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84/100 (4210 ratings)
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"n the first and only African outpost in his eponymous global empire, world-renowned master chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa infuses his innovative..."
Suraj Singh
"Went to Nobu on Friday Evening and the entire experience was spectacular. This is my second time and it has never disappointed. Firstly, if..."
Chante_sakura
"Amazing Asian cuisine .For Vegetarians, Veg Tacos and vegetable Sushi were the best.Nobu Cheesecake is a must try.Thankyou for the wonderful..."
Suravi Agarwal
"Lovely setting. Attentive service. Great variation of food. One cannot try everything at one sitting so have to come to back. Try the Japanese..."
Gerald B Lau
"I had the restaurant week dining with the stars menu at Nobu last night. It was awesome. We ordered the oysters as an addition, and oh my word!! It..."
Chantal Muller
"An extremely excellent dining service. My rating of the food was initially 4 out of 5 but the extra point comes from the service we had almost..."
Vuyo Renene
"Really good service, amazing food and amazing atmosphere.Definitely a place to return, just loved it.Everything was 5 stars, just..."
Taciana
"Fantastic service from beginning to end with impeccable staff. Food shines through with amazing Japanese flavour and exquisite tastes if yuzu and..."
Wikus Du Toit
"A quality dining experience! Good food, good wine and dessert to die for. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely love to go..."
Justine McEvoy
"Warning: this may be a very lengthy review. Booked dinner here as part of restaurant week; arrived slightly before the dinner seating and..."
Aletha Jeftha
"Overall the food was delicious, service was great. Our host for the evening was incredible, she was very informative and polite, making us laugh all..."
Chiara Crystal
"My fave restaurant in Cape Town. Love the depth of quality and Japanese flavors. Had such a wonderful time here and enjoyed the bento box with the..."
Sunira Kandielall
"Came here and tried out the omakase with some friends. The food wasn't as exceptional as I expected considering the price but one of my guests seemed..."
Nqobile Msibi
"This was probably the biggest treat ever! From the deep fried prawns to the sushi to the chocolate balls for dessert this was nothing short of..."
Yajna Gold
"As soon as you walk in you are pleasantly welcomed with a cheer from the staff. Everything is so well synchronised. As expected the waitress knew the..."
Nandi Dominique Mncwango
"I will concede I walked into the lobby of the Nobu with a preconceived notion of what it would belike. I was pleasantly surprised to find a..."
Mario Arendse
"Beautiful restaurant understated Japanese touches, set within the beautiful One&Only hotel. Service was exceptional & the food was delicious! Bit..."
Shaun Watson
"Wow, wow!!!! We had the most amazing experience at Nobu. Our waiter, made the night extra special, he made excellent recommendations! The prices are..."
Jordana Alves
"I've been there twice, the ambiance was amazing and great service. The food was incredible the first time, we had to go back. However the second time..."
Sameera Kaddoura
"Had my birthday dinner there yesterday along with my friends bday too. The place is just awesome, from the friendly hostess who called me during the..."
Patience
"Everything about it was just as it's been described. World class service from booking, to follow ups. I walked in and they knew who I was and..."
Leeray Baartman
"Definetly my favourite restaurant in Cape Town! We had the yellow tail with jalapeños, tacos, crispy rice, edamame beans, spinach salad, and my very..."
Samantha Taylor
"Seriously the best sushi I've ever had in my life! Very classy place and beautiful interior. Staff are obviously well trained as service was..."
Irina
"I have been planning on trying nobu for years now but somehow something always comes up. This year when the restaurant appeared on the list of..."
Iman Bawa
"One of the best finning experiences I've had in Cape Town! We went for restraunt week and had an amazing evening👍🏻 The tempura kingklip was a..."
Nic Hern
"What a beautiful first time experience. Food & Service was PHENOMENAL ! Honestly, one of the best dates I've had in a very long time...."
Nina Dos Santos
"Nobu - A modern twist to Asian fine dining ,From the booking to the service to the food and staff. The decor is stylish and smart , the food looks..."
