Cape Town is home to at least a dozen exclusive and well-known sushi restaurants, but if you’re looking for the top 5 best in town, then look no further – here’s the list of our top 5 picks on where to enjoy sushi in the Mother City.
1. Sevruga
Average main meal R160 – R300 (But they do have specials)
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Sevruga is undoubtedly the crème de la crème of all the Cape Town spots to enjoy some sushi. Whether out on date or simply dining with family or friends, Sevruga promises an unforgettable experience. I can’t think of anything better than to dine out and enjoy a beautiful selection of Sevruga’s signature sushi plates, while enjoying a glass of wine or champagne from their incredible cellar collection.
Best Known for: Sevruga Signature Plate (consists of 16 pieces from 5 different kinds of their best sushi).
A Must-Have: Amaretto Infused Panna Cotta with a selection of Berries, is an experience on its own for all lovers of all things fresh, creamy and oh so ever slightly infused (Amaretto Infused to make it quite clear!).
Something Else: Their Parmesan Gnocchi appetizer is the perfect start off to the best spot on our countdown.
Location: Shop 4, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront
PS. Use the FOMO App to score amazing deals with Sevruga, such as: Half-priced sushi, cocktail happy hour and even an incredible special on either a 2 course or 3 courses set menu.
2. Restaurant Boujee
Average main meal R105 – R220
Just missing our top spot and perfectly located at the very start of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard in De Waterkant, Restaurant Boujee is the perfect place to dine if you’re looking for the perfect spot to start your night out on the town while enticing your senses.
Best Known For: Someone once said “The best meat is in the tail”, and boy oh boy is that the understatement when it’s comes to Boujee’s Lobster Tail Salad.
A Must-Have: Prawn Platter – a sushi platter that consists of 19 pieces that are prepared in 3 very different ways. This platter has the power to make one forget that two different varieties of sushi are indeed in actual fact both of the same animal!
Something Else: The Yuzu Cheesecake is a dessert that will make you rethink cheesecake altogether, and even make you want to relocate to Japan itself!
Location: 4 Liddle Street, De Waterkant
Want to know where you can find the best restaurant specials and events? Look no further, the FOMO App has it all:
3. Willoughby and co.
Average main meal R150 – R250
Located at the very start point of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard in the V&A Waterfront, Willoughby & Co. has consistently proved them to be at forefront of seafood and sushi fine dining in the Mother City. Known for signature 4×4 or their 5×5 pieces of sushi – Willoughby & Co is the best place to go to for a perfect night with family or friends, and definitely the perfect location for popping the question!
Best Known For: SUSHI! When one hears or reads Willougby & Co., the mind immediately directs towards a sushi dining experience that will send anyone to sushi heaven!
A Must-Have: Salmon Saikyo Miso Yaki – If you love salmon, then this is the dish that will make your heart sing! A marinated and broiled salmon fillet – Japanese style, of course – with a special sauce and veg on the side to bring it all together!
Something Else: Linguine Marinara – simply put… what’s better than pairing linguine with marinara? Oh yes, some mussels, prawns, line fish and calamari will definitely do.
Location: Shop 6132, Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
4. Paranga, Camps Bay
Average meal per person: R125 – R 275
If you want a deal check out the FOMO App, you can see Paranga has a 2 or 3-course set menu option:
If you’re looking for the ideal Atlantic Seaboard experience – then Paranga, which is perfectly situated in the middle of Camps Bay on Victoria Rd, overlooking the breath-taking beachfront views. Paranga is not the place to go if you’re looking for creative and innovative sushi recipes, but it’s on this list because boy oh boy does it have the best ambiance and service!
Best Known For: The upmarket vibe! One could even dare say it is the spot with the most finesse anywhere in the southern hemisphere! The ambiance and overall experience definitely creates a memory that is going to be taken away with you.
A Must-Have: The Paranga Seafood Platter for 2 – Why? Can you think of anything better than enjoying the best of what the ocean has to give you, while looking at the beachfront and sitting in the very heart of Africa’s riviera?
Something Else: The signature Escalope of Chicken is a sheer crowd-pleaser, thanks especially to the insane mustard-based sauce which truly makes this most common protein, shine.
Location: Shop 1, The Promenade, Victoria Rd, Camps Bay
5. Wang Thai, Lagoon Beach
R100 – R150 a person
Wang Thai has some incredible specials listed on the FOMO App such as Curry and half-price sushi!! For more info on these check out the FOMO App
Housed at the start of West Coast at Cape Town’s Lagoon Beach, Wang Thai promise’s the all-around unforgettable Asian experience consisting of deeply rooted traditional Asian recipes, family favorites and not forgetting… their incredible knockout sushi. Settle in for a date night or a family affair at the cozy restaurant with a menu that will make every member of the family happy.
