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Hōseki at Delaire Graff Estate

Japanese Sushi Tapas
Location Pointer Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
4.6
(701 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

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Menu
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HŌSEKI offers contemporary Japanese cuisine, with dishes crafted to be savoured and shared. Our menu features an extensive list of a la carte dining options – and we typically recommend between six and ten dishes per couple. In addition, we offer a Four-Course Chef’s Selection Menu for Lunch, with a more extensive Eight-Course Omakase menu for dinner. Both menus have an optional wine pairing curated by our sommelier to complement your experience. Across our menu, the majority of our fresh produce is handpicked from the Estate’s vegetable garden and greenhouse, with the remainder provided by producers who share our philosophy of organic farming. We use only sustainably sourced Bluefin tuna, which is renowned for its rich flavour and fatty texture and Yellowfin tuna, which, in contrast, has a mild taste and firm texture. Our Wagyu beef, famed for its intense marbling and tenderness, is locally sourced, and to assist you in your selection, our menu features a marbling score (MS) – a grading system used to evaluate the marbling quality – which ranges from one to twelve. At HŌSEKI, we are proud to work only with local, certified sustainable farms and fisheries to ensure the environment, animals and our communities are respected and preserved for generations to come.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Delaire Graff Estate, the jewel of the winelands, is the epitome of luxury. Sweeping views from the top of the Helshoogte Pass encompass vineyards, gardens, and sculptures. The estate boasts a wine lounge, luxury lodges, a villa, a spa and two restaurants. Honour is the essence of Hōseki (meaning ‘a precious gem’). This rebirth of what was previously three-plated Indochine, still headed up by the brilliant chef Virgil Kahn, represents a shift towards lighter cuisine, a global trend Kahn has mastered with aplomb. Sushi chef Shoji Morita and the team have been inspired by the cultural exploration.

The menu offers a choice between à la carte, sushi tasting, or omakase (meaning ‘I leave the details up to you’). There’s sushi (new style and tiradito), soups, bites, salads, tacos, and both hot and cold options–tempura, kushiyaki, and robata. The sushi is next-level: rice is twice polished and there’s a house-made soy crafted from bokkoms, mirin, sake, Kikkoman, and sweet potato. The Cape Wagyu Sando features a 10-plus marble score—the highest in the country—and is served with truffle roe, aioli, ponzu quills, and gold dust on brioche. It’s a journey that is best accompanied by wine or the sake selection. Sommelier Duane Jansen and the well-informed, gracious team will expertly guide you.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30

Specials

Delaire Graff Estate - Hoseki - 3-Course Winter Menu

3-Course Winter Menu. Nihon Judan, meaning “Traversing Japan”, inspires this winter menu, an exploration of regional flavours through seasonal ingredients and fire-led cooking. This experience includes your choice of two starter courses and one main course, followed by dessert. 3 Course: R895 pp | Optional wine pairing available: R795 pp | 12.5% service gratuity applicable.

  • 19 May - 31 Aug
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 14:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 19 May 2026

Reviews (701)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.3
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Richard & Amanda Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 04 Jun 26
    We went to Hoseki to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary and had an incredible evening. We had a set menu with a wine pairing. From even before we arrived the staff went above and beyond, as they created a special non alcoholic pairing for my husband which was amazing. Both pairings enhanced each dish and their incredible flavours. The attention to detail and artistry involved in the presentation of each dish was magical. One must understand, this is not just a night out, it is an experience. I highly commend the Chef's and all the staff that served us. Days later we are still blown away.

  • John J. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Leoni S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    What an amazing experience. Fantastic food and staff and the setting is unsurpassed. We had the set lunch menu and it was a great way to experience the different flavours of Japan . Definitely our new go to place for a special celebration or just a nice day out.

  • John G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    Beautiful setting and food good but not spectacular. The desert was dreadful and definitely not as described on menu. Wines delicious and service a little too attentive, ie trying to remove plates before I had finished. Would go back as staff and setting very good .

  • Brad Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 May 26
    It was a great experience but was over priced. The prawn salad specifically was a disappointment.

  • Bo-Moon Y. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 27 May 26
    Got the omakase. Every fish was thoughtfully prepared and flavors paired well. The line fish was expertly prepared

  • Bruce W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nicolai Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alicia Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 May 26
    Absolutely wonderful experience - Alicia Potgieter Cork & Cuvee

  • Stefan V. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 13 May 26
    An exceptional fine dining experience from start to finish. The service was attentive, polished and genuinely warm, while every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour and texture. The approach to Japanese cuisine was fresh, and each dish was elevated by subtle South African influences, making the menu both unique and memorable. Fresh ingredients, refined technique and flavours above expectation. Truly a restaurant worth visiting.

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