As I have probably told you before, I lurve sushi. Like, eat-it-every-day kinda love. Having worked in the food industry for a very long time, before starting my job at the antique shop, really taught me so much about food in general, and sushi in particular
Obi restaurant is owned by the legendary Papa San, or Hatsushiro Muraoka and his young protege Ben Bettendorf. I know them both personally, as I have worked for them, and I can honestly say that these two eat, sleep and breathe their craft.
Papa San has been in the game for many years, having quite a few restaurants before Obi, namely, Minato and Takumi. His style is cool Japanese street, but with the precision of a chef who has been in the game for many years.
He once told me that he had to wash and cook rice for seven years before being allowed anywhere neat the fish, or a knife. Papa San is also very old now, over 70, and with that comes an amazing amount of sage knowledge
Ben, on the other hand is my age. Thirty-something, and edgy. He brings a bit of rock n roll to Obi, that I think is a great compliment to Papa San's classic style.
He's a strong young chef, with an eye for precision. He's a chef to watch in the Cape Town foodie scene. I think he is very privileged to work under Papa San, and they make a great team
@morkrock and I went there for a date night a little while ago, and it did not disappoint. We try to go for dinner at least once a month, but don't always quite make it. We also try to go somewhere new, but kinda always end up at Obi. 😋
We were so excited, and kinda acted like little kids, giggling and taking photos, which we don't usually do. I think it was a much needed break.
Now, for the important part... THE FOOD!!!We ordered miso soup (in my opinion) the best in Cape Town, and Nuta, a sublime tuna dish, with a thick, vinegared miso dressing, with toasted sesame seeds, wakame and spring onion. Mmmmmm
For our mains we ordered one of our favourites, the Sushi and Sashimi Combo. The fish was all so fresh, and the knifework was so good. I know, from many times of watching both Ben and Papa San slice the sashimi, that the angle that the knife is held at, even affects the taste of the fish. For example, in this dish, the sashimi had been cut to expose the fatty pieces, giving the sashimi a very luxurious and rich mouthfeel.
We also ordered my favourite roll, the Coriander roll. It had seared salmon with a yuzu lime mayo, and avocado. Divine
We couldn't resist ordering another two portions of tuna and salmon sashimi, even though we had zero room!
💙💜 It was a truly wonderful evening, with great food and even better company. Isn't it great to be married to your best friend?💙💜
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on my Obi Restaurant review!! Let me know in the comments below!
Raw fish and accordingly sushi then as well is something for what I've always said Thank you, but no, thank you!
But reading you talking about it and watching those photos you've posted here, I think at such place as apparently this Obi Restaurant is, I might reconsider that possibility and give it a try. 🙂
Oh you must! When it's done right, it's sooo good.
I would say that if you can have a rare steak, or a carpaccio, you'll be just fine.
Don't forget, it's not old poopoo fish. It's fresh, the best cuts, made by trained professionals
This is the best sushi is South Africa!!
I would say it probably is. Better than Nobu at least
Awwww you two are just too cute!!
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Never been a fan of sushi myself but my step son loves it and the way you described it the food there sounds awesome
Oh it is! its amazing!
Thanks for the vote xx
My pleasure
Lovely to meet a fellow Capetonian who is also a part of #thealliance :) I would love to comment on the sushi... but I don't eat it... so ya... lol Great to "meet you" nonetheless and welcome to The Alliance :)
Hi gurl! Thank you for the welcome!
I'm so sad for you - why don't u like sushi?!
Because...well...eeeuw! Lol. Give me prawns rather. Lol 😎👌
YES SUSHI! I am a sucker for the california rolls! Also, avocado is my homeboy.
Avocado is life!
Being from SA we have a lot of avos. When I lived in Germany I literally had to explain to my host family what it was. I just couldn't understand how they lived without it. LIKE HOW?$?
Great looking sushi! I swear my family and I go to a Japanese restaurant at least twice a month, we can't stay away either.
Omgosh we need to go more often. MOAR SUSHI! MOOOAAARRR!
Awesome!! We (my wife and I) also had the honour and pleasure of working with a sushi chef (Vivian) at Subarshi many years ago. At that time, imo, the best sushi in town. She also went through the 7 year rice mission, lol. Trained Properly :):)
Sounds amazing. I'm not familiar with Subarshi, possibly before my time!
It's such an amazing skill.
Does this restaurant serve sushi as well?
Very well written post. Awesome pictures.
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Oh I love sushi so much too my friend! Its been quite some time I did not have some!
That face expression of your hubby is priceless! hahaha! Love it!
I cannot believe that, with all the fresh fish you have your side?!
He has some plain magical faces, that one
Yes actually most of the fresh/best fish go to the 5 stars hotels, and so less for the local market!
That's why I have started to go fishing now!Hahaha!Lol!
Oh man, I just love anything that looks good to eat.
Unfortunately the Sushi we get in India is not that good.
Sob Sob.
Ah no! That's so not cool!!
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STOPI was in Cape Town a couple weeks ago, I should have taken my wife there. 😔 I have never had sushi made by a sushi master before. Looks amazing. But honestly, is mido soup really that good or is it an acquired taste?
I suppose it's an acquired taste, but when done right it is sooo good. Even the ones you can get from a regular take out are not bad.
It's made from miso paste which is all pretty much of a muchness. Papa Sans miso has soft tofu and fresh veggies so that makes it all the better
You make it sound so good...now I have to try it! 😁