food is good too,..."

Willem van Heerden

"Devine Asian cusine. Really delicious dishes and the service is great. Make sure you book because the restaurant is tiny. Additional paid and safe..."

Georgia Mccallum-Brown

"Best dimsum in town and the crispy twice fried beef is defnitely not far off. Good service and friendly staff. Highly..."

iLine Visagie

"Twice fried beef was awesome. I can definitely recommend it. Service is good. Nice and cozy..."

Paul Richards

"Delicious Asian food! Had a good evening catching up with friends here. They even have some CBC craft beer on..."

Yannick Van Winkel

"I cannot recommend the twice fried beef enough. You can substitute the rice with egg noodles if you..."

Onke Somtsewu

"Excellent food their ribs and dim sum are amazing. We will definitely be..."

Dru Connold

"Have the ribs. Trust me. I feel like I’ve already written this review but I shall continue. It is the best thing I have ever put in my..."

Marvin Cohen

"You have to try the twice fried beef and also the calamari. The food is consistently good and there's a rad vibe..."

Ricky Bynight

"Love the food! The ribs are great and Dim Sum Tuesday is the..."

Heloise Butcher

"Still a favorite of mine. I just wish they served sushi. But I adore the..."

Siyethaba Zulu

"Good Asian food. Can be a bit more spicy and less salty. Had the spicy pork..."

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