Azrah Kadwa
"WOW WOW WOW..what an experience and I loved every bit of it from when we stepped in..what an amazing hostess and expert waiter..what an absolutely..."
Fatima Kamrudin Mamod
"Exceptional food and service at Nobu. The dishes are well presented and well thought -out. Service was really impeccable - nothing short of 5 stars...."
Chetna Black
"Lovely restaurant, good service when you do get it. The food exceptional. Ordered the Black Cod NYC style it was delicious. We also ordered the Beef..."
NommieNoms
"I have been to 3 different Nobu Resturant around the world. This is by far my least favorite. The ambiance is great, service is fantastic but the..."
Ahmed Bay
"Great food and lovely staff! A MUST for anyone looking for an exceptional night of fine dining! Will definitely recommend to anyone who loves &..."
Kayla Liversage
"Excellent food, excellent service, great ambienceVisited for my birthday and was treated to the Chef's and standard set menu without wine..."
Direshan Pillay
"I genuinely have no criticism. Incredible food, staff, cocktails and ambiance. The new style sashimi and either one of the tacos, both are amazing,..."
Morgan Lehy
"Wow. Amazing dinner, amazing service and ambience. I went with my lovely wife on the eve of my birthday and all I can say is phenomenal!We had..."
Jack Gorton
"Amazing food and dining experience. I can really say that my dinner at Nobu was special, the food the service...all exceptional.The..."
Nduvho Mukhavhuli
"On the food front, exceptional. Yellowtail with Jalapeño, new style salmon sashimi were wonderful starters and the spinach salad was worth the..."
Ravi Govender
"Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, famously known as Nobu, is a Japanese master chef, and his restaurant was our first ever experience at a Michelin-starred..."
TwoTastyTummies
"Nobu made my 30th birthday a gastronomical orgasm . The knowledge of the menu by waiters. The flow of the service. The styling of the service. The..."
Mcebisi
"Nobu is somewhere you go when you want to treat yourself. The food is excellent - the sushi is super fresh and the beef teriyaki was done to..."
Mikaela
"Nobu is one of those special places you should go out of your way to get to. Really had an amazing experience, our senses were stimulated across all..."
Richard Saunders
"Nobu is situated inside Sol Kertzner`s One and Only hotel as you enter the V&A waterfront. This is a top notch evening venue in my opinion at least..."
Andre Breytenbach
"The greeting alone puts you in the best Mood. They welcome you with a loud & traditional Japanese cheer, which echoes through the restaurant. It's..."
Era Ace
"The minute you walk into this Japanese haven, all the waiters welcome you by shouting a traditional greeting to make you feel special, which you hear..."
Lame [Lah-meeh]
"Cold night in Cape Town and decided to try Nobu for a change of pace. The restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere and the staff very welcoming. The..."
Shilan Govender
"Great place for a really fancy dinner. Wonderful ambience and all round fabulous experience. I tried the sushi for starters and the kingklip ponzu as..."
Arshad Karim
"Had Nobu Room Service while staying at the One & Only Hotel, and was blown away by the service and quality. I'm not used to such a high standard for..."
Kevin Purves
"We were a party of six last night and it was a good experience overall but theres much to be said about the service. Drinks took forever to come and..."
Simone Hasselbach
"Lovely Lobster Tacos and Spicy Edamame with brilliant cocktails.Service was great and food was amazing in this great location.A must..."
Melishni Achary
"Nobu is one of the very few places in Cape Town that has a diverse range sushi, I'm talking sushi with scallop, sea urchin, eal and a few more. Took..."
Siege
"Finding a Nobu if there is one in every major city we visit is always on our list of restaurants to try out. The only one in South Africa is housed..."
Vivien Natasen
"You can't go wrong in Nobu. My favorite of course is Black cod miso which is amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious: tuna tataki with ponzu,..."
