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Yama Asian Eatery

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Asian/Oriental Japanese Sushi
9 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(569 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

Yama Sushi Eatery is Franschhoek’s premier sushi restaurant situated on the main road of Franschhoek.

The restaurant takes on a light, minimalistic approach that offers spacious seating both inside and outside in the courtyard. Our courtyard is fitted with a beautiful roof which has some heaters to make it warm.


The team, guided by Ryan Shell, aims to create a calm space where locals can fully relax and enjoy themselves with anything from a quick lunch to a full dinner spread. The eatery offers a high-quality sushi menu accompanied by an Asian-themed à la carte menu using fresh seasonal ingredients. Guests are sure to feel at ease as they are gracefully guided and taken care of by our passionate team throughout their visit.

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 (569)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Till Q. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 25 Mar 25
    Fantastic place. I'm here every year to enjoy the great variety of foods and the very polite service.

  • Enrico B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kirsten E. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Mar 25
    This place is such a gem! Fresh, delicious sushi, lovely evening ambience, and delightful staff (especially Sima!). We will definitely be back!

  • Matt B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Mar 25
    Food was exceptionally tasty!

  • Mandy S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lynne P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Mar 25
    We love the food and service is divine have been twice and certainly will return

  • Douglas C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Mar 25
    Great lunch sitting on the terrace. The Korean chicken boa bun was amazing but the star of the show was the spicy prawn dumplings, so good I ordered another portion. Definitely a place to visit.

  • Deon R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Mar 25
    Yama's online presence sets a fairly high expectation. Unfortunately the food does not measure up. Tried the chicken wontons, tom kha and smoked pork ramen. Portions are small, even for those mid-range prices. Flavour profiles were underwhelming. Service is good, staff pleasant. We were a group of six and sat in the courtyard which was also good. Overall, no more than an average experience.

  • Bertil T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Zoe H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 12 Mar 25
    This is our second visit and it didn’t disappoint . However it was difficult to understand what our waiter was saying sometimes but he was a lovely charming young g man and didn’t affect our experience. We will definitely be back

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Opening Hours

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