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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
(1128 reviews)
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Attributes

  • 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 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 (1128)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Bianca B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 15 Jan 26
    Always love to be back!

  • Shamiso T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 Jan 26
    LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!! Definitely have to make a couple more stops at Bodega Ramen , I had an amazing time !

  • Dané W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    Never ever disappoints! Still the top place to eat ramen and they are consistent.

  • Keith R. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 09 Jan 26
    Such a great place for a First Thursday bite to eat! Service was great and the food very good! Great value! Will def return!

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