I_kalchev
"Been dying to go to Nobu and finally got a reservation. It's a must try to come when you in Cape Town. It is situated in the stunning One and Only..."
Andrea Herman
"For the price, you would expect exceptional food, but the fact is, its just above average. Most of their fish is on the SASSI orange or even..."
LuluFromJozi
"Since we were totally put off Reuben's after our disastrous experience at the Robertson Small Hotel, we decided to give Nobu a try. With a Japanese /..."
The Foodie Corner
"Restaurace primo v hotelu. Snidanove menu ustrice, vlastni pekarna, hromady orisku vsech druhu, cerstve oboce i dzusy. Uvedomely a vstricny personal...."
Nokianen
"So we have all heard about this for years and finally got to try it. The restaurant itself lives up to its name and reputation but it's good is a bit..."
Nthabiseng Chaane
"Sophisticated and fancy is what you should expect at Nobu. Having been to the ones in the USA and Dubai which I loved I was very keen to try one in..."
Ulisha Moodley
"I was quite exited about going to Nobu for the first time. The staff really make you feel welcome and they were very helpful in deciding what to..."
Kirsty Donald
"A nice place to go for a "fancy" night out. The food was fresh and tasty. The servers were a bit pushy and somehow got us to try the chefs..."
Brooke
"Authentic Japanese flavors in an upmarket package. I ate at Nobu while at the One and Only, and was pleasantly surprised. I have eaten at many..."
Maverick Jae
"The pace is really the definition of modern contemporary Japanese cuisine. In fact the menu is unique for all Nobu outlets. The desserts are..."
Jameelb
"Another standard place to go when you feel like getting dressed up! Having been to multiple Nobu's around the world, I can safely say this is the..."
William Hillock
"Nobu at the One & Only Hotel is a posh Japanese restaurant that is part of a global chain. Nobu is a famous restaurant that has outlets all across..."
Roxanne Bamboat
"I have every Nobu book ever written so I was overly excited to finally get to try the dishes. We went with our best friends so the company was..."
Debbie Bergmann-harris
"The famous nobu in a fantastic new hotel 'one and only' in Cape Town. Tried the chef special 7 course dinner with wine pairing. It was total food..."
Dr Ashwani Mehta
"Nobu is incredible! Our waiter, Charlton, was divine and the food was some of the best I've eaten. I had two different cocktails and both were superb..."
Rachel
"I am a massive fan of Nobu! My first choice for sushi when in the mother city. I highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar and letting the sushi chef..."
Rbyv
"Great vibe, great service, great food. A little on the pricey side but the experience totally makes up for it. I will go back one day knowing my..."
Moshibudi Mphahlele
"The food and service we received were exceptional. Make sure you try the Desert Omakase, a selection of Nobu classics. Was an excellent end to an..."
Byron Tudhope
"Lovely location, waiters were on point, the food came to our table almost instantly & when it came the food was nothing short of amazing! A great..."
Victor Malaza
"Just as you would expect, this dining room is impressive- high ceilings, plush carpets and glamorous lighting. The menu is extensive, and covers all..."
Katy Rose
"I went to Nobu a few years ago when I was in CT ... and shared the 7 course meal with a friend (the cost of it being much too high) ... it was a..."
Verushka Bhagaloo
"Awesome experience. Tasting menu omakasi is highly..."
Ritesh Bhattacharya
"We went to Nobu to celebrate our anniversary as a special treat. The whole experience was perfect. From begging to end, Sky, the waiter explain..."
María Soto Gomez
"The atmosphere is amazing. The ambiance is really nice. With views of the waterfront, the dining is amazing. A reservation is highly recommended to..."
Ranvir Sawak
"I made a reservation for a special dinner to celebrate my partner's birthday. The restaurant's main floor was absolutely stunning and classy. As..."
Gaya A
"We went on a Friday, there's live music from 5pm. It's worth going there before your reservation at Nobu to enjoy a drink at the bar, live music, and..."
