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Hōseki at Delaire Graff Estate

Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Friendly Tapas Sushi Japanese
Location Pointer Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
4.6
(624 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

Reviews (624)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.2
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Grant M. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Nov 25
    Hōseki continues to be the best Japanese restaurant in South Africa. We have been visiting for years and have always appreciated the exceptional food, but this visit was the best yet. The team somehow manages to raise the standard every year when you would expect it to slip, and they always surprise us in the best way. Thank you to Nick and the entire team for a fabulous evening. Grant and Agata

  • Wim L. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mukamsi Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jakline M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Yudeshen R. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Nov 25
    The food and vibe were amazing but the service really stood out. The pickle in the Otoshi was really good as well as the Kaarage and tempura prawns🔥

  • Fernando V R. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jeannine B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 14 Nov 25
    Great Japanese food in a lovely setting !

  • Iris N. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Paul V. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Nov 25
    We had a splendid and fabulous experience! All staff were professional, helpful and kind. The food was extravagant and well presented. I would highly recommend Hóseki to my connections!

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