Mariette El-Soury Massabni (Les DĆ©lices De Mariette)
+5
Amazing restaurant in Lindon. The food was great, all our orders were delicious. Plates were nicely presented. Staff is nice and the service quick. Highly recommended
Delicious food and great service. The staff was courteous and helpful in providing recommendations . We ordered quite a few items and they were all pretty good .
Food is delicious. Service might tend to be slow.
My favorite item is the sashimi with truffle.
Also I loved the spinach leaves with sesame dressing were good yet pricy when compared to size.
Very good Japanese food. Great service and ambiance. Extensive menu with all the traditional options. The black cod was good including the lamb chops. Really enjoyed the rock shrimp and soft shell crab.
My favourite place to brunch!! Unlimited wine, unlimited starters from the buffet and a great main. Always a really good atmosphere and friendly service. I have been quite a few times and would never say no to going back!
Great food but one of the Hostesses was very rude!
We just finished our dinner here about 30 minutes ago - Ā we got 2 seasonal menus which were pricey but the meal was great and the waiting staff were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, on our way out one of the hostesses was quite rude for no discernible reason. After handing us our jackets I said "Thank you" - her response was to let out a deep, exasperated sigh and roll her eyes... My fiance and I were momentarily stunned by this response. It kind of spoiled an otherwise perfect meal. I can't begin to fathom what we could have done to warrant this kind of reaction from her as up to this point we hadn't had any interaction with her at all (the other hostess seated us). Have to say again though, the food was very good!
The Accidental Socialite
+5
First off, Iād like to apologize once again to the woman at Roka two tables down for hitting her in the head with my chopstick.Ā I have no idea how said chopstick went from being in my hand to in your hair, but it happened. Thank you to the gentlemen at the table next to me for attempting to take the blame, when we all know it was me who clearly canāt behave in a fancy restaurant.Ā Also, thank you to physics, the real reason hilarious stuff happens.
Beautiful place and food! Visited with some colleagues and overall was very pleased with our experience (was my first time). The only reason why not 5 rating - we waited for our food a little long. Otherwise - definitely recommend to visit!
Good quality sushi and nice ambience. Make sure you booked in advance as they get fully booked pretty quickly. The portion for starters are quite small but the rice dishes are fairly big.
Nice , woody decor and the best selection of 'robata' you can get. If you think you like grill, you have to try this. The chicken is skewred and come with spring onions, I have also discovered a really good sake, the dassi 39, an excellent variety.
I don't know why I had not been to this place before. It was like all my favourite things at once, I really didn't know what to order and got a little too excited. After the initial excitement after looking through the menu the output didn't disappoint either. The place was a little pricey but for the quality of the food and service it was all very much worth it!
The Accidental Socialite
+5
First off, Iād like to apologize once again to the woman two tables down for hitting her in the head with my chopstick. I have no idea how said chopstick went from being in my hand to in your hair, but it happened. Thank you to the gentlemen at the table next to me for attempting to take the blame, when we all know it was me who clearly canāt behave in a fancy restaurant. Also, thank you to physics, the real reason hilarious stuff happens.
Anyway, onto the review. Iād been to Rokaās Charlotte Street location several years ago and remember being freezing cold the whole time. My experience in Canary Wharf was much better than that. Our waitress Martyna was very very good. Our cocktails took a bit longer than expected and you could tell she was angrier about it than we were. When they did arrive, they were delicious! Rome wasnāt built in a day and my cocktail took 20 minutes. Both were worth the wait. I had the raspberry passion and it tasted like raspberry juice that gets you drunk. Like I said, worth it.
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Sitting over the square drinking cocktails is lovely. Roka does strike a very odd balance between noodle bar and Japanese upmarket grill. Your food comes up as and when it's done but it's great quality well cooked food.
The disabled toilet is upstairs by the terrace which unfortunately was closed when we got there. The toilet is great but be aware that there is a lift ride with a member of staff and a key between your table and it.
The name of my cocktail was Tokyo something... It packs a serious punch. The bar were happy to make cocktails not on the menu. There are jars of Japanese spirit on the shelves which add to the authentic feeling but funky decor.
We had tempura prawn, ribs, rice, battered cuttlefish, steak, mushroom skewers, asparagus, soft shell crab, lamb, sashimi and tuna tataki. The only thing we wouldn't order again is the prawn tempura, average and a bit bland. The tuna tataki is also very small for the price. Everything else was delicious and I can't wait to go back.
