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Ganesh is brought to you from the team behind Bodega Ramen. As Obs locals themselves, they have taken over the institution that is Cafe Ganesh in Observatory now Ganesh. It remains a space synonymous with crayfish samoosas, late-night conversations, live music, sharing of quarts and a meeting space for friends, locals, artists, students and activists. The building has been given a facelift and the restaurant at the back has been turned into a small Thai Street Food restaurant. Embracing Thai Kitsch and the street food flavours and experience the three owners (Ryan, Bryn and Jade) had while travelling Thailand together.

Please note that our tables are booked for 2 hours, if you would like to stay longer please leave us a note when booking.

Reviews (42)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.8
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Bridget B. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • CONRAD H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Abigail D. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    Proper! Love the food and vibe

  • Nell H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Shaoling H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 18 Apr 25
    The vibe, the food, the people, all great! Loved it!

  • Kerry P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Parusha N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Apr 25
    The food is so delicious and flavourful! Every bite was the bomb! I went on Wednesday and booked again now for Friday!

  • Lisa G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Apr 25
    We loved it! Great vibe, great food.

  • Danielle B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    Absolutely delicious!!! The best Thai food in Cape Town! We ate the whole menu! Will definitely be back!

  • Courtney H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00