Elle Cooper
"NOBU situated in the One&Only in Cape Town near the V&A Waterfront. Exceeding standards in service and taste. All guests are greetings are in..."
samishtha ramdhani
"The most decent sushi in town but still doesn’t really compare to any omakase experiences in Japan. We loved the sake and a few dishes were tasty...."
Daria Kirbai
"Was visiting Cape town on a trip with some friends in March. We went to Nobu for a friends birthday. The first table we got was small so I asked to..."
Anthony
"I always enjoy a japanese food and this place wasn’t disappointed me !!. The atmosphere of this place is very glam. The quality and taste of sushi..."
Nop' Tanbulpiruch
"One of the best dining experience so far. Not only the food was outstanding but the crew and the place was also amazing. High quality on all..."
Gábor Balázs
"Nobu is a culinary experience that everyone should try at least once! Authentic, fresh Japanese cuisine that is bursting with flavour, is presented..."
Roxana Naicker
Obi
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"Since it's my birthday weekend trip and on this birthday day, its traditional for us Chinese to consume noodles as it signifies longevity.  I..."
Simon Lee
"One of the best sushi place in town. Good quality fish and the food is done in the authentic Japanese way. The lunchtime bento box is a good..."
Leah
"Really great authentic Japanese restaurant Small and cosy, the service was superWe ordered Tempura prawns, salmon skins and goyza leek dim..."
Trevor
"I am a hardcore ramen nerd. You can trust this judgement. I have scoured Cape Town for the best ramen available and as of writing this, OBI is my..."
Alicen Munn
"In the world of OBI the waitresses wear the shortest skirts and the reddest lips. Against the walls are framed kimonos and the low-hanging lights are..."
Helbor
"A lovely lunch with top notch service. Reasonably priced. DEFINITELY worth popping in, the food is awesome. Refreshing to spend time in an inner city..."
Ross A'Bear
"Intimate place with an attentive owner (Papa San). The tempura udon was a bit too sweet for my taste. Great choice of quality sushi. Not at all you..."
Llew Adamson
"Had a delicious vegetarian dinner here. We tried edamame beans and agedashi tofu to start. Edamame tastes pretty much the same everywhere else, but..."
Onodia
"This was the second time my husband and I have been to OBI and the food was delicious both times - and generous portions, especially considering we..."
Lauren Jaclyn Goldman
"Amazing service and food! I really have nothing bad to say about this place. Cosy place that's not pretentious. Papa San is also friendly and seems..."
Preyen Moodley
"My new favourite sushi restaurant! I was so impressed by this place. Our waitress was friendly and happy to give recommendations. The sushi is some..."
Sarah Herrington
"When you read all the reviews of this restaurant you will see mostly ratings of 4 and 5 but I was astounded to see a few (very few) below 3! Clearly..."
Derek Miller
"The setting is genuine and appreciated, with some cool Japanese music always on the go. There were 2 waitresses on shift and both were experienced..."
Jaryd Kay
"I've never been here before but form what I have seen in videos I must say that this place creates a pretty authentic Japanese restaurant feel. I..."
Nqobile Msibi
"The best ramen in town! Service was great, the waitress was helpful with explaining the menu. The food came fast. We are definitely going back for..."
Crystal Yang
"Nom nom nom! I've been here twice now and can honestly say that this is one of the most authentic Japanese places in Cape Town, with a great menu. I..."
Aletha Jeftha
"OBI impressed me hugely. I can't actually find fault with anything!It's stylish and calm, you don't even feel like you're in the city but in a..."
Kezia Swanepoel
"Authentic, stylish sushi place, with great options for Vegans as well. Love it that the ginger isn't lumo pink, and the wasabi isn't stodgy, dried..."
Savanna Clarke
"Cannot recommend Obi enough. The personal service from the chef was just the cherry on top! We loved every meal we ordered which was perfectly..."
Dayne Davey
"We went to OBI for their bento box lunch special and YUM. The sushi is fresh, tempura veggies a mouthwatering treat and the miso soup one of the best..."