The puddings were delicious too!
Simply amazing! Choosing a place for dinner when you're a tourist isn't always easy. After browsing through Zomato we decided to go to Roka, since we were close by and reviews were great (and we just love sushi really). The restaurant itself is quite an elegant place, we sure felt underdressed for the occasion ! Since it was a Monday night it was quite empty, so we managed to get a table without having previously booked.
Unfortunately I don't remember the names of the dishes we had, but I can assure you everything was great and beautifully served, especially the sashimi selection (though lacking a little in quantity). The fish was obviously super fresh and the sushi rice was one of the best I've ever had. To finish off we had a prawn tempura which was also great, super tasty and very well fried.
Though it's quite the expensive restaurant, it really is worth it on a special occasion!uu
A great place for contemporary Japanese cuisine. With a vast menu covering to robata grills, tempura, sushi and more, Roka offers a menu for all types of food groupies (vegetarians, fish lovers and the meat fans). The great quality about Roka is its relaxed ambience, prompt service and the range it has on the menu (larger than Zuma and other peer restaurants)...a restaurant that's Perfect for a date, group night out or that quick meal before a movie or theatre. The Charlotte street restaurant has a better mix of crowd and ambience in comparison to the wharf.
Strictly not a place for the vegetarian diner. Skip the regular sushi picks if you can and go for the oddest combinations on the menu... You will be pleasantly surprised and no other Japanese restaurant has ever given me that feeling.
If you're an alcohol connoisseur, the staff can advise you on how to pair your drinks and if by chance they convince you to get a keg of saki, you can just leave it there with your name on for next time...
Stay Thirsty My Friends
+4.5
Excellent. I've tried many restaurants in the Canary Wharf area and I must say that this is by far my favourite so far! The restaurant is very clean and modern and the service is impeccable. The format is geared towards "family style" in which dishes are typically shared so that everyone can experience a variety. The portion sizes are smaller than most places, the prices are on the higher end, but the key here is quality over quantity. The server can help guide you on what and how much to order based on your party's preferences. The food is absolutely superb and skilfully seasoned! Our party sampled many menu items and we enjoyed every single dish. Of particular note were the Sake Teriyaki, Hinadori No Lemon Miso Yaki, and especially the Gyu Sumibiyaki To Negidare - these all had tremendous flavour and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. I've not been to the brunch, but I understand it's a fantastic deal considering the quality of food. I highly recommend this restaurant if you enjoy Japanese food and I will certainly be returning.
High end Japanese "tapas" restaurant. Good sushi, hot tempura, large wine and saki list. Dessert was fabulous!
New restaurant. Very good decor. Makes you feel you are in south east Asia. Full of glass jars of soju extraordinary sight. All the food we ordered was brilliant. Try the rice hot pots. Perfect. Highly recommended. Frightfully expensive mind you. One of the most expensive restaurants I have eaten in. Then again I eat quite a lot :)
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With a new branch in Mayfair opening its doors, Roka is once again the destination Japanese restaurant in town. The famed robata grill and seductive atmosphere has long been pleasing the customers, but after going to the original Roka on Charlotte Street a couple of weeks ago, I felt it was lacking in that slick, buzzing city atmosphere that you associate with restaurants like Zuma and Hakkasan. But with the Canary Wharf and now Mayfair restaurant open, they once again offer the full package, combining the consistently excellent food with an electric atmosphere. Of course you are going to pay for this, and itās always a worrying sign when prices donāt appear on the menu on the website, but after a couple of cocktails youāll soon be too caught up in the seductive charm of the place to care. The Canary Wharf restaurant has the same beechwood decor and open kitchen, but with views of neighbouring skyscrapers and a much slicker crowd it has a much livelier feel than the Charlotte Street re
Each order included three slices: salmon (2 orders), shrimp, and my favourite, hamachi. The fish tasted fresh. The salmon was melt in your mouth good, the shrimp was sweet and the hamachi had a good citrus twang at the end. My only critique would be the wasabi- it was not strong enough as both my brother and Iwere gathering heapfuls into our soya sauce just to get enough flavour.
Being the little sister to Zuma (no 66 on S.Pellegrino world top 100 restaurant list), it spelled 'modern restaurant in a metropolitan city' very well.
My two favourite dishes were the lamb cutlets and chicken rice hot pot. The cutlets were juicy, pink and smoky. The rice hotpot was my favourite dish, itās hearty, mushroomy, velvety and very eggy. A Japanese risotto, I loved every bit of it. The bay back ribs and beef fillet were unimpressive, the ribs were bland, too small and flavourless. The beef fillet was the same, really bland. The Sea Bass was ok but nothing special.
