We have recently returned to Cape Town after many years in London. While we find a great number of high end restaurants in Cape Town to be absolutely world class... read more (Beau Constantia, La Colombe and so on), we have really struggled to find as many great restaurants at the mid-price point. Thankfully we came across Dahlia!

We went here for take-aways during the recent lock down. The food was incredible. Dahlia is run by a highly skilled hands on chef who really knows what he is doing and is able to create amazing flavour. The front of house lady was equally professional and utterly charming. The portions are generous and the pricing represents excellent value for money. More like this please Cape Town!

  Ordered take-a- ways from Dahlia Sea Point. Outstanding service and delicious food. Had a Sando Special and Biang Biang Beef. Excellent value. Will definitely return. Well done.

  We had an amazing dinner at Dahlia for a friend's birthday celebration. Outstanding for me were the chicken wings with dipping sauce, tuna ceviche, and then the short rib noodle... read more dish. Can't wait to go back. Service was friendly and efficient and the owner/chef was personally manning the kitchen.

  Very limited menu and the options are for sharing which we hadn't realised until we were about to order.

Although the menu is limited there are different meat options... read more and vegetarian options. The food was very tasty and well presented. Staff were helpful and efficient. Very good value.

I would recommend a visit here - very small restaurant so I'd advise you book!

  The food at Dahlia is off the charts delicious. A small homely restaurant on Regent St that has friendly service to back up the superb food. despite a very small... read more menu, they cater for every taste - meat eater, vegetarian and vegan.
Not only is the food brilliant but value for money is some of the very best you will get anywhere. Quality and taste is on a par with anything at any price.
Make sure to book because if you don't, you aint eating there.

  I tried to call the restaurant to find out if they do gluten free options.

I was told they do gluten free noodles, I asked if they had a... read more gluten free broth.
I was told no, the broth has too many things.
Again I asked, does it contain Soya sauce? As there is no point in having gluten free noodles if the broth has gluten.

I have also contacted them on Instagram with no feedback about 2-3 months ago.

I have been there, and had the gluten free noodles and still had a reaction which is why I tried to contact the restaurant to find out more.

  Absolutely had a great evening. From the moment we entered the restaurant we had such an absolutely amazing experience. Service excellent and the food out of the books. The ingredients... read more are fresh, organic & locally sourced. It is a cozy restaurant and the head chef Damian Dafel made sure our food were made to perfection. Each bite were packed with flavor and an adventure for the taste buts. Thank you for such a great Asian experience.

  We had such an amazing time at Dahlia's!!! Beautiful funky little restaurant, well ventilated, friendly, helpful service and amazing food which is also great value for money! The drinks are... read more a bit on the pricey side (though they do allow corkge which is great though its R70 which is quite high) but that's my only crit.. Definitely will be back, we were so impressed!

Such a fantastic place- thank you guys!

  Have been to this restaurant yesterday. Felt quite casual, small tables and an open atmosphere, the dishes are come in bowls and are basically a lot of Suyuan peppers with... read more some vegetables which I loved. The drinks (wine) are also good, and I really loved the pickled vegetables and the mushroom starter. 35 EUR/2 persons which is a good price though. It is quite a loud place nevertheless so this is something to concider when you look to booking it.

  Loved this little eatery. The sticky aubergine miso and the short rib noodles were both delicious. The service was friendly and helpful.

  We had a lovely evening there with friends. starters and desert were lovely but the mains were average. interesting flavours but so oily and very rich! all 5 noodle dishes... read more were laced with oil and not one of us could finish it. great pity. cant do it again

  After reading a review I had to track down and try this place which sounded amazing. It is a cute little 'shoebox sized' cozy restaurant where you huddle close to... read more the other dinners (not ideal in COVID-19 times, but it still works if you are careful). It was buzzing the night we were there and a little loud, but it was cheerful, vibey and fun. Ok, onto the food...
I NEVER order chicken wings. They are not the thing. But the review I read said they were great so we decided to try them. OMG YUM!!! They are seriously YUMMY! Sweet, spicey, sticky, tangey, crispy, soft, just so gooood! We polished those off in no time. We also ordered the tuna salad, another dish mentioned in the review. This was also fresh and tasty with an array of good flavours and textures. I liked the crisp radish and onion which gives nice texture and off-sets the spicy mayo nicely. Then we ordered pulled pork noodles. The waitress got confused and brought us the pork bao buns instead. When we saw them we decided to keep them (and ALSO still ordered the noodles). The buns were soft, fresh, and steamy sweet delicious like a good bao should be! Nom nom. I made them even better by dipping them in the ample remaining chicken wing sticky sauce. (The sauce that came with the buns had a great flavour but was way too spicy for me, so didn't use that) By the time we got to the noodles we were pretty full so took most f them home as a take-away. They made an amazing lunch the next day! We paired our meal with a bottle of rose, which went down surprisingly well. For a bottle of wine, large bottle of sparkling water. And 4 dishes we paid R600, and had both a delicious and very substantial meal and also a great experience.
Note all the dishes have an element of spiciness, so you need to enjoy complex flavours and at least some spiciness to enjoy this food. I don;t like burn tough, and I managed fine except for the bao sauce which was too hot for my liking even though the flavour profile seemed lovely under the heat....
I totally meant to take pics but was so excited when the food arrived we just dove in and gobbled it up! Oops. Hopefully someone else has enough restraint to take pics first!

