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Nestled atop a historic silk factory, Fyn serves up an electrifying fusion of South African and Japanese flavors, offering stunning views and an unforgettable tasting menu experience.
5th Floor, Speakers Corner, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions
"If you only do one fancy meal in Cape Town, this should be it. Set in an inky dining room with jet black walls, dark green booths, and an elaborate wooden roof installation, Fyn is by far one of the swankiest spots in the city. And on top of that, it also has one of the best views of Table Mountain. But the thoughtful, well-executed menu, which merges Japanese and South African ingredients and techniques in interesting ways, is what makes it our favorite place to celebrate something special. This is a tasting menu-only spot, with eight courses that include things like seared tuna with an egg yolk center, and miso aubergine or tempura dune spinach. " - mary holland
"If you only want to do one fancy meal in Cape Town, this should be it. Set in an inky dining room with jet black walls, dark green booths and an elaborate wooden roof installation, Fyn is by far one of the swankiest spots in the city. And on top of that, it also has one of the best views of Table Mountain. But the thoughtful, well-executed menu, which merges Japanese and South African ingredients and techniques in interesting ways, is what makes it our favorite place to celebrate something special. This is a tasting menu-only spot, with eight courses that include things like seared tuna with an egg yolk center, and miso aubergine or tempura dune spinach." - Mary Holland
"Last year, only one honoree, the 'neoteric Japanese African restaurant' Fyn in Cape Town, hailed from the continent of Africa." - BySam Stone
"When Fyn opened in late 2018, people couldn’t get enough of its slick interior and spectacular location. Since it was listed on the 50 Best Restaurants List in 2022, the buzz has only increased. Set on the rooftop of the historic Speakers’ Corner building, the lofty glass-fronted dining room is decorated with pendant lights, leather booths, and marble countertops, with views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Chef Peter Tempelhoff’s fine dining Japanese menu with South African accents is ever-evolving, featuring dishes like dune spinach tempura and prawn cooked in kelp. No matter what’s available, though, the food is invariably as polished as the restaurant itself." - Mary Holland, Sarah Khan
"Rank: #37 "Fyn – pronounced ‘fain’ – opened in 2018 on the fifth floor of a 19th-century silk factory and his been gradually growing prominence on the global gastronomic scene. In 2022, it breaks into The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the first time, picking up The Best Restaurant in Africa award in the process."