My highlight of the meal, actually scratch that, highlight of my life were the ribs. They were amazing. Sticky and spicy, in a barbecue sauce type glaze, but not smothered in sauce like your typical ribs. Crunchy cashews nuts and spring onion added an extra uumph. They were so good I didn't care that I looked revolting stuffing my face with the ribs and ended up being covered in the glaze. None of it mattered because they were so damn good.
At Roka, they do some things, like the sashimi, very well. Other things were done less well. But since everything is expensive, one feels that it should all be pretty damn good which means that you leave the restaurant feeling mildly disappointed.Ā The problem for Roka at Canary Wharf in our opinion is threefold: first, it's a surprisingly large restaurant which means mass production rather than personalisation, second, it is ultimately a concept restaurant, a chain even (no matter how authentic) rather than a chef led restaurant, third (and tied in to one and two), it is caught in the middle market, clearly many grades above the Yo! Sushis of the world but still not at the top of its class where presumably its even pricier sibling Zuma can make a claim to be (Zuma Dubai is rated 83rd on the SP World's Best Restaurants list). Perhaps this is all a long way of saying that we enjoyed the meal at Roka, but given the lightness of our pocket after, and knowing what we could get at Mayfair's
Tongues were wagging when it stretched its legs to Canary Wharf. Being a Japanese cuisine fan, I was eagerly anticipating its opening. Then came news from a friend who tried the tasting menu a
Rokaās second UK operation opened itās doors at the end of this year in Canary Wharfās Park Pavilion. The Park Pavilion is a new development in Canary Wharf which is home to Wahaca, Roka, Canteen and the Parlour Bar. The Roka restaurant is located on the
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Previously I've spoken about my love affair with the Japanese cuisine and gushed about the care required to get it just right. Such is the beauty of the preparation phase of the meal that it becomes a spectacle in itself with the sight of an open kitchen at a Japanese restaurant being commonplace. Each dish is a labour of love, a delicacy and as a result, a pleasure to eat. But as much as I love it, I always leave a Japanese meal slightly unsatisfied as, short of spending a small fortune, the meal is finished just as I'm starting to get a taste for it. Well that little problem has been solved in emphatic fashion by Roka and their 'Leisurely Japanese Lunch' weekend menu which I can only describe as incredible.
With 3 locations in London, Roka specialises in serving contemporary
Japanese robatayaki cuisine in equally contemporary decor. Normally priced as a higher class establishment, the weekend lunch menu presents the casual diner an opportunity to sample the whole menu at a more affordable rate as, for a set price, you are given access to the starter buffet, a choice of a main, a dessert platter, bellini on arrival and unlimited wine and soft drink. Now I'll be the first to admit, I'm always a little sceptical when it comes to set menus and especially buffets - they rarely offer anything particularly exciting or good - but I was so wrong I was about this one because the food was absolutely quality.
Going in a table of 4 allowed us to order 4 mains which on this occasion was teriyaki salmon, a rack of glazed pork ribs, roast baby chicken with chilli, garlic and lime and tempura prawn & vegetables which were all stunning and a meal in themselves alone. The ribs proved to be the undoubted highlight of the course. My only regret is that I didn't order the ribeye but I wouldn't know which dish I'd substitute for it!
But as good as the mains were, this was resoundingly outshone by the starter buffet - oh my food gods, that mind blowing starter buffet. I'm conditioned to expect the worse from buffet style setups with quality usually questionable and masked by sheer quantity but this one shattered all preconceptions; yes the food was in abundance but the quality was top notch. To try and describe what's on offer would take a whole other post so let's just say you will not be disappointed. I found myself gorging on cold yakisoba, sashimi & sushi platters, karage chicken and roast pork to my hearts content (and stomach's capacity) and if that wasn't enough, fresh beef & onion gyoza and chilli, salt & pepper calamari were brought to the table to supplement this! Insane!
After our allotted 2 hours, I rolled out of Roka having consumed a whole day's calories in one epic meal and loving every bite. I highly recommend this as a must and worthy of any occasion. There are 3 versions of the menu which start at Ā£42 then step up to Ā£54 and Ā£66 with variations primarily centred around the choice of mains and wine. However, such was the quality of the buffet, if there was an even cheaper option which gave me access to just that and drinks, I would most certainly go for it.
