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What 49 people say about ASOKA

9.1 Based on 49 reviews. 98% of the guests recommend this restaurant.

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"A hip, romantic restaurant with hit-or-miss food"

7.7 Cuisine 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 10

I recommend Asoka as a hip, romantic hangout. I don't recommend the food. We had as many bad dishes as we did tasty ones.

Robert at 11 April 2023

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"Great experience "

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

We went for our anniversary ❤️

Elsa Wehrmeister at 07 April 2023

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"Ultra Cool ! "

8.7 Cuisine 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10

Wonderful ambiance. Very intimate with real trees ! Had the 3 course restaurant week special for very reasonable R225. Food was tasty and delicious but portions were kinda small. Just after 9pm they turned the music up VERY loud so being rather old we beat a hasty retreat !!!

Cliff Eliason at 04 November 2022

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"Good vibe"

9.3 Cuisine 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Booked for restaurant week. Food was great however this is the 2nd restaurant that was booked for restaurant week who changed the menu. I had specifically booked this restaurant based on the meal choices and was disappointed in the vegetarian selection on the new menu.

Sharon Stylianou at 28 October 2022

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"Sharing is caring"

9.0 Cuisine 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9

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I found Asoka on resturant weeks adverts on instagram. Initially I was pulled in by the 3 course special advertised. The only gripe I have is that the special menu options on restaurant week's website is different to what is on Asoka's. Luckily I had called in ahead so I was already aware of this fact and opted to order a la carte instead. As you walk into Asoka it feels like you are transported into a different reality. The music and decor give an all encompassing vibe. We were seated close to the tree in the middle of the restaurant. Initially I felt to close to the other tables for a romantic night out but supprisingly it wasn't too intrusive. We started of with drinks, I had a porn star martini (highly recommended) and my boyfriend had an espresso martini. We both love sharing our meals when we order different things at a restaurant so the set up with Asoka's tasting platters worked just fine for us. Can't decide what you want? Just get it all! Between the two of us we had 6 different mini meals, all catering to different parts of our tastes buds. The service was great, the food was lovely and the ambience wrapped up our whole experience in a neat little bow. We will definitely be back at Asoka soon, with a couple of friends too!

Jasmin Pillai at 26 October 2022

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68 Kloof Street, Gardens 8005 Cape Town

About ASOKA

Around the legendary Olive tree in the city bowl, our famous Asoka unfurls. For over a decade, Asoka has been the gem of Kloof Street, a sensual experience where the music is intoxicating and the energy is palpable. The restaurant tantalises patrons with nights of culinary and rhythmic indulgence.

It is testimony to our belief in the power of food and music to bring people together. Asoka thrives on the journey of a night – from food to cocktails to late nights under the skylight. As rulers of our petit palace in the city, of diners we have one simple request; come for dinner, stay for drinks.

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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.