Zioux

Zioux is a design-led Asian-inspired restaurant on the upper retail level of The Marc, at the corner of Rivonia Road and Maude Street in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The menu combines Asian shared plates with dishes from a wood-fired grill, so a table can pair delicate raw fish with charred mains. Sushi and sashimi, dim sum and poke bowls form the lighter side of the menu, while wood-fired mains offer heartier choices. The format encourages sharing, and ordering several plates for the table is the usual approach. The room is stylish and contemporary, with a cocktail bar that draws an after-work crowd, and the mood shifts from a quiet business lunch to a livelier, music-influenced evening. Noise is moderate to lively at peak times, and smart-casual to smart dress is typical of the Sandton crowd. The drinks programme includes cocktails, sake, wine and beer, and the bar is a major part of the restaurant's identity. Prices are in the upper-middle range, in line with other design-focused Sandton restaurants. Listed hours are Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 21:30, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday, which matters for visitors planning around a short stay. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling +27 10 594 5455 or emailing info@zioux.com; weekend evenings and Thursday and Friday after-work sittings fill first. The Marc is a mixed-use development with parking and is close to Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and the Gautrain station, so the restaurant works well for a business lunch or a pre-theatre meal. Diners with dietary requirements can ask the staff about vegetarian and other options, as the menu includes a range of plant-based and seafood plates alongside the grilled meats.