Ben Wei

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What 87 people say about Ben Wei

9.1 Based on 87 reviews. 100% of the guests recommend this restaurant.

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"Lovely dining experience"

9.0 Cuisine 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8

The service was amazing! All the staff are very friendly and very attentive. The food was fantastic. We absolutely loved the Dim Sum selection, and the sushi was very fresh and tasty. The main meal were delicious as well, portion sizes are ample, we could barely finish by the time we got to the 3rd course! Very good value for money and a lovely experience.

Melissa van der Ross at 28 October 2019

"Great food and experience "

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

The restaurant week meals were amazing. Very flavourful, great selection of options Nad very good value for money.

Steffi at 20 October 2019

"Fantastic, friendly service"

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Ben Wei has excellent food. Their sushi is to die for, as well as the wide range of Asian dishes. I'm a fan of their red and green Thai curries. Their staff are friendly and attentive. Their pleasant, golden oldies music is a nice touch to the experience.

David at 03 August 2019

"Ben Wei"

8.7 Cuisine 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8

Food was great, excellent service. I'm sure the restaurant will succeed as more people hear about it.

Murray at 29 July 2019

"Delicious food, great service - a fantastic experience!"

9.3 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8

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Wonderful restaurant with fantastic food and super friendly service, nice ambience with perfect background music. One of us got a different dish for one course from what was ordered, this little mistake was dealt with perfectly by the waiter, management and kitchen, absolutely top. Thank you for the complementary sushi, a very nice and welcome gesture! As it was a cold winter day, it was a bit cold on the table we were placed first, but we were moved without any hassle to another table further inside. We had a fantastic evening and will be coming back for sure!

Hajo Kowalke at 25 July 2019

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11 Wembley Rd, Gardens 8001 Cape Town

About Ben Wei

Ben Wei is owned by chef Jim Dai and entrepreneur Ian McMahon, and is open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. So what makes it so special? Apart from a unique spin on these familiar dishes made with the freshest fish and ingredients, the extensive, vintage designed menu even includes Banting and vegetarian options. Carefully selected wines available will perfectly complement any order and satisfy the most distinguished palates. Think sushi or Asian food, and brace yourself to be pleasantly surprised.

At Ben Wei, chef and co-owner Jim Dai carves up delightful sushi and Asian dishes for our patrons. He moved to South Africa from China in 2007 and has been a sushi chef at notable establishments like The Alphen Hotel since then. At Fugu he took the restaurant to the top 15 list of sushi restaurants before joining The Vineyard Hotel and now he is putting his 10 years’ experience to best use at Ben Wei.

Co-owner Ian McMahon is a well-known entrepreneur and has decades of experience in the restaurant industry, Notably with the franchise industry and is the owner of Radiomac Retail Radio providing music to many of SA’s restaurant chains such as Hussar Grill, RocoMamas and Spur.

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7. Is cancellation free?

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If you have made a prepayment via Dineplan, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your reservation. The amount you paid in advance will be automatically refunded to your account. Refunds through Dineplan should be resolved in communication with the restaurant, and we are not directly involved in this process.

8. Until when can I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation online up to 8 hours in advance, or by phone up to 1 hour before your reservation time. However, we kindly request that you cancel as soon as you know you won't be able to make your reservation.

9. What is Restaurant Week South Africa?

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