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Bodega Ramen

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Friendly Japanese
Location Pointer 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.8
(1084 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 (1084)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Lisa L. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Nov 25
    Very hot. Portions too small. Service is slow and arrogant. Would be nice to feel welcome once we enter and have have dinner. But food is great except the spicyniss (you should mention it on the menu)

  • Unathi N. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 07 Nov 25
    A particular staff member (with a Chelsea cut) created a hostile environment for us as patrons.

  • Tom L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kelsey T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tanir S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Chad Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Nov 25
    The Greatest Ramen in Town. And the team at Bodega are top notch - a favourite for sure!

  • mbalenhle T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Karen D. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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