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Ōku

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Asian/Oriental Japanese
9 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(1307 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Fireplace
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100

Ōku Asian Eatery is a Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant situated on Franschhoek’s main road.

The restaurant interior is inspired by the minimalistic design popular in the traditional Asian culture with delicate artwork and unique bonsai trees decorating the walls of the restaurant.

The team guided by Ryan Shell has created an ever-evolving menu that showcases traditional Asian-themed tones in a respectful manner whilst using high-quality local and seasonal produce. Our passionate front-of-house team is driven to deliver excellence in all aspects of service whilst displaying empathy for all of our guests by attending to their needs and desires.

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 (1307)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Paul N. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 21 Nov 24
    A top evening. If you like japanese quisine that oku is your place

  • Karen B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 Nov 24
    Hi outstanding on every level. Exceptional food, service and all the little treats from chef were amazing. Out of all the dishes served at it the salmon main was a little bland as all the other dishes had full fiery excellent flavour

  • Maria L. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 19 Nov 24
    Outstanding meal. Truly delicious food, great value, friendly service. Loved every minute of it.

  • Ruth M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Etienne Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Barbara R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 Nov 24
    Excellent Food and very friendly staff! Thank you

  • Shira K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Christophe M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 15 Nov 24
    It was a good experience. However, the portions, especially the beef dish, are really, really small. I would suggest that your chef try ordering the four meals with the smallest portions and see if, by the end of the dinner, he is still hungry or not.

    Ōku responded on Sat 16 Nov 24:
    I wanted to thank you for you feedback, we honestly do appreciate it. We will look into it, Im glad you enjoyed everything otherwise. Michael GM

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h30 - 18h00 - 21h00

Festive season

We will be serving our kaiseki menu which is 11 course menu.

  • 24 Dec - 31 Dec
  • Tue-Sun: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 21 Jun 2024