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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
4.4
(1452 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 (1452)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Michael H. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Oku is a great place for a bit of a change if you like Asian food, it’s beautifully presented and delicious. Our waiting staff were engaging and informative, we had a great evening ..

  • Bernd A. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Dominique V. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Mar 26
    Service was unfortunately a bit uneven. We struggled to understand our waiter’s accent and, although it was our first visit, the menu and concept were only explained after we asked how it worked. The host checked in several times, which was appreciated, but our water glasses were never refilled by the waiter, even though the restaurant was only about half full, and we eventually had to ask for the bottle to be left on the table. The staff are polite and well-presented and clearly look the part, but the service lacks confidence and fluidity, which made the experience feel slightly uncomfortable at times. That said, the food was absolutely delicious and the team did make an effort to accommodate my gluten-free requirements, which we appreciated. With more training, the service could better match the level and pricing the restaurant is aiming for.

  • Birgit B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Mar 26
    Wir hatten ein ganz hervorragender lunch. Der Service war aufmerksam, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen war klasse vom Gruß aus der Küche, Starter, Main und dem Dankeschön aus der Küche. Wir haben es sehr genossen. Hervorragend. 👍

  • Rachel S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Mar 26
    Fantastic food. Amazing value

  • Paul S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 03 Mar 26
    Fantastic evening, great food accompanied by super service with a smile by Lefa!

  • Walter S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Donovan C. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Mar 26
    We made a booking and paid a deposit online for the 4/5 course meal menu. We get to the restaurant and according to the waiters it’s no longer available however on the restaurants website it’s still there. Waiters say the company needs to update their website. It actually was so disappointing to drive all that way just to be told we no longer doing this menu. I wish the restaurant could have called us before confirming the book as well and taking a deposit for the booking. We could have saved us a whole lot of travel and drama. Not a good experience at all. Also they placed us right next to the kitchen door so this was always opening and closing with waiters going in and out. Also there were flies around our table and a few others, waiters saw us trying to chase them away but did nothing to help the situation. They all seem to be engaging in their own conversations.

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