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Yakiniku at East City Grill

Fine Dining Japanese
Location Pointer 84 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.5
(18 reviews)
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  • Romantic

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Located at 84 Harrington Street, East City Grill & Yakiniku brings two dining concepts
under one roof — a celebration of South African heritage and Asian flair, led by Executive
Chef Jaycee Ferreira.
At East City Grill, Ferreira’s flame-led cooking and local Wagyu define a menu rooted in
South African tradition yet shaped by Asian influence and Cape Town’s modern edge.
Across the room, Yakiniku offers an immersive Japanese-style grill experience inspired by
Tokyo’s smoky yakiniku-ya, where guests cook, share, and connect around the flame.
Housed within a landmark hemp building designed by Wolf & Wolf Architects, it’s two
flames, one destination, and a new rhythm for the city.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 23h00
  • Thursday 12h30 - 23h00
  • Friday 12h30 - 23h00
  • Saturday 12h30 - 23h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (18)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.2
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Andrew Ihsaan G. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • susan H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    The staff were attentive, fun and explained the food in detail. The food was really tasty, with the prawns being exceptional. Don't skip the desserts though, especially the panna cotta.

  • Tania K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Feb 26
    We had a fantastic dinner at Yakinuku. It was such a fun and interactive experience, and made for a romantic evening out. The staff were incredible - very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the evening, and are looking forward to trying East City Grill next.

  • Leo G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Feb 26
    This is one of the best asian restaurants in cape town. Best new hotspot- the intricate attention to detail in the decor and food is honestly an overwhelming experience. The tomato cocktail is the best cocktail I have ever had in my life.

  • James M. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Feb 26
    The food is fine but this is extremely overpriced for what you actually get with the menu. R895 per person and the starter is tiny, the mains are fun as you grill at your own table but the steak is all sliced up and in total you don't actually get that much for what you pay (I would say it is probably the size of 1x steak between 3 people). The desserts are delicious. Overall a cool experience but should be about half the price of what they actually charge you, especially when you compare to other great restaurants in Cape Town.

  • Eddy O. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26
    Outstanding meal accompanied by excellent service - Yakiniku offers a different eating experience

  • Marc D. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26
    The decor is lovely, thoughtfully put together and obviously money spent. Service was vey good too, attentive and kind staff who were on the ball. Sadly let down slightly by the food experience, which while wasn’t bad per se it just wasn’t worth the R1,000 a head given it’s for a few nice starters and some sliced meat and veggies for the mains (deserts were great) which you obviously cook yourself. The shortcuts were also evident in some of the accompaniments to the main, sauces tasted store bought and served into a bowl and a chilli crunch that to me tasted exactly like the one from Woolies. Then there is the issue of forcing a tip onto the bill even though we were a table of 4, this habit is grating as the whole idea of a tip is “discretion” and it shouldn’t be forced on one as a compulsory part of the bill. To be clear the service was fabulous and we certainly would have tipped but it’s patronising to assume a 12% tip is justifiably without giving the client an option. Another small issue is that it was never made clear exactly what the cost of the set menu was. One arrives the table and they explain how it works and no mention of cost, even the menu appeared to omit this rather important information. I’d assume that this should be divulged to guests prior to the service. All in all an ok experience but certainly didn’t leave there thinking I had experienced any great value for money or an out of world experience or that I would rush back. One gets the feeling there is a big chase for the foreign Euros, Pounds and Dollars in CT at the moment, pricing moving into overseas territory without the follow through. I guess the proof will be in seeing how many of these places survive the quieter winter months when local patronage becomes important.

  • Patrick L. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    There are a lot of average restaurants opening in Cape Town currently, but this is not one of those. It’s only been open for a month and it is exceptional. In my view East City Grill has already firmly established itself as a serious establishment. It is by far the best new addition to the Cape Town restaurant scene. I highly recommend this place; really great food, beautiful venue, attentive and friendly staff, and while not cheap, it delivers incredible value. If I had to find a weakness, the only thing would be the music, which I have to say didn’t keep up with the rest of the experience. Be sure to visit East City Grill before word gets out and it is booked until kingdom come.

  • Matt Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    Great food experience, slightly overpriced given the amount of meat actually being served and the fact that you are cooking most of it yourself on the table grill

  • Martina K. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Dec 25
    fantastic food, service and ambience.

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