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Obi Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Asian/Oriental Japanese Sushi
Location Pointer 14 Long Street, Cape Town, 8000
4.8
(1687 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 (1687)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Mark B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    I am never let down at Obi. The cuisine is authentic, very tasty and fresh. The staff are lovely - friendly, present, efficient and relaxed. Beyond the great sushi, one can easily have an entire dinner or lunch with the amazing starters alone. Obi is, without a shadow of doubt, one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Cape.

  • Yannick P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    I had an excellent time at OBI Restaurant—actually, two excellent times duyring my stay in Cape Town. The place is warm and inviting, although a bit noisy. The staff is attentive and provides great recommendations. The starters (Nuta and Nasu Miso) were flavorful and well executed. As for the rolls (in this case, the Shogun Rolls), they were delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant!

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

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    Top draw as always, Thank you

  • Cindy M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • John N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Robert M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 07 Jan 26
    Rather disappointing. Ramen was good but no more than that. Crunch rolls were ordinary. Nothing like Papa San's restaurants of old.

  • Lynette F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 07 Jan 26
    This has got to be the best restaurant in Cape Town. The aubergine dish is a must and please leave space for the rice desert. It is authentic and delicious food.

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