Best sushi in Sandton
Hand-cut nigiri, sashimi and maki made to order. Chau's omakase is a Sandton favourite for Japanese purists and first-timers alike.
Pan-Asian Fusion · Sandton
LOVE & EAT CHAU.
Sandton's award-winning pan-Asian fusion kitchen and bar — home to the best sushi, ramen, Korean BBQ and cocktails in Sandton. Hand-cut sashimi, grilled sharing plates, pad Thai, fried rice, dumplings and Thai curries, plated for date night, celebrations and the whole table.
5★
Diner-loved
Tue–Sun
12NOON - 22H00
SUN 12NOON-16H00
SUN 12NOON-16H00
Sandton
Central Square
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The Chau way
Crazy.
Culinary.
Genius.
At Chunky Chau, we craft each dish around the five tastes — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami — with a touch of the seasons and the ancient art of fermentation, curing and ageing.
An understanding of traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese cooking. And most importantly, amazing, deep, memorable flavours.
Ferment
Curing & ageing
Season
What's freshest
Share
Plates for the table
Steep
Tea-infused bar
Why Chau wins
Best Asian,
best night out.
Ramen & pan-Asian bowls
From fragrant ramen and Thai curry noodle soup to Chau mein — every bowl is built on slow broths and fresh produce.
Korean BBQ & grill
Fire-kissed beef short rib, Asian BBQ pork and grilled sharing plates served hot from the kitchen magic.
Date night destination
Moody lighting, red leather booths, bamboo and the backlit Buddha make Chunky Chau one of Sandton's most romantic restaurants.
Best cocktails in Sandton
Tea-infused signatures, lychee and yuzu sours, warm sake and cognac serves — crafted by bartenders who know their spirits.
Plated for the table
Sharing is the Chau way. Pick a menu, agree with your companions, and taste the breadth of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese cooking.
Catch of the day
What's new
at the Chau.
Chau's sharing menu breaks down "my dish" and "your dish" — agree with your companion, pick a menu, and enjoy the moment together.
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Japanese
The World-Famous Chau's Omakase
Trust Chau. Hand-cut nigiri, sashimi and maki rolls — the freshest catch, sliced to order.
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For the table
Pan-Asian Sharing Plates
Dumplings, bao buns, Thai curries, tartares and Vietnamese small plates — built for the whole table.
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Bar
Tea-Infused Bar
Cocktails steeped in jasmine, oolong and lemongrass. Smoke, citrus and slow ritual.
Inside Chau
The kitchen
& the bar.
A rotating look at the dining room, the kitchen magic, the backlit bottle wall and the tea-steeped cocktail bar.
The Chau Bar
Cocktails,
cognac & sake.
Tea-steeped signatures, lychee and yuzu sours, warm sake and cognac serves — poured under the bamboo and the laughing Buddha in Sandton.
Follow the Chau
Latest from
@chunky_chau_sandton
Sushi drops, Korean BBQ nights, pad Thai specials and cocktail rituals — straight from our Instagram.
Drop by Chau
It's sushi
time.
Distilling the essence of Chau into one iconic Sandton destination.
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Central Square Suites, No 5 Lower Road
Off West Road South, Morningside, Sandton, Gauteng
Mon
Closed
Tue – Sat
12noon – 22h00
Last order 21h00
Sun
12noon – 16h00
Last order 15h00
Private dining & functions
Host your event
at Chunky Chau.
Birthdays, corporate functions, year-end parties and full venue buyouts in the heart of Sandton — sushi platters, Korean BBQ, Asian grill sharing menus and a tea-infused cocktail bar, tailored to your table.
To your door
Can't come
to Chau?
Chau comes
to you.
Most of Chau's menu is available for take-away from Chau's kitchen magic, or via your favourite food delivery apps. Chau loves food. Chau loves to share.
Chau's people
Stay sane.
Stay delicious.
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Went here for the first time to try out their restaurant week menu. It was an amazing experience. We got to try so many different types of food for so little in price. Some menu hi…
Avneeka Rampurtab
Diner at Chau
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Verified Google review
Lovey outside area, relaxed vibes. Delicious meals (Pad Thai, Beef Shin and chicken fried rice). Cocktails were very tasty. Will definitely visit Chunky Chau Sandton again.
Melissa Cronje
Diner at Chau
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Verified Google review
Went for their buffet special. Excellent value! Sushi is good for buffet standards, with some unusual options. Bao buns were delicious! Even the egg fried rice and green coconut ch…
Seylan Naidoo
Diner at Chau
Questions
Find your
answer.
Is Chunky Chau the best sushi restaurant in Sandton?+
Diners consistently rank Chunky Chau among the best sushi restaurants in Sandton for our hand-cut nigiri, sashimi and signature omakase experience.
Do you serve ramen?+
Yes. Our pan-Asian menu includes ramen, Thai curry noodle soup and Chau mein — each built on slow, flavourful broths.
Is Chunky Chau good for date night?+
Absolutely. The moody emerald interiors, red leather seating and tea-infused cocktails make Chunky Chau a top date night restaurant in Sandton.
What Korean BBQ and grill dishes do you serve?+
Our grill section features Korean BBQ beef short rib, Asian BBQ pork, fire-kissed chicken and smoky sharing plates from the kitchen magic.
Where can I find the best cocktails in Sandton?+
The Chau Bar is known for some of the best cocktails in Sandton — tea-steeped signatures, yuzu and lychee sours, warm sake and cognac serves.
Do I need to book a table?+
We recommend booking, especially for weekends and date night. Reserve via Dineplan or call us on +27 87 711 3880.