  Took our Italian friends on Sunday for lunch, table of nine. The food was faultlessly brilliant, Damian is going places with this small menu of nibbles & noods. Half the... read more table was vegetarian; ALL were well-catered for. If anything, we over-ordered from the 4 starters. The pickled daikon & spicy peanut salad was a gem, but the turnip cake & tempura mushroom the true bit of genius. As for mains, both the dandan noodles & the broad, biangbiang noodles were a hit. The portions are more than generous, the flavours authentic & intriguing to all. Make sure to keep space for the single dessert on the menu, it is up to the level of many a pastry chef in farr more illustrious restaurants.

  Not a big fan of Chinese food but I was completely blown away. We were a group of four and ordered and shared virtually every dish on the menu -... read more nothing disappointed.
Would go back in a flash

  Treat yourself to some Asian-inspired food. Packed with flavour and ever single dish a winner...we're still arguing about our favorite. Will have to come back.

  Really enjoyed this dining experience. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. We had all the starters which all were sublime. I would say I would rate the starters AS good as... read more the noodles. The noodle flavours were full of umami and tasty without being overboard. I did feel the noodles were a touch (a mere touch) on the heavy side but totally forgivable for the fact that they are hand pulled.
Will be back for sure!

  Unbelievable food! Every bite is packed with flavour! Thank you for the excellent service, we will be back soon. Next time we need to pace ourselves and save room for... read more dessert!

  Everything we ate at Dahlia on Regent was delicious! We started with some spicy wings and pork buns. The Szechuan chilli dip the buns come with deserve its own fanpage... read more to be honest because I want to put that on everything! The thick, hand pulled noodles were so satisfying, and the sauces they emerge from have you licking your bowl clean. I cannot wait for my next visit to try the rest of the dishes my mere mortal stomach did not have room for this time!

  Dahlia on Regent.. oh my word....what a treat and a while writing this and looking at the pics, brings back the taste sensation of just a few hours ago when... read more we devoured way too much food there.. recommended by a mate, we dedcided to go try it out.
Quaint and nicely furnished this Asian inspired, street food, hand pulled noodle bar serves up some truly incredible dishes. Think along the lines of Sichuan chili oils, sesame, daikon, bok choy, Nappa cabbage, chinkiang black vinegar to name just a few flavors that stood out to me..

We ordered the smashed cucumber, which was bulky fresh, crispy slices of cucumber, drenched in a Chinese black vinegar sauce with Several other tasty ingredients.. after devouring the cucumber, i unashamedly lifted the bowl, to slurp up the left over sauce...luckily my fellow foodies at the table know me well enough to turn a blind eye to this behavior...

The Hong Kong chicken wings were an absolute hit with my 2 fellow foodies, and usually this style is not really for me, as it’s a sticky sweetish 5 spice sauce, and i don’t generally like the sweet part, but add some freshly squeezed lemon juice over it and the sourness I love so much was back with a vengeance, the meat literally falling off the bones. You have to eat this with your hands, as it’s finger licking good...and if you don’t mess this sauce over your face or get some of it on the table and your clothes, you not eating it correctly. Think devour.....

Then to my ultimate taste fantasy, of tuna salad.. look, this is not a normal salad, it’s a Szechuan inspired creation of chunky bite sized portions of tuna, pickled daikon, and radish, and a flavorful mayo of something that gave me Instant and multiple mouthgasims. Place the tuna and Mayo and other ingredients, onto a crisp baby cos lettuce leaf, shove as much as you can into your mouth.. now this is a taste bomb of note and also my favorite dish of the lunch...

