Coconut Panna Cotta with Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
Aubergine with Sesame
Crispy Salmon Skinny Fries
Miso Soup
Prawns
Sweet Kiss Roll
Sushi and Sashimi Combo
Fried Salmon Skins
Mixed Tempura
Futomaki
Hot Salmon Sushi
Shoyu Ramen
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tonkatsu Set
Tempura
Absolutely
Bento (Lunch Box)
Soba Noodles
Ramen
Japanese Sake
Fish
Combination Sushi
Sashimi
Gyoza
Udon
Noodle
Plum Sake
Favourite Beers
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Since it's my birthday weekend trip and on this birthday day, its traditional for us Chinese to consume noodles as it signifies longevity. Ā 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 āGetting Our Umami On at Obi Restaurant & Bar".Ā Here Iāve 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 Ā 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..."
"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. Iāve 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
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