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Hōseki at Delaire Graff Estate

Japanese Sushi Tapas
Location Pointer Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
4.7
(732 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

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Menu
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HŌSEKI offers contemporary Japanese cuisine, with dishes crafted to be savoured and shared. Our menu features an extensive list of a la carte dining options – and we typically recommend between six and ten dishes per couple. In addition, we offer a Four-Course Chef’s Selection Menu for Lunch, with a more extensive Eight-Course Omakase menu for dinner. Both menus have an optional wine pairing curated by our sommelier to complement your experience. Across our menu, the majority of our fresh produce is handpicked from the Estate’s vegetable garden and greenhouse, with the remainder provided by producers who share our philosophy of organic farming. We use only sustainably sourced Bluefin tuna, which is renowned for its rich flavour and fatty texture and Yellowfin tuna, which, in contrast, has a mild taste and firm texture. Our Wagyu beef, famed for its intense marbling and tenderness, is locally sourced, and to assist you in your selection, our menu features a marbling score (MS) – a grading system used to evaluate the marbling quality – which ranges from one to twelve. At HŌSEKI, we are proud to work only with local, certified sustainable farms and fisheries to ensure the environment, animals and our communities are respected and preserved for generations to come.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Delaire Graff Estate, the jewel of the winelands, is the epitome of luxury. Sweeping views from the top of the Helshoogte Pass encompass vineyards, gardens, and sculptures. The estate boasts a wine lounge, luxury lodges, a villa, a spa and two restaurants. Honour is the essence of Hōseki (meaning ‘a precious gem’). This rebirth of what was previously three-plated Indochine, still headed up by the brilliant chef Virgil Kahn, represents a shift towards lighter cuisine, a global trend Kahn has mastered with aplomb. Sushi chef Shoji Morita and the team have been inspired by the cultural exploration.

The menu offers a choice between à la carte, sushi tasting, or omakase (meaning ‘I leave the details up to you’). There’s sushi (new style and tiradito), soups, bites, salads, tacos, and both hot and cold options–tempura, kushiyaki, and robata. The sushi is next-level: rice is twice polished and there’s a house-made soy crafted from bokkoms, mirin, sake, Kikkoman, and sweet potato. The Cape Wagyu Sando features a 10-plus marble score—the highest in the country—and is served with truffle roe, aioli, ponzu quills, and gold dust on brioche. It’s a journey that is best accompanied by wine or the sake selection. Sommelier Duane Jansen and the well-informed, gracious team will expertly guide you.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 22h30

Reviews (732)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.3
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Tammy P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Sep 26
    Hoseki was such an indulgent treat. The food was excellent. We had the taco and sushi starters and the short rib and salmon main meals with fried Japanese rice and steamed brocoli. We were also served a milk bread with butter and pickled cucumber to begin our meal, and a pineapple and ginger palette posicle pallette cleanser. The flavor profiles for every stage were sublime. Presentation was extraordinary and provided a visual feast before you even tasted the food. The ambience was great and the external views were the perfect backdrop for our visit. What makes all of this more pleasurable is the attentive, professional service....hospitality par excellence. Will definitely visit again.

  • Sherry (Cape Luxury) Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Sep 26
    Thank you Hoseki team for making our lunch special.Aidan you were an outstanding waiter. Loved the cocktails. Look forward to seeing you all soon. Sherry & Herman Cape Luxury Res ❤️

  • Henri H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Sep 26
    It is enchanting to experience a restaurant that even after dozens of visits still surprises you. Hōseki embraces both modern and traditional food techniques not out of a sense of obligation, but because they relentlessly strive for excellence. Their service staff apparently effortlessly bridges the gap between warmth and elegance, personability and refinement. My most recent visit allowed me to experience the new spring menu: an exploration of locally sourced seafood, intense umami, excellent venison, and surprises that leave a smile on your face. The emphasis in the spring menu is on time-based cooking methods: food that transforms, pickeling, fermentation. Delicious.

  • John J. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Renita T. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 08 Sep 26
    We had a lovely dining experience overall. The Tsugaro and Matshusima were absolutely delicious and were among my favourite dishes. The Hakodate was beautifully plated and presented, although I felt it lacked a little flavour. The highlight of the meal was definitely the Aogo-Shima dessert, which exceeded our expectations and was exceptional. The wine service was excellent and added positively to the experience. The terrace was also a wonderful setting the weather was beautiful, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. There were a few areas where the service could be improved. Our water was only refilled when we asked, and there was no introduction to the team member who would be looking after our table. When their shift ended, we were also not informed that another team member would be taking over. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, with some truly memorable dishes and a beautiful atmosphere. With a little more attention to service details, the experience could be even better.

  • Graham E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Sep 26
    A dining experience that was memorable for the amazing food, the beautiful setting and the kind and attentive service

  • Thabiso Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Chantel D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
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