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South China Dim Sum Bar

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"A Cape Town gem - not to be missed. If you want a flavor explosion and an authentic dim sum experience outside of the Far East, try this place, you..."

Chantal Pelser

"Authenticity! Love the sweet bean buns and the pot stickers.. Foodies will love this place. A must visit when visiting Cape Town. If you’re looking..."

Selinka Dass

"The most authentic, freshly prepared, delicious parcels of joy! The best dim sum in Cape Town by a long way. As good as some of the best dim sum in..."

Amy Catherine Ellery

"Definitely worth the visit. We just about tried everything on the menu and couldn’t fault any of it. Fresh, tasty & excellent. Service also very..."

Beth Keytel

"Best service and food ever! Hubby and I went without a reservation and they were completely fully booked. We were helped none the less and had the..."

Bronwyn Ruiters-Southgate

"I'd live here if I could. The dim sum was fantastic, the setting is simple but effective and the prices aren't over the top at..."

Daniel Ray Cattermole

"Great food, excellent atmosphere and vibe. Best dim sum ever! Definitely one of our new favorite..."

Lida Malandra

"Great food, simple with fresh ingredients. The best Sui mai I've had in South Africa..."

Patrick Mayer

"This is by far one o my favourite places in the whole world. The food is too class can't wait to visit this special place..."

Stuart Combe

"We loved our first visit and it will not be the last. Simple decor and surroundings and the food is served on paper plates and bowls. The most..."

Michael Coates

"This place is a reasonably priced HEAVEN. Love the no corkage and the food blew my..."

Kelly Jennifer

"Always a must for us when we in Capetown, Suggest lunch as dinner service can get very busy and food takes quite..."

Mauro D. Cariano Nave

"Great little place. The food is awesome and fresh. The owner treats his guests very well. You feel like you are at home with your friends, eating..."

Khulile Ofosu

"All their food is excellent and the atmosphere is awsome, do yourself a favor and get down to South China Dim Sum..."

Sean Thomson

"Absolutely phenomenal food. All previous reviews I'd heard were spot on. Definitely coming..."

Craig Stack

"Authentic. Delicious. Cosy. Reasonable prices. Lovely service. Perfect..."

Pom Ehrentrant

"I absolutely loved it. Food was great. Restaurant is simple but appeasing. Wouldn't want it any other way. Perfect for a date or for a group of..."

Elouise Van Wiele

"Honestly a 10/10 experience. Amazing service, amazing food, amazing vibes. This restaurant makes me feel whole again. Highly recommend anyone who has..."

Isabella

"Absolutely amazing food! Small restaurant that was completely booked out when we arrived on Saturday. Every single dish was delicious. My favourites..."

Charné

"Freshly prepared food that’s delicious every time! I love eating..."

Helen

"Love this spot. From the outside it doesn’t look like much however the inside has a cool vibe! Food is very fresh and tasty. Everything we tasted..."

Charl Pellissier

"Honestly my favourite Asian dim sum bar (the ONLY dim sum worth eating in Cape town) always fresh, authentic and great atmosphere! My favourites on..."

Jenna Arnsmeyer

"Fresh, delicious food. Cool and vibey. Knowledgable, intuitive service. Prices are very good and worth every cent. BYO wine for a small corkage...."

Diane Samantha Meyer Wiley

"Food was great. Easy portions allowing you to taste everything on the menu. Small selection on the wine list but wines are purposely selected to..."

Jayidh Hanoomaun

"A little gem of a place. Amazing food, authentic Asian favours, and great service. Loved it! A must try for food lovers. Great place to get together..."

Midhu Sunnyraj

"This is a hidden gem! I had everything on the menu. And it is so well priced! I’m already planning on when I’m coming back. The atmosphere is..."

Georgie Elliott

"If you close your eyes tight enough, you feel as though you are in Asian. From the music, decor, lights, seating arrangements, simple plating = an..."

Carmelita Dos Ramos

"It is truly memorable- quaint, personal and the dim sum is to die for! Definitely our new local spot.We tasted all small plates and we..."