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I recently visited this place and was quite impressed with it. The food was amazing and was cooked to perfection. The food presentation was wonderful as well because there were a variety of interesting dishes and each one of them was quite delicious. The service was pretty good with the staff being quite warm and friendly. All in all it was a great experience and pretty expensive one as well.
I went to this place with a friend and though the food was really nice, of good quality and offered at equally high prices, there was something which we felt was a little unfair. We had specially asked before booking a table here that whether they offer gluten free food and they confirmed that they did but when we were seated the waiter said that 99.5% the food we order would be completely gluten free and didn't want to take responsibility for that .5% chance of the food having gluten and even if the customer had a severe allergy towards gluten. But other than that, the food was good thankfully and the ambience is pretty good as well. I would love to stop by here again.
I really like this place. We went ahead with ordering a couple of dishes, which were mouth-watering and absolutely delicious. I liked the crab the best, followed my the tempura. Also ordered a roka iced tea, which is again a delight and highly recommended. I had a great meal and delicious meal here and will surely visit again.
Ā ChristopherĀ Clements
+4
The most captivating bit of this place is the interiors. The high ceiling and the use of wood makes it so regal. The designing of the place is spectacular. The service was also good and pretty decent. Although it not the most cheap place one can visit, you will definitely leave feeling full and satisfied. They have a great selection of items on their menu. The desserts are also brilliant and I sampled the coconut ice cream with passion fruit filling.
I've been a lover of Sushi since a long time, and this place offers the best and authentic Sushi in London. This place offers a huge menu of seafood as well as loads of Sushi and Sashimi options. This place has never disappointed us, and I've been visiting this place with my colleagues for some months now, The ambiance of the place is cool but the service is not up to the mark.
Apart from their service, this place is a must-visit for Sushi lovers.
I was very excited to try out this restaurant with amazing fine-dining clientele, and when I was finally able to, I was very impressed. They served delicious food, made of the freshest ingredients. We began our dinner with the endamame- they were very hot and delicious. Next, we had the sashimi and sushi rolls, and they also tasted pristine. I also recommend the Maguro No Priikara, as it is amazingly spicy and lovely on the taste buds. for our main course, we ordered lamb cutlets, and they were some of the best Japanese dishes I had ever tasted. The Creme Brulee was nice tasting, but the chocolate pudding that my partner had was truly rich and amazing. I really recommend coming to this place.
We came to this place on account of a business meeting, and I am so glad we did. My colleague made the decision for us, in fact, I did not even look at the menu. The service staff was very efficient and polite. Our order arrived almost immediately. My favourite were the salmon and tuna sashimi, prawn and avocado maki, and the satay. We ordered a number of other things too, including temoura, gyozas and mushroom. Everything was delicious and flavoursome. Even the potatoes were brilliant. We also had a large selection of desserts, each of which was better than the previous. This place was indeed a delight, and I plan on coming here more often.
I have visited this restaurant a few times before and really like the meals offered during the lunchtime. The service is always attentive though the restaurant becomes really crowded at times. The ambience though is not very good and the variety of certain food items is also quite limited. I really enjoyed the lamb cutlets the last time I visited this place.
This place is simply too good!
In my opinion, the sushi was made very fresh and had great flavors. The wine selection on the menu was praiseworthy.The steak and lobster also did not disappoint. Although it is a bit expensive, it won't disappoint you in terms of taste and flavor.
This time round, my visit to this place was not a casual one like last time. I had gone for an official dinner. As always, this place was busy with people pouring in constantly. The service was a bit absent minded and disorganised. However, leave aside this negative, this place has a great deal of good things to offer. I recommend the black cod and the soft shell crab. The overall environment of the place is chaotic but the place has retained the element of lively!
I, along with some of my friends, visited this restaurant on a Sunday. The atmosphere was a lively one, however, it was too noisy at times and it was difficult to have a conversation. We had the buffet and it was quite good. The prices too were in a reasonable range.
I had a pleasant experience here, and look forward to returning.
We ordered appetizers from the many options available on counter, and this process was facilitated by the chefs who were answered ourqueries. There was sushi, soups and many other things. As main course, I had the Salmon and it had the just the right amount of moisture and tasted amazing. Our group also ordered steak, ribs and chicken. It was a good place, overall.
The ambiance is very good , the view is very pretty. I personally liked the staff , they were pretty attentive and they helped us out in everything we asked.
