Restaurant Week
Asian-inspired 11-course tasting menu
R995
Would you like to enjoy a culinary and unforgettable lunch or dinner during the Restaurant Week?
Ōku serves a wonderful Asian-inspired 11-course tasting menu during Restaurant Week.
Don't miss this chance to discover Ōku and try their delicious lunch and dinner menu for only R995.
Please note: Seats are limited. Only online bookings will be accepted.
Are there any dietary requirements? Please mention this on the reservation form so the restaurant can take this into account.
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KAISEKI MENU
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Enjoyed with a glass of BAS bubbles or Hakutsuru saké
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Japanese milk bread
Miso, sesame, jeow mak len
Hakutsuru Sake
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Saldana Bay oyster
Pickled ginger, soy, wasabi, puffed rice
Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut 2016
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Yellowtail tataki
Eugenia berry, crying tiger sauce, cashew
Rainbow’s End Chenin Blanc 2022
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Prawn toast
Daikon pickle, chilli dashi, ginger, ponzu
Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2021
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Hot and sour mame brot
Beans, mange tout, tofu
Wade Bales Semillon 2021
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Edamame
Roasted edamame, Chinese cabbage, red pepper, smoked aubergine, kale, lime
Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Chicken gyoza
Pan fried gyoza, charred corn, chicken broth
Waterkloof Cinsault 2022
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Bao Bun
Lamb belly, cabbage kimchi, gochujang
Iona Mr P Knows Pinot Noir 2023
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Yellowfin tuna
Udon, charred corn, kombu dashi
Hakushika Honjozo
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Smoked pork belly
Apple, broccoli, red pepper
Little Eagle Shiraz 2017
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Matcha coconut custard
Strawberry, rose, pomegranate green tea, sesame
Hakutsuru Plum sake
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Asian-inspired 11-course tasting menu – R995
Additional wine pairing - R900
Enjoyed with a glass of BAS bubbles or Hakutsuru saké
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What 42 people say about Ōku
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Loved the calm setting. We had the 8 course set menu and enjoyed it. However, 8 courses were too much for me. I appreciated their generosity in an additional started and dessert, so it was really 10 courses! The winners were the such I and bao bun. Cauliflower was highly anticipated , but a little disappointing. Sav...
Read full reviewLoved the calm setting. We had the 8 course set menu and enjoyed it. However, 8 courses were too much for me. I appreciated their generosity in an additional started and dessert, so it was really 10 courses! The winners were the such I and bao bun. Cauliflower was highly anticipated , but a little disappointing. Save was a very knowledgeable server. Attentive but not intrusive. I will be back for the 5 course menu instead.
Set next to an art gallery and it’s sister restaurant Yama in Franschhoek, Ōku is a unique Asian fine dining restaurant. The space itself is warm and inviting with a cosy fire place and a sheek minimalist design.
As a diner it’s really difficult to find a place where you can enjoy your meal amongst other tables qui...
Set next to an art gallery and it’s sister restaurant Yama in Franschhoek, Ōku is a unique Asian fine dining restaurant. The space itself is warm and inviting with a cosy fire place and a sheek minimalist design.
As a diner it’s really difficult to find a place where you can enjoy your meal amongst other tables quietly and intimately, as many spaces nowadays are cramped with limited room.
Ōku sets itself apart by providing an experience where you can do this as the space in the restaurant is utilised to its greatest potential, truly living up to the restaurants name.
The service at the restaurant is remarkable, and even though you’re served by multiple waiters (who are all excellent) it doesn’t feel rushed. You are taken care of and can enjoy the amazing food.
We had the 11 course menu which sounds like a lot, but the portions are sized so that you can enjoy everything without feeling stuffed at the end.
Each course is beautifully presented without fuss or fancy tricks, making it so clean, elegant and refined. The menu has familiar dishes that are elevated and bring forth so much flavour in a single bite. My favourites were the lamb bao bun and the pork belly.
Ōku is definitely a place you should visit if you love Asian food and are looking for a fine dining take on it. Definitely a wonderful experience.
Excellent Asian food 😁
Excellent food. Wine choices were perfect. Service was impeccable. All around great experience.
We enjoyed our lunch at Oku, the food was wonderful and it was a lovely experience.
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About Ōku
Cuisine: Japanese / Sushi, Vegetarian
Oku Franschhoek’s first Asian eatery
The highly anticipated opening of Ōku, the concept and vision of Chef/restaurateur duo Ryan Shell and Darren Badenhorst (Le coin Français, Le chêne and Tuk Tuk Microbrewery), is here.
The two acclaimed chefs, with over 30 years of hospitality experience, are pooling their culinary prowess to create Franschhoek’s first South East Asian eatery.
Total renovations of the interior and exterior ensure a purpose designed space to create a casual, calming and refined eating experience.
Conceptualised on a culinary exploration of Indonesia in 2013, Darren and Ryan were especially inspired by the Gili Islands.
The two chefs had ample time to refine the idea whilst working together to feed the Franschhoek community during the Covid-19 lock down period, resulting in a thoroughly conceptualised, authentic and flavour packed food and beverage offering.
Bookings essential to avoid disappointment.