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Simply Asia Heritage Square Cape Town (CBD)

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Asian restaurant Thai restaurant

One of the Top rated Asian restaurants in Cape Town


Address

Heritage Square, 96 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

Website

www.simplyasia.co.za

Contact

+27 21 426 4347

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (732 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: (Day of Reconciliation), 11:30 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Florian H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little restaurant in the city centre. Friendly staff and reliably decent food. Also for people on a budget, as prices are ok.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimo T. 11 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Simply Asia Heritage Square, a cozy Thai restaurant in the heart of Cape Town. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of dishes, from soups and salads to noodles and curries, but I was especially impressed by the extensive selection of duck entrees. I ordered the roasted duck with flavored soysauce, which was tender, juicy and flavorful. The sauce was sweet and tangy, complementing the duck perfectly. The portion was generous and satisfying, served with jasmine rice and stir-fried vegetables. We also had steamed chicken and prawn dumplings, Thai Spiced Ramen with duck and Tom Yum soup with duck. The service was excellent, thanks to our friendly and attentive waitress named Promise. She greeted us with a smile, took our orders promptly and checked on us regularly. She also gave us some helpful recommendations on what to order and how spicy we wanted our food. She made us feel welcome and comfortable throughout our meal. I highly recommend Simply Asia Heritage Square to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable Thai meal in Cape Town. It is definitely one of the best Asian restaurants in the city, with great food, great service and great ambiance. I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes from their menu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eugene de Bruin E. 1 year ago on Google
    What an awesome place! Great food, great setting and amazing service. The staff serves you with a smile and the manager is very helpful and friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clement M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is absolutely amazing. The waitress was so committed to great service and she was very friendly. Atmosphere was awesome. Most importantly every meal tasted Great!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaolin C. 2 years ago on Google
    My No1 Simply Asia go to.They maintain the original standard and style since inception. Never disappoint. The.managers and staff are always on point.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caleb S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing. The staff were friendly and the owner is such a great and welcoming person. Was overall a lovely experience. Thanks guys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and service was excellent! Their Tom Yum soup was so good I had to have 2!!! Ellen my server was extremely attentive. Overall a great dining experience. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jake S. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate here on a Saturday night for dinner and it was wonderful! We arrived and were immediately greeted and given a table. The food was INCREDIBLE - I would come back every night if I could. While we were seated, about 6 delivery orders were sent in, so clearly this place is a popular one. It’s also not expensive which makes it an even better experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robin 1 year ago on Google
    I had an incredible experience at this restaurant! The Thai food is absolutely delicious and the service from the waitress was exceptional. She was incredibly friendly and helpful. If you're a fan of Thai cuisine I highly recommend checking out this restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good tasty food at an affordable price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean P. 7 months ago on Google
    We found this copy little gem situated in the middle of CBD. Was a typically cold Cape Town kinda day and needed a warm vibe. The Tom Yum Soup 201 was the perfect dish to warm us up. Didn't stop there, food was so good we landed up having a three course meal. Oh and just a recommendation...the spinach cakes is a MUST!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RaahCozy 3 years ago on Google
    In love with this little Simply Asia. It's very central and has a convenient parking right opposite. The sushi is AMAZING! there is a wide variety for all the sushi lovers. My favourite is the 882. I'm definitely bringing my friends with next time. Also, on Mondays-Wednesdays it's half price on the sushi.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joan P. 8 months ago on Google
    cozy ambiance, and food are always a palate's delight As always, wonderful service, cozy ambiance, and food are always a palate's delight. Simply Asia Heritage is not just a franchise, it is a family restaurant. Central location. The staff is welcoming. A great spot for a working lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonny K. 3 years ago on Google
    Who knew that Simply Asia Heritage Square has such great sushi! Not only is their sushi fresh and DELICIOUS, but they are currently doing a half price sushi special for sit down customers. It's a good lunch spot if you're in or around town -- and super affordable too!

