Roka (restaurant chain)

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ROKA
Restaurant information
Established2004
Food typeJapanese Robatayaki
Rating4.5
CityLondon

Roka is a global restaurant specializing in Robatayaki cuisine, owned by restaurateur Rainer Becker. [1] [2]

History

Roka uses a dining concept where food and beverages are served around the robata grill, known for its flaming theatrics. Established in 2004 by Rainer Becker, Roka's flagship restaurant was inaugurated on Charlotte Street in London following the success of Zuma. [3] The restaurant is listed on the Michelin guide. [4]

Its flagship restaurant was opened in Charlotte Street, London after its success with Zuma. [5] Between 2009 to, Roka expanded with two more locations in London at Mayfair and Aldwych. [6] In 2020, Roka expanded to Dubai being its first international location. The offer the same modern approach to Japanese cuisine. Subsequently it opened another branch in Riyadh. After opening another branch in Riyadh, ROKA expanded to Jeddah with a visually attracted location in Cascade at Jeddah Walk. [7] In 2021, Roka launched another branch in the Cap Vermell Grand Hotel, Mallorca. It also expanded to Galaport, Istanbul and The Avenues in Kuwait in 2022. [8] [9]

In 2024, Roka was named the Best Japanese restaurant in Jeddah at the Time Out Jeddah Restaurants Awards. [10] [11]

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References

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  4. "#1 Michelin Dining". American Food Guild. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
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  6. "World-famous Japanese restaurant ROKA is opening in Jeddah". Fact Magazine. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  7. Nihal, Mariam (2023-09-22). "Roka Saudi Arabia review: Mouthwatering fish and sweet treats at stylish Japanese venues". The National. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  8. "An iron fist in a velvet glove". Hürriyet Daily News. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  9. "Roka officially opens its doors in Bahrain".
  10. "Time Out Jeddah names the best restaurants in the city".
  11. "Time Out reveals the best restaurants in Jeddah in 2024".