TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Three Wise Monkeys

86/100 (7235 ratings)

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"Enjoyed the vegetarian ramen from here ! Portion was big filling. Also devoured some of the freshest sushi. It was busy when we went but the service..."

Zoe Tyropolis

"Japanese Green tea cakes for pudding are..."

Foodie Lover

"This is an amazing place the sushi is very good and the ramen will definitely go back..."

Monique Ryzenberg

"Ramen noodles was deliciously cooked, all the flavours of the came together beautifully. Perfect warm, hearty meal on a cold day. The staff was..."

Ané Helen Williams

"Awesome, trendy little spot. Great service despite it being very busy. Well done to management and staff!! Food was lovely. Definitely worth the..."

Zillah Wehinger-Maguire

"Lovely, cosy vibe and really recommend the poke bowl, brisket ramen and bao buns..."

Carrieanne.lones

"I have been there 3 times and the rest ordered from Mr delivery. I love you their raman noodles.The restaurant is small and cosy I like that a..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"I enjoyed my chicken ramen but my boyfriend complained about his beef ramen tasting bland. Waiters are friendly and ambiance is great. Prices are..."

Na'imah Mohamed

"Delicious and very well priced sushi and Ramen! The menu as a whole looked very delicious too! The ambiance and laid back decor makes it a winner for..."

Mauro D. Cariano Nave

"My go-to ramen place. Service and quality of food are both consistent. They make decent ramen. I've tried other ramens here in Cape Town but Three..."

Zahrah A

"Pleasantly surprised. Small restaurant, no reservations so get their early if you can. Everything we had was amazing. Ramen is Huge for 1 person. We..."

Teryn Francis

"Update: ok I think I may have been drunk on that gorgeous deep fried chicken bao - so much so that I rated the sushi rather high the last time I was..."

Aletha Jeftha

"I’ve been craving Ramen noodles for a long time and this place didn’t disappoint. Big portions with a super tasty broth - perfect for a chilly..."

Nadhiya

"The food is amazing! Had the bao buns to start... delicious but they are very filling as a starter! Perfect to share one between two people. Had the..."

Kyna Will

"Truly the Ramen was the most delicious food I have ever tasted in my life. Quite pricey but it felt worth it. Will definitely come back. Decoration..."

Aurore Fleurette

"Fantastic little sushi spot on Sea Point main road, although they do have a variety of meals to choose from, such as ramen, poke bowls, sushi donuts..."

Gabriel Hair

"Spontaneously popped in here today and was really impressed! Had their signature poké bowl and it was amazing. Generous portion, the fish was so..."

Sarah Herrington

"My 2nd time there in 2 years, this place is definitely doing something right, it was packed! Although the place is not that big, but compare to when..."

Hannah T3

"Lovely little restaurant. Liked their Goku artwork on the walls, a nice touch. Food was absolutely delicious, I had the salmon sushi roll and some..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Awesome little spot in Sea Point, it was my first time eating Ramen - I loved it!! I had the chicken.Sushi looked delicious too.We had the..."

Jessy Da Silva

"The Bao was absolutely amazing and even the Ramen. At one stge for me personally, it good a little too sweet but it was my first time eating it and I..."

Mariska Hasi Muller

"Delectable sushi and poke bowl but could have definitely had more greens and nori and a bit less rice. Yummy hot sake and loved the whole vibe and..."

Caroline

"Absolutely loooove this spot!The ramen is incredible and the ingredients are fresh and delicious. I had the duck ramen and had to sneak a..."

Stiaan Jordaan

"Decent sushi, decent ramen and the atmosphere added to the experience. Went on a Monday night and it was packed. I've had better ramen and better..."

Supervundu

"I had the most unique and interesting experiences here trying ramen for the very first time! I really enjoyed it! Half soup half noodles - go for..."

Yajna Gold

"Very good Poke and Sushi with a good vibe and friendly service. Will definitely go there again to try the Ramen one day and see if they have Misu..."

Dampie Du Toit

"Awesome little place. Great Ramen. Highly recommend. Been looking forward to going here for some time. Finally got round to it and was not..."

Julian Cook

"I've eaten from here twice now, the first time was a takeaway poke bowl, which was the perfect summer meal, super fresh and delicious. The second..."