Lauren Atkinson

"Wish I had taken more pics of the food before we tucked in, the wonton soup was delicious. The noodles and dumplings on point. I did find the service..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"South China is arguably one of the best dim sum bars in Cape Town. Warm, cosy ambience with a great buzz. Will most definitely be..."

Tamlyn Potgieter

"By far the best dim sum I’ve had in SA. Try the lamb pot stickers and tell me otherwise. I pop in every time I visit the cape and have yet to be..."

Justin Le Roux

"I think that South China Dim Sum Bar is one of the CBD's best kept secrets. And if you have been there, did you know there are more tables at the..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"Dim sum was nice and fresh and reasonably priced. However the braised beef with jasmine rice was somewhat very pricey for the little bit of food one..."

Serena Ho

"I wanted to take myself on a late night date for dinner, so I settled on South. I had heard such great things from so many people so I decided to..."

Lauren McMaster

"Go forth and eat! It was a little pricier than I expected but everything we ordered was good. The ice cream is definitely not to be missed. I don't..."

Ruby Bunjun

"Can't believe it took us so long to get here! We loved our meal. The food was really delicious. Prices were excellent. Service started off well but..."

Candicefkelly

"When you see my rating you may think that I have been a bit over zealous, give South China a chance and I am sure that you will not be disappointed...."

Richard Bower

"Delicious, authentic dim sum, by a chef who looks like he actually is from Hong Kong. Authentic, casual setting as well. The food was excellent, but..."

Christekooos

"I loved everything about this place .It depicts a small restaurant in downtown china .I loved the simplicity of the decor and friendly aura of the..."

Umai

"Had the most delicious dim sum and fantastic service! The food all game out really quickly and the atmosphere is nice in the small little restaurant...."

Emma

"I have to admit, I don't know a lot about dim sum. We just came here because we love Asian food in general and this place had great reviews. Now we..."

TK Boulais

"Wow! What a treat...amazing menu, only thing missing is broth dumplings to make it a proper Hong Kong experience. Must visit for phenomenal Dim Sum..."

Ravi Govender

"Despite the service being somewhat haphazard, it can easily be be overlooked with the treats that follow. Decently priced wine and beautifully..."

Kate Bassett

"Small Simple setup with great authentic food and friendly service. Ask for the specials and let them recommended a few gems. Home made ice..."

Patrick Schärer

"Lets start with the reason we went there - the dimsum. It was lovely, but average. Nothing specifically wrong with it, but nothing memorable either...."

Louisedeklerk

"Great food and service! Dumplings delicious with original fillings. Atmosphere lively and bustling. Only negative, a bit noisy making it difficult to..."

Karen Van Der Meulen

"Had a great evening here. Food was lovely, place was busy. Zomato says the average cost for two is R150... I disagree, it's more like R200 per..."

Dean Kayton

"I'm a sucker for dumplings, so trying out the south China dim sum bar was a no-brainer. I've been coming here for over a year, and it's one of my..."

Alexandra Krajewski

"The best Dimsum bar in Cape Town! The lamb is probably my favorite- with a hidden sauce. The vegetarian my second favorite. The vibe is fun and..."

Susan Searle

"I was initially very disappointed to arrive at south china dim sum bar to order a take away, only to find out they only do "take seats" for 30 min..."

Amy Imogen Tanzer

"Yummiest dim sums i have ever had. They have got wide varieties of dim sums. Loved the veggie one the most. Small busy place which needs reservations..."

Suchismita Simhadri

"Best ever DIM SUM!! The owner personally welcomed and assisted us to squeeze us in for an early dinner. Fully booked. Every little plate that..."

Desiré Crowther

"Best dumplings Ive eaten by far! Consistency in service and quality of food always keeps me coming back for more. The lamb dumplings are one of my..."

Zulfah Albertyn

"Loooove this place so much. The food is absolutely amazing, we ordered almost everything on the menu (to share) and everything is full of flavour yet..."

Blyda De Waal

"Dropped in for lunch over a weekend. Great surprise. The food was was really good. Unfortunately the kitchen was closing and we couldn't stay..."

Lourens

"Cool place, exceptional dim sum. Service was lacking a bit but that's because there was one waiter. Still worth the wait! ..."

Reema Vather

"Authentic and affordable with great service! This is easily the Best Dim Sum Bar I have ever visited with the tastiest food! We tried all the..."

