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Bodega Ramen

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Japanese Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.8
(1044 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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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 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 (1044)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Cris R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 Aug 25
    The best there is

    1
  • Inshiya M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Eloise C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Anita M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Nina R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 13 Aug 25
    Amazing food and good vibes.

    1
  • Ryan N. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    2
  • Denise D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 Aug 25
    This was one of the best birthday venues, at one stage I looked up and each and every single person was smiling, the room fills with chatter, the music plays in the distance, but this room is about conversation and laughs and the sound of eating and joy.... The food was absolutely amazing, straight through the bench...

    3
  • Almut H. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 Aug 25
    Extremely loud in the restaurant!!!

    2
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