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Ekse chommies, 126 Cape Kitchen & Café is a Cape Malay inspired restaurant that borrows culinary traits from the rich culture that the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood has to offer. As the main restaurant in Hyatt Regency Cape Town, we invite you to try our lekker dishes that are infused with traditional recipes and designed to impress all your chinas.

Scout our kwaai winter specials this season; we offer a ncaa breakfast spread, hearty curries every Friday night and a wholesome Sunday brunch for the mornings when you just want to sleep in. Chommies, you can also book our restaurant for any of your upcoming special occasions this season and we’ll waiver the venue hire fee. Aweh!

Reviews (98)

4.1 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 3.7
Value 3.8
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.4
  • Akeel A. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    We had a fantastic time at the Mother's day lunch. Great food, really good atmosphere and absolutely fantastic service. A special shoutout to our waiter, Sim, who really treated us well, took time out to take photos and just did that extra to make us feel special.

  • Ameerah A. Dined: 3 days ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    There were cockroaches walking over the counter as we were about to dish our food. We did inform one of the female chefs that were standing there and she managed to hit it away. Second time around, as I was getting more rooti for my kids there were more cockroaches walking on the counter. That put us off, and our experience was not as great as we might have imagined. We didn’t want to stay long, and we didn’t eat much because of what we saw. The best part was the guitarist, his music set the tone and he was amazing. Other than that our experience was not at all good, especially on Mother’s Day.

  • Riedwaan K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 May 25
    We were a group of pensioners and we enjoyed the evening. The company, ambience and the excellent service of the waiters and waitresses. We will definitely come again.

  • Khashiefah D. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Apr 25
    As always it is a pleasure to dine at this Restuarant . We were welcomed like VIP’s - guessing the waiters/barmen and staff have become use to seeing us frequent the Restuarant - this instills confidence that the hotel notices and takes care of their guests . I cannot fault anything with this Restuarant , though again we did feel that the roast at the carvery was a bit dry - perhaps the chef should think of carving slices before hand as he was often not at the station at the time we wanted to have some meat . But that is just my opinion on that . Falooda again was top notch . Foods and desserts are always flavourful and more than enough options to choose from. Thank you Hyatt and 126 Cape Kitchen for an always lovely experience at your establishment . We absolutely always enjoy our time there and is always value for money and time well spent .

  • Shaamiah Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gava K. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Apr 25
    This is our second/third time at 126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe. Our previous visits were rather disappointing. But I can honestly say that this time around (third time lucky) we were pleasantly surprised. The food was top-notch and beautifully presented. We were spoilt for choice. There was also a wide range of desserts. Our waitress was very helpful without being intrusive. Compliments to the staff and the kitchen.

  • Shameeg Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Apr 25
    Good service and good food we enjoyed our Eid lunch, the waiters are amazing, well done to them

  • Mymoena A. Dined: 1 month ago
    1
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Apr 25
    This was the worst experience I have ever had for a restaurant that is suppose to be highly rated!!!

  • Raigaanah O. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
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  • Monday 06h30 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 06h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 06h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 06h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 06h30 - 22h00
  • Saturday 06h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday 06h30 - 22h00
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