Kirst Talbot

"Really amazing cuisine and restaurant experience. Very laid back environment to sit and enjoy some of the best food the city has to offer. Great date..."

Raz Siphelele Mseleku

"Tucked away toward the end of long street this place is an absolute hidden gem! The restaurant itself is decorated with posters from Asian movies and..."

Jessica Armstrong

"This cute little restaurant on Long Street is extremely plain at first sight, but the simple decor is reminiscent of an authentic, simple family-run..."

Claudia Penny

"Love this place and it's amazing food. Great for sharing with friends, we got a few items to share as a group. The is limited space so I would book a..."

Jessy Da Silva

"Very cozy vibe inside, I liked it because the wind is a little strong in Cape Town every now and again. I really loved the Dim Sum, I tried it all...."

Wez_Undercover

"I love, love this place. It's quirky trendy and busy! I have been twice. Each time I thoroughly enjoyed everything on offer. The menu isn't..."

Cheryl Niks

"We came here as a last minute decision on a Friday night. The service was good but the food better! The only problem we had is that we got a..."

Simira

"This place is hard to get into - it’s just that good. I resorted to reserving a table two days beforehand (I know very un-Capetonian) to be sure of..."

FoodMissionary

"If you are looking for dim sum, this is the place. The restaurant has a certain simplicity that is synonymous with the southern China way of dining...."

Kieran Pearce

"Yum yum yum and a bowl of dim sum! Really delicious! Would've given a 4.5 rating, but service could have been better - had to reorder dishes that..."

Anja Immelman

"10 out of 10, love, love, love this place, a hidden gem on long str, not too visible from the street, awesome decor of Bruce lee pics inside the..."

Gina De Castro

"Hungry for some dim sum, we popped by this popular spot. The bao and pot stickers were extremely delicious, tasting fresh and with complex Flavours...."

Meg Ringdal

"The best meal I've had in Cape Town in a long time. I tried the chicken, lamb, beef, prawn and veg options all mind blowing. The sauces that..."

Iman Bawa

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at South China! Very friendly wait staff and prompt service. I tried all the dim sum (lamb, beef, prawn, pork and..."

Kirstie Rose Heynes

"I think Dim Sum is such an underrated cuisine. I love these small pockets of flavor bombs. We decided we were in the mood for Dim Sum and heard so..."

Glen Hunt

"I really enjoy how intimate the place is. The service is quick because of how small the restaurant is so I love that. The dim sum is AMAZING. I've..."

Vuyo Renene

"What a great place for Dim Sum! The place is small and the décor very simple, with wooden tables and benches and old-school Asian posters on the..."

Sharese Hunt

"This place is a firm favorite...they never disappoint. We keep going back again and again. Har gau is always amazing... Yum!..."

Shamen Raja

"There's no ambience worth speaking about - the unpainted walls with Jackie Chan posters, the paper plates with plastic cutlery and the wooden..."

Aparajita

"No pretensions and nothing snazzy. All you can expect is good genuine dim sums albeit not at a great price. I thought it was tad overpriced when..."

Ritesh Bhattacharya

"Yet another outstanding and super-delicious meal at South China Dim Sum Bar. Moist and tasty little morsels. Brilliant noodles and fantastic,..."

Dee Muller

"I don't know where the vegetable pot stickers have been all my life, but I count on making up for lost time. On a regular basis. And I'm making sure..."

Diane Moretti

"Absolutely adored this restaurant! When you're walking down Long Street, make sure you don't miss it. The dim sum is incredible and the service is..."

Mikaela

"Our new favorite lunch spot by far! With daily specials on the menu, friendly service and delicious home made food, what more would you want? We..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"The best dim sum around! This place swarms so either get there early or be prepared to wait! We ordered a portion of each one just to taste a variety..."

Mandy Jones

"Casual dim sum bar serving what is probably the best dim sum in SA. Lots of variety, with something for everyone. The food is freshly prepared and..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"What a winner! Went with a large group and tried nearly every dish - wasn't disappointed in any of them. Be sure to book or go very early as they..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Best dim spot place in town. Be sure to book as they are always busy. The parsnip veggie dim sum is my all time favourite. The chicken and lamb pot..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Fantastic little quirky place with food that smacks of freshness. Excellent dim sum, pork buns and wonton soup. Well worth a visit. Staff are super..."

