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Bodega Ramen

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Japanese Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
(970 reviews)
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  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20

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.

Reviews (970)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Calvin B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Apr 25
    So good! My only wish is that the portion was slightly bigger, but I eat more than most. I had the spicy chicken, and the people I was with had miso pork and the beef, and everyone loved their meal.

  • Astrud M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Apr 25
    Absolutely delicious food. Szechuan pork ramen was incredible. But try burnt cabbage starter - unbelievably delicious!

  • Jenna-lea K. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Apr 25
    I love love love Bodega. Such incredible flavours, best ramen in the city and friendly over-the-top service! Try the green plate! Portions are generous to come starving or share multiple options with a friend.

  • Saige P. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 28 Apr 25
    🤌 never disappoints

  • Glenn H. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Great ramen, great service in a fun historic location. Recommended!

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    Love Bodega

  • Elizabeth D. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    Pur waitress was so helpful and friendly. Food fabulous (cauliflower is the best).

  • Kennedi V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 24 Apr 25
    This was our second visit to Bodega — we had to go back to see if it was just as good as we remembered. Spoiler alert: it absolutely was! Safe to say, it won’t be our last visit.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday CLOSED