Bo-Kaap Kombuis

Boasting a wonderful view of Cape Town's landscape, Bo-Kaap Kombuis is a lovely place to visit. For dinner, we booked via WhatsApp. It wasn't clear on the website how dinner would work, and we only found out it was a buffet format that evening after asking one of the waiters. We were mostly fine with that, but it did limit us to what we could eat as we do not eat beef for religious reasons (meaning we sadly couldn't have the boboti). Despite this, the starters were some of the best we had in our entire holiday in Cape Town – the samoosa, patatas waras were fantastic, but the daltjies was the stand out dish!! The buffet consisted of lamb breyani (tasty, lamb perfectly cooked), basmati rice (had a little coconut taste), saffron rice (a bit bland), dahl veg (tasty!), roast chicken (delicious, so juicy), grilled snoek (average), grilled swordfish (perfectly cooked), and butter chicken (average). For dessert, the homemade malva pudding was a great way to end the meal. It was so nice to hear that the restaurant has been going for a while now, and we wish the Bo-Kaap Kombuis family a wonderful 2026 as their 20th year!

The food was exquisite, a real delight to eat true Cape Malay family cooking. The starter platters could be shared between 2, giving a different flavor with each bite. The sampler main courses were also a good choice, giving a wide variety of flavors. The service was friendly and welcoming, this restaurant would be a treat anywhere. But, the view makes this a truly special venue.

Authentic Malay Cuisine with a Stunning View! As someone who loves exploring traditional Malay cuisine, I decided to visit Bo-Kaap Kombuis, a restaurant known for its authentic Malay food. I walked nearly two hours (about 1.5–1.8 km) from my apartment so I could enjoy the beautiful Bo-Kaap neighborhood and its colorful houses along the way. I arrived around 2:30 pm, and even though the restaurant was quite busy, I was warmly welcomed. An elderly gentleman (possibly the owner) kindly offered me a seat at a four-person table and explained the menu in detail. His hospitality immediately made me feel at home. They had both à la carte and buffet options, and I chose the buffet to try as many dishes as possible. It included starters like samosas, kachoris, and fritters; main courses with bread, two kinds of rice, dal, vegetable curries, chicken curry, pickles, veggies, and the Bo-Kaap special bobotie. Everything was flavorful, but the bobotie was truly exceptional — rich, perfectly spiced, and absolutely delicious! A must-try dish. 😋 For dessert, they served Malva pudding, which was heavenly — soft, warm, and sweet in all the right ways. The restaurant offers a beautiful view of Table Mountain and the colorful Bo-Kaap houses, with interiors that reflect the same vibrant charm. The total bill came to 396 ZAR, which I felt was worth every cent for the quality, hospitality, and atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience authentic Cape Malay cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting!

My wife and I actually had a lovely time at Bo-Kaap Kombuis! We really wanted to try Cape Malay Food, and the restaurant did not disappoint. One of the greatest things about the restaurant is the fact that it looks over Table Mountain and Cape Town, providing a fantastic view from the restaurant itself! We hike up the hill to get to the restaurant, but recommend that others has take an Uber. if you are looking for a Cape Malay experience in Cape Town, I think this is a good restaurant for you to choose. I think it has been family owned sometime, as I spoke to the owner for a while on the night.

do NOT get to this place by foot, just by vehicle, it is sketchy neighborhood imo. the restaurant itself is cute, views of table mountain really make it. the food was just okay, the curries couldve used more spice imo. AYCE style, drinks not included.

I came here because the ratings were good. I ordered the Cape Makay Tasting Platter Lamb and Chicken Curry. The food was ok but a bit tasteless. Service was slow. The views to Table Mountain are amazing.

We had a fantastic time at the Bo-Kaap Kombuis. Probably the best Bobotie I've ever had, and I'm South African. Yusuf and Nazli we're amazing hosts with a wealth of knowledge about the area and it's history. I would definitely recommend this place, and it has some of the best views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.

Great experience! They had some issues with our booking but they sorted it out. Good is great. Nazli is a great hostess. She is nice and genuinely kind. It's such a community place. Such a great place!!