Wikus Du Toit

"Cosy and casual, I loved the set up of this dim sum bar, which is perfect for dates or small groups. The decor is Asian retro pop, if that..."

Kezia Swanepoel

"Best dim sum in Cape Town. I've been to China and this even beats some of the dim sum there. I don't eat meat and still found there enough of a..."

Carla Whitehead

"Great sushi and priced just right for Cape Town, we ordered a platter which lots of different Sushi.The service was brilliant, only slight issue..."

NeloCassie

"I absolutely love this place, I find myself quite often going out of my way to be close to this little gem come lunch time :)The decor is..."

Tracy Poulter

"Nick Du Toit and I had the most amazing Dim Sum tonight! As a first timer to the restaurant, we didn't know to book - this is a must! Will definitely..."

Jessica Maguire

"Loved the South Chine Dim Sum Bar! Food was delicious, great ambience, the deco takes you back to Chinese-themed cinema. The blonde duo deserve a..."

Micah Fineberg

"Ah best dim sum in cape town. I love the vibe, great service affordable drinks. Going there tonight! So excited. Green tea mojitos are..."

Jessie Doveton

"Awesome little spot you might easily walk past. But enter, and be taken straight to what I imagine an old Vietnam cafe must feel like with crates to..."

Storm Farrell

"As my friend didn't sleep well due to the all night din of Long Street (grr) she didn't join me for lunch today. I saw that this..."

Simon Lee

"Authentic and vibey. Order everything on the menu, it's all bloody good. Service is on the money (of which you don't need much). Will be a..."

Mike Varney

"This place was amazing!! Such a chilled atmosphere and loved the vibe of the chalkboard menu, open kitchen and few tables. Our waitress was divine as..."

Jani Schnehage

"Dim Sum-MoreSouth China Dim Sum bar is easily missed hidden in a nook at the top of Long Street, although not easily forgotten.A..."

Under5foot

"so much deliciousness in one small establishment.dim sum for days - variety is perfect and the paired flavours are to die..."

Lauren Arendse

"I love dim sum. I grew up in Hong Kong, and as a result I seek out good dim sum in every city I can find. Of Cape Town's dim sum, South China Dim Sum..."

Leah Feiger

"What a great cosy spot! its a quaint dim sum bar that has an authentic feel about it. Everything about it is cool, the wine in tumblers, the..."

Megan Bellinger

"Best Dim Sum in town. Small and rustic, that this is made up for in big tastes. Food can take a little long to come out, but it's worth the wait...."

Rob Mulholland

"This is such a quaint little spot. The food is absolutely delicious. Unfortunately we had a rather rude waitress, which marred the experience, but..."

Magriet

"Love this place, dim sum is absolutely amazing! Been a number of times and never bern dissappointed. Innovative Asian fusion with new items on the..."

Candice Van Der Walt

"One of my favourite Asian restaurants by far! I only started liking dim sum after going to this place. I've tried the noodles and other dishes but..."

Lauren Waller

"Absolutely love this place! So quaint and such good dimsum made fresh as you order! The only recommendation I would make to the owners is to consider..."

Chad Rayner

"This is without a doubt the best dim sum restaurant in Cape Town. Well priced, simple approach to food. They also have a phenomenal salty caramel ice..."

Nicholas Haralambous

"Delish dim sum! Cute little venue! Great cocktails! Happy vibe! Lovely staff! ..."

Justine Lawrenson

"An impromptu lunch. Really enjoyed the venue and experience. Nice and quaint with delicious food and friendly service. Will definitely go back...."

Tamsyn Parkins

"A solid little spot for some shared Asian dishes, complimented with sharp little dipping sauces and a decent selection of booze. Don't be fooled by..."

Nick BG

"Super delicious dim sum and wonton soup a must! Great vibe and awesome service! Highly recommended... One improvement I could suggest is a improved..."

Mauro D. Cariano Nave

"Awesome little spot. Great dim sum . Would highly recommend. Had the chicken wonton soup as well... Amazing. Will..."

