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Ōku

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Asian/Oriental Japanese
9 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(1178 reviews)
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Attributes

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

Bookings for EAT SLEEP DRINK Franschhoek open on 1 May 2024.

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.

Reviews (1178)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Ludus Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Apr 24
    Wonderful culinary experience. Highly recommend!

  • Carrie Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 27 Apr 24
    Amazing, delicate flavours combined with beautiful presentation. Would highly recommend and if this restaurant was in the UK, it would be close to Michelin-star level. Lovely staff just completed the exceptional experience.

  • Aurelie P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 25 Apr 24
    The food was amazing, and the generosity of the chef was palpable. Fantastic fine dining experience !!! The yellow tail tataki was a real treat as well as the chef's "amuse bouches"... The service team was impeccable. Bravo. I absolutely recommend this restaurant.

  • Heike W. Dined: 6 days ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Eloise M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Apr 24
    Good concepts but the balance was off in terms of flavours. The dashe/sauces didn’t suit the dishes and the dollops of sauce eg yuzu were far too generous in size given they were quite strong. For example the oyster was compeltely overpowered by the sauces it came with

  • Tania W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Apr 24
    Absolutely incredible experience, total dedication from our waiters, Sive & Martin. Most enjoyable and highly recommend experience

  • Jean M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Achmer G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    An absolutely amazing experience. From the minute we walked in to the tea at the end, the attention to detail, the flavours, service, the ambience. Thank you for a very memorable evening

  • Ruediger G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Apr 24
    Excellent 11 course menue, nothing to complain. Strongly recommended.

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