The food was delicious. Overall I had a great time and I will be coming soon with a larger group. :)
According to my view this place is exceptional and it is not at all easy to be in a place like this anymore.
The service was awesome . The waiters are very attentive and they are not going to obstruct you in between your dinner.
The menu is very vast and they have pretty much good variety for their food . The food is also very delicious whether it is vegetarian or non vegetarian.
I would surely recommend this place to everyone.
I came here on account of a business related lunch, and was delighted by my experience. The atmosphere is brilliant and relaxing, and the servers emanated a quality of genuine concern. The food tasted stellar, both the lamb chops and the black cod were both delicious. I would definitely come again, and suggest the same to others.
You must go to this place on weekends because of free house wine.
The food is also very good and the service that these guys will provide you is also very good. This place is must visit to all because of the fact that according to me it is the best one around.
I recently visited this restaurant though I have also eaten at other branches of this popular restaurant chain. I have always found the food delicious and the service is also fairly normal. The staff is also quite good and are also knowledgeable in terms of the ingredients that are normally used in various dishes.
I have been to this place a couple of time and in those visits we decided to term it the best in this city! I have always had an exceptionally good experience here, as far as the food is concerned and it never disappoints. As we wanted to try some more dishes on their menu, a friends marriage provided the perfect occasion.
I have been coming here on regular basis and this place never disappoints me.
The food is amazing , full of flavors and the portions are huge too. The service is very good and they won't disappoint you in any condition.
Whenever I'm in city I love going to this place and would recommend it to everyone.
It is one of the new restaurants that I have visited recently. The dĆĀ©cor is very good and gives you a feel of a South East Asian restaurant. The food was brilliant. I would recommend you to try their rice hot pots. However, it is one of the most expensive restaurant that I have ever visited.
This is one of my favorite place. The quality of the food that they give you is tremendous , the portions are also big enough to fill up your stomach.
It is little expensive if you just want to have a casual evening but if you really want to celebrate your day then don't hesitate spending money.
I would recommend this place to go on a date.
This is my favourite restaurant in this neighbourhood. It is very clean and modern, and the service is impeccable. The environment is very conducive to a family setting. The portion sizes are a bit small considering the prices, but the quality of the food and service is great. The food is expertly prepared and seasoned, and tastes brilliant. We really enjoyed dining here.
Want great Sushi and a cool atmosphere?! Def recommend this place! The restaurant is very cool looking, and feels like 5 star dining! It made the perfect date night!
The scenery in this restaurant is fantastic. It's a very chic and elegant place. The customers are always all chic and dressed up. The sushi is very good, and they have very creative cocktails. In the summer, they have a charming little terrace, very pleasant on a sunny day. However, it is a little pricy, it is definitely not the type of restaurant where you go for a quick or cheap dinner, this is the type of restaurant that you plan for at least one week in advance, and it is also a nice place for celebrations.
A wonderful Dining Experience
I decided to go to this restaurant after looking at all the fantastic pictures. It proposals some exceptional fine Japanese food.
Servers are really kind and helped me to order. In particular, a guy suggested me Salmon Fillet Teriyaki and the Grilled Baby Chicken glazed with Lemon Miso for the main course. They were phenomenal.
We shared other two large fish dishes, both courses we had never had before. The presentation was stunning, the taste superb.
Somewhere between all dishes we had some of us squeezed in other two courses. I was full. In fact, portions are absolutely right.
It was way too much food. In the future we would skip some dishes, although what we had was delicious.
Not a fan of raw fish but Roka has converted me. The tuna sashimi literally melt in my mouth. We also ordered the YaKitori and beef dumplings and they were also v tasty. Chic decor and good service. Though I thought it was a tad pricy for the whole meal, we spent 85 among 2 for 2 small dishes, one sashimi platter, 2 miso soups and a carafe of white wine.But apparently they do the all inclusive drinks weekend deal for ~50 quid, which I will definitely visit again for!
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Roka is one of the more popular Japanese restaurants in London. With excellent food and a sleek stylish ambiance, everyone wants a piece of it - so much so, that Iāve never been able to get a reservation at their restaurant in Fitzrovia. Then they opened another Roka in the high-rise little isolated island of Canary Wharf which makes it so much more easier for anyone who works (or shockingly even lives) in Canary Wharf to sneak in a reservation without waiting the usual two weeks.
I was thrilled to bits when I treated out for lunch at Roka in Canary Wharf. Such a nice way to brighten up a dreary day since London weather is not at its finest moment ā technically itās Spring but no one has seen the sun and it still snows every now and then!