  • 5/5 Shireen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the food became really obsessed with sushi lately and simply asia has seriously became one of my favorite places to go to

  • 5/5 Candace C. 4 years ago on Google
    514 is a must on the menu!

  • 5/5 Hasibur R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! My fav thai restaurant

  • 5/5 Derek L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is really good, a little slow to arrive, but that is because there are 18 or more of us each time we go there. They still cope really well when we pitch up without a booking. The staff are very friendly and the prices are really keen. A main is £5 and a starter is £3. Beer is £2. Wine is about £8. Really impressed by this place.

  • 3/5 Stephen L. 1 year ago on Google
    I mean it was alright. Ordered on the app which couldn’t accept virtual cards for some reason. We ordered the starter platter which was good, albeit cold and the tamarind chicken, which the noodles were dry. Flavors were good and service was prompt, just feels there’s better Asian fare around. Will probably not be back.

  • 5/5 Edwin R. 1 year ago on Google
    I've had simply asia 3x in the Cape. This one, in terms of meals and how they should taste, is spot on! Friendly staff on the days I went. Just to clarify... I ate at 3 Simply Asia restaurants a few times. This is the best

  • 5/5 Richard N. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a fabulous Tom yum soup in a tranquil setting. The soup was not short of chicken 👌. Spicy and hot, just the way I like it 👍. I recommend the outdoor seating especially if the weather is great. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Judy M. 1 year ago on Google
    SIMPLY ASIA HERITAGE SQUARE GETS A 5 STAR IN MY BOOKS This little gem boasts a stylish and modern interior and an ambiance of fun. Amazing service, friendly staff, out of this world amazing food beautifully presented and as always cooked to perfection. A little taste of Asia in the heart of Cape Town.

  • 5/5 Sylvester N. 1 year ago on Google
    Their was a misunderstanding/miscommunication which caused me to wait about 45 minutes for my meal, but the manager on duty was apologetic and resolved the situation. Apart from that, the food was delicious and the service was good. I order from Simply Asia in all the cities I go to in South Africa.

  • 3/5 lotusdogs 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious but over-priced. Too many big chunks of onion and not enough of the good stuff.

  • 5/5 Rashiqah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and lovely staff. I will definitely be back again.

  • 5/5 Yi L. 1 year ago on Google
    Tastes good. Love the spicy. Though my husband felt he was not full after having the Tom yum noodle.

  • 1/5 Silvia X. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s basically a bowl of instant noodle with some hot sauce. Beef too hard to chew. I tipped 20% paying with a card. Yet the owner refused to break a 50R bill for me.

  • 5/5 Sindy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! I ordered Green Curry with Beef and Egg fried rice as a side. The taste of the curry is authentic Thai! I recommend this menu. I hope next time I will ask them to add more chilli for me haha! Review by Thai!

  • 5/5 Gunjan A. 1 year ago on Google
    Ellen guided us to having the perfect dish which was called Cashew-nuts noodle, absolutely perfect.. just what we needed to end the night. Not overly seasoned, all ingredients were refreshing in the noodle mix. Definitely recommend it.

  • 4/5 Ardene S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great experience! Food was delicious and the service excellent, very friendly staff. Though they were busy we did not have to wait long for our food. Definitely recommend this Simply Asia! 👌🏽

  • 5/5 Jenny L. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply amazing experience! Thank you to our waiter Promise for the great service and well timed humour. This restaurant surely has a great setting and background music. Will definitely visit again real soon!

  • 5/5 Olwethu M. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean and relaxed environment. The waitress was attentive and friendly and provided excellent customer service. The food is 10/10 and this is overall a great dining place. I will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Ana 1 year ago on Google
    My partner and I had a cosy date here on a rainy Saturday. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and the service is top-tier. Ellen and the manager were incredibly friendly and attentive! Thanks for a lovely meal; we can't wait to visit again.

  • 5/5 Ronwin K. 4 months ago on Google
    I had an outstanding experience dining at Simply Asia Restaurant, and I'm thrilled to award it a perfect five-star rating! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the friendly staff, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience.The ambiance was inviting and cozy, creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy their delectable cuisine. Speaking of which, the menu at Simply Asia is an absolute delight for any food enthusiast. The diverse selection of dishes from various Asian cultures was a true feast for the senses.