At this time we should have stopped, yet we still decided to order some noodles main, of course, as we were at a hand pulled noodle bar after all..
Biang Biang (Google these, they are known as one of the eight strange wonders of Shaanxi Province in China, long wide belt like hand pulled noodle.....)braised short rib Noodles and 2 x Dan Dan Pork noodles which consisted of Sichuan and sesame Dan Dan(passionately hand pulled noodles) crispy pork mince and mustard leaf, an a Bunch of other secret Ingredients that created a symbiotic taste sensation.... added some extra chilies on the side, and my only complaint was that I could not finish the dish, as it was just too much food.. also pissed off with myself that I didn’t leave space for dessert, cause not having a sweet tooth, my dessert would have been an extra savory course, of Tuna salad for sure..

What makes this experience so much more heartfelt and special, Is that the Owner and head chef Damian opened before lockdown, and as so many small Restaurants need our support now.. you can see by the food and when he comes to chat to you at the table, that food is his passion, and he is so very proud of the food he serves you.
Honestly, I was not expecting such a great food experience and thought, this is just another noodle bar... how wrong was I... we will be back and supporting this young talented chef who WILL be going places.....

Oh. As we left the table next to us ordered the crispy Katsu chicken Sando with kimchi dressed cabbage, nanjing and chips... it’s basically a chicken sandwich, Asian street food style, served wrapped in tin foil, split into 2 portions.. this looked delicious as well and I had to resist the urge to get this as a takeaway for dinner... now I am regretting that decision...but maybe we may just go try that tomorrow....
Thanks Damian.

  Beef ribs with noodles and a slice of coconut cake hit the spot!
the menu is small but lovely, fresh and unpretentious as are the people.
no fussing, big portion.... read more /> small but nice selection of wines.
good covid behavior.
forgot to check the bathroom for hand paper towel running water and soap as I do but will do when I go back soon 🙂

  Fantastic flavors, kind service, unique atmosphere. If you are looking for a place where the food starts a conversation this is the spot for you!

  Went to lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Full Covid protocols observed.
The menu is small but the portions are big. Very attentive service from the wait staff but the... read more service and interaction with chef/owner, Damian, is what makes the experience extra special. Its nice to know when your patronage is appreciated!!!!

My first time experiencing these taste sensations - I'm more the Thai, Chinese eater. I was amazed at the taste. All very different but very enjoyable because it was full of flavour.

The decor is gorgeous - a small and intimate restaurant - makes you feel like you sitting in a restaurant overseas. I was especially impressed with the restroom :)).

Wishing Dahlia the very best in the coming season.

  Unpretentious and delicious. Snacks, giant bowls of hand pulled noodles all really hitting the spot. Incredibly reasonable. Modest selection of good wine and beers.
The screening process and sanitisation was... read more unobtrusive and thorough. The FOH staff were slick and polite. Definitely coming back soon.

  Went for lunch with friends after they re-opened with the new menu. Banging flavours and vibe. Great value for money. Highly recommend.

  We absolutely loved our dinner at this tiny gem of a restaurant in Seapoint. Every dish was tastier than the next and the Chef was super friendly and welcoming and... read more help us choose all the right dishes. You can tell that he cooks with love and is not shy with his spices. Super friendly waiter and great music/vibe!!!!

  Chef Damian has done an incredible job of taking some traditional chinese meals an turning them into absolute taste sensations. All the noodles are handmade and can be watched as... read more they are pulled and delivered with expertise. I will definitely be coming back!

  We made a spontaneous little stop at this little gem. The food was so beautifully plated, fresh and delicious. We were looked after so beautifully and the chef
kindly... read more came to speak to us and sent us his signature chicken wings to try - divine!!!. This eatery speaks to a personal touch thats needed right now - cant wait to go back.

  The venue is lovely, intimate and relaxed. The staff are immediately warm and welcoming, as is the head chef who is spectacular! Huge flavors and a wonderful, playful take on... read more fine dining was what we got. Portions are generous for the price and I’m still full after sharing three small plates with my friend. Couldn’t be happier with my experience here if I tried.

  We were really looking forward to our meal at Dahlia as the restaurant had some good write ups.
I guess we went on the wrong night. They advertised Picanha as... read more a special and 3 out of four of us selected it.
About 15 minutes after taking our order, when we were expecting to be served our meal, the waitress returned to inform us that they did not have any more Picanha.
So we odeered something else which was not very memorable and quite greasy.
One dessert only was offered, a chocolate slice. Equally unmemorable.
A long and uncomfortable evening and overpriced meal.
Sorry, we did not enjoy this experience.

  I went to Dahlia on Regent for a welcome back to Cape Town dinner and we could not have chosen a better suited restaurant. Staff were very friendly, great atmosphere,... read more Damian the chef came out to make sure everything was going well, and most importantly the food was beyond delicious! I don’t have one complaint. The dishes are well priced and good portions, we shared plates. Everything was so tasty and I will most definitely be back for another meal!