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FYN
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Fine Dining · Contemporary South African cuisine informed by Japanese techniques
Photo: Official website · fynrestaurant.com
Peter Tempelhoff's FYN places South African ingredients within a Japanese-informed tasting-menu structure. Its elevated city-centre dining room replaces the wine-estate setting associated with Cape fine dining with a distinctly urban perspective.
The Story
Origin
Peter Tempelhoff opened FYN in 2018 with Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé as key partners in its culinary and hospitality identity.
Philosophy
The restaurant treats South Africa and Japan as complementary reference points rather than combining them through superficial fusion.
Why Important
FYN has broadened the international conversation about South African fine dining beyond French-derived country-house traditions.
Differentiation
Its South African-Japanese perspective and downtown location distinguish it from the Cape's estate-based restaurants.
Food Philosophy
Local ingredients are interpreted through Japanese approaches to precision, balance and presentation.
Guest Experience
A structured tasting menu unfolds in a double-height space with an unusually strong visual connection between dining and cooking.
Design Philosophy
A dramatic urban interior makes the kitchen, suspended forms and city outlook part of one composition.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Focused interior lighting contrasts with daylight from large windows.
Materials
Wood, dark metal and glass
Architecture
An upper-floor, double-height restaurant overlooking central Cape Town
Design Language
Sculptural urban minimalism
Interior Design
An open kitchen and suspended wooden forms establish the room's architectural identity.
Gallery · 14 photos
Menus
Experience Dinner
Dinner · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- R2,475
Menu
Full menu price.
Cape Peninsula
Cape Point Tuna Fin-to-Tail
Land Plants
Kuri Squash • Artichoke • Eryngii
Sea Plants
Kelp & Abalone • Sea Lettuce & Octopus • Hijiki
Wild African Game
Springbok • Ostrich
Ocean Currents
Warm Current Langoustine & Caviar • Cold Current Kelp & Succulents
Cape Farms
Karoo Lamb • Prenia • Wild Mint
Tea Leaves and Flowers
Rooibos Lemon • Jasmine Blood Orange • Hojicha Black Sesame
Medicinal Fynbos
Buchu • Cape Mountain Sage • Kapokbos
- R1,690
Experience Pairing
- R2,790
South African Terroir Pairing
- R6,590
Cellar and Rarities Pairing
Pescatarian Dinner Menu
Pescatarian dinner · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- R2,475
Menu
Full menu price.
Cape Peninsula
Cape Point Tuna Fin-to-Tail
Land Plants
Kuri Squash • Artichoke • Eryngii
Sea Plants
Kelp & Abalone • Sea Lettuce & Octopus • Hijiki
West Coast
Stokvis • Snoek
Ocean Currents
Warm Current Langoustine & Caviar • Cold Current Kelp & Succulents
False Bay
Cape Linefish • Corn • Saikyo Miso
Tea Leaves and Flowers
Rooibos Lemon • Jasmine Blood Orange • Hojicha Black Sesame
Medicinal Fynbos
Buchu • Cape Mountain Sage • Kapokbos
- R1,690
Experience Pairing
- R2,790
South African Terroir Pairing
- R6,590
Cellar and Rarities Pairing
Plant Based Dinner Menu
Plant based dinner · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- R2,475
Menu
Full menu price.
Vegetables In The Raw
Watermelon • Avocado • Sweet Potato
Land Plants
Kuri Squash • Jerusalem Artichoke • Drakensberg Truffle
Sea Plants
Kelp • Sea Lettuce • Wakame • Hijiki
Summer Corn
Cauliflower • Corn
Grilled Aubergine
Cape Malay Curry • Coriander • Tomato
Cape Farms
Barley • Eryngii • Sunrose
Tea Leaves and Flowers
Rooibos Lemon • Jasmine Blood Orange • Hojicha Black Sesame
Medicinal Fynbos
Buchu • Cape Mountain Sage • Kapokbos
- R1,690
Experience Pairing
- R2,790
South African Terroir Pairing
- R6,590
Cellar and Rarities Pairing
Lunch Menu
Lunch · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- R1,675
Menu
Full menu price.
Cape Peninsula
Cape Point Tuna Fin-to-Tail
Land Plants
Kuri Squash • Artichoke • Eryngii
Warm Agulhas Current
Kingklip • KZN Langoustine • Plankton
Cape Farms
Outeniqua Springbok • Prenia • Cepes
Tea Leaves and Flowers
Rooibos Lemon • Jasmine Blood Orange • Hojicha Black Sesame
Medicinal Fynbos
Buchu • Cape Mountain Sage • Kapokbos
- r1,295
Wine Pairing
Pescatarian Lunch
Pescatarian lunch · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- R1,675
Menu
Full menu price.
Cape Peninsula
Cape Point Tuna Fin-to-Tail
Land Plants
Kuri Squash • Artichoke • Eryngii
Warm Agulhas Current
Kingklip • KZN Langoustine • Plankton
False Bay
Cape Linefish • Sun Rose • Wild Mint
Tea Leaves and Flowers
Rooibos Lemon • Jasmine Blood Orange • Hojicha Black Sesame
Medicinal Fynbos
Buchu • Cape Mountain Sage • Kapokbos
- r1,295
Wine Pairing
Plant Based Lunch Menu
Plant based lunch · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- R1,675
Menu
Full menu price.
Vegetables in the Raw
Bell Pepper • Avocado • Aubergine
Land Plants
Kuri Squash • Artichoke • Eryngii
Grilled Aubergine
Cape Malay Curry • Coriander • Tomato
Cape Farms
Barley • Eryngii • Sunrose
Tea Leaves and Flowers
Rooibos Lemon • Jasmine Blood Orange • Hojicha Black Sesame
Medicinal Fynbos
Buchu • Cape Mountain Sage • Kapokbos
- r1,295
Wine Pairing
Reserve
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Pescatarian Dinner
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Plant Based Dinner
Official page
Lunch Menu
Official page
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