MasterChef finalist Ozzy Osman launches restaurant in Johannesburg

Having trained in South Africa’s top kitchens – including the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town and The Saxon under world-renowned chef, David Higgs – Ozzy brings unique perspectives to fine dining and believes wholeheartedly in the value of ‘honest’ cooking, spiced up with his signature flair for the outlandish.

What’s on the menu?

“Everyone will find something they love here, from the adventurous eater to the person who wants to experience familiar flavours and dishes that taste like home,” he says. “My food is about honesty, and each menu has been designed with every type of palate in mind and contains only the finest locally-sourced ingredients.

“Expect to see new cooking and food preparation techniques, gorgeous plating and a modernist take on classic cuisine. Essentially, this is me on a plate.”
A simple daytime café menu is available on weekdays and features wholesome and delicious light meals at affordable prices. The fine dining menus are reserved for weekends when guests can experience Ozzy’s eclectic creations while taking in the casual and friendly atmosphere. A banqueting menu will also be available for corporate events and special functions.

The restaurant's origin

Ozzy’s Kitchen was born when Ozzy realised that he and BLU managing director, Reza Motani, shared a vision of a space in which self-expression, diversity and unconventional ideas could flourish. The result is a ‘destination’ eatery that offers an all-round lifestyle experience.
“I see BLU growing into a fun, contemporary and experimental space where people would be happy to come and spend some time doing more than just shopping for clothes,” says Reza.

“We’re building a lifestyle destination where people can indulge in experiences that are meaningful to them. The space is a melting pot of artistry, creativity and collaboration, where you can feel at home in your own skin and really enjoy yourself, and Ozzy’s Kitchen adds a new and exciting dimension to that mix.”

While a fine-dining restaurant and trendy hangout-spot is a first for the bustling Sandton suburb of Wynberg, Reza and Ozzy believe that this adds to the appeal of the restaurant’s ambience, giving it an unassuming, informal feel. Wynberg is also an up-and-coming urban district inspired by the success of the rejuvenations of Braamfontein and the Maboneng Precinct, and stands to benefit from this development.

Ozzy’s Kitchen is located at 55 Andries Street in Wynberg, Sandton, and is open Mondays to Thursdays from 8am to 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 9pm and Sundays for casual fine dining from 9am until 3pm. For more information, visit www.ozzyskitchen.co.za.