  • 5/5 Brady lee R. 7 months ago on Google
    Yesterday I had supper at the cosy little Simply Asia restaurant in Heritage Square... #DeliciousExperience I had the 514 with chicken with no chilli.... My first time for having this tasty dish, it's a favorite I was told by our waitress. I thoroughly enjoyed the crunchy cashew nuts in this dish and noodles are my favorite so every bite was flavorful and enjoyable. I enjoyed the meal so much that I ordered a takeaway... Another favorite, the "301" Green Curry.... With chicken and coconut milk.... Brocoli, cauliflower, cabbage and basil.... With jasmine rice... This creamy dish sent my taste buds to heaven and back.... Service was brilliant, restaurant was clean and easily accessibly... You should try it 👌 #SimplyAsiaHeritageSquareCapeTown

  • 5/5 J W. 6 months ago on Google
    I had such a great experience at Simply Asia today! My food was absolutely delicious. The service from Jamalie was really friendly and efficient and made the experience even better (:

  • 5/5 Ashish M. 5 months ago on Google
    Great food, super service, and caters to actual vegetarians (most Thai dishes use curry paste that has shrimp paste or fish sauce). The menu is clearly marked, regardless of if you are vegetarian or vegan. In CapeTown, where everything. Seems to be fish, this little piece of Thailand is a treat.

  • 4/5 Nosipho M. 10 months ago on Google
    I usually order in Uber eats and they have not disappointed, perhaps some spillage here and there and changes in flavor but food is always great quality. In the restaurant was no different. The only downside is the parking across the road being quite pricey if you're not able to secure a street parking. The tom yum soup was the best I've tasted from Simply Asia on the day I visited. We also received Great service from Promise our waitress.

  • 5/5 Naa'ilah D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food always

  • 5/5 Alexi Tal K. 3 years ago on Google
    Best simply Asia around 👍

  • 5/5 Hishaam M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and service always

  • 1/5 Barry B. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered a meal with standard hotness, and the meal i got was so excruciatingly hot i could not eat it, While all the other meals together with our order were perfect. Really not impressed, as Ive had this meal a few times before with it being perfect :(

  • 5/5 Shumera W. 3 years ago on Google
    Simple Asia on heritage square is very welcoming and so cosy after a hard days work, i take myself for a nice meal , and when i leave i'm well satified and the staff is very friendly. Thank You for your amazing service and food x

  • 5/5 momeena i. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent sushi and excellent service..

  • 5/5 Yusri W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very Helpful staff and delicious food.

  • 5/5 Bruce B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good tasty quick meal, great service from Ellen

  • 5/5 Gabriella H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast service and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Trevor S. 3 years ago on Google
    Simply awesome

  • 5/5 Yes D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, amazing staff...always. Promise and Jennifer are the best :)

  • 5/5 Almero D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was well prepared. Service was great and gentleman with name of Dirk served us. We were 2 people and my colleague from South Korea. Even he said food very good.

  • 2/5 Ashley D. 3 years ago on Google
    Date of incident : 31/12/2020 I ordered two 514's from this branch on new years eve. Myself and my partner felt as if we wanted to head into the new year with our favorite dish from Simply Asia (Yip, we corny like that). The dish was everything but Good! The noodles were cooked to a point where it had lost its texture (it was mushy). The dish was super flavorless as if the Chef lost the will to work on this day. It was super surprising to have a tasteless 514 because this is a flavourful dish. I reported the issue to Uber eats at the time but due to not having a picture my feedback was somehow invalidated. I decided to post this review after recently ordering a 514 from a different branch and being reminded of how good this dish is actually meant to be.

  • 4/5 Ismail Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick service and the food was excellent. Manager/owner also very friendly.

