Choose a location

Or use your current location

Select

Bodega Ramen

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Japanese Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.7
(1101 reviews)
RR
Favourite

Attributes

  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

Book a table

Favourite

Can't wait to have you in our humble spot!

Please note that we have two sittings and our tables are booked for 2 hours, if you would like to stay longer please leave us a note when booking.
We are a small laid back spot and our tables are often shared.
You can find us hidden away above the Gin Bar, a perfect place to end or start your evening...

Please make sure you tick the T&C's to confirm your booking on the final page, and that you get a confirmation email!

For parties of eight and over we require a R50 per person deposit. For parties of 16 and over, please WhatsApp us to book, we require a set menu and pre-order for big groups. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy.

We are fully licenced, corkage is R100.

Dietaries:
We have rice noodles available for gluten free guests, as well as a number of starters.
We have one vegan ramen, and a number of vegan starters.
We use peanuts and nuts in our kitchen.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (1101)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Justin F. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Dec 25
    Evrything about last night was amazing - the food, the vibe, the service :)

  • Marek Maurice W. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Dec 25
    A night to remember. We still talked about the delicious food the next day. Def recommended!

  • Elizabeth D. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Dec 25
    I have to say that the food here is always good. Best Ramen in town, and the service absolutely fantastic. Our waiter was very friendly.

  • Meg S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Dec 25
    The got aircon whoop! Took my colleagues to one of my favourite restaurants because I knew Bodega wouldn’t let me down and everyone was super impressed. Thanks for being amazing!

  • Chanene N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Dec 25
    Saskia was amazing!!!

  • Dominique S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Juan G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Candice E. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Dec 25
    Honestly one of the best dining experiences of my life. Still dreaming of every dish.

  • Danielle M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    The food was absolutely delicious and great value for money! Also loved the ambience, and the service was excellent.

Show More
Book Now