Ben Wei

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What 85 people say about Ben Wei

9.1 Based on 85 reviews. 100% of the guests recommend this restaurant.

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"Great restaurant!! "

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Amazing experience! Really great service and amazing food!! Would highly recommend and will definitely be going there again!

Racheal Hoffman at 16 October 2022

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"Great Food, amazing atmosphere "

9.0 Cuisine 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9

Great gem hidden away

Kamani Reddy at 16 October 2022

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"Lunch during Restaurant Week"

9.7 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9

Wow what a menu we had during Restaurant Week. Fesh and yummy sushi, great starter and the main was to die for.
Very friendly staff and chef. Coming back soon

Jutta Hoellwarth at 15 October 2022

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"Good outing and operational during loadshedding"

9.7 Cuisine 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10

We arrived to find that it was loadshedding in the area, but the kitchen was still operational and the limited evening lighting just added to the atmosphere. Our favourite dish was the dim sum starters - the sushi, kung pao chicken and sticky BBQ that followed were also tasty.

Well worth the trip and made for a fun date night

M Wilson at 14 October 2022

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"Delicious!"

8.0 Cuisine 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8

Kendal Krober at 06 October 2022

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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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Frequently asked questions

1. Do I need to pay upfront?

At most restaurants, you can make reservations for free and cancel them without any charge. You'll settle the bill when you dine at the restaurant. However, some restaurants may request a small deposit, and they will send a prepayment request via Dineplan to confirm your reservation.

2. How do I know if my reservation is confirmed?

You will receive a confirmation for every reservation within a few minutes at the email address you provided. Haven't received anything? Please check your spam folder.

3. I follow a special diet. Can the restaurant accommodate that?

Yes, restaurants always take dietary preferences into consideration.

You can specify your dietary requirements in the comments section of the reservation form.

4. Are drinks included in the menu price?

In most deals, drinks are not included.

However, some restaurants may offer a welcome drink or provide a wine-pairing option, and this will be clearly indicated in the restaurant's menu.

5. How can I change my reservation?

No problem.

If you've created an account with us, you can log in to your account and easily change your reservation.

Don't have an account? Click on the link in the confirmation email of your reservation.

6. How can I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation from the confirmation email: Click on 'Manage Reservation' in the email and then click on the 'Cancel Reservation' button. If you have created an account, you can also do this easily by going to 'My Reservations.' You can also contact us via email at info@restaurantweek.co.za.

7. Is cancellation free?

Yes, you can always cancel for free.

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?

During Restaurant Week South Africa, you can indulge in a fabulous 3-course dinner at over 140 of the finest restaurants in South Africa, starting at ZAR 295.00 per person. Restaurant Week South Africa is held twice a year, in Autumn and Spring.