Bradley Pieters

Haiku

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"Got spoiled for Mothersday!!! Mom wanted asian food and that's what she got. BUT we got more than just asain food. We got best waiter - Talent. Mr..."

Collette Julyan

"Amazing Sushi, best I have ever had, lovely waiter. Definitely..."

Lindsey Caine

"Delicious food. Service great. Well done. We loves this place..."

Galina DI

"Top! One of the best asian food I ever..."

Bernd Veith

"Delicioso y el servicio..."

Maria Gutiérrez Rodríguez

"Amazing food coupled with amazing..."

Glen Hunt

"Asian food done right. Cannot wait to go back and eat..."

Kieran Pearce

"Best ever prawn toast and prawn popcorn... I go back for the same dishes once a..."

Justine Leigh Jackson-Fraser

"One of my FAVOURITE restaurants in CT..."

Mikaela Pace

"Amazing! Not just good but a whole dining..."

Elena Chods

"Best restaurant in Cape Town, if not South..."

Megan Frances

"The..."

Petrus Steyn

"What a great place!Anniversary treat where we had prawn toast, delicious and ordered the spicy szechan chicken which was really spicy but good..."

Amit Bhana

"Yonela was one amazing server! He ensured we have the most authentic and delicious meal in Cape town. The food was amazing especially the 'Fish in..."

Amey Kaval

"Food was great.. I mean everything.. from the calamari to the sizzling veg, boa and prawn toast.. looking forward to going again and trying a few..."

Nic Primich

"Very friendly staff, best dim sum I have ever had. Beautiful decoration mixed with good music and warm atmosphere. Loved it and hope to get back..."

Rita Matias

"What a wonderful restaurant! The ambience is dark and sensual hi lighting the food beautifully. The service is amazing and the food expertly crafted...."

GoGo Meamito

"This establishment is somewhat unique in that it has 4 kitchens all preparing different regional Asian fare labeled as "tapas". The food was very..."

Burton Allen

"My favorite restaurant in Cape Town without a doubt and it’s halal friendly so there’s many options to choose from.This establishment serves..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Haiku is expensive, but worth it. The service was fantastic. We tried a variety of dishes, but my favourite was the spicy lamb potstickers, peking..."

Danika

"Insanely expensive but so worth it. Top notch food and wine with service that keeps your meal ticking over. We arrived at a busy time but that..."

Dahowlett

"Food is great. Service makes it even better. Great selection of Japanese and Chinese classical food. We had a rainbow roll, har gow, hot pot lamb and..."

Sandy Salerno

"This was a spur of the moment decision to eat at Haiku as most of the highly rated restaurants in Cape Town were fully booked ! I have had a few..."

Shamin

"Wow wow wow ! This place is great! The food is incredible. Their dim sum were to DIE for and the sashimi was delicious and..."

Nikita

"Absolutely love this place. I have been there twice, second time for my birthday. Pricey but lovely for a treat and if you like Asian food. Recommend..."

D

"Food: This was about my fifth time at Haiku. I went out for a light dim sum lunch. Like all the times before my food was delicious. Haiku seems to..."

Paul_broome

"Very unassuming as you enter. The restaurant is very dark with decor to match. Don't let this deter you though. With a huge menu, go with a huge..."

Irfaan

"I was very impressed with this foodie find. The four kitchens offer an impressive selection of beautifully presented asian cuisine and the setting..."

Neil Smith

"Cape Town is so much better because of you!! The food .. the service.. it's an experience full of yum!! My fav being the tuna tacos, prawn toasts,..."

ZedVee

"The food was of an excelent quality, service was superb and the attention to detail was fantastic. I would definitely go back for the..."

Ecstutor

"Great dim sum, sashimi and woks, service is quick and very welcoming and friendly. Really enjoyed our lunch, will definitely be back again. Thank you..."

Soraya - Adventurous Foodie

"Phoned last minute on a Sat night and got a table for 8pm. And in middle of long weekend! Lucky! It was a great meal. The food comes from four..."

Jill Nudelman

"The food was actually good and very complementary of the Japanese cuisine. However the service was what put me off. The waitress had such an attitude..."

