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“Oyo” is a Chinese expression meaning “whoa” which is precisely what many are sure to say when they first enter oyo. Set in the new and exclusive Bedford. Oyo’s ambience and décor are as eclectic as its menu, merging East with West in a sensory experience that diners will not find easy to forget.
A multi-dimensional blend of Asian and Western grills, dim sum, tapas, sushi, seafood, as well as the finest steaks selected from Sandton’s renowned Butcher Shop, oyo’s menu is a veritable feast. Indeed, waiters may well find that taking orders becomes a lengthy process, as customers navigate the challenge of deciding what to eat from the mouth-watering array of options.
Oyo also boasts an exotic cocktail menu, as well as a carefully constructed wine list which every avid wine connoisseur will enjoy. Furthermore, a trolley bearing the finest malt whiskies and cognacs will cater to the most sophisticated pallet.
Joining the exclusive ranks of up market eateries, Kong Roast (Fourways), Orient (Melrose Arch), Wangthai (Sandton Square) and Saigon (Cape Town), oyo was conceptualised and developed by the Thai Africa Restaurant Group. Says the company’s owner and member, Ernst Fischer, “While our menu is multi-faceted, we aim to focus on the traditional art of Asian cooking with an emphasis on the unique.” This, he has set out to do with the employment of eight chefs who have recently arrived from Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Oyo is both fresh in design and cuisine. This is because the eastern approach of “shared cuisine” has been introduced with the incorporation of “tapas” style dining, along with plated meals, in an effort to offer our guests a full spectrum of taste sensations, while transporting them into a world of Asian escapism.”
There menu is about the dynamic yet delicate balancing of spicy, savoury, sweet and sour sensations. The main kitchen, which is predominantly Thai and Vietnamese, offers an extravaganza of flavours from hot and spicy to delicate and subtle (particularly with our fresh stir-fries). What’s more, the grill section offers a selection of famous Japanese Robata grills, mouth watering comfort steaks and seafood specialties.
The atmosphere to be found at oyo is best described as sensual and mystical, as well as contemporary. Additionally, there is a sense of harmony between cultures and this is further enhanced by the Feng Shui principles which were engaged when designing the restaurant. Though modern, the ancient principles of prosperity, good health and a general sense of well-being have not been forgotten and all contribute to an ambience most would be hard-pressed to duplicate.
Oyo seats approximately 300-guests with the option of private dining on the mezzanine plush glass-encased level available for private functions of up to 80-guests. A first for Bedfordview, a true piazza area can also accommodate over 100-diners. Secure undercover parking is also an additional advantage.
"We are currently accepting bookings for private functions, as well as individual diners. We look forward to introducing Bedfordview and its surrounding areas to a true sensory experience, in which East meets West and the art of Asian cuisine combines seamlessly with western gastronomy to create an unforgettable dining experience”.
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