Back to the food, the yellow tail tuna sashimi salad we ordered was gorgeous. Finely sliced yellow tail tuna drenched in a citrus-y ponzu sauce that just dissolves in your mouth. It hardly qualifies as a salad though, as you can see from the pictures, the salad leaves are more of a garnish.
The next dish was also sublime ā tender lobster and black cod gyoza dumplings with a perfectly crispy outer coating. Delicious!
We also ordered some sushi rolls: a California maki roll with crab and avocado and a fried prawn roll. The rolls were better than anything I would normally eat for lunch from Wasabi or Itsu but I have to say they were rather tiny. Thatās my only gripe with Roka ā the portion sizes are so small for the amount you pay. Itās supposed to be a shade cheaper and more casual than eating out at Zuma, the higher end sister restaurant but I do feel you still end up spending quite a bit.
We ended the meal with some baby back ribs from their Robota grill. They had a lovely glazed coating dusted with cashew nuts unfortunately the meat was a bit dry and not as tender as I would have liked.
While I still think Dinings is the ultimate in creating beautiful plates that showcase the best of Japanese cuisine, Roka is a worthy alternative to dine out for some excellent Japanese food.
Went here for their Sunday "brunch" buffet for an evening booking! There were six of us. I actually do not like sushi, but what was included in terms of cooked dishes were more than enough to satisfy me. We had an excellent waiter who really made the experience that much more enjoyable. Will definitely be going back!
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Sigh! Where do I even start! All the pics probably tell the story themselves. My only recommendation is to just go here for the Baikingu brunch (only available on Saturdays and Sundays). Oh, and definitely get the premium tasting menu for atleast one person in the group (the one that costs ~GBP 55). The Main course in this includes the Black Cod fish marinated in Yuzu Miso. It is MINDBLOWING. The soft fish with a sweet and sticky taste, it falls off layer by layer.
All the fresh fish ā Tuna, Salmon etc are clear winners, the Mussels should be eaten in truckloads, the Chicken Wings are sticky enough, Calamari very fresh and the Fried Fish savoury and crispy enough.
We also had the Salmon Fillet Teriyaki and the Grilled Baby Chicken glazed with Lemon Miso for the main course. They were pretty good, but completely over shadowed by the Black Cod. The Salmon could have been cooked a tad bit lesser though.
The Bellini is great, the unlimited wine even better and you can keep them coming as fast as you want.
What I didnāt like ā the Sushi could have been better and a few more options for dumplings would have been great. What they can definitely reboot is their dessert platter. The Chocolate Mousse cheesecake with a strip of mango on top tasted good and interesting. However, everything else on their dessert menu fell flat. I didnāt like any of it, and yes thatās me saying, someone who can eat almost any dessert :P
They fix this, and Iām a regular there! :D
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Thereās only one reason to get out of bed on a weekend morning and that is for brunch. This is where New Yorkers have the edge, they know how to do brunch right. Every episode of SATC features the girls at brunch at least once and it has evolved into something of a religion for our friends over the ditch.
London remains woefully behind in these stakes but Roka is attempting to redress that balance (Currently only at the Canary Wharf branch) and it is a great way to kick off the weekend, celebrating hubbyās birthday with a champagne bang
There are three menu options, priced at 42, 52 and 66 and the difference really lies in the mains. You start off with a welcome Bellini and there are unlimited Bloody Maryās and wines during the meal which includes a buffet of hot & cold appetizers, standard to everyone followed by a main of your choice. The table is yours for 2 hours but itās subtly done, they donāt remind you of it before you even sit down and when thereās unlimited booze, well you can kinda see their point.
Buffet options include a range of soups, noodles, sushi options of all shapes & sizes, edamame, hot chicken & pork bits and my absolute favourite of all, Salmon & Tuna tataki. The hot food didnāt really wow me, I felt it was too battery and not hot enough so I unfortunately wasted a bit of space on that, but the salads, sushi and sashimi were fresh and light and perfect entree material. And well, I got through platefuls of the Tataki, which was light and zingy and fresh and coupled with the wonderful wine and spicy Bloody Maryās, this alone would have left two very satisfied customers.
