Tjing Tjing

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Main menu

Great for sharing (Hirata steamed buns, 2 in a portion)

  • Agemono AubergineR140

    Kewpie mayo, pickled cabbage

    Likely egg

  • Katsu CauliflowerR140

    Mushroom kewpie, pickled shimeji

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Furikake Pan-Fried FishR160

    Dashi kewpie, carrot & daikon pickle, tempura bits

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Katsu ChickenR170

    Chilli kewpie, togarashi, pickled cucumber

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pork BellyR170

    Tamago, spicy pickled cabbage, kewpie mayo

    Likely egg

  • Kare Katsu ChickenR170

    Kare sauce, carrot & daikon pickle, cabbage, togarashi

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Sansho Pork BellyR170

    Jalapeño kewpie, pickled cabbage, spring onion

    Likely egg

  • Umami Beef FilletR170

    Caramelised onion, cabbage, onion & garlic furikake

    Likely sesame

Yakitori (grilled skewers, 2 in a portion)

  • Chicken Thigh & Spring Onion YakitoriR140
  • Yakiniku Beef Sirloin & Baby Onion YakitoriR140
  • Yakiniku Mixed Mushroom YakitoriR140
  • Sticky Pork Belly YakitoriR150

Great for sharing

  • Tonkatsu RibsR150

    Panko-crusted, deboned pork ribs with sticky tonkatsu sauce, cabbage pickle

    Likely gluten

  • TebasakiR150

    Deep-fried chicken wings with cucumber pickle. Choose sweet & sticky, sansho or fiery hot.

  • Okonomiyaki FriesR130

    Thick-cut potato fries, okonomiyaki sauce, kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, nori, sesame, spring onion

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Mini Chirashi DonR135

    Cold sushi rice, sashimi, edamame, buchu-pickled ginger, radish, cucumber, kewpie mayo

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • EdamameR75

    Edamame beans in burnt garlic oil, togarashi

    Likely soy

  • Sesame BroccoliR100

    Pan-fried broccoli, sesame-soy sauce, garlic

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Cucumber SaladR60

    Crunchy cucumber, buchu-pickled ginger, sweet soy & sesame dressing

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Izakaya SaladR50

    Crunchy cabbage, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds

    Likely sesame

  • Crispy Rice BallsR70

    Deep-fried sushi rice and furikake, served with a ponzu kewpie

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Beef TatakiR160

    Thinly sliced & seared beef fillet, roasted onion ponzu, smoked daikon pickle, crispy garlic, chives. Served chilled.

    Likely soy

Korokke

  • Pork KorokkeR140

    Panko-crusted pork belly & potato cakes with Japanese-style curry dip

    Likely gluten

  • Beef KorokkeR140

    Beef mince, corn, cheese and sansho korokke with cucumber pickle

    Likely dairy

Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings, 4 in a portion)

  • Chicken & Togarashi GyozaR130

    Likely gluten

  • Mushroom & Sesame GyozaR130

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Pork & Chive GyozaR130

    Likely gluten

  • Smokey Sweet Potato GyozaR130

    Likely gluten

Ramen (house-made wheat noodles in broth, ajitsuke tamago, n

  • Pork Tonkotsu RamenR210

    Pork belly, sesame broccoli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Chicken Paitan RamenR210

    Grilled chicken thigh, tsukudane mushrooms

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Miso Mushroom RamenR210

    Mixed mushrooms, spinach

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Smokey Beef RamenR210

    Beef mince, pickled shimeji, charred corn, chilli oil

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Bento (crispy rice ball or sushi rice, sesame broccoli, pick

  • Pork Belly BentoR180

    Crispy rice ball or sushi rice, sesame broccoli, pickles, pork belly

    Likely sesame

  • Chicken Yakitori BentoR180

    Crispy rice ball or sushi rice, sesame broccoli, pickles, chicken yakitori

    Likely sesame

  • Yakiniku Sirloin Yakitori BentoR180

    Crispy rice ball or sushi rice, sesame broccoli, pickles, yakiniku sirloin yakitori

    Likely sesame

  • Mixed Mushroom Yakitori BentoR160

    Crispy rice ball or sushi rice, sesame broccoli, pickles, mixed mushroom yakitori

    Likely sesame

  • Katsu Cauliflower BentoR160

    Crispy rice ball or sushi rice, sesame broccoli, pickles, katsu cauliflower

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

Breakfast

  • Traditional Japanese BreakfastR200

    Teriyaki-grilled fish, sushi rice, sesame greens, miso soup & pickles

    Likely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

Donburi

  • Chirashi DonR210

    Cold sushi rice, sashimi, edamame, buchu-pickled ginger, radish, cucumber, kewpie mayo

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Cauli Katsu DonR170

    Sushi rice, crispy panko-crusted cauliflower, courgette, sesame greens, pickles, ajitsuke tamago

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Kinoko GohanR170

    Marinated mixed mushrooms, edamame, tamago rice, chives, pickles

    Likely eggLikely soy

  • OchazukeR190

    Sushi rice in matcha & dashi broth, buttery pan-fried fish

    Likely fish

  • ButadonR190

    Deboned pork rib, tamago rice, edamame, ajitsuke chives, pickles

    Likely eggLikely soy

  • Gyu DonR190

    Sushi rice, yakiniku short rib, caramelised onion, courgette, pickles, ajitsuke tamago

    Likely egg

Sides

  • Pickle PlateR25

    Selection of 3 of our house pickles

  • Miso SoupR65

    Mushroom broth, miso, mixed mushrooms, wakame

    Likely soy

  • Broth BowlR40

    Pork / chicken / beef / mushroom

  • Sushi RiceR30
  • Tamago RiceR45

    Likely egg

  • Fiery Chilli SauceR20
  • Kewpie MayoR20

    Plain / mushroom / chilli / dashi

    Likely eggLikely fish

Sweets

  • Mitarashi DangoR60

    Sweet rice dumplings, skewered and covered in a sticky soy caramel and kinako

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Mochi DoughnutsR65

    Chewy mochi doughnuts in honey caramel, kinako and toasted sesame

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Japanese CheesecakeR65

    Fluffy cheesecake with miso caramel

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • Mochi TrufflesR80

    Chef's selection of 4 mochi truffles

  • S'MochiR60

    Toasted mochi and a layer of chocolate, sandwiched between two soy cookies. Our play on a classic s'more!

    Likely soy

  • Milk Bread PuddingR65

    Golden-fried milk bread cubes served with a chilled genmaicha tea custard, seasonal fruit jam, and caramelised breadcrumbs

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Rooftop menu

Bar snacks

  • Crispy Rice BallsR65

    With ponzu kewpie

    Likely eggLikely soy

  • Skinny Cut FriesR70

    Served with your choice of kare sauce, mushroom kewpie, sansho chilli glaze, chilli kewpie, dashi kewpie or plain kewpie

    Likely fish

  • Charred CornR65

    With miso butter

    Likely dairyLikely soy

  • Pickle PlateR40

    Selection of 5 of our house pickles

  • Pork CracklingR95

    With furikake & chilli-soy dip

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

Donburi

  • ButadonR190

    Deboned pork rib, tamago-rice, edamame, chives, pickles

    Likely eggLikely soy

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Facts

FactDetail
Address165 Longmarket Street
AreaCape Town
KindBar · Japanese · Bar & brewery
Websitetjingtjing.co.za
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from tjingtjing.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

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 Tjing Tjing

Does Tjing Tjing have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Tjing Tjing 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.

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