Louise Loula Malan
"The food was amazing and the owner paid such close attention to us! Recommend the tempura and sushi platter and matcha ice cream!! Such care was..."
Emma Oelschig
"After reading the Eat Out review, we experienced exactly what we expected.The pleasant authentic Japanese background music and rustic..."
Asher Weinsein
"I always wanted to try a good Ramen, and after recommendation from a fellow foodie I gave OBI a try. From the the moment I walked into this..."
Herman Agenbag
"Hands down the best sushi in Cape Town. I went when they opened and since then they increased the quality and the offering of food. The staff is also..."
Pusm
"The food is consistently excellent everytime I've been - both authentic and modern sushi dishes are on offer, with some of the best quality fish in..."
Joel Da Costa
"Some of the best sushi around! There are so many options to choose from and each one sounds better than the next.The sushi is super fresh..."
Mikaela
"This article first appeared in House & Leisure Online and is entitled “Getting Our Umami On at Obi Restaurant & Bar". Here I’ve adapted my..."
Georgia East
"Delicious gourmet sushi with great vegetarian options. Tried the shoyu ramen which is only served at lunch time but it was absolutely delicious! The..."
Daisy Kane
"A very good restaurant in Cape Town. Perfect for sharing - the seared tuna sandwich and salmon skin roll were highlights. If you can't get a booking..."
Susan Searle
"I have mixed feelings about Obi - the sushi really is super fresh, but the 2 we ordered had wasabi in them (not stated on the menu) I don't like..."
Nicole Vrede
"I hope this doesn't make any of the tourist lists, because this is the best place to grab amaaaaazing sushi! Papa San and team are geniuses. It's..."
Angelique Smit
"Very impressed with OBI. This has been a bookmark for way too long, so I'm glad I finally got to go. Great sushi, freshly made. Warning, if you want..."
Phillip Black
"The food here is phenomenal! Really delicious sushi and great portion sizes. They serve toro, which I have not seen on another sushi menu yet in CT...."
Chetna Black
"The last time we tried to get a table, we were unsuccessful, so were pretty happy when we finally managed to get a place to try their infamous sushi...."
Nicol Miller
"Decor : Standard little restaurant with a couple of Kimono on the walls, along with some random paintings.Service : Professional and..."
Daoyi
"Terrific evening spent with friends at CT's hot new sushi spot. We went with a selection of recommended dishes to share amoung the table.. A lovely..."
Emma-Lilly
"Fresh food every time with papa San! Fish is fresh and unique flavours. The decor is simple for the authentic sushi taste. The service was pleasant..."
Ling
"Obi is situated in Long Street, Cape Town and the parking is metered street parking. The waitress was attentive, she was able to read her..."
Candice
"My taste buds went into mourning when they heard that Takumi had closed. Obi is however an even better replacement. Undoubtedly the best sushi in..."
J L
"To be greeted by Japanese elder is most astonishing - a true authentic restaurant with the most commendable dishes! The chilled spinach with sesame..."
Talia Lee Cohen
"5 out of 5 - great service, awesome sushi, and good vibes everytime I eat there. Prawn Tempura was amazing and also had the Crunch roll - which you..."
Cat Glennie
"So worth a try! I have been a few times, and had the most wonderful time with friends. The sushi is unbelievable! I'm completely obsessed with the..."
Camilla-Rose Copeman Smith
"New venue but food is still as good as ever!!! Sushi rolls/flavors are original and different. This food is exceptionally delicious. I..."
Kyla Meyerson
"Better than your everyday sushi bar.Fresh, delicious with a good mixture  strong flavours.good traditional sushi and tempura with some..."
Lauren Arendse
"A great little spot, right in the middle of town. Well know for quality sushi, a real following in Cape Town and it's easy to see why. All..."
Allan Moita
"It is good to have him back, the legendary character, you can see that PapaSan is more chilled and relaxed now.Food is good as always and..."