When youāre ready to move courses, you simply let staff know and in comes your main, hot off the plates. Since itās Husbandās weather, I let him go for the one we both have our eye on ā the lamb with Korean spices. Iām torn between the seabass and prawns but the waitress talks me into the seabass and Iām glad she did. Itās not terribly stunning on presentation but the fish is firm, soft and with the tiniest hint of lemon squeeze, is divine. But the lamb does have the edge here, it is mouth watering. Not entirely where the Korean element of spices comes into it, but when it tastes this good, who really cares?
By this stage, weāre pretty stuffed but dessert is yet to come ā and Iām trying to save room but I probably shouldnāt have tried so hard. Itās always a nice touch when they acknowledge a special occasion with candles and a message but dessert simply didnāt match up to that that came before!
Husband is already planning a repeat visit ā so Iāll let you know what our experience is like next time. But I wonāt be saving too much room for dessert.
Come on London, we need more brunch places like this one!
The Roka Sunday brunch is the stuff of dreams. For Ā£54 (the middle option), we had a bellini, unlimited bloody marys and unlimited red or white wine, unlimited incredible starters including 3 types of soup, endless supply of fresh sashimi and maki rolls, vegetable tempura, hot yakitori, and a main course off the list - black cod, every single time for me please. And a dessert platter to share - with coconut pudding (love), and chocolate mousse and fresh fruits. This is an incredible incredible offer, and worth every penny.
The Food Connoisseur
+3.5
Sometimes I get those sudden urges to just go to a restaurant to have desserts. I was going to be out all night, already fuelled with a can of red bull to keep me awake, it was a hot day, ice cream was calling for me. Roka was always a place I wanted to try, but no one seemed to want to go with me because of the prices. I went along to the Canary Wharf branch; the lift transported us to the top of the roof terrace, overlooking the beautiful skylines of Canary Wharf. I told the waiter straight away we was only after desserts, he seated us in a cosy corner with a married couple. One of the Olympic events was showing at the screen in cabot square, and the evening was buzzing with happy diners and Olympic spectators. Now the dessert menu, there was a selection of 8 dishes to choose from, my eyes were instantly glued to Sakura no creme brulee.
I love crĆØme brulee, the creamy egg vanilla custard, with a layer of hard caramel. Roka version did not disappoint. Cherry blossom is one of my favourite scents and the sorbet par well with the almond crĆØme brulee. The sakura blossom cherry ice cream smelt fragrant and tasted amazing. It had sakura blossom prints on the sorbet. The sesame biscuit, reminded me of the Chinese egg rolls, crunchy light and crispy.
My friend ordered the dori yaki kuromitsu, Japanese pancakes with toffee banana and black syrup.
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I was impressed with Roka before I even sat down. From the breezy and roomy, yet intimate, atmosphere to the clean lines of the place, I knew I was in for a treat. And I wasn't wrong.
We each went for the set menu, which at Ā£22 was deceptively expensive but proved to be quite the bargain considering the amount and quality of the food we received. From the sushi to the deep friend tofu, everything was spot on... and I'm salivating actually thinking about it.
Even though the service on the ground was above average, it was disappointing considering the food served and aesthetics of the place. We had obvious mistakes like incorrect orders being fulfilled and food being taken away before we were done with it. Still, I must give top marks to our server who took time to talk me through my order and ensured all my dishes were alcohol free.
After drinks (but no dessert) and a couple dishes a la carte, the bill was pushed to a healthy Ā£35 quid per head; definitely top end stuff, but in my view just about worth it. Recommended if you want to treat yourself.
Those who swear by Roka, if given a choice would have gone there as often as they can - lest it hadn't been that expensive. I have been fortunate enough to mostly go there with such a fanatic and have never been given the chance to go through the endless menu. Occasions where I am on my own, I order the tasting menus to avoid the hassle but one needs a healthy appetite to have a go at all the food that comes your way.
Try the cod, skewers or just about anything and you won't be disappointed. If you happen to be there and have to wait for a table, don't forget to try saki at the bar.
Ideally those who work in Canary Wharf should avoid this area like plague, but for others try weekend brunch which is good value at Ā£45 per person.
Score high on variety, service and ambience. Good options apart from sushi. Given, the overall restaurant scene in canary wharf - one of the best bets.
Don't expect to be surprised by anything. Average dinner without drinks would be 120 for a couple.
The price is more justified by the attention to detail in the service received.
Food was tasty, but no more special than many other less pricey restaurants.
Cocktails were as they should be, alcoholic and moreish!
The ambience was strange, felt like we were in a thoroughfare, constantly being passed, by patrons and staff.
Overall a lovely experience - perhaps my expectations were too high, which is why it didn't get 5*s š¤
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Overall a good experience .
