Willoughby and Co., Japanese restaurant in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Willoughby and Co. is a Japanese restaurant located on the lower level of the V&A Waterfront mall, featuring light wood finishes, booth seating in cozy corners, and contemporary furniture throughout. The dining space feels warm and well-lit, with various seating arrangements to accommodate different party sizes.
Founded in 1996, the restaurant grew under the leadership of head chef Sam and became a recognized establishment for Japanese dining in the city. The team built its reputation over the decades through consistent cooking and customer service.
The kitchen brings together Japanese cooking techniques with ingredients sourced from local South African suppliers, creating a fusion visitors encounter with every dish. This blend of distant culinary traditions and regional produce shapes the dining experience and reflects how the place serves its community.
The establishment opens daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and does not take reservations for seating. During peak lunch hours, guests should plan to wait and arrive early if they want a quicker table.
Guests can customize their California rolls and ask to have them cut into smaller pieces, adding a personal touch to their meal. The fish dishes arrive in copper pans alongside the house-made Cajun calamari.
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