Raphael Bueno

"One of my favourite Asian restaurants! The food is always amazing. The best thing to have is the Thai rice bowl, it's delicious. The Thai stir fry..."

Uressa Chetty

"ONE WORD "AMAZING" Great tasting food, really taking you on a journey to the Far East. Had the Penang curry we swapped the lamb for fish so Devine...."

Fahd Said

"I live dining out in Cape Town. Seems like good chefs want to live there. Haiku has great ambience and easy location. Waitstaff is snappy, and the..."

Cory

"Very good Asian cuisine option, good service, dimmed lighting, good service. Singapore noodles were very good. Dessert are okay but not..."

Chevalier Noir

"Food was spectacular, presentation was elegant. Comfortable environment for amazing asian food.If I have to nitpick, I would say the menu..."

Gray Handcock

"Best japanese tapas restaurant for me in cape town ! Try ginger beef fillet and shezwan prawns! It costs a little bit more but it's worth it...."

Markus Feurle

"What an amazing experience! Had the Haiku tasting menu, was a great selection from each kitchen and a lot of food! The waiters we friendly and..."

Tania

"Loved loved Haiku, from the bar service whilst waiting for a table to the actual restaurant. The lighting was a tad dark for me, I like to see my..."

Thandi Mpanza

"Great food here and very tasty. Awesome and cosy setting. Great value for money. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about food and they create..."

Siya

"We had the best sushi and dim sum at Haiku! As it was our first time we were really well introduced to the concept by out waitress. We definitely..."

Fee Hilbert

"the setting is really amazing (minimalist yet exquisite). it gets a bit loud but i really enjoy how the lighting and the colours offer an authentic..."

Mbaki Wotho

"An amazing atmosphere with exquisite Food! My companion & I absolutely love Haiku. The mint lamb chops, the Korean Chili chicken, the dim sum, &..."

Era Ace

"Food was beyond amazing... Very well run restaurant. The only tiny downside was the height of the lights above the table - kind of felt like it was..."

Murray Lovemore

"delicious!!! the dim sum are tasty and paired with exquisite sauces, I recommend the Haiku sushi (it's a platter style with tasters of all the..."

Melissa Marengo

"Absolutely stunning. The vibe and the food are amazing. We ate the dim sum, sushi platter, crispy beef. All were superb. Chocolate fondant desert is..."

Asi Peretz

"Wow! What an amazing experience. Came here as a party of 4 plus a toddler. They were very welcoming of the toddler, even though the vibe is..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Haiku proves just how slick well run CBD restaurants in Cape Town are. The decor is cosy but minimalist and clean and the service is impeccable but..."

Shannon Van Wyk

"I have been here twice. The food never disappoints. The menu is huge and really hard to choose if you aren't very familiar with Asian cuisine but the..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Haiku has some amazing dim sum, sushi and Asian fusion dishes. The service is always fast and the waitrons display impressive comprehensive knowledge..."

Rebecca Shiel

"What a fabulous place..the atmosphere, setting and food absolutely loved it..had the chilli prawn dim sum and steak dim sum as a starter yum yum yum..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"What a gem! Was referred to Haiku by the concierge at the One And Only after finding out that Nobu was fully booked. Had a wonderful experience-..."

Simone Naicker

"The haiku rolls were a great sampling of the sushi rolls on offer and each was uniformly good. The scallop suimai, spicy prawn hargau and prawn and..."

Aparajita

"Haiku is an experience for the senses! From the dimly lit, intimate and exotic asian decor, to the absolutely fantastic food, this restaurant is a..."

Nihaad.jacobs

"A wonderful decor,that's what mesmerises one's mind just after entering this restaurant,a luxury, very seating arrangements,with proper amount of..."

Veronica Saha

"Probably my favorite food in Cape Town. Best thing is that it's halaal! So my favorite dish was the chicken lettuce wrap. Cooked to perfection, with..."

Aalia

"I had three different experiences at Haiku as my first was so good I had to come back for more.My first and third night there I was served..."

WonderGuest

"The food at Haiku is absolutely unreal. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Worth every penny. Especially the dumplings! And chocolate..."

Tiffany

"Good meal but not as good as past experiences in this restaurant- I think they are trying to do to much and not specializing in a cuisine. The..."

