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Obi Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Sushi Japanese Asian/Oriental
Location Pointer 14 Long Street, Cape Town, 8000
4.8
(1653 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50

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Sushi legend Hatsushiro Muraoka, fondly known as Papa San, joined forces with chef-partner Ben Bettendorf to open Obi on Long Street. We reported in May that the two saw Obi as an opportunity to showcase the clean flavours of Japanese cuisine, and this they do here with simplicity and skill.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (1653)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Klaus W. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Nov 25
    great variety of authentic Japanese sushi on offer

  • Andrew Ihsaan G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andre L. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Nov 25
    Fantastic food and service. Best sushi in Cape Town.

  • Brendan M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Nov 25
    Best most authentic sushi you will find in Cape Town!

  • Jens G. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alexandra D. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    We had our anniversary celebration at Obi on Saturday night and it was the perfect choice! At once chic and welcoming, the restaurant's design and muted lighting are pitch perfect. We'll keep returning for the fabulous array of vegan options. The sticky umami barbecued aubergine starter was stellar, as were the plum maki, the crispy vegetable tempura, and the Korean rolls with piquant kimchi. Super delish!

  • Jim C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Nov 25
    without question the best authentic Japanese restaurant experience in CT

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