ROKA Mayfair

Absolute peace outside and a hive of activity inside. A chef station in middle of room means you see so much of the action. Lovely cocktails. Good bar staff. Lush pudding for two was perfect size just for me 😉

Just lovely and always good standards. The Chardonnay was light and delicious. We had chops; black cod; sweet potatoes and broccoli. Just 100 percentage. Great staff and ambience. Just peachy. (We are neighbours so is like our local pub). It is expensive! (C£44 main course)

There are not many restaurants that offer the perfect bar-side experience, but for couples, the bar seats are the ideal choice. The menu has numerous exceptional dishes, yet the ribs and black cod, in particular, are truly outstanding. The staff consistently provides superb service, professionalism and attentiveness.

Highly recommend
I will say the heaven on earth the most delicious Japanese food ever
Me and my mate tried out many fine dining’s around the area like porchester gardens and Eaton Square . But Roka is a hidden gem inside the heart of mayfair .
Exceptional service
Magnificent decor and efficient staffs whose very attentive towards their customers
Will visit again

Roka in Mayfair offers an unparalleled dining experience that masterfully combines ambiance, a diverse menu, and a notable selection of beverages. The atmosphere is immediately captivating, fostering a sense of both sophistication and comfort, making it the perfect backdrop for indulging in their culinary offerings.

Their menu showcases an impressive variety of foods and alcohol, catering to a wide range of tastes. Starting with the appetizers, the Soft Shell Crab with Roasted Chilli Dressing is an absolute delight. The dish's crisp texture combined with the warmth and slight kick of the chilli dressing creates a harmonious balance, ensuring a memorable beginning to the meal. The Tuna Tartare further complements this initial journey, with its refreshing taste offering a clean, palate-preparing experience that's both light and invigorating.

Moving on to the mains, the Nigiri Selection stands out as a testament to Roka's dedication to quality and precision. Each piece is crafted to showcase the natural flavors and textures of the fish, resulting in a sublime experience that's hard to find elsewhere. The Tokusen, a special selection, further elevates the meal. Prepared to perfection, it embodies the essence of what makes Roka so special: meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.

This place doesn’t only serve food but true pieces of art. Definitely go for one of their menus. It’s the better deal (otherwise it can get quite expensive) + it gives you the opportunity to try a lot of different dishes and flavours that you probably wouldn’t choose otherwise. Quite centrally located in Mayfair

A very nice dinner date! Food is very good, the place is great and the atmosphere is amazing. The service is also very nice and they really care about the customers - we felt they were treating us super well. Definitely on the pricey side (we spent 250£+ for two ppl) but very much worth it. Would recommend!

First experience, well worth it. From entering the restaurant, the atmosphere and service were incredible. The food was fantastic, exceptionally tasty, and well prepared. Thoroughly enjoyed eating here. I will definitely be returning.

Booked the group dining room for my birthday, Grace who I liaised with to make the booking was super helpful and answered all my questions. The dining room itself is beautiful and perfect for group dinners/celebrations. The service was amazing from the start, all the staff were lovely, super helpful and accommodating. We all had the seasonal tasting menu, it’s great because there’s no faffing around with everyone ordering they just start bringing out the food. Food was great and was brought out in a timely manner, we were all stuffed by the end of it you get so much food for £70 tasting menu!! I had a birthday cake that I wanted to cut up and give out to my guests to take home and they gave me food boxes for this and also packed up the left over food we had for us to take home. Overall a lovely experience, would definitely recommend. Great food and great service.

Lovely dining experience; great service by Isavel. Food is exceptional. So yum!

Went with my friend for dinner. The overall vibe of the place was nice, food was delicious and the service was great.

Sitting at the counter is a must to enjoy all the cooking actions right at the centre of the restaurant. The service is extremely excellent and the team is happy to receive any suggestions/thoughts on food. The presentation and tastiness of the food are impeccable.

Here's what I had to say about some of the food I had on the day with a completely empty stomach.

[5 Sashimi Selection, Otoro (Fatty Tuna) Sashimi and Hotate (Scallop) Sashimi]
- Quite standard selections for the sashimi shown in pic, e.g. salmon, tuna, hamachi, etc.
- Otoro Sashimi was cut into fine dining size, and still tasted great and fresh
- Hotate Sashimi on the limes to ease some 'strong' seafood odor and give a slightly sour twist in your mouth

[Watarigani]
- Soft-shell crab with a great attempt to use roasted chili as dressing (can be slightly spicy to those who do not eat spicy stuff often) - kinda like the attempt

[Wagyu Gunkan]
- Yes, wagyu sushi with caviar, spring onion, and ginger on top. Was recommended by the team to eat it without soy sauce, and yes, definitely go with their suggestion because this combination of the sauce (from wagyu) and the toppings had given more than enough umami taste for perfect satisfaction
- It is a must-try sushi in my opinion (one of their ROKA signature sushis)

[Gindara no Saikyo-yaki]
- Black cod marinated in Yuzu mizo and covered by a leaf during the grilling process - how fascinating it is! (be sure not to miss the moment if you are sitting at the counter seat). The combination of the oily and flaky surface of the fish together with the refreshing and sweet Yuzu mizo is simply amazing.

