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Ōku

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Asian/Oriental Japanese
Location Pointer 9A Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.5
(1596 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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Ōku Asian Eatery is a Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant situated on Franschhoek’s main road.

The restaurant interior is inspired by the minimalistic design popular in the traditional Asian culture with delicate artwork and unique bonsai trees decorating the walls of the restaurant.

The team guided by Ryan Shell has created an ever-evolving menu that showcases traditional Asian-themed tones in a respectful manner whilst using high-quality local and seasonal produce. Our passionate front-of-house team is driven to deliver excellence in all aspects of service whilst displaying empathy for all of our guests by attending to their needs and desires.

Our wine list is focused on local wineries from in and around the valley as well as a selection of cocktails and sakes, including our own house brand beer-styled sakes.

The dining experience is completed with instrumental music that evokes a sense of calmness in our guests that enables them to unwind and relax.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (1596)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.4
  • Vanette B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Charlotte R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 Jan 26
    We had dinner here on Christmas Day and it was outstanding from start to finish. The 11-course menu was incredible, beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and a real experience rather than just a meal. The wine pairing was excellent and complemented each course perfectly. The service was just as impressive: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We had an amazing evening and couldn’t recommend this restaurant highly enough.

  • Heike M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 Jan 26
    The service of Lefa was absolutely outstanding. We hast a wonderful evening

  • Kary A. Dined: 5 days ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 11 Jan 26
    We waiting two hours after we arrived for first course to come along. The desert all the ice cream came as a puddle as the they waited for other deserts. Not a great evening all round

  • Vicki S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    One of the most outstanding experiences, from the food to the service to the origami. Unbelievable

  • Holger W. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Lisa-Maria E. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    Food and creativity of the dishes was amazing, also the service was really attentive and nice, however we booked a seating at 21.00h and arrived at about 20.30h. We chose the 14 course menu but due to the late booking the service was in such a rush that the dinner was not enjoyable anymore. After 7 courses the restaurant was already completely empty and all waiters were waiting for us to finish - so that we cancelled all other courses as the situation made us feel bad. Such late bookings should not be offered with the full menu and wine pairing. Unfortunately we did not receive a discount on the full menu price.

  • Dr. Wolfgang H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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