The Best Restaurant in City Centre, Cape Town

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Nikkei

$$$$ | Cape Town Central Fodor's Choice

You step into this revitalized historic space as much for the upbeat atmosphere and heartwarming service as you do for the delicious Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine that's distinctive enough to be its own genre. Order from the large and diverse menu, or select one of the set menus that will give you a good overview of the offerings like braised sesame-coated short rib with yam mash, tea-cured apricots, and black truffle sauce, or yellowtail hamachi with fermented chili, black garlic and confit yolk. If you opt for a la carte, you'll need to order quite a few of the tapas-style sharing plates. You'll probably want to linger, so book the later dinner seating so there's no time limit.

87 Bree St., Cape Town, South Africa
021-109–0081
Known For
  • Aside from the chef's menus, there are lots of options including sushi, raw and marinated seafood, a Peruvian bento box, robatayaki (charcoal-grilled skewers), and wonderful sides
  • Sushi platters and half-price sake specials on Sunday (sometimes with a DJ)
  • Wonderful desserts, teas, Japanese whiskeys, pisco and sake cocktails, and an extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Reservations essential

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