Jess Styles

"I went for lunch with a friend yesterday who was in the mood for ramen, so we decided to try out Three Wise Monkeys in Seapoint.I have heard..."

Chad Marks

"Awesome meal great service. Will definitely come back. We shared a Chicken Ramen and a poke bowl. Both were good. The Poke bowl never had..."

David Britany

"Very friendly staff, incredible food and the vibe is a must! Good ramen too, can't wait to go back. Plus the name is brilliant!! It's in an ideal..."

Shereen Smith

"Read the reviews and all true. Huge portions, great flavor combinations. I ordered in and got the chicken Ramen. I was worried the meal wouldn't be..."

Chido

"Great food!! The ramen bowls are absolutely delicious. Healthy food hasn't tasted that good in a while and we will definitely be back next time we..."

Alistair

"I absolutely love Three Wise Monkeys! Haven't tried the ramen yet, however the Poke bowl and their various sushi dishes including the sushi donut are..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"We went to three wise monkeys for dinner, my partner had the duck ramen while I had the chicken. The ramen was really good, however the broth does..."

Hangry

"Decided on the spur of the moment to try this eatery . It’s small and cozy with a really nice feel about it . I had the poke bowl (small) which was..."

Greg Christy

"Fresh and delicious. Had the poke bowl with salmon and tuna. It was delicious and super fresh. Would like to try the Ramen noodles next..."

Anusha Nadasen

"First time at Three Wise Monkeys and I must say the service wasn't that great. A guy behind the counter just pointed us to a table that was open. 5..."

Nicole Andrews

"Wow! What an experience. A new-comer to the Ramen scene, and what an introduction. The place was recommended by a friend and this became a cheeky..."

Dale James McWilliam

"We have ordered take out from this establishment twice, but never eaten in. The ramen is really good, and they package it very well as a take out...."

Julie Taylor

"My girlfriend and I had such a great evening out last night at this new found favourite. We are both ramen junkies so the drive all the way from..."

Bryan Little

"Amazing food, amazing vibe, amazing service. Will definitely be back for more ramen goodness. They even brought me a free cheesecake slice..."

Tushyanaidoo

"Absolutely delicious! Try the poke bowls and the chicken ramen. Can't rave enough, been there time and time again. Just remember no liquor license...."

Kyla De Bruyn

"This is a really funky restaurant and perfectly captures Asian fusion in their food and vibe. I had the vegetarian ramen - I am a big lover..."

Ty Meadows

"Everything from the setting, the vibe and the food makes this a must-return place for me. Great Japanese style food at an affordable price and added..."

Amy Scott

"The ramen here is like a fantastic bath of good health and sodium that never seems to run out no matter how much of it you slurp down/spill on your..."

Estelle Roux

"I've been wanting to eat at Three Wise Monkeys for so long and my expectations were exceeded.My friend and I shared a large poké bowl..."

The Chowing Bunnies

"Located in restaurant-buzzing Seapoint, Three Wise Monkeys is the perfect place to satisfy your ramen and poke bowl cravings. From the dim lit..."

Yonnic Watlington Carelse

"Phila Goduka and I have been doing this thing where we sample all of the ramen that we can find wherever we are(thanks to Ivan Orkin's episode on..."

Nqobile Msibi

"SUSHI DONUT = AMAZING, yeah it looks good but its also a better version of a handroll, truly yummy, highly recommended over a handroll...."

Gabriel Stein

"Really enjoyed my Veggie Ramen tonight! The meal was perfectly seasoned and paired with the aromatic chilli on the side. Perfect spot to zone out and..."

Vanessa Chen

"The Poké bowl is out of this world! I've been to this restaurant 7 times in the last 4 months and took someone else with each time, and they ALL..."

Louise Loula Malan

"I truly love this place! Best poke bowl in Cape Town. Their sushi is also top class!Friendly service, intimate yet great ambience (if you..."

Awie Erasmus

"Although menu not very long: Starters are great followed by Excellent Ramen and sushi also very good and very friendly service! Highly recommend it!..."

Soraya - Adventurous Foodie

"WOW, that's what I say! Incredible experience. Service, food, atmosphere, everything was top notch. Some of best Ramen I have had. 1 thing.. at the..."

Steven Bloom

"Very good Ramen, and the poke bowl is amazing, just needs some sort of sweet and salty soya sauce reduction then it will be 👌! Just make sure you..."