Hannah T3
"The lunchtime bento box special is an absolute bargain at R70. Great flavours too, from the veg tempura to the sushi and miso soup. Obi also feels..."
Bree Street Brent
"Papa San do not have a reputation for nothing. His new restaurant Obi does not disappoint and Papa San has once again given me a reason to come back..."
Corlia Du Preez
"Wow delicious sushi at Obi tonight! Everything was fresh and great, right down to the presentation. We ordered quite a bit tonight so we left feeling..."
Ulisha Moodley
"After months and months of threatening to do so, I FINALLY came here for dinner this evening. A meal at Obi truly is about the quality of the food..."
Melanie Du Toit
"I visited Obi on a Friday evening for a casual dinner. At first when trying to make a reservation, I was told they were fully booked. Shortly after..."
Guy Blackhurst
"High quality sushi and Japanese traditional meals, including ramen soup, various tempura.Better suited for a lunch, you do not come for the..."
Chevalier Noir
"If you're looking for authentic, tasty Japanese cuisine, Obi is definitely a place you need to check out. You even get the full Obi experience with..."
Kriyanka Naidoo
"Full marks to this bright new restaurant in Cape Town's city centre! I was super curious about Obi, the menu is amazing and it always looks very..."
Sumendra Chetty
"My mouth is watering just writing this review. Loved, loved, loved Obi Restaurant. Calvin Duffus and myself shared the following:- Kamikaze..."
Nicole O'Neill
"From the minute you arrive you feel that you are about to be served exquisite Japanese realness. Its going to be hard to eat sushi anywhere else. all..."
Mcebisi
"In the week, friends and I made a point of visiting the newly opened obi as Takumi was a much loved favourite. Decor wise, there is a big difference..."
Robyn Rainier
"Best sushi in town. The quality is great and there are many cool options to choose from. They even have several vegetarian options which I loved. I'm..."
Charné
"As I walked through the doors i was immediately welcomed by Papa San himself, who made my friends and I feel very welcome. The menu is similar to the..."
Sam Miller
"The same menu and top quality sushi we've become accustomed to from Papa San in a cool new location. In fact, I lie, I think the sushi is even better..."
Catharina
"I went to this laid back restaurant with a friend on a lazy Friday evening, to see what the hype was surrounding this place. We were there during..."
Christine Diampovisa
"I use Uber Eats for convenience. Lefty is a real great option for burgers with fries. The food standards are really high, and I am always happy with..."
Austyn Cohen
"Service is rather slow but ribs and burgers are fantastic! I dare say that the ribs are probably the best I've had. Highly recommended..."
Mike Levithan
"Really cool vibe. Very nice staff. Food was OK. The ribs are awesome according to other..."
Bianca van der Walt
"Good stop for after work drinks and a bite to eat. A relaxed atmosphere and friendly laid back vibe can come in sit down have a draft and a quick..."
Jacqued Jacobs
"Great vibe .. enjoyed the old music classics and the food was amazing service was great to .. thank you for having me.. also had a Hyperli voucher..."
Jade Clarke
"Love lefties, its the best place to bring friends and have a good time. Always have specials and they have the best ribs in town. Smoking area..."
Ryan Meintjes
"My absolute favorite place! Have to try the ribs if you have the change. Don't know if I like the new amendments done to the place. But the food is..."
Liza van der Watt
"Love the ribs!!! Even though one time they took forever to be made and were under cooked but generally the ribs are great. I’ve heard good things..."
Peleka Mgugudo
"A nice cozy place where the best ribs in the city can be found. Cheeseburgers and the Kentucky chicken waffle are awesome! Select craft beers on tap..."
Brendon Pearce
"We were walking around looking for a place to eat. Ended up walking down this street that was not lit. Seen this place and came in. My first thought..."
Rachael Belnavis
"Food is reliably very good. Pulled pork is standout but almost everything else is worth a try depending on what BBQ mood you are in. Good beer...."
Henry Camp