Sushi is the food that dreams are made of, and Capetonians are pretty obsessed with this Japanese cuisine. And if you’re searching for change, and keen on ditching your favourite sushi spot for a new experience, then you’re in luck. Because Cape Town has a few cool sushi restaurants worth checking out.
So grab your chopsticks, wasabi and soy sauce and let’s embark on a scrumptious sushi adventure:
Sushi Box is Cape Town’s premier sushi destination. They offer a relaxed and upmarket setting that’s bound to have you replacing ‘Netflix and chill’ with ‘Sushi and chill’. From soft shell crab rolls to rockshrimp rolls, there’s a delicious mouthful waiting for you. Have a look at the menu here.
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Location: Shop 8 Cardiff Castle Centre, Kildare Road, Newlands
Willoughby & Co offers a full Japanese kitchen, ranging from the freshest sushi to tempura dishes, oyster shooters to soups and salads – so you’re spoilt for choice and the options are endless! Grab your squad or your significant other for a cheeky sushi date and enjoy the beauty of the V&A Waterfront. Find the menu here.
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Location: Shop 6132, 19 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Salushi offers signature dishes, platters and classic sushi. If you’re bold enough, then try out their Fiery Tiger Roll (Seared spicy salmon California, wrapped in prawn and avo, finished with sesame oil, Asian spice and Jalapeño peppers) – yum! Have a look at their menu here.
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Location: 6 Cavendish Street, Claremont
A superlative dining experience can be expected when visiting Active Sushi. Intimate and elegant are but a few words to describe this sushi adventure. So indulge your senses with a memorable feast in the bustling CBD. Check out their drool-worthy menu here.
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Location: 63 Buitengracht Cape town, CBD; 81 Buitenkant, Cape Town, Gardens
Kyoto Garden Japanese Restaurant
Kyoto Garden is an award-winning Japanese restaurant nestled in the vibrant part of Cape Town. Feast your eyes on the decorative beauty that’ll transport your straight to Japan. This is more than sushi and sashimi – it’s a scrumptious lifestyle that’ll have you coming back for more. Have a look at the menu here.
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Location: 11 Kloof Nek Rd, Gardens, Cape Town,
Obi Restaurant is a sushi gem in the heart of Cape Town with dishes that’ll tantalise your tastebuds. Try out their Dragon inside out rolls (tempura prawn, cucumber, sriracha mayonnaise, topped with avocado) or the Crunch (tempura prawn, spring onion, cucumber, avocado, Japanese mayonnaise, caviar and teriyaki sauce). Find the menu here.
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Location: Shop 2, 14 Long St, Cape Town City Centre
If you love driving out to experience new adventures, then make sure to stop by Suki Thai on your way. With platters that are so delicious, it’ll be worth the trip. Find the menu here.
Location: C/O Andringa & Banghoek str. Stellenbosch
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