{"id":18047,"date":"2026-04-12T22:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18047"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:45:44","slug":"exclusive-3-course-shared-lunch-with-cocktail-for-restaurant-week-at-obscura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/exclusive-3-course-shared-lunch-with-cocktail-for-restaurant-week-at-obscura\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive 3-course shared lunch with cocktail for Restaurant Week at Obscura"},"content":{"rendered":"

Restaurant Week is back!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the time of the year, where\u00a0upmarket\u00a0restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices<\/strong>\u00a0either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the\u00a0Restaurant Week online portal<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Obscura<\/h3>\n
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Welcome to Obscura, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Rosebank, South Africa, Obscura is not just a bar \u2013 it\u2019s an experience that defies expectations. The very essence of Obscura lies in doing things differently. Our carefully crafted cuisine and cocktails invite you on a journey through flavours that challenge the palate and redefine perceptions of the classic way of doing things. Central to the Obscura experience is George Hunter, one of South Africa\u2019s top mixologists, and a driving force behind Obscura. As one of the owners, George brings unparalleled expertise, curating a cocktail experience that transcends the ordinary. Each sip is a testament to his passion for pushing boundaries and creating drinks that leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

However, at Obscura, your experience goes beyond exquisite cocktails. It\u2019s a deep dive into sharing tasty plates of food carefully curated by a remarkable and enthusiastic chef. Our cuisine aims to delight individual palates and promotes an immersive atmosphere as dishes are passed around the table.<\/p>\n

Obscura beckons those who seek more than the usual, encouraging you to discover hidden gems within its walls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

How to book?<\/h3>\n
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This year, Obscura will be part of\u00a0Restaurant Week (27 March – 3 May)<\/strong>\u00a0offering a 3 course shared lunch special including cocktail for R375.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Book your table now!<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Restaurant Week Menu<\/b>
\nAvailable for lunch only<\/i>
\nPlease note: This is a sharing-style menu, designed for a minimum of 2 guests to enjoy together<\/i>
\nIncluding welcome cocktail on arrival<\/i>
\nThe price is\u00a0R375 per person (R750 per couple).<\/b>
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WELCOME COCKTAIL
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Welcome Cocktail<\/b>
\nA refreshing welcome cocktail to start your experience
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MAINS \u2013 CHOOSE TWO
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Broccoli<\/b>
\nCharred broccoli \u00b7 Cape Malay velout\u00e9 \u00b7 Honey \u00b7 Almonds \u00b7 Chilli oil \u00b7 Crispy sage \u00b7 Red onion<\/p>\n

Sirloin<\/b>
\nSirloin \u00b7 Smoked beef fat \u00b7 Amasi cauliflower pur\u00e9e \u00b7 Confit coffee butter onion \u00b7 Umami jus<\/p>\n

Pork Belly<\/b>
\nSous vide pork belly \u00b7 Apple cider \u00b7 Crispy ginger \u00b7 Coriander \u00b7 Coconut shavings \u00b7 Julienne apple<\/p>\n

White Fish<\/b>
\nWhite fish \u00b7 Morogo butter sauce \u00b7 Peri-peri butter sauce \u00b7 Avo mousse \u00b7 Furikake \u00b7 Fish crackling<\/p>\n

Pork Croquettes<\/b>
\nPulled pork \u00b7 Grapefruit beurre blanc \u00b7 Chilli oil \u00b7 Spring onion \u00b7 Fresh pineapple<\/p>\n

Waldorf Salad<\/b>
\nCos lettuce \u00b7 Radish \u00b7 Potato cream dressing \u00b7 Green apple \u00b7 Celery ribbons \u00b7 Candied nuts<\/p>\n

Zucchini Fries<\/b>
\nBattered zucchini fries \u00b7 Truffle aioli<\/p>\n

Soft Shell Taco Duet<\/b>
\nChoice of pork belly, white fish, chicken or portobello mushrooms (two per portion)<\/p>\n

Chicken Wings<\/b>
\nCrispy chicken wings \u00b7 Obscura glaze \u00b7 Gochujang \u00b7 Chimi-churri dip
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DESSERT \u2013 CHOOSE ONE
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Madeleine Sponge<\/b>
\nChantilly cream \u00b7 Grapefruit gel \u00b7 Gold leaf \u00b7 Lime zest \u00b7 Maldon salt<\/p>\n

Lemon Posset<\/b>
\nCreamy vanilla lemon panna cotta \u00b7 Seasonal fruits \u00b7 Smoked salt \u00b7 Vanilla tuile<\/p>\n

Obscura Tiramisu<\/b>
\nCoffee & chocolate sphere \u00b7 Mascarpone cream \u00b7 White chocolate \u00b7 Chocolate & hazelnut crumble
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Book your seats now!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Restaurant Week is back! It\u2019s the time of the year, where\u00a0upmarket\u00a0restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices\u00a0either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the\u00a0Restaurant Week online portal. Obscura Welcome to Obscura, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Rosebank, South Africa,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[43,39,44,45,42,40,41],"class_list":["post-18047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-specials","tag-friday","tag-monday","tag-saturday","tag-sunday","tag-thursday","tag-tuesday","tag-wednesday"],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18047"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18047\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19467,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18047\/revisions\/19467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}