There’s nothing quite like the world on your doorstep to shake you out of old eating out habits. Ditch the steakhouse, neighbourhood bistro, or favourite pizzeria and spread those culinary wings – eat Japanese.

Here’s a pick of some of our favourites:

Joburg
Bamboo (Rivonia)
Kyoto at Tokyo Sky
Tsuyu
Yamato Japanese Restaurant

Cape Town
Dynasty
Golden Wheat Japanese Restaurant
Hong Seafood Restaurant & Bar 
Minatos
Nobu

Durban
Green Mango
Tare Panda