Ōku - Franschhoek | Diningcity.co.za

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9.7 Based on 42 reviews. 100% of the guests recommend this restaurant.

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"Exceptional experience "

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

We have tried soooo so many Asian inspired tasting menu's and this one is definitely one of our top experiences.

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We have tried soooo so many Asian inspired tasting menu's and this one is definitely one of our top experiences.

The moment you walk into the restaurant you feel a sense of calm and relaxation. Beautiful decore, the aesthetic is not too busy, but rather thought provoking as majestic bonzai trees are placed inside the restaurant with porpoise. The tranquility is then matched by the music which is contemporary, but not overpowering.

The staff are just on another level of attentive. Young waiters showing so much pride in their work and taking time with each table.

Then of course the food. Wow the food. We loved every course and could see that so much time and love had been put into creating this menu. Such a sense of wonder and artistry.

We will definitely come back to experience this establishment again and we are thankful that restaurant week recommended it.

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Regina Malan (1 review) at 07 April 2023

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"Incredible experience "

9.7 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9

We love Oku in Franschoek.
The minimalist interior is beautifully decorated with a Japanese influence.
Every dish and every bit leaves you wanting more.
The service is spectacular everyone is friendly and so attentive.
The keisaki menu is a must !!!!

Candice Davy at 02 October 2022

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"Flavour Sensations "

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

What an experience 🤩of an Asian inspired food journey. From the melt in your mouth pork belly, delicious dumplings, flavoursome fillet to mouth watering Asian cheesecake. Great service. Oku deserves the win 🥇

Rose Everett at 16 May 2022

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10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

What a lovely dining experience and the food was superb!

Khanya Socikwa at 05 May 2022

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"Very good Dinner"

8.7 Cuisine 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8

Very nice tasting menu. Great service. For 5 stars accross the board some dishes and atmosphere miss the last wow.

Max at 08 April 2022

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9 Huguenot Rd 7690 Franschhoek

About Ōku

Cuisine: Japanese / Sushi, Vegetarian

Oku Franschhoek’s first Asian eatery

The highly anticipated opening of Ōku, the concept and vision of Chef/restaurateur duo Ryan Shell and Darren Badenhorst (Le coin Français, Le chêne and Tuk Tuk Microbrewery), is here.

The two acclaimed chefs, with over 30 years of hospitality experience, are pooling their culinary prowess to create Franschhoek’s first South East Asian eatery.

Total renovations of the interior and exterior ensure a purpose designed space to create a casual, calming and refined eating experience.

Conceptualised on a culinary exploration of Indonesia in 2013, Darren and Ryan were especially inspired by the Gili Islands.

The two chefs had ample time to refine the idea whilst working together to feed the Franschhoek community during the Covid-19 lock down period, resulting in a thoroughly conceptualised, authentic and flavour packed food and beverage offering.

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