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Kitima at The Kronendal

140 Main Road, Hout Bay, South Africa
+27 21 790 8004
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Ranked #1 of 23 restaurants in Hout Bay
Cuisines: Asian
Good for: Bar Scene, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Zürich, Schweiz
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Kitima is right next to a rather small township in Hout Bay, which could be a bit weird to some guests. You have to make a booking in advance. But as soon as you are inside, it is simply PERFECT. Very stylish place, really awesome food, a stunning bar with great cocktails, very good waiters. You will enjoy every second!!!... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is one of my absolute favorites . Excellent service, superb food and fantastic ambience. My friend and I popped in for dinner during the week and the vibe was as good as the weekend. We sat in the bar area in the lounge seating. Our first course was the Tom Yum Goong soup. It's a spivey seafood soup with... More

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München
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27 reviews 27 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Very cool bar and good eats: Behind the Cape Dutch facade of this building hides a renowned restaurant and very chick Asian style bar. We enjoyed both - the drinks and the food, which was unpretentious but very high quality. An eclectic mix of different Asian cuisines but authentic all the same. (we skipped the authentic hotness of some of... More

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Cape town
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

What a terrific experience. It is rare for me to experience excellent food, service and ambience under one roof. Jacques served us for the evening and offered an impeccable service. Cocktails were yummy! Food arrived on time and was piping hot, of a high standard & cooked to perfection. The menu offers an extensive choice and very good value for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

I've always heard fantastic things about Kitima but never really had the chance to visit.this was a Sunday buffet and that alone doesn't always fill me with confidence but what a surprise I received as soon as I set foot into the restaurant! A quick perusal through the wonderful dishes on offer and my dad and I gave each other... More

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Salzburg, Austria
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The restaurant was recommended by our hotel host. Even without a reservation (which you normally should make) we got a nice table. This was one of the best thai food I had. The staff was friendly, the interior beautiful.

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Dinner Plain, Australia
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Just to endorse the accolades. Outstanding food, menu and service in a beautiful historic building and tasteful, elegant setting, at very reasonable prices. The coastal road from Cape Town (30 minutes) is arguably unrivalled, no matter how often you do it. Make it part of the outing, if possible in daylight, ideally around sunset. Parking is available on or near... More

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Cirencester
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Without question, the best Thai food we have eaten outside of Thailand. If you like a 'Buddha bar' style ambience, with Asian-acid-jazz and interesting decor, this is the place for you. Great cocktails and food, with service to match. We'd recommend booking a table though as it was very busy - we sat in the bar area, which was fine,... More

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Cape Town
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

From the soups to the starters, Kitima is by far one of the most decadent and tasteful restaurants you will find in Cape Town. The service was superb and the food divine. Not to be missed.

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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

A beautiful restaurant within an historic Cape Dutch building. Start with cocktails - delicious, carefully crafted yet speedily delivered - world class standard. The atmosphere was relaxed, fun, romantic, exclusive - you feel you're somewhere special. The food just sublime. Portions good for Asian cuisine. Beautifully presented and oh so tasty. And as for the service it is impeccable. Our... More

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