Dawn Asian Restaurant
A dramatic, richly decorated Cape Quarter dining room with refined dishes from several Chinese regions.
On Google
Checked 2 November 2026. Read the reviews ↗
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 246 Google reviewsDawn’s owners have roots in Guangdong and Hunan, two Chinese provinces with very different culinary traditions, which influence the restaurant’s varied menu. Source ↗
Must Order
Peking duck
Har gow
Crispy aubergine
Noms Note
Save it for an occasion: it’s one of the priciest Chinese meals in town.
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