Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅

Don’t let the entrance fool you, a wonderful dining experience awaits you once through the doors. Friendly staff , interesting cocktails & lamb skewers that will make you miss Shanghai if you have traveled to Asia before. Some items on the pricier side though such as the pecking duck. Food is well presented.

We came in around 4 pm and were the only guests at the time. The welcome was warm and friendly, which made us feel comfortable right away. We ordered several dishes, and everything was very good. My favorites were the crispy pork, which is not shown in the photo, and the beef rice noodles. Both were full of flavor and well prepared. A great spot if you are looking for solid Chinese food and welcoming service.

This is awesome food. We ordered a whole bunch of dishes but the winners were the Carpaccio Broth and the Suchuan Mala Fried Chicken. It is soooooo good. Also great friendly service. Thumbs up guys.

I came here for lunch a few days ago and ordered dim sum and fried rice with chicken. The entrance from the street side gives the impression that the restaurant is closed but if you walk in further, you'll see it's open. There were no other guests there. The staff was friendly. The fried rice with chicken was good but a little too sweet for my taste. I was asked for my feedback by the owner and she reacted positively to my feedback.

I’ll start by saying I’m ethnic Chinese and came with my family for authentic Chinese food but was disappointed by this place. The ostrich hot pot was way too oily and not flavorful enough, and it was chocked full of bean sprouts and few other ingredients. The pekin duck was not bad, but too pricey. And the char siu was very small in portion. The service was mediocre, with only one server waiting on 5-6 tables. Our hotpot was served without the fire on, and I had to ask 3 times for the bowl of rice I ordered. In general it was a disappointing experience and we won’t be back soon.

There are 2 zones indoor for big tables suited for small group to family and minimize area for outdoor in front of the restaurant. Suitable for ASIA people who are looking for Mala Hotpot and Chinese food liked Dimsum. Food is tasty; be careful for spicy level of Mala Hotpot.

Disappointing Experience at Dawn Asian Restaurant My recent visit to Dawn Asian Restaurant in Cape Town was unfortunately very disappointing. While I had hoped for an enjoyable meal, the reality fell far short of expectations. The food itself was a ok but the expensive cooked oysters were clearly off. My wife threw up in the street as we left the restaurant after eating an expensive meal. She did so well into the night until her stomach was empty. The overall experience left us feeling quite dissatisfied. I would caution others to consider their options carefully before choosing what you eat.

Amazing authentic chinese food. Great service and atmosphere Chinese wine served in 24K gold crystal glass and caraf. Highly recommended

Visited in June 2025. South Africa. Cape Town. 🇿🇦 A small Chinese restaurant, quite nicely decorated with many artistic elements, an open kitchen, and a beautiful bar area. FOOD: The restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine with some other Asian influences. The menu is divided into categories: appetizers, dumplings, rice/noodles, and hot dishes. Pictures make it easier to choose. We started with oysters — lightly baked oysters with glass noodles, an interesting and unusual combination, but the overall oyster flavor got lost. Next, we tried several types of dumplings: shumai with pork and shrimp — tasty, generously filled with thin dough, all in the best Chinese tradition. The crispy prawn wontons were a hit — perfect crunch, good filling, and a suitable sauce. However, the soup dumplings fell apart while eating; broth leaked from two dumplings, and the dough was loose, causing them to tear. The lemon and pepper lobster tail featured a small portion of lobster tails with corn and chili pepper. The lobster tails were well cooked but quite difficult to peel from the shell. It would have been better if they were pre-peeled. SERVICE: The service was mediocre, to say the least. There was only one waiter in the dining area, and he was busy at another table, so we waited about 4 minutes to be seated. Overall, the service was basic — just bringing and clearing dishes. VERDICT: Almost everything we tried was tasty. Overall, if you’re craving Asian-Chinese food, this place will suit you. Just don’t expect great service.

Really solid Chinese cuisine. Peking duck and chicken/jellyfish salad were fantastic. Kids loved the dim sum. Everything we ordered was a pleasant surprise and we left happy and full. Highly recommend this place.