Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅

Restaurant · Chinese · Pan-Asian4.3 (246 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

48 dishesmenu read 5 Novdawnrestaurant.co.za

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Dim Sum

Pork & Shrimp Wontons With Seaweed Soup (9pcs)R120
鲜虾猪肉馄饨汤
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wonton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Deep Fried Pork & Shrimp Wontons (6pcs)R88
炸猪肉鲜虾馄饨
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wonton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Egg and Chinese Chives Potstickers (3pcs)R78
韭菜鸡蛋饺子
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Pork & Chinese Cabbage Pot Stickers (3pcs)R88
香煎白菜猪肉饺子
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Deep Fried Sesame Ball With Red Bean Paste Filling (2pcs)R66
炸芝麻球
Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Pan-Fried Radish Cake (4pcs)R76
香煎萝卜糕
Steamed Red Sugar Nimbus Cake (2 pcs)R76
红糖马拉糕
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Steamed Lotus Leaf Wrapped Sticky Rice With Chicken & YolkR118
糯米鸡
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yolk): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Steamed Barbecued Pork Buns (2pcs)R86
叉烧包
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Steamed Black Gold Yolk Buns (2pcs)R86
黑金流沙包
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yolk): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Steamed Shumai Pork Dumplings (4pcs)R98
烧卖
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Steamed Har Gow Shrimp Dumplings (4pcs)R105
虾饺
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp, har gow): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)

Something to Start

Barbecue Lamb SkewersR108
Grilled, tender lamb cubes marinade with cumin, chili powder, green onion
Dawn Secret Spiced Chicken WingsR128
Deep fried, chicken wing stuffed with sticky rice mixed with Chinese bacon, sausage & mushroom
Rice Flour Marinaded Beef FilletR118
Steamed, beef fillet coated in crushed rice flour, marinated with aromatic green onions, ginger, garlic and pumpkin
Bean Curd Meat RollR118
Steamed & fried, pork mince mixed with water chestnut wrapped in a tofu skin
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu, bean curd): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Cantonese Crispy Pork BellyR118
Pork belly glazed with red tofu paste, hoisin sauce and Dawn's Signature Spices
Cantonese Char SiuR118
Roasted pork neck marinated in soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce and chuhou paste
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy sauce, oyster sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, soy sauce): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oyster sauce): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Spiced Braised Beef ShinR102
Beef shin infused with various flavorful Chinese spices and stewed for 3 hours
Salt and Pepper SquidR102
Deep fried squid with Chinese black salt pepper
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Two Typhoon Shelter Style Crispy Soft-Shell CrabsR238
Deep fried, Japanese softshell crab with dry Hong Kong spicy and garlic
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Barbecue Baby Abalone SkewersR188
Grilled, South African abalone grilled with Chinese barbecue sauce and garlic
Steam Oysters (1pc)R58
Fresh oysters steamed with silky glass noodle mixing with garlic and fresh chili. Printed as [4 pcs @ R198]
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)

Chef's Recommendation

Sichuan Sauerkraut FishR178
Basa fish soaked in Sichuan pickled cabbage soup with tofu skin & mung bean
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Golden Broth Cooked Beef CarpaccioR178
Carpaccio beef immersed in Dawn's special soup, complemented by glass noodles and shimeji white mushrooms
Gold Flakes Dawn Signature Meat Combo
Gold flakes pecking duck, Cantonese Char Siu, Cantonese Crispy Pork Belly
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Peking Duck (Tasting Portion)R178
Roasted imported Chinese duck, marinated in a blend of over 20 spices, expertly roasted in a traditional duck oven with pancake, cucumber…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Tofu Paste Garlic Pork RibsR178
Deep fried, pork ribs marinated with tofu paste and garlic
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Shrimp Mousse Chinese DonutR178
Deep fried, stuffed shrimp mousse in Chinese donut, mixed with mayo and pineapple
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists donut): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Mapo Tofu Lobster TailR178
Stir fried, fresh tofu with lobster tail, wok-tossed in Sichuan chili sauce
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists lobster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Jellyfish Mixed Hand-Torn Chicken SaladR178
Steamed chicken leg, paired with crisp cucumber, carrot, mixed with jellyfish
Typhoon Shelter Style Crispy PrawnR188
Deep fried queen prawn with dry Hong Kong spicy and garlic
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Sprite Wasabi PrawnR178
Deep fried, queen-size prawns coated in a cold zesty Sprite wasabi sauce
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)

Veg

Spicy & Sour Shredded PotatoesR108
Shredded potato with dry chili and white rice vinegar stir fried
Flavourful Eggplant MedleyR108
Stir fried Chinese eggplant with dry chili, soy sauce, vinegar
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, soy sauce): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Salted Egg Yolk PumpkinR108
Baked pumpkin infused with the rich flavour of salted duck egg yolk
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, yolk): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Stir-Fried Celery with Lotus Root & Wood Ear MushroomR108
Sliced crisp lotus root and tender wood-ear mushrooms stir-fried with celery

Rice & Noodles

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Beef FilletR148
Stir-fried rice noodles with beef fillet
Steamed Rice Noodles With Pork RibsR138
Steamed rice noodles with pork ribs
Rice Noodles Soup With Char Siu Pork, Pickled Veg & Fish BallsR138
Rice noodle soup with char siu pork, pickled vegetables and fish balls
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Dawn Signature Fried Rice / NoodleR108
Chicken R108 / Beef R128 / Duck R138 / Seafood R158
Egg Fried Rice / Egg Fried NoodleR50
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried rice): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Jasmine White RiceR20
Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Ramen With Chilli Sauce & VegetablesR158
Available from 11am-4pm
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ramen): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Ramen With Beef Shin & Marinated EggR178
Available from 11am-4pm
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ramen): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)

Dessert

Peach Yogurt Ice CreamR98
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, yogurt, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)
Strawberry Snow Mountain JellyR98
Signature TiramisuR98
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (dawnrestaurant.co.za)

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	ZA, 10 Jarvis St, Green Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Restaurant · Chinese · Pan-Asian
Phone	+27 69 615 9537
Website	dawnrestaurant.co.za
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.3 from 246 reviews
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from dawnrestaurant.co.za
Hours	Monday12pm–10pm Tuesday12pm–10pm Wednesday12pm–10pm Thursday12pm–10pm Friday12pm–10:30pm Saturday12pm–10:30pm SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅

Does Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅 have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅 coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅 open?

Monday: 12pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–10:30pm. Saturday: 12pm–10:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Dawn Asian Restaurant 晓餐厅 online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/EGdwPG2b6lo?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=RxTsaqSpGre3wN4P7-T3oAM&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BGreen%2BPoint%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13245.724819369587!2d18.4060!3d-33.9043!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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