[Yaki Atsuage]
- Quite huge portion of Tofu and Shiitake Mushroom covered with soy sauce and garlic, quite a delightful bite-style yakitori if you are not feeling full after the main course.

PS. They do have a tasting menu with a minimum of 2 pax, which seems great in value for those who want to have a fancy taste of Japanese food.

We had the Premium Tasting Menu. It’s £90 per person but it’s so worth it. They give you so much food and all of them are great top quality food. From sushi’s to deep fried to grilled to steamed and desserts. All were amazing and we would happily go back to do the same menu again and maybe get more on top of that if we’re not already super full yet like last time.

Service is amazing too, everyone was helpful and nice even under pressure, they were really busy but they try to accommodate.

Meal for two at 6:30, at the counter. Can recommend the counter - really good to see the kitchen making the food.

Food was really good. Maybe we ordered well, but nothing disappointed.

Service was good. Attentive enough, nothing to complain about.

Didn’t have much to drink (nursing a bit of a hangover), just a glass of wine, a couple of sakes and a pair of non-alcoholic drinks. Bill was £170. Not terrible, but I could imagine easily spending £300 with a bit more food and a few G&Ts and wines.

Was hosted at the tasting dinner at Roka Mayfair to celebrate The House of Suntory and the release of the limited-edition bottle design of Hibiki. The food was robatayaki cuisine along with Japanese cocktails, sake, wine and a special tasting of the different components of Hibiki. The food was really exceptional.

Thank you to Raffaele Di Monaco and Roka Simon Freeth for hosting us.

Upscale restaurant in Mayfair. We made reservations in advance for the counter which turned out to be pretty cool watching the restaurant’s open kitchen. We had the seasonal signature menu (77 GBP pp) which was more than enough + 4 great cocktails. All dishes were delicious and special. The prices are fair for upscale rest’. A lot of reviews mentioned the slow and poor service. I wouldn’t say it’s poor but it definitely can be slow. Don’t let it ruin your experience and give one of the manager a notice about it (and hey maybe you’ll get free cocktails.

Last night was the first time I went for dinner at this magnificent restaurant with my family! What to say ... The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, quite the opposite from how other Japanese restaurants are. The Robata in the center of the main room gives a "fairytale" touch to the whole environment and the table (where you can comfortably eat) around it makes everything even more magical!
The staff is highly qualified, very kind and helpful. All of this is already noticeable upon arrival when a jacket and / or overcoat can be delivered so that it is kept safe. This is already the first step in how high the style of this restaurant is.
The sommelier was helpful in recommending a good white wine (an Gewürztraminer) that would go well with all courses.
The dishes are all presented with excellent care and with a sublime "choreography" of the dish!
The flavors of the dishes? I have no words, you can feel all the tastes that are, however, amalgamated with each other in a fabulous way.
It is noted that the quality of the products is very high and they are certainly fresh.
We had the opportunity to taste a little of all the dishes and whether they were meat, fish or vegetables, they were all delicious!
I believe it is only right to congratulate all the staff (kitchen, dining room, reception) for the high standard of service they offer. An extra compliment because you can see the serenity, kindness and cooperation among all the staff members.
Thank you all for the wonderful evening you have given us.
We will definitely be back soon!

One of our Favorite Japanese Restaurant is Roka and no matter wherever you try, Roka as well their Sister restaurant Zuma is always consistent in quality taste and that is one of the key reason of their success ! Being a vegetarian and having lots of options to try. We been to Roka Mayfair for first time, and the experience was one of the best in London. We ordered all signature dishes from vegetarian options. I personally missed to see their one of the best and my personal fav fish Roka “Baked Potato” with Yuzu on their menu here. Service was amazing except few dish took little longer than usual. It had an amazing vibe on weekdays and also glad to meet Legendary Indian Cricketer Mr. Sunil Gavaskar at Roka Mayfair. Thanks to entire Team Roka Mayfair.

Loved the food, ambiance and excellent service!

Food was good but fairly expensive.
We were not able to sit outside which was shame
Good service
They overcharged my glass of wine and charged me double but fixed their error as soon as this was pointed out to them.