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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
(1061 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

August 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

  • 1 Aug - 31 Aug
  • Tue-Wed: 18:00 - 21:15
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 3 Jul 2026

Reviews (1061)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Cheyanne M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Karin B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 06 Aug 26
    Service was on steroids! Food awesome!

  • Christine K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Theresa V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mara M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 05 Aug 26
    Amazing delicious food and warm friendly service. It's a bit loud, but so good for a noisy birthday party. We all loved it and will be back. A visit to the gin bar downstairs for a pre-dinner cocktail was the perfect start to a fun evening.

  • Stephanie A. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Jul 26
    Bodega has always and continues to be, one of our favourite ramen spots. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable on their dishes and wine lists. It's unpretentious and unforgettable. love love love

  • Clara O. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Jul 26
    Loved our evening here. Best drinks and incredible food. Ambience is top notch as is service.

  • Stacey B. Dined: 3 weeks 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

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