  • 5/5 Meghan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing service from Jennifer. She is friendly, kind and warm hearted. Thank you so much! Kind soul

  • 5/5 Garth K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice chilled place with indoor and outdoor seating. Food, service, friendliness, location, menu all great. Great value.

  • 5/5 Martina De Figueiredo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a wonderful lunch break. Service with a smile. Specially from Precious.

  • 5/5 Robin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Choosing a restaurant to eat at in the Cape Town CBD can be quite daunting. Sometimes making a decision can take so much time that before you know it it's curfew. We decided to venture around Heritage Square, and popped into the old kid on the block, Simply Asia. If you haven't yet tried Sushi (or Asian food) this is where you'll acquire your learner wings into eating Asian food. It's simple, tasty, unpretentious and constant. The sushi rice was firm and held together when dipped. Not heavy or stodgy. There's a good ratio of rice and fillings. Guaranteed you won't get smotherings mayo here. The wasabi and ginger are served on the platters but easy enough for you to scoop your own serving. If you haven't yet got the hang of chopsticks this is definitely the place for you. No side stares here.... There's cutlery on the table! We tried the: Salmon Fashion Boost, salmon and avo fashioned into a sandwich. Hot Tempura Prawn Roll, an old favorite. Hot Rock and Roll, the teriyaki and seven spices takes this to another level. Inari Spicy Prawn, rice and salmon filled in soya bean curd. Lemon Stir Fry Rice with Prawn, a new dish on the menu with very distinctive tastes of lemon and soy. Definitely a must try if like us you've eaten your way through the menu and looking for new taste sensations. Spinach Dumpling, not a dumpling at all; more like a spinach toast. The highlight and unexpected delight of our meal. These dumplings were a surprise... Fried but not oily. Light and crispy on the outside. Soft on the inside. Oh so comforting. Simply Asia doesn't require the heels you'd normally don when traipsing Heritage Square. It's like coming home to mummy.

  • 5/5 Ebrahim S. 4 years ago on Google
    This has become our favorite Simply Asia. Mostly due to the quality of the preparation and portions served, the friendly staff and the manager who is always very hospitable and lastly the excellent service. Once we went with our Jack Russell and we were seated outside, the manager brought us a bowl and water for our dog and he was generally very hospitable throughout our stay and that we appreciate. And last night again, just before closing time, impeccable service and the meal was delicious as always. Cheers to you sir, we'll see you again soon ;)

  • 3/5 Paulo K. 3 years ago on Google
    For those who like Asian food, I imagine it is good. It is quite different from what Westerners are used to eating. Although I had eaten before, I did not like it and could not identify the ingredients on the menu.

  • 5/5 Daniela L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Asian food!

  • 4/5 gerard d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent tapas style dishes (Original) Excellents plats style tapas

  • 5/5 Cobus P. 4 years ago on Google
    Small but cosy. Nice atmosphere and friendly, fast service. A firm favourite is the green curry. Ample parking on the opposite side of the street but quite costly - from R20 for 1 hour.

  • 4/5 Robert M. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Mayala W. 4 years ago on Google
    Was there with s friend and the service was awesome. Delicious food and friendly staff members. The waitress who took care of us(Joyleen from Zimbabwe) was excellent. Will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Donavan J. 4 years ago on Google
    Chicken 505 best ever

  • 5/5 Laikin 4 years ago on Google
    Always amazing. The food never disappoints

  • 5/5 Fuad B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy little spot

  • 5/5 Mark 4 years ago on Google
    Cheap and really good asian food.

  • 4/5 Nazir R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice small cozy place ...best food

  • 4/5 Chris J. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the food,

  • 5/5 Shanaaz I. 4 years ago on Google
    Manager on duty was abrupt and not friendly

  • 5/5 tinashe c. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food in a nice quiet peaceful space. Great service from the staff.

  • 5/5 Stephan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mega delicious at a fair price. very friendly staff (Original) Mega lecker zum fairen Preis. Sehr freundliches Personal

  • 1/5 Matt B. 3 years ago on Google
    Slow service

  • 5/5 Martia van N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and very good service, especially from the manager.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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