Tracey Smorenburg

"Great evening, food and service was simply fantastic. Been there a few times, but this time was just at another level. Highly recommended if you like..."

Paul Spagnoletti

"Haiku service is absolutely amazing. Waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable on menu. The food was superb. We had a variety of dishes as we..."

Carin

"This is a gorgeous dining option to satiate your Asian food cravings. Situated in a more modest section of the bustling CBD, you will definitely..."

Raeesa Naik

"Haiku has been a favourite for a couple of years. The menu has changed but the food is still full of flavour. Favorites include the Peking duck,..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Authentic, delicious, full of flavour, hot and fresh. Loved our experience here. Highly recommend the Peking duck, Thai chicken stir fry, crispy..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Amongst the best Jap cuisine in SA. Interesting combos, fiery hot sauces and attentive staff make for a wonderful experience.The spinach..."

Avi Mistry

"What a fantastic evening! It was my third visit to Haiku and as always the experience was nothing short of spectacular!👍🏻 The food is always..."

Nic Hern

"Awesome asian food, very trendy.. Service was excellent, me and bf ordered different plates and shared, so got to try a few dishes, highly reccomend..."

Gina De Castro

"On Valentine's Day my friend and I ordered Bukhara and Haiku for take-outs after a heavy night out! Our order was confused, and when we drove back we..."

Gabriella_in_paris

"Fantastic restaurant. The service was incredible, thank you Angelo. Food was spectacular, perfect place for date night as ambience was lovely. We..."

DM

"Brilliant food. Comfortable, den like atmosphere. It is in my top 3 restaurants in the cbd. I usually eat as many dumplings as possible, a bit of..."

Max Hayes

"This is one of the best places I have ever dined at! In the last 2 months of my stay at Cape Town I have come to this place numerous times; and the..."

Neeraj Vaswani

"I really enjoy the Asian tapas idea it's unique. The tom yum soup was really flavorful and so was the dim sum. It's refreshing to find good dim sum..."

Iman Bawa

"This is a personal favourite. Decor is beautiful, with a great ambiance - everything from the lighting to the music is well thought out. The menu is..."

Marc Bernitz

"Wow, where to start. This place has me hooked on tuna tacos! I crave them, which is a difficult craving to satisfy when you live in..."

Kalay Maistry

"Excellent service (Zee is fantastic), food never disappoints and just one of those restaurants in Cape Town you always have to go back to! Big Fat..."

Italian_Chick

"Haiku must be the best kept South African secret, it's been 10 years that I have been coming and never ever have I been disappointed, the prawn toast..."

Big Fat Italian

"My boyfriend and I visited Haiku last night as a result of about 10 recommendations from different people and we were not disappointed. The ambiance..."

Shana Mouton

"Got taken to Haiku on date night, and wow what a lovely evening filled with amazing food and wine. I am definitely a girl who likes being wined and..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Haiku has always been on my list of Cape Town favourites. The service and food at Haiku is consistently phenomenal, and last night was no..."

Mikaela

"Ever since Dr Sabi Sabharwal opened the first Bukhara in the Cape Town cbd in the nineties his group's foodie endeavours have kept regulars coming..."

PSN

"Went to this place after a full day's work. I wasn't sure what to Expect when going there. We then met #Zee the amazing service extraordinaire. What..."

Tshidi Khunou

"If you are looking for tasty tapas Haiku is the place to go. Their crispy duck is really something. They have three kitchens that serve different..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"I've always been a fan and it has been a while. I prefer the space for couples as the acoustics aren't great (we sat in the far corner and the music..."

Nicole Sochen

"Definitely for those who like spicy food. A large tapas based menu of the best dishes from the East. The setting and ambience is smart, elegant, and..."

Glen Loxton

"Wow! One of the best restaurant experiences I've had. I have nothing bad to say about this place. The food is exquisite and your tastebuds are in for..."

Jarrod David Allies

"Absolutely stunning and out of the box - great place for date night (as we did) or even for a group as all the food is "tapas" style and therfore..."

Ifeedmyboyfriend

"What an absolutely stunning evening! Despite the struggle to locate this tucked away little goldmine, we were eventually welcomed through doors of..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Best tasting tuna Tacos in South Africa. Sizzling dishes are great..."

