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Yama Asian Eatery

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Asian/Oriental Japanese Sushi
9 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(585 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

Yama Sushi Eatery is Franschhoek’s premier sushi restaurant situated on the main road of Franschhoek.

The restaurant takes on a light, minimalistic approach that offers spacious seating both inside and outside in the courtyard. Our courtyard is fitted with a beautiful roof which has some heaters to make it warm.


The team, guided by Ryan Shell, aims to create a calm space where locals can fully relax and enjoy themselves with anything from a quick lunch to a full dinner spread. The eatery offers a high-quality sushi menu accompanied by an Asian-themed à la carte menu using fresh seasonal ingredients. Guests are sure to feel at ease as they are gracefully guided and taken care of by our passionate team throughout their visit.

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 (585)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Christopher C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • chris o. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jonathan K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 18 Apr 25
    Excellent experience. Perfect sushi and an extensive wine list, will definitely recommend!

  • Laura P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    Fantastic Meal!! Staff couldn’t have been more helpful and knowledgeable about the menu but also interested in us a customers. We were recommended the calamari and what a good call it was delicious, as was everything else we experienced on the menu. We were cautious about trying the Sake but it was delicious. We would highly recommend a visit. We sat in the courtyard and it was super cute!

  • Bryan O. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    Mushroom donburi was a standout, as was the fried squid.

  • Kirsten Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 11 Apr 25
    Very good sushi. The wine was perfect. The service was very good. Highly recomended.

  • Gary Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 09 Apr 25
    Was really looking forward to this Japanese Dining experience but apart from the effervescent staff, it was a disappointment. Expensive and unimpressive.

  • Sasha S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Apr 25
    The food, the service, the vibe! 10/10!!!!

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Opening Hours

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