It was an outstanding experience. I enjoyed every moment of it.

FYN is a fantastic restaurant, with world-class food, service, setting and ambience. The pairing of Japanese techniques with local produce combines for a spectacular Tasting menu experience and although the experience is not cheap for the full tasting menu experience, it is well worth it, and when compared to European and US counterparts, is very good value for money for the quality of the cooking and service. If FYN was in Europe or the US, there would certainly be some Michelin stars proudly adorned on its sleeve. Although all the dishes on the Experience Dinner menu were outstanding, highlights included: Obsiblue prawn hand roll Hokkaido milk bun, burnt mushroom custard Ostrich egg chawanmushi KZN langoustine, globe artichokes, yuzu Chokka, truffle, ink mayonnaise Sashimi, sancho, kosho aioli Tsukemono Abalone braaied in kelp, kingklip, tomato, sea plants Outeniqua springbok, kabocha squash, Hokkaido pumpkin, caramelised onion jus In short, FYN is a true destination restaurant, and with dinner spanning over 3 hours, serving elegant, beautifully presented and simply delicious courses with restrained, thoughtful and unrushed service (Special mention to our main servers Troy and Samantha, who were outstanding), FYN deserves its success and accolades and is highly recommended.

We feel robbed. R520 for 4 glasses of pink bubbly that we sent back as it was the worst drink we ever tasted. R300 extra because they offered my friend Wagyu beef instead of the springbok. She couldn’t eat it as it was tasteless. Most of the courses were underwhelming and some were even not edible. Feels like they are trying too hard to make unusual food combinations - many just don’t work. Service disappointing with our waiter had an attitude from the minute we sat until we left making us feel so uncomfortable. A waste of money. They will never see us again!!!

Fyn's glorious location in one of Cape Town's nicest precincts makes it a special restaurant. Being a top-tier fine-dining restaurant, one expects something great, and this is what we got the first 3 times we dined there. However, our last experience was somewhat underwhelming and quite a disappointment for what one would expect. We were three guests, all had a different menu and, the buckwheat risotto excluded, none of the dishes were outstanding. In particular, the watermelon sashimi, the springbok, and the kingklip were not worth making any fuss about. What was particularly disappointing was the substandard service including the fact that the first wine we ordered was not available, which is a cardinal sin in any restaurant, especially a top-tier establishment such as Fyn.

The anxiety levels in this restaurant makes it extremely unpleasant- everyone is stressed to a level one feels it while eating. Passive aggressive ladies working there with an ice cold matrodee. This restaurant needs some humility some kindness warmth and some friendly faces. Asked who the main chef was to thank him and the lady working there dissed us. They have a well oiled machine serving military style food at the exact right time - with no soul no heart and no connection to the clients. Walked out of tonight’s dinner with an ulcer. Nobody seems happy working there. We told them its our 23rd wedding anniversary and nobody even bothered saying congratulations- they want you to sit - eat and leave! Will Never go back again