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A Foodie's Guide to Cape Town
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I have eaten my way through the city for a decade now, so I consider myself and my tastebuds to be experts about good grub in Cape Town (as a local).
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Asian
 
Italian
 
Mexican
 
Tasting Style Menu
 
Matcha
 
Seafood

Asian

Good ramen and much more!

 
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They make the best Miso ramen in the city, yes I said what I said.
Izakaya Matsuri, Green Point
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A must visit! Every course on their menu is great and they have amazing Sake cocktails
Tjing Tjing, Cape Town Central - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor
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A delicious hearty bowl of ramen here will solve all your problems
Three Wise Monkeys, Sea Point - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Apparently this was the first Ramen restaurant in Cape Town? In any event, the food here is great, a must visit.
Downtown Ramen, Cape Town Central
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Italian

The Italians know their food

 
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Scala is the ideal date night spot.
Scala Pasta / Bar, Cape Town Central - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor
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The best pizza I've had in South Africa
Sofia, Stellenbosch - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor
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Immaculate italian cuisine, don't miss out.
LIEVITA, Green Point
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Mexican

The flavour of these cannot be beaten

 
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The best natchos in Cape Town and thei serve LARGE Margarita jugs
The Fat Cactus, Woodstock - 160 Albert Rd, Woodstock - Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor
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Style and food makes a killer combo
Mamacitas Cape Town Tripadvisor
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Such a cute lil spot with banging food
El Burro, Cape Town Central
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Tasting Style Menu

A fancier dinner option for Anniversaries ect. 

 
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This tasting style menu was so delicious and flavourful
Tjing Tjing Momiji, Cape Town Central - Restaurant Reviews & Photos - Tripadvisor
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This place is known for turning South African classics into fun and experimental eats.
BELLY OF THE BEAST, Cape Town Central
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Now this is FANCY, also remember your father's card to pay.
FYN, Cape Town
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Matcha

I am a sucker for a good green drink, so take my word for these. 

 
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The matcha boaba is my comfort drink
4Tea, Stellenbosch - Restaurant Reviews & Photos - Tripadvisor
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Seafood

Cape Town is famous for good seafood

 
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I will always come back for the lobster roll
Burger & Lobster, Cape Town Central - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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10/10 an amazing restaurant with the best seafood one can imagine
Cafe Orca, Melkbosstrand - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Get the calamari!
MOZAMBIK
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Delicious to a T.
JÉAN RESTAURANT, Durbanville
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The view here is IMPECCABLE and the food is so good and affordable.
Bossa, Milnerton
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Iconic for a reason, you have to stop here!
Snoekies Hout Bay
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Sweets

A sweet tooth never hurt anyone. 

 
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The Japanese cheese cake is a must!
Café Chiffon is as good as it gets
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Artisanal donuts? Count me in
Grumpy & Runt
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The roasted cherry and dark chocolate ice cream is my ride or die.
Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream, Constantia
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