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Hōseki at Delaire Graff Estate

Japanese Sushi Tapas
Location Pointer Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
4.6
(679 reviews)
RRR+
Menu
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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 (679)

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

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Apr 26
    One of the most beautiful lunches I have ever had. High quality food that was layered and delicious, amazing service (thanks Reed!!), and gorgeous setting. Definitely a must visit!

  • Tanja K. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Snehal S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 Apr 26
    Amazing food and service

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Apr 26
    Hōseki offers a beautifully composed Japanese dining experience that feels thoughtful from the very first moment. The five course menu was introduced with a charming wooden puzzle explaining the islands and regional influences behind each dish, which immediately set the tone for something both creative and carefully considered. It was not just lunch, but a story unfolding course by course. The quality of the food was outstanding throughout. Every dish felt precise, elegant and full of character. The palate cleansers in between were a particularly interesting touch and added a wonderful sense of rhythm to the menu. The service was exceptionally attentive, polished and warm without ever feeling overdone. Hōseki delivers a refined and memorable experience with imagination, grace and remarkable attention to detail. A truly special lunch. A special thank you as well for the beautifully crafted chocolate Easter egg, an exquisite and artistic gesture to end the experience.

  • Mogens T. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Apr 26
    Would have given food 5 stars if the tempura had been accompanied by the original sauce of dashi and kombu.

  • Irina P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Markus I. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nadia B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 Apr 26
    What a lovely experience. It waa such a treat to dine at Hōseki. We had the six course chef's special. All we can say is WOW! The food and the experience was top notch!!!! Would definitely come back again.

  • Jason D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 31 Mar 26
    Great even amazing food - the chefs tasting menu is a good but expensive option at R2400. The wine choice recommended (pushed) by the waiters are unpleasantly expensive cR4k a bottle but did not mention the price. If you are not aware of the wine list prices - you will likely be in for a nasty surprise when the bill comes. We arrived at 19.30, by the time the meal had been served it was circa 22.00, there was a lot of noisy clearing up and washing down and prepping of the restaurant for the next day service. In addition the waiting staff keep referring to leaving additional cash tips which is irritating as service already included on top of a large bill for the five of us. Between the pushy service (revenue maximising wines to cash tips) , noisy clear up a. Not great and marred a very expensive birthday celebration evening.

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