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Hōseki at Delaire Graff Estate

Japanese Sushi Tapas Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
4.6
(649 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 (649)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.2
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Mathew A. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    Hoseki was an amazing night out for me and my wife. The atmosphere was amazing and you can tell a lot of detail goes into the thought of making it that way. From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely professional and caring to ensure we had a clear phenomenal experience. We ordered quite the variety of food from the wagyu to the sushi. The food was fantastic and everything was cooked to perfection. The only reason we gave the food 4 stars is because we know this is a Michelin star restaurant and I’m not sure if we built up unrealistic expectations too much but we thought the food was still great and the presentation of the food was top notch. The drinks we had were amazing and they even gave us a special dessert to celebrate. Overall this experience was amazing and if you decide to go to Hoseki during your stay in Stellenbosch you will not be disappointed!

  • Veena K. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Dec 25
    What an amazing evening! Nozuko was incredible! She recommended the Chefs Menu...every dish was delicious. She guided us through the whole menu and gave the evening that extra special. We will be back! 💚

  • Katja J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Dec 25
    Everything was absolutely awesome. Thank you all for creating an incredible lunch on my husbands 50th birthday! We have been here before and will definitely be back.

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

    Reviewed on: Wed 03 Dec 25
    You arrive through breathtaking landscaped gardens, where outstanding South African art and sculpture - including works by Anton and Lionel Smit - immediately set the tone. Hoseki’s deep blue interiors, refined textures and quietly spectacular pieces create an atmosphere of rare calm and sophistication. Service is exceptionally attentive: warm, precise and confidently knowledgeable in both wine and cuisine. Whether you choose the à-la-carte selections or the beautifully composed multi-course menu, the cooking is consistently exceptional and refined. A place for truly special evenings, where every detail reflects an uncompromising standard.

  • rob k. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Dec 25
    Exceptional restaurant, service and venue. World class!

  • Juliet H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Dec 25
    Lovely setting and good food. Excellent value. Service mixed, but v pleasant. Not Michelin standard but highly recommended

  • Perry K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andreas G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
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