Japanese Robatayaki Restaurant ROKA Opens in Bahrain
Azumi, the global restaurant group behind the Zuma and ROKA brands, in partnership with Infracorp, held the official opening of ROKA Bahrain on April 15, 2024. Located in Bahrain Bay, Manama, on the 8th-floor rooftop of the all-new Pearl House, the restaurant houses an expansive outdoor terrace area, offering sea views and a sunset setting.
Following the success of Zuma London, Rainer Becker, co-founder and creator of both brands, quickly recognised the huge popularity of robatayaki cuisine and opened ROKA Charlotte Street, London, in 2004, followed in later years by ROKA in Dubai, Riyadh, Istanbul, Kuwait, and Jeddah, with the addition of pop-ups in Barcelona and Mallorca. Today, with twenty years of expertise, making its mark across countries, and receiving countless awards, the contemporary Japanese Robatayaki restaurant has made its way to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
ROKA Bahrain offers signature Robatayaki dishes- from kankoku fu kohitsuji, lamb cutlets with Korean spices and sesame cucumber, to the bekupoteto, baked potato with yuzu cream and chives, and the sake no taru taru, salmon tartare with den miso and yuzu, each designed to deliver an unparalleled dining experience. They have also unveiled a selection of Manama-exclusive culinary creations that will join ROKA’s global staples, such as the milk chocolate and mascarpone lotus with blueberry and cacao crumble, complimented by a scoop of coffee ice cream, and the baked passion fruit cheesecake with berries and black sesame crumble.
True to ROKA’s signature style, the restaurant’s interiors combine traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design. The robata, a feature synonymous with ROKA, teases its own central role with its charred copper façade, a homage to the robata flames. Moreover, guests can enjoy al fresco dining and stunning sunsets on the rooftop terrace.
ROKA features its signature photo wall experience, filled with contrasting amber rocker switches, creating the perfect photo opportunity for guests. This aesthetic balance is further nuanced by custom Japanese paper cherry blossom hues, offering an inspired space to soak up the music and ambience framed by ROKA Bahrain’s resident DJ to elevate the experience by the bar.
The restaurant operates from 5:30 pm to 12:00 am from Sundays to Thursdays and 12:30 pm to 12:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
For reservations and more information, visit ROKA Bahrain or contact them at +973 1334 3334 or rb.info@rokarestaurant.bh.