Skylar Vander Jacobs

"Haiku definitely has the best range of Asian tapas in Cape Town- their tuna tacos were incredible, as well as the spinach and cream cheese dim sum...."

Steven Lardner

"I've had the privilege of dining at Haiku as a guest on three separate occasions. Each experience has been identical - good service, intimate..."

Bryan Vally

"On Saturday night we had some Really delicious Asian style tapas at Haiku. The menu is quite large so we had a lot to choose from, we decided to..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Perfect date night spot. Definitely out of my price range, but that's why I say date night spot (just kidding... or am I? Holler at me boys). Our..."

Klara Aizupitis

"This restaurant never disappoints. The food is always excellent, full of flavour and the service excellent. A good place to go for a treat as it can..."

Sapna Naik

"We are here tonight on the 31 st July ... This food is the best I've eaten in Asian cuisine ever in South Africa ! The like chili prawns and crispy..."

Shazia Essa

"Absolutely love this place. The food is exceptional and has been consistent over the years. Don't get better than the dim sum her whilst the salmon..."

Foodhunter

"I had dinner at Haiku on Saturday with my boyfriend and it was amazing.We had ordered several dishes including prawn toast, spinach and..."

Chanel Pillay

"The tuna tacos omg they were so good! Sushi is good too and I have yet to try the Chinese cuisine. But the tapas and atmosphere is great for date..."

Keith M

"Visited this restaurant on a Saturday at 6.30pm. I did reserve a table but it was not busy at this time. Drinks: Ordered 2 espresso martinis and 2..."

Hong Tran

"The most amazing evening with the most delicious food. The service is next level and the attention to detail from the staff is..."

Savannah Breakey

"Ate here for the first time and was blown away. We ordered sushi and sashimi which was good but the highlight was the mains. The crisoy fried..."

Silky Silky

"Delicious, delicious, delicious. If you visit be sure you have their signature dish, Peking Duck. It is worth every 5 star review. So much flavour..."

Trace Lund

"Loved it. The quality of food was wonderful and fresh, every bite was tasty and well presented. Service was very good and attentive, we enjoyed the..."

Steff

"Our waiter "Washington" was just splendid. He could share ample information on meals, the ingredients and how it's prepared. The Hors d'oeuvres was..."

Dyan Erispe

"What a taste explosion. Beautifully presented food, unique taste. I loved every bit and the waitress was extremely..."

Beaulah Red

"Fantastic evening. I mean, to try fault, this gem of a restaurant would be impossible! Every time I go back, I have such great memories that keep me..."

Julia Chaplin

"What a fantastic experience. Arriving late after an underwhel experience in the Waterfront. We were accommodated without rush., super friendly and..."

Andrea Coetzee

"Excellent Asian food, in particular I’ve appreciated the Chicken Curry, very well prepared and tasty. I recommend to everyone who visit Cape Town..."

Rbrt Prt

"Great service, amazing food. I had the red curry fish, absolutely divine. Nice wine selection too. Edit: recently went to the reopened Haiku, service..."

A N

"This place!!! Haiku is definitely my happy place.... their preparation of food is an art. It will literally transport your taste buds to a magical..."

sumayah goolam rassool

"Interior was moody. Staff were helpful. Food was good and spicy. Was an overall good once off experience..."

Priyadeshni Govender

"WOW🤩! This place has been making the best food for many years, I have been going here since 2007. It has always been brilliant. But recently I..."

Mark Adams (MoggyMaps.explore)

"A great place too share amazing food. Each dish is authentic and full of flavour. When we ordered champagne and wine, none of our first choices on..."

Claire Owen

"If I could give this place 10 stars - I absolutely would! Every single bite of food was sensational!! ✨ The service was excellent too. An absolute..."

Chante Cheriese Crawford

"Beautiful place with an eclectic style. Food amazing. My standout was the Peking duck. Prawn toasts and tuna tacos. The tastes of each item was..."

Mercia Solomons

"We came through the wooden door on Saturday night past, and it was absolutely amazing. Love the decor, loved the relaxed atmosphere. We didn't even..."

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