Terry

"Food was delicious. We had the Chicken Ramen and Poké bowl - both really good! Service is chilled but so is the vibe. Will definitely go back!..."

Keri

"Very cool ambiance, the food was delicious and they serve seriously big portions (perfect for the BF who is always hungry).We had the beef..."

Pia Harris

"Ordered the chicken ramen and it was absolutely amazing! Staff were also attentive and the place had a good atmosphere - Would definitely recommend,..."

Jivanichetty

"Very cute place, good for a sinner with friends or in couple. The selection is vey limited but at least what they do is good. Food is asian style,..."

Pusm

"Pleasantly surprising little hole in the wall. The beef ramen was super tasty and generous. The service was efficient and friendy. Will be back...."

Louisedeklerk

"Wow is all I can say this is the freshest most morish food.... I had a poke bowl one of the best sushi dishes I've ever eaten in my life, "and I'm a..."

Maxine

"Delish ramen,nice friendly waitress... Food came quickly and was super yummy.Kids enjoyed their sushi too.We brought our own wine and no corkage.Will..."

Michele Koopmann

"I think we must have waited almost 2 hours to be seated. Somehow it was still worth it! Everyone at the table had ramen, which was excellent. I had..."

Ruby Bunjun

"On my first visit to the Three Wise Monkeys,I tried the large deconstructed sushi bowl (poke bowl) and it was delicious. The mixture of..."

Jared Shapiro

"Best ramen I've ever had! I ordered their chicken ramen through Uber eats and it was phenomenal. The chicken broth was flavorful and had..."

Amy Imogen Tanzer

"So after driving past here a few times, we finally managed to grab a spot here tonight.. (bearing in mind they don't take reservations). We arrived..."

Nicol Miller

"Went for a quiet sushi lunch at Three Wise Monkeys and it was delicious! Service was a tad slow even though we were the only people in the place......"

Theoca Voges

"I was over the moon when I found out there was a remember restaurant in Cape Town, it's one of my best dishes, so I couldn't wait to try this out...."

Sheryll

"The best ramen I've ever had and mind bending sushi. I'm happy I found this place. The cute DragonBallZ art is also pretty funny. Just gimme more..."

Erato Mbangeni

"delicious ramen! cool art on the walls, staff is very friendly and helpful. (i'm adding a sentence to meet the character requirement for..."

Susie Neilson

"So we popped in here to pick up some take away ramen on the way through to a friends place the other night. It's was around 7pm and clearly its a..."

Mike3dvision

"The best Ramen in Cape Town. The decor is funky and a relaxed casual cafe vibe. Great service. We found the soft drinks a bit pricey @R24 for..."

Food Ninja

"Three Wise Monkeys was our first encounter with a restaurant that specialised in ramen and poke. We went on a busy Friday night and we were promptly..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Love this place. Don't forget to BYOB (they don't have a liquor license). The ramen was really delicious, I loved all the effort they put into adding..."

Charné

"There's not much to say about this restaurant apart from the fact it is the SINGLE best restaurant I have EVER been to in Cape Town. Went there for..."

Nicole O'Neill

"Been wanting to go here since it opened and wasn't disappointed. We had really good sushi to start - the Rainbow Reloaded - and I had the veg Ramen..."

Holly Atkinson

"Been there twice and we tried a bit of everything from the menu. the food is excellent, great spices! they should open for lunch, too. staff also..."

Peter Fischbach

"Would you believe me if I told you I've never had ramen? With that in mind I headed over to the new ramen place in sea point - good news? I'll..."

Robyn Rainier

"One of my favorite types of food. When ramen is done well... you just can't beat it!The way it's prepared in this store has a slightly..."

Allan Moita

"Had an awesome evening at Three Wise Monkeys. The restaurant is pretty small and packs up quickly so I would recommend going there early...."

Ross Christopher Hyland

"Loved all the food ! Really delicious stuff Service could use work though - waiter kept forgetting our order so maybe they should be allowed to..."

Tanna Bella Michel

"Lively little spot - nicely kitted out with a good atmosphere. Small menu but for someone who likes Japanese food and Ramen, there were lots of..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Really good, proper ramen (unlike other CT "ramen bars") that was rich and full of flavour. Shared the chicken version plus a salmon & tuna poke,..."

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