Super authentic dim sum and dumplings, one of the best in Cape Town. Totally worth the bizarre service (which adds to the experience, really). With the dim sum, everything steamed and fried is brilliant. The leek and spring onion pancakes are a fave. Soup dumplings are a reason to make the trip on their own. Mapo tofu is fantastic. Be brave and focus on the dumplings!
Listen. I am terrified of this lady but honestly I’d risk being shouted at for the dim sum alone. Nothing off the dim sum menu will disappoint you! I also love the cucumber salad which makes for a nice acidic pairing with all the deep-fried or steamed carbs. The prices have gone up quite a bit, though, which is unfortunate. I'm not convinced that the food is quite worth it at this new price point.
Place was awesome, went Sunday and got seated quickly. The food arrived and it was yummy to say the least. The service was amazing as well. This is officially my new go to place. The atmosphere is relaxed and the hostess although busy tries her best to see to your needs as quick as she can. Had to thank her afterwards for the service and the amazing food.
The 2 of us arrived at 7pm on Saturday. We had no reservation and had to wait for about 15 min. Owner's interaction with customers is no nonsense and no chit chat. Take it or leave it. Luckily my son eats here a lot and knows the setup. Food was great. Had the pork & shrimp dumplings, rolled beef cake, cucumber salad. Also sweet & sour pork with rice. Every bite was delicious. Dont expect the normal restaurant set up. More like eating at a friends house with basic surroundings and a stern but wonderful cook
We arrived after 8pm on a Saturday night. The owner told us we were only allowed to order starters such as xiao long bao, but we would have to eat quickly. The food arrived quickly, we ate hastily, paid and left.
Came here for dinner on a recommendation from a friend. It took me right back to Hong Kong!
Very authentic, from the food to the decor and atmosphere, everything about this place is great.
We ordered the leek pancake, pork and prawn steamed dim sum and the chicken noodles. Everything was really tasty and freshly made. The sauces on the table completed the dim sum for me, as it’s exactly what you get in China.
I would definitely recommend for authentic Chinese food and it’s great value for money!
Reshmi Muringathuparambil
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Since Sunny has joined the team, this restaurant has just been going from strength to strength! Their food is so delicious, and seemingly authentic. The super well priced dim sum and leek cake is especially delicious - so is the cold pig ear salad (hear me out) which is not to be missed. That being said, apparently it's hard to source, so it may be dropped from the menu soon - saddies! I also really like the gongbo beef - have it with a side of steamed rice and Chinese veg plate. Lately, there has always been a queue, so I would recommend that you give them a call to book. It's certainly not a fancy place, but the food speaks volumes!
The food made up for what lacked in ambience at this restaurant. Good quality, great tasting food. Their red bean cake was particularly memorable and I highly recommend it. Their prices are bit on the higher side but it's not bad for more authentic Chinese cuisine. You won't be finding your regular commercial Chinese takeaway dishes here. The restaurant itself is a bit small and gets cramped as the tables are positioned close to one another. It can get loud as well. But go for the food. It's worth it.
Visited He Sheng and ordered takeaways. The order was prepared extremely quickly. Everything is super fresh and authentic ! Their prices are really good too.
We had the spring onion pancake and the leek pancake ( which has a filling). Both are very tasty.
The pork and prawn dumplings are also really good. The xiao long bao was the best! The owner did recommend them as they are the best seller. Each order includes a portion size of 12 which is great value for money. Rather than other restaurants who charge R45 for 4.
We also order the oyster sauce beef with rice. Full of flavor, vegetables and meat. All very freshly made.
Will definitely be back for dim sums and will order more Chinese food next time !
Wow - such yummy food!! Best Chinese food in Cape Town!! We shared the fried dumplings (pork and beef), soup dumplings, spring onion pancakes, beef noodle soup, won ton soup, egg plant dish, sweet and sour pork, beef rib and egg fried rice - everything was super delicious!! Can’t wait to go back again!!
It's a good idea to have hot tea and dimsum in winter. (Be careful the food is hot) you can eat these for a break. Also, this restaurant has a lot of Chinese food. The taste isn't too strong that everyone can eat easily.
Nice fried steam bun 生煎包. Beef noodle soup is decent, like the noodle texture. Spicy beef is good too.
Hidden Gem!
Amazing Dim Sum and my absolute favorite has to be the Xiao Long Bao, you won't be disappointed!
Reasonable prices and the fried dumplings are also delicious!
Small family restaurant. No frills or fancy decor and service from the owner can come across as, being rude but this is not intentional. We wanted soup noodles. The won ton soup noodles were pretty good. The roll beef cakes are the best - it could do with a bit more beef.
Update: November 2022 - great food. We had the Sui long bao, won ton noodle soup and cold dishes - so delicious - highly recommended.
This is an absolute hidden gem. An
Authentic with no frills and fancy. This was our second time and this time was better as the restaurant has been taken over by two young couples who previously worked here. Now there is friendlier service and still great food. Will definitely go back and will post pictures as well. Well done and keep it up
Love the home cook setting of this restaurant, and the amazing quality of their food. Mapo tofu is top notch. Sweet and sour chicken is so much better than most of them I have had in the US. Highly recommended.
Some of the negative reviews are hilarious. Best authentic Chinese food that rivals my mom’s cooking. We demolished both orders of the xiao long bao and beef dumplings. Who cares about the decor? I find it, along with the woman/owner who served us, charming.
Also food came out FAST. We were in and out in an hour. Coming back later this week, don’t let the secret get out to people who won’t appreciate it.
Tried it out with some friends over the Easter weekend. Xiao long bau was fantastic and juicy, the way it should be! Really enjoyed that. Soup noodle was bouncy with decent flavourings. Well made and quickly prepared and served. What more can you ask for.
Best xiaolongbao of Cape Town, hands down. The other dimsum are delicious as well. I highly recommend this gem if you want traditional Chinese food. The staff is very friendly as well!
Very authentic Chinese food that they serve here. They have many traditional dishes like small eats, soup noodles and dumplings. They also have many local dishes to choose from. The prices are very reasonable and affordable.
As you know many Chinese restaurants don't have the finest in decors or services like your fine-dining restaurants. As long as the orders are right, the food tasted good and the place is clean... then you are good to go and eat there.
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