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If you're as serious about ramen as we are, you've found the best place in Cape Town to slurp silky freshly-made noodles, sip umami-rich broth simmered and nurtured for days, and socialise with brimful glasses of sake. Having imported the only Yamato noodle machine in Africa, you won’t find anywhere else like it!

Taking our cue from the ramen houses in Japan, not only with the authenticity of our ingredients and the care lavished on the preparation, we are casual, we are edgy, and we have a vibe - day and night, right in the heart of the city. Our low-hydration noodles are freshly made on-site, left for a minimum of two days to mature, and served steaming hot – just the way they should be. Known for our popularity, we limit seating time to two hours per table, ensuring you get the finest bowl of ramen – and so does the next hungry customer too!

Please note, we have outside seating available for walk-ins, which is weather dependent. No reservations are required for lunch.

Reviews (168)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Cameron S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nicole B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 May 24
    Food is outstanding. Best gyozo ever (mushroom) Each of the 4 ramen meals was delicious. Faultless Service attentive

  • Nadine B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 May 24
    Great Ramen, Highly recommend, Service from staff 10/10

  • Juanita W. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 May 24
    Staff were friendly and knowledgeable of ingredients. The food was delicious and top- quality ingredients were used. I felt like I was getting value for money. There is a small menu, but it means that lots of attention and detail is put into each meal. Thanks to all those behind the scenes who contribute to making this an incredible experience.

  • Pieter V. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Joshua S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Apr 24
    Food was amazing!!! The service was on another level! 10/10 from myself and my family

  • Ben M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Apr 24
    Second time at Ramenhead and it was just as good as the first time. My new go to.

  • JJ H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 27 Apr 24
    De miso tonkotsu was spectacular - as was the 'soupless' mazemen. We also feasted on the appetisers which were all delicious too but next time will limit these as both of us struggled to finish our generously portioned mains. Staff were friendly, helpful and fast. Sitting at the bar was surprisingly comfortable and felt very private; even intimate.

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED