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ROKA - Aldwych, London,

ROKA - Aldwych

4.5
4.5
441 Reviews
£41 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
About ROKA

The name ROKA carries great meaning - ROKA is a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends (ro) and heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround (ka). The principle cuisine is from the robata grill, which originates from the fishermen of the northern coastal waters off japan, who would cook the fish on the boats with different charcoals and share the bounty with one another using their oars.

ROKA charlotte street opened in 2004, ROKA canary wharf in 2009, ROKA mayfair in february 2014 and ROKA aldwych in october 2014.

Kindly note that our set brunch menu is served throughout lunchtime on Saturdays and all day on Sundays – a la carte menu is not available during this time. Menus may vary according to date, time and location, please check menus prior to booking.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    71 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4HN
  • Phone number
    020 7294 7636
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NTShaftesbury, London, WC1A 1JP
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luca Spiga

Experiences

  • OpenTable Exclusive Offer - Spring Set Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on weekdays and enjoy our Open Table Exclusive, Spring Set menus. Available for lunch from 12:00pm to 3:00pm and for dinner from 5:00pm to 6.45pm. The Spring Set menu includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, selection of sharing plates for the first course, one main course per person and a selection of mochis for the dessert. Regular Menu: £38 per person Premium Menu: £48 per person
    OpenTable Exclusive Offer - Spring Set Menu Photo

  • Brunch with free-flowing wine

    Multiple dates available
    Available Saturdays 11:30am to 3:30pm and Sundays 11:30am to 5:00pm. The brunch experience includes a selection of sharing plates for the first course, one main course per person and a dessert platter for the table. Regular Menu: £57 per person Premium Menu: £73 per person Upgrade Option: add a Bellini on arrival and enjoy red, white, rosé & sparkling wine throughout your meal for an additional £20 per person. To view the full menu please visit our website.
    Brunch with free-flowing wine Photo

Menu

Available on weekdays from 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 6.45pm

Classic Spring Set Menu

  • Glass of Bubbles on Arrival£38.00

    • Yasaidashi no Miso-Shiru (GF)

      White miso soup with spring onion

      • Gyuniku no Gyoza

        Beef, ginger and sesame dumplings

        • 3 Sashimi

          Chef’s 3 pieces sashimi selection

          • Sake to Avocado Maki

            Raw salmon, avocado and asparagus

            • Kuruma-Ebi

              Tiger prawn tempura with tentsuyu spicy yuzu sauce

              • Tai no Miso-Yaki (GF)

                Seabream fillet, ryotei miso and red onion

                • Hinadori no Miso Yaki

                  Baby chicken, lemon, miso and garlic soy

                  • Kobuta no Ribs Yawaraka Nikomiyaki

                    Baby back pork ribs with sansho and cashew nuts

                    • Dessert

                      Selection of mochis

                      Premium Spring Set Menu

                      • Glass of Bubbles on Arrival£48.00

                        • Goma Fuumi no Horenso Salada

                          Spinach leaves and sesame dressing

                          • Gindara to Kani no Gyoza

                            Crab, black cod and prawn dumplings with chilli dressing

                            • Premium 3 Sashimi

                              Chef’s 3 pieces sashimi selection

                              • Kihada Maguro no Taru Taru

                                Tuna tartare, egg yolk with nori rice cracker

                                • Ebi Furai to Avocado Maki

                                  Crispy prawn, avocado and sweet soy

                                  • Gindara no Saikyo-Yaki

                                    Black cod marinated in yuzu miso

                                    • Gyuhireniku no Pirikara Yakiniku

                                      Beef fillet, chilli, ginger and spring onion

                                      • Kankoku Fu Kohitsunji

                                        Lamb cutlets with Korean spices

                                        • Dessert

                                          Selection of mochis

                                          Last updated: March 5, 2025

                                          What 441 people are saying

                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                          4.5
                                          4.5 based on recent ratings
                                          • 4.5Food
                                          • 4.2Service
                                          • 4.3Ambience
                                          • 4Value

                                          Noise • Moderate

                                          Loved For

                                          • West End London

                                            Great for creative cocktails

                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          ROKA - Aldwych offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "great pre-theatre offering." Guests appreciate the "amazing food" and "attentive staff," though some mention smaller portions and occasional service lapses. Overall, it's a "wonderful" place for special occasions, boasting a lively atmosphere.

                                          441 Reviews

                                          1. Victoria

                                            Surrey4 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Although the initial impression was mixed because we waited for 5 -6 min by the entrance to get our table, the rest of the evening was amazing. Food was fresh, delicious, full of flavour and beautifully served. The selection of drinks was great as well. The staff who looked after our table were amazing, attentive and super professional. We had an amazing experience thanks to their service, great food and freshness of all ingredients. Would definitely like to come back

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                                          2. Oade

                                            London2 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on January 2, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Ambience definitely makes a lovely location for a date night. Awesome and friendly staff

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                                          3. Lorraine

                                            London2 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on December 18, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Thank you!! - I booked for friends, who had never visited before - We had an unforgettable dining experience with wonderful suport with menu choices. We started with beautifully presented Sushi and Sashimai followed by a wonderful selection from the Robata. Overall: A truly warm and inviting experience, delivered by an attentive and knowlegeable team-Highlighy recommended!!

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                                          4. Nisha

                                            London3 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            Dined on December 14, 2024

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 3
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Quite expensive for some of the dishes. Highly recommend the lamb.

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                                          5. Steve VIP

                                            London10 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on November 29, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great food. Great ambience. Will definitely be back again

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                                          6. Teresa VIP

                                            London75 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on November 21, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Amazing introduction to the food a great pre theatre offering

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                                          7. jon VIP

                                            London43 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            Dined on November 15, 2024

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 4
                                            3. Service 3
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            A very pleasant evening - great food in general but the sashimi was quite disappointing (no taste).

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                                          8. Juan VIP

                                            New York City5 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on September 25, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great experience and service was great. Food and ambience made it all

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                                          9. Marie

                                            London34 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on September 14, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 3
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            It’s always a pleasure to dine at Roka Aldwych. This occasion was exceptional special as my dear friend just got engaged. The food, atmosphere and staff were brilliant. The only reason why I marked down the food is because the portion size for the sushi rolls we ordered was very small and not the same quality as usual. That was disappointing. Everything else was great.

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                                          10. TaraL VIP

                                            Los Angeles5 reviews

                                            3.0

                                            Dined on August 31, 2024

                                            1. Overall 3
                                            2. Food 4
                                            3. Service 1
                                            4. Ambience 2
                                            Service was not great- not very attentive; once we ordered and food delivered, the staff disappeared. Canary Wharf location much better experience.

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                                          FAQs

                                          ROKA - Aldwych does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

                                          ROKA - Aldwych is rated 4.5 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                          Make a reservation

                                          2 people
                                          7:00 PM
                                          Booked 3 times today
                                          Experiences are available.
                                          Google Map for ROKA - Aldwych

                                          71 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4HN

                                          Dining areas

                                          Additional information

                                          • Phone number
                                            020 7294 7636
                                          • Price
                                            £41 and over
                                          • Cuisines
                                            Japanese
                                          • Hours of operation
                                            Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
                                          • Dress code
                                            Smart Casual
                                          • Parking details
                                            Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NTShaftesbury, London, WC1A 1JP
                                          • Payment options
                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                          • Executive chef
                                            Luca Spiga
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