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Ramenhead is Cape Town's destination for authentic ramen with silky freshly-made noodles, umami-rich broth simmered for 48 hours, and sake served in brimful glasses. The restaurant has imported the only Yamato noodle machine in Africa, producing all noodles in-house, making it a genuinely one-of-a-kind proposition.

The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Julia du Toit with guidance from FYN Group's chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss, taking its cue from ramen shops in Japan. Authentic techniques and carefully-selected ingredients extend beyond the bowls: the menu features Japanese street food including okonomiyaki fries and chicken karaage, while the bar offers award-winning cocktails, local and imported beers, and sake served from traditional masu cups.

The atmosphere is casual and edgy, with live music every Thursday. Happy hour runs weekdays from 17:00 to 19:00 with 50% off all small plates and selected cocktails.

Speaker's Corner, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town

+27 67 312 8061 (WhatsApp) | info@ramenhead.co.za
Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday, 5:00pm – 10:00pm | Happy Hour: Weekdays 5:00pm – 7:00pm

The restaurant currently limits seating time to two hours per table. Outside seating is available for walk-ins, weather dependent. Walk-ins are welcome. No cash payments are accepted.

Ramenhead can accommodate most dietary needs with prior notice.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 17h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 17h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 17h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 17h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 17h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Happy Hour at Ramenhead!

50% off all small plates and gyoza 50% off select cocktails Every weekday from 5-7PM. A perfect start to your night at the CBDs hottest spot for flavourful broth and world-class cocktails.

  • 7 Apr - 12 Dec
  • Weekdays: 17:00 - 19:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 27 Mar 2026

Ramenhead Residency

Every Thursday from 6-9PM, Ramenhead hosts a DJ residency: a rotating lineup of local musicians spin tracks, adding to the restaurants pre-weekend energy. Expect to hear everything from bluegrass acoustics to Japanese jazz funk and everything in between.

  • 2 Apr - 9 Jul
  • Thursday only: 18:00 - 21:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 27 Mar 2026

Reviews (596)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Tom H. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Jun 26
    Hard to fault Ramenhead. The food is always delicious, and last night's meal was no exception. Karaage and Cabbage salad to start, and the new Lamb Tantanmen bowl to follow. My friend, who absolutely knows his stuff, rated his Wagyu ramen as 'the best ramen I have ever had'. Thanks, as always.

  • Rhyan D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Jun 26
    Our dinner experience was excellent, but our waiter deserves all the praise. He is one of the best waiters I have ever had. He was accommodating, friendly, and extremely helpful. He knew the menu and could help with all questions.

  • Amy L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 16 Jun 26
    Always a great experience and the best ramen in Cape Town!

  • Angie L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • enzo e. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Olivia F. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Jun 26
    Ramenhead never ceases to delight! The cocktails are an art-form, the small-plates delicious, and the ramen the most authentic you'll find this side of Japan! Excellent service as always. Music could have been a bit softer, but otherwise a great night out.

  • Ruby G. Dined: 1 week ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Jun 26
    The music was unpleasant and not ambient as it should be. It was more in keeping with a rave. The ramen was really disappointing, all three of us had one or two mouth fulls and left our food, this should have signalled to a manager that we were not entirely happy with our meals. The broth tasted bland, the noodles were undercooked and tasted of flour. We have eaten here previously and were blown away by the quality of the ramen. This time was completely different and the food was below average,

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