Hype Magazine | 18.08.2026 14:17
From a concept born out of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 era to two distinct dining destinations with ambitions to grow beyond Johannesburg, Ukko and Vlamo represent a story of resilience, evolution and an uncompromising approach to hospitality. Ukko was created to bridge the gap between casual and fine dining, offering guests an experience that felt accessible yet elevated. Five years later, Vlamo builds on that foundation with a more luxurious, Mediterranean-inspired concept centred on “elevated simplicity.”