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 41 people say about Ōku
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One of the best meals I have had in a long time. A journey for the the palate, and one I can't wait to experience again. The staff were lovely and the setting is intimate, allowing you to enjoy each course.
A group of us went for an 11 course tasting. All the plates were beautiful and had great flavours. The waiters were really efficient and seemed to know the perfect time to bring out the next plate without hovering. The decor is simple and environment calming. We got a couple extra unexpected treats which was a nice bonus.
Greta
Very impressed with the food, all dishes were good and it’s quite a lot. Had a lovely wine too and the restaurant is beautiful with very friendly staff! Was the best surprise going here!
The menu comprised a formidable 11 courses. We found that the food became more interesting as we progressed. The delicate taste of some earlier dishes, like the Shitake mushrooms, were overpowered (rather than enhanced) by the accompanying jus and spices. Also, Sushi dishes were quite bland. We really enjoyed the last few courses, as well as the excellent service throughout.
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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.