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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 (323)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Andre M. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Dec 24
    ... when you have been to tokyo and have tried some of the wildest ramens there- and then you come to cape town and get to ramenhead, where peter tempelhoff and his chefs succeeded to simply mesmerize you yet again. the ambience and unique simplicity and freshness of it all... and we are looking so much forward to tomorrow's dinner at FYN- their another temple of food, apparently just few floors above in the same beautiful edifice. an absolute must when in cape town for all japan aficionados

  • Jesse-lee W. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alexandre B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 28 Nov 24
    Best Ramen in South Africa. Very good service !

  • Nkathuto G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Simone T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Malcolm M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 23 Nov 24
    We chose one of each main item for our group and everyone enjoyed and thought theirs was the Best.

  • Colleen M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 Nov 24
    Service outstanding food exceptional such a great experience!!

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Opening Hours

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