Big in Japan: Friday Night Racing gets a Japanese twist

Get ready for a night of racing, Japanese-inspired flavours and entertainment as Friday Night Racing goes Big in Japan at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Enjoy free entry, live music, food vendors, drinks specials and a special sushi-making experience.

This Friday, Friday Night Racing is taking you on a trip to the Far East without leaving Hollywoodbets Greyville.

The Big in Japan edition brings a Japanese-inspired twist to your Friday night, combining exciting racing with delicious food, live entertainment, drinks specials and an evening packed with things to see, taste and experience.

Whether you’re coming for the racing, looking to try something different or simply want to enjoy a night out with friends, there’ll be plenty happening around the track.

Image: Candiese Lenferna

And yes, entry is free, so gather your crew and make a night of it.

The Big in Japan theme may be the star of the show, but the food offering is taking a trip around the globe.

From sushi and Asian-inspired dishes to Mexican food, burgers, pizzas, baked goods and classic South African favourites, there’ll be something for every appetite.

Food vendors include:

• Wok on Fire: Sushi selection and Asian food
• McAlistairs
• Home Style Delights: Desserts
• Dos Brews: Coffee
• Crazy Korean: Korean cuisine
• Street Food Frenzy: Burgers
• Dreams of Heaven: Baked goods
• Pepper Pot: Steak and chicken footlongs
• Nachitos: Mexican food
• New York Pizza: Pizzas
• Chip n Dip: Chips
• Shirley’s Catering: Samoosas
• Bluff Meat Supplies
• Koek Sisters Queen
• Vetkoek

Looking for something a little different to do with your other half? We’ve got you covered. Make it a Date Night with a sushi-making experience where you can get hands-on and create your own sushi together.

It’s priced at:

• Hollywoodbets Team Members: R350 per couple
• Public: R400 per couple

Spaces are limited, so book soon to avoid missing out. It’s the perfect addition to a Friday night at the races, especially if your idea of date night involves trying something new, sharing a few laughs and, hopefully, creating some sushi worth eating.

The racing action will be joined by a lineup of live entertainment throughout the evening.

You can look forward to:

• Tanner Wareham
• DJ Yas
• Kubo

No Friday Night Racing is complete without something cold to enjoy while watching the action.

Selected Beers & Ciders – 3 for R90

Grab three selected beers and ciders for R90 and settle in for the evening.

Selected whisky pours will be available for just R15 a tot.

There’ll also be selected wines on special throughout the evening.

If you’re looking to add a little extra energy to your night, there’ll also be a Jägerbomb special available.

And there’s something special waiting for the early birds at the Lightning Shot Bar.

The first 50 people at the Lightning Shot Bar will receive a complimentary “Cherry Blossom” shooter. So, get there early if you want to be one of them.

If you prefer to enjoy your evening with a sit-down meal, the Durban View Room will be open for the night. The buffet is available for R325 per person, with a menu bringing together familiar favourites and Japanese-inspired touches.

Starters and salads

• Cocktail rolls and mini butter
• Asian slaw with sesame dressing
• Garden green salad with ginger soy dressing
• Beetroot and feta salad
• Chicken dumplings
• Vegetable spring rolls

Mains

• Roast leg of lamb
• Japanese-style sticky chicken with soy, ginger and honey
• Lamb curry
• Grilled hake with lemon herb butter
• Roast beef

Sides

• Veg biryani
• Dhal
• Vegetable stir-fry
• Creamed spinach
• Baby carrots
• Roasted butternut
• Roast potatoes
• Basmati rice

Something sweet

Save some room for dessert, with:

• Chocolate brownies
• Japanese doughnuts
• Mini tartlets
• Ice cream and chocolate sauce

From sushi-making and Japanese-inspired dishes to live entertainment, racing and drinks specials, Big in Japan is bringing a fresh twist to Friday Night Racing at Hollywoodbets Greyville.

Bring your friends, make it a date night or simply come through for a different kind of Friday night out. With free entry, plenty of food, live entertainment and racing action, Hollywoodbets Greyville is the place to be.