Ordered :
Wagyu - loved it ! I usually avoid wagyu but this particular one was just right !
Scallops - my ultimate fave at ROKA
Yellowtail hamachi
Lamb chops
Lots of pineapple martinis - these were delicious and recommended by our waiter (love that!)
Lots of HennyXO
The bar area is my favourite as it isnāt as noisy as the main restaurant floor !
God is it noisy in the restaurant !! Especially as this was a weekday and the local CanaryWharf crowd were everywhere and you canāt hear yourself think!
Besides that, I enjoyed the food A LOT! I love coming to ROKA and ordering their grilled scallops on the skewers ! Always massive, fresh, juicy and perfectly made ! Shout out to the chefs for scallops !
Service to me is great when the waiters, sommeliers and attendants pay attention and suggest dishes based on what you may have already ordered. My waiter recommended the yellowtail jalapeƱo WITH truffle as I enjoyed the one without so much š I usually order two of these when I go to ROKA because I enjoy it so much. Tangy, fresh, thin and melts in ur mouth!
The bar tender was also able to make my Brandy Alexander, I always ask for this and as it is a on off menu cocktail, what I usually want to hear is āYes of course Iāll ask our bartenderā.
Bartenders should be able to make any drink NOT just the ones on the menu š
Roka at Canary Wharf is a sushi lover's paradise. The sushi here is fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavors. The ambiance adds to the experience, making it a fantastic choice for a night out. Highly recommend for sushi enthusiasts!
Really lovely delicate food. In the heart of Canary Wharf, staff was good and the restaurant was lovely, the taste was great but maybe not as outstanding as I had hoped for the price we are paying. Ā£400 for four of us and we felt whilst the meal was good, there are room for improvement.
Great lunch dealā¦ a little of everything and will surely fill you up! Beef fillet and baby back ribs both good taste and good portionsā¦ for the price, it is surely worth it (Ā£36pp) for the servings. Nice touch for the anniversary dessert free of charge. One thing to improve would be the pace of serving the mains, our tempura and rice were behind 10mins and so the meat had lost its warmth.. overall great service and good value for money! Will be back for lunch. Ala carte pricing is much more expensive.
A very nice place! We came here for lunch and were very impressed. Itās great value for money and the quality as well as the service is amazing. We loved everything and will come back and also try their dinner!
Fantastic brunch on weekends. Ā£79 with sushi, sashimi, starters, mains and dessert or Ā£89 with unlimited wine and prosecco. Very good value for money, great selection of sushi /sashimi. Makes sense to go in a group to taste all the good main dishes. Thumbs up, will be back!
Beautiful place in central London overlooking the city. Sleek and minimal Japanese design. Service was wonderful.
Many interesting fusion items that did not disappoint. I especially enjoyed the mashed sweet potato starter.
Overall is nice, but the sashimi I had was small in size and was so thinly cut, they could have cut the fishes more thickly. If not bigger pieces. I mean I donāt mind the portion but at least they could make it more proper.
The sushi rice was fluffy and tasty.
The lemon and lime garnish etc was not very fresh considering the price.
May visit for screwers next time, though.
Great food - different and tasty and full of textures. Service was good but not great (we had our cocktails arrive after the first dish had been put on the table, and the wrong wine arrive later in the meal). But overall very recommended.
We went for the bottomless brunch, very good - the service and vibes were great. Would go again - just fyi there is a hefty service fee added in addition to the brunch price - not saying itās unjustified but just for a heads up
Rccently had the pleasure of dining at Rokka, and it was an amazing experience. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was outstanding, and the service was excellent. The waitstaff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. Overall, I had an incredible experience at Rokka, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal and great service.
Food was salty but the staff was nice, they offered to change the dish or cook a new one. Good location next to offices
We had a large assortment of sushi, sashimi and hot sea food. The black cod was the highlight of the evening. It was so tender and buttery, probably one of the nicest cooked fish I have ever had. Among the tempura dishes I would also highly recommend the soft shell crab with roasted Chilli sauce.
The service was very good and the place is perfect for a time when you just need to relax and have a good drink with your friend, family or partner.
We sat outside and it was definitely warm as they provide you with blankets and a heater :)
We had the tasting menu for Ā£99. We got a broad selection of Japanese food. Sashimi, Black cod, lamb and wagyu beef - All was tasting excellent. The desert platter was delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very loud. This is some minus - but still 5 stars.
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