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Obi Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Asian/Oriental Japanese Sushi
Location Pointer 14 Long Street, Cape Town, 8000
4.8
(1559 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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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 (1559)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • TOM H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Jun 25
    We love Obi - the food is always fresh and delicious, the service is warm and attentive, there is a lovely chilled vibe to the place, and it is always a pleasure to see Papa San's smile. For some reason, it fell off our radar for a couple of years, but now it is back at the top of our list of favourite spots. Thank you!

  • Anthony T. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Jun 25
    Great casual evening out with authentic, super fresh Japanese food!

  • Mariana B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Jun 25
    Always a treat dining at Obi! Best ramen in Cape Town, hands down.

  • Ania H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gerda W. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    0.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    The best!

  • Stephanie A. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    Firm favourite!

  • Anthony T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 May 25
    Perfect casual Japanese at its best!

  • Klaus W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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