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HIRO Izakaya

Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Friendly Thai Tapas Seafood Japanese Fusion Asian/Oriental
Location Pointer Vida Nova Retreat, Valley Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.5
(670 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Serves Halaal
  • Wine Estate

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Hiro is not just a restaurant. It’s an experience. It’s a moment. A mood. Rooted in modern Japanese cuisine.
It’s the kind of place where everything slows down and in that stillness, something beautiful happens.

Born from the shared vision and passion of Cheyne Morrisby and Danielle Oosthuizen, the fusion of two fierce and tender hearts.
It’s a space where every detail matters, it’s a space that tells a story.

The dining room is intimate and softly lit, with a warmth that lingers, designed not just for meals, but for memories.
Tucked within, a special six-seater table offers a more personal passage into the Hiro experience, thoughtfully curated, quietly elevated.

Whether it’s lunch, dinner, or The Morning Gift—our modern Japanese breakfast ritual, Hiro is an experience.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00

Reviews (670)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Fred F. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Oct 25 (Guest left no comment)

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Mon 27 Oct 25:
    Dear Fred Thank you so much for taking the time to review us in such a positive way. We really appreciate it so much. We are sorry we didn’t meet your expectations, as we strive for ensuring each guest a 5 star experience. I trust next time you join us we will exceed your expectations. I’d love to get some details or feedback with regard to where we were lacking, as this helps me to make sure we grow and learn from where we went wrong. Danielle 0823735045

  • Sascha B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Oct 25
    A wonderful return to the reborn Bang K, which was my favourite place in Cape Town. Big compliments to Danielle who is a welcoming host, and was a highlight of our experience. She ordered for us alcohol-free beer which was not on the menu on top. Tuna tataki was another highlight. And is a definite must. Yellowfin cevice is good for Instagram. Enjoy!

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Mon 27 Oct 25:
    Dear Sascha Thank you so much for your kind words and for returning to dine with us, it means so much especially Bang K guests returning to us. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience, and it was such a pleasure hosting you again, you brought such lovely energy to Hiro. I really appreciate your lovely mention, it’s guests like you who make what we do so special. We’re sorry we didn’t quite reach the five stars we always strive for this time, but we truly value your feedback and hope that on your next visit we’ll exceed your expectations. We always do our very best to go above and beyond to make sure every guest feels looked after and leaves with a five-star experience. Hope we will see you at Hiro again soon Danielle

  • Diane L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Oct 25
    Thank you Danielle and team for a lovely lunch experience!!

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Mon 27 Oct 25:
    Dear Diane Thank you so much for your kind words, that truly means a lot. It was such a pleasure having you with us, and I’m so happy you enjoyed your lunch and time at Hiro. We’ve poured so much love into this little space at Constantia Uitsig, and knowing it’s felt and appreciated makes it all worth it. Hope to see you again soon, it’s always such a joy welcoming familiar faces back to our home. Danielle

  • Otto from C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Oct 25
    This time, we were accompanied by friends who had already been to HIRO with us a few months ago. And once again, everyone was delighted with the food's taste. The service was excellent again. Inviting our friends to HIRO was the right decision. We had a fantastic lunch!

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Mon 27 Oct 25:
    Dear Otto, Thank you so much for your continued support and for sharing Hiro with your friends, that truly means the world to us. We’re so happy to know that everyone enjoyed their lunch and that the experience was as special as before. We look forward to welcoming you and Sabine and friends again soon Danielle

  • Karen N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Oct 25
    It was a lovely experience. The food very tasty. The staff very helpful and friendly.

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Sun 26 Oct 25:
    Dear Karen Thank you for taking the time and writing such a beautiful and positive review, it means so much to us. Knowing you had a great experience makes our hearts so happy, it's all we strive for. I did notice we only got a 4star rating for Value & Food, I would love to get some more details with regards to this as personal and direct constructive feedback helps me to enhance and make sure we deliver a 5star experience. I hope we will see you again soon and ensure you a 5star experience next time you visit Hiro at Uitsig

  • Julie P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Oct 25
    We really enjoyed our food & the wine we chose - the tuna tataki was delicious!! We did not enjoy the cooking fumes which permeated our clothes and hair. Fix your extractor fan please & we'll definitely be back. Thank you

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Sun 26 Oct 25:
    Dear Julie Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for your feedback. We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the Hiro experience, but we do apologise if the fumes were uncomfortable. Our extraction fan was serviced last week, so there is nothing wrong with it. We are a small restaurant and an open kitchen and wish there was more we could do. We always ensure that there is good ventilation, but we do take your feedback, and will try to do better. We noticed you rated us a 4 star for service, we take pride in everything we do, so I would like to know how we could improve. Thank you for your support and we really hope to see you again soon at Uitsig. Danielle 0823735045

  • klaus s. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Oct 25
    What can I say, again all went in perfection. The food outstanding, my favorites still the Tuna Tacos, but the varieties are perfect, every taste will find his specials, not to forget the pleasant ambience.

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Sun 26 Oct 25:
    Dear Cornelia & Klaus Thank you so much for this beautiful review, it truly means the world to us. It brings us so much joy to know that every visit still feels special and that the experience continues to live up to your memories of Hiro . Your kind words and continued support mean more than we can ever express. Guests like you are the heartbeat of what we do, you’ve become part of our story, part of our Hiro family, and we’re deeply grateful for the love and loyalty you’ve shown us over time. We’re so happy to hear the Tuna Tacos are still your favourite, they’ve become somewhat of a signature, a little taste of what Hiro is all about. Thank you for noticing the details, for appreciating all we do. We cant wait to welcome you back every soon, welcoming you as always with love Danielle

  • Inge G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Oct 25 (Guest left no comment)

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Sun 26 Oct 25:
    Dear Inge Thank you for your positive review giving us a 5 star rating, we really appreciate it and grateful for you taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your support very much at cant wait to welcome you back to Hiro at Uitsig Danielle

  • Barbara S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Oct 25
    Loved the evening at your restuarant. The food was, as always, fantastic. I am so so sorry to hear you are leaving. I will really miss you as you are just around the corner now. Good luck in Hout Bay. I hope it works out for you.

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Fri 24 Oct 25:
    Dear Barbara Thank you so much for the beautiful words and for always supporting us. We’ll miss being “around the corner” too, but we’d love to welcome you to our new home at Vida Nova in Hout Bay soon. Same HIRO experience you know, with a few new additions and all the love. I noticed service was a 4⭐️ this time. We really appreciate any pointers on how we can sharpen things so your next visit is a full 5⭐️. Please feel free to share a few details, pop us a quick note so I can action it with the team. Danielle 0823735045 Hope to see you soon and thank you again. 💛

  • Ali K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Oct 25
    We had a lovely lunch at Hiro. The cocktail I had (margarita) was delicious. We tried 10 dishes and loved all of them! Our favourites were the tuna tataki and the aubergine.

    HIRO Izakaya responded on Fri 24 Oct 25:
    Dear Ali Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your lunch with us and that you loved the margarita (a favourite here too!) and all the dishes especially the tuna tataki and aubergine, two of our personal highlights as well. We truly appreciate the support and hope to welcome you again very soon next time at our brand-new home in Hout Bay, Vida Nova Retreat. Same Hiro experience, same love, just in a new space we can’t wait to share with you. Danielle

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