asoka

asoka was a last minute choice after we found out that the crab shack had no halal options. there was no seating so we were seated on bar stools at first and then moved to couches we had virgincocktailsand a few starters, the mains we chose were, duck, chicken salad and the lamb shoulder. the salad was good but the rest of the food was average at best.

i have been here a few times and it has always been a great experience.  the decor is absolutely amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

i love the drinks menu.  thecocktailsare some of the best i have ever had.  the slow roasted lamb is a must have.  also tried the salads on previous occasions and loved it.

it is perfect for an intimate dinner or just drinks with friends.

the food was out of this world. an amazing taste sensation. the decor is perfect. thecocktailswow. the dj was incredible. vibe great and so was annie, our waitress. will defs return.

i used to love asoka's old menu, however the new menu is not bad, this eastern fusion styled restaurant/lounge offers tapas andcocktailsby mixologists in an unusual, but comfortable setting. the dessert platter was excellent - i am quite sad it's gone! the fries and cream cheese/sour cream with the gourmet mini burgers/sliders was amazing too

i have only been here twice and for drinks but so far i have loved my experience. 1st time was for the tuesday jazz night, best to book a week in advance as it is their busiest night. next their house music fridays. as a house music lover this was such a treat! venue setting is cozy and dark, a bit too dark for my liking but it's still a great spot. theircocktailsare really good and different, ocean breeze being one of them. can't wait to try their food next!

wow, what an ambiance and what a hospitality. live music, rhythm in the air, tangycocktailsand carefully selected cuisines. loved it till the end.

really loved thecocktailshere!! enjoyed drinks and bit of dancing on friday night. unfortunately we didn't get the chance to order food but i'll definitely be back soon to try their menu.

i had never been to asoka before however i went with people who were regulars there. i was slightly disappointed because the service was not too great but apparently this is not usually the case. thecocktailswere great however i would rather go elsewhere for better service and a similar standard of drinks. i do hope it was an off day because i expected better.

asoka is a lovely place in kloof steer - great decor and friendly service. their calamari as well as theircocktailsare great menu choices. very vibey and fun. my experience has been that it's either packed full or quite empty - so some nights you may struggle to get a table.

beautiful restaurant.

amazing friendly genuine service (girl with the dreads) power!
best freshestcocktailsand delicious food.
really good playlist- set the vibe really well.

one small nitpick, when i arrived on my own in the beginning i was not greeted at the door and very confused about what the procedure was to get a table. i felt as if i was a bit of a inconvenience. i am relatively young but i have been i'm the service industry for years and understand. i should never feel i have to prove to spend a lot of money to be treated importantly. besides that we had an amazing evening !

thank you xx

i really enjoyed my night here. it was tuesday which was also jazz night so it was really vibrant. thecocktailswere superb and the food was rich in flavour. definitely a must visit.

we have been here on a tuesday night for the jazz evening and had a great time. thecocktailsare delicious, the music was grand and also the food was very tasty. my plate was way toi salty, but they replaced it immediately. great service :)

finally had a chance to check out the infamous "asoka tuesday's" and i am very much sold on their gincocktails(particularly the gin smash). the place seems to be very good at servingcocktailsand a generally great place to chill. i'd suggest a table booking to get the most out of the evening and general comfort as it can get quite full.

asoka offers something different than the usual cape town restaurant, and is a memorable experience whether it's drinks or dinner or both. they don't have too much for vegetarians but the goats cheese balls and the meze platter are stand outs. in terms of drinks, theircocktailsand shooters are divine. my favorite is the pornstar martini.

on my most recent visit, we just went for dessert and had the dessert medley which offers a small portion of each of their desserts. so let me start with the average - the chocolate brownie is definitely not worth ordering. the creme brûlée was good but it felt a bit ordinary. what was sublime was the pana cotta! it is probably the best i've ever had, with every bite having a creamy texture. the shortbread and ice cream were enjoyable too.

overall, it's a great spot for something different in terms of ambience and drinks. i wouldn't return too often for the food but the drinks definitely keep me coming back.

one of the nicest experiences on kloof street. make sure you book the place in advance over weekends! service is one of the best so is the décor. nice interesting food and variety ofcocktailsto choose from.