Ben Wei
Ben Wei
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The service was impeccable, all the waitpersons and hostesses were very friendly. We could get through our meal at a leisurely pace and savoured every bite. The portions coming out of the kitchen were extremely generous and so tasty. By the time dessert came around we weren't sure if we would have enough space left ...
Read full reviewThe service was impeccable, all the waitpersons and hostesses were very friendly. We could get through our meal at a leisurely pace and savoured every bite. The portions coming out of the kitchen were extremely generous and so tasty. By the time dessert came around we weren't sure if we would have enough space left for it!
I definitely cannot wait to go back to Ben Wei's and will be telling all my friends about it.
My partner and I had a 4 course dining experience, starting with the calamari dish and tempura prawn dish, followed by two sushi dishes. We both enjoyed these, and highly recommend Ben Wei's sushi. For mains I had the spicy beef dish, apparently a house favourite, but found it quite inedible, and had to send it back...
Read full reviewMy partner and I had a 4 course dining experience, starting with the calamari dish and tempura prawn dish, followed by two sushi dishes. We both enjoyed these, and highly recommend Ben Wei's sushi. For mains I had the spicy beef dish, apparently a house favourite, but found it quite inedible, and had to send it back. Our waiter and the chef were utterly gracious in swapping it for the chicken cashew nut dish, which I thoroughly enjoyed. We finished off with the most delicious chocolate spring rolls I've ever had, and the coconut ice cream, which was OK. Despite some culinary misses, overall we had a very enjoyable experience, and will surely visit again for more sushi.
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About Ben Wei
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.