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Bodega Ramen

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Japanese
Location Pointer 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.7
(1054 reviews)
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  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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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 will hold your table for 20 minutes past your booking time before allowing walk-ins.

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 six 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 licensed, and corkage is R100.

Dietaries:
-We have rice noodles available for gluten-free guests, as well as a number of starters.
-Please let us know in advance if you have celiac disease so that we may prep accordingly for you, as most of our dishes contain soy.
-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

Specials

July Winter Special: Ramen for Two

Grab a friend and come warm up with 2 bowls of ramen and a carafe of hot sake. Available every Tue & Wed through July. Price - R450

  • 3 Jul - 29 Jul
  • Tue-Wed: 18:00 - 21:15
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 3 Jul 2026

Reviews (1054)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Stacey B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Jul 26
    I thought the food was a bit pricey, but other than that, it was a great experience and great food

  • Jean-Luc K. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jul 26
    Phenomenonal...the food, the wine, the ambience! What a beautiful culinary experience and our waitress, Saskia, was incredibly good and helpful.

  • Christo P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jul 26
    Amazing food.

  • Maverick P. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Jul 26
    It was a very busy night so the service was a bit slow, had to remind our waitress to take our drinks order and bring the bill a couple times. Otherwise the food and vibe was great!

  • Schalk B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Jul 26
    Our all time favourite place in Cape Town. Food, vibes and atmosphere is always on point.

  • Joshua B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jenna L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Jul 26
    Food delicious as always. Service was a bit slow but there was a massive birthday party next to us. Just wish there was an investment for a bartender to help alleviate stress from the waiters. Still my favourite restaurant in Cape Town.

  • Maxine G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lauren C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Craig S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
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