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    ROKA Aldwych

    3.4 (33 reviews)
    PriceyJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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    Yellowtail sashimi
    Hugh J.

    Got a friend suggestion that we go there & have the tastings for two menu - was absolutely insanely delicious & filling. And then they brought out a dessert for two that could have fed five. Was high price tag, but completely worth the cost & experience.

    Sashimi
    Stephanie H.

    I was taken here by 2 of my girlfriends for my birthday and we had a lovely meal. We went for the Sunday lunch which is 10 small sharing dishes and then a main dish each, with bottomless wine or Prosecco. Food was nice although we would have liked a little more sushi. Service was average but it didn't ruin our meal. Pricey but a great way to celebrate something special

    Best. Kids. Meal. Ever.
    Kevin H.

    We had lunch at Roka yesterday, and I think I'm still in a bit of a food coma. It was amazing. The format of the menu is such that you pick a main course and the rest of the courses are included. We shared the skewers, beef, and ribs as our main course. We also had a 2 year old with us. First of all, the staff was fantastic with our toddler. They would always check on him, make funny faces, and do whatever they could to keep him entertained. it worked! We had a pretty lengthy meal, and he stayed well behaved the whole time. Also, we got a kids meal for him, and it was literally the classiest kids meal I have ever seen in my life. In terms of the actual, real adult food, it was fantastic. I think the crispy rock shrimp was probably my favorite. I really enjoyed the sashimi as well. Our main courses were definitely the highlights, with the ribs probably being the best of the three. I cannot wait to come back. The place isn't cheap, but if you're looking for a great dining experience, one that stresses presentation and really goes above and beyond just serving high quality food, I recommend the place!

    Dessert platter
    Billy S.

    Fabulous meal and experience. This Roka is much nicer and feels more upscale than the Charlotte Street one. The whole experience and quality of the decor was stunning. I tried the seasonal tasting menu, which was £55. A pretty good deal I think! The food was very spectacular overall, especially their sushi, which was better than I expected. The only thing stopping them from getting 5 stars was that the service really slowed down towards the end and we had to ask twice for our bill. Also, the chicken main dish was not good. Was very lemony and didn't taste Japanese at all. Be sure to ask for a substitute if you do the tasting menu. The sashimi, sushi nigiri, and the desserts were highlights. I also tried a carafe of sake and it was very floral and delicious. Will definitely be back!

    Roka Black Cod
    Adam T.

    I was Surprised to see Roka only had 4*s, for me it's one of the best restaurants in London! Admittedly the Charlotte street venue is better, but this place still deserves 5*s. The Menu is perfect, a great mix of everything from sushi to steak, and amazing cocktails to stunning desserts! You could spend a small fortune trying everything as it's all that good! Some of my personal favourites are- Soft Shell Crab and Chilli dressing Black Cod-2nd favourite after the Lamb Spicy Beef and pepper skewers Lamb Cutlets with Spices-Possibly the best single dish in London then add some sushi into the mix and you are well on your way. For dessert get the platter...a mixture of all things good in life! The service is good, the drinks are lovely and the décor is great. Worth the trip for a special occasion!

    Seasonal tasting menu, July 2017
    Matt R.

    I had done a bit of research previously to dining, and after the fantastic marketing watching the video on the Roka website, it was safe to say I had very high expectations. I am glad to report that my expectations were met. We arrived an hour before our friends to have a few drinks at the bar. The bar staff, aside from confusing me with an apparently recognizable semi-famous stage actor (flattering) was extremely attentive. With each drink they made in front of us came an explanation, of the ingredients, the origins, where the ideas came from, and if there was enough, a sample - which was a fantastically interactive and fun education along with little tastes to promote new drinks! We were off to a very good start. We were seated promptly at our reservation time, and ordered two bottles of wine and the seasonal tasting menu for 3 of the 5 of us, a la cart for the other two. The dishes came out at a good pace, and the staff was attentive to making sure the two that ordered a la cart were receiving plates at the same time as the rest of us. The quality of the fish for the sashimi course was fantastic, and the gyoza and tempura shrimp were fantastic as well. Everything was tasty, the atmosphere with an open kitchen at the center of the room where you could watch food being prepared was delightful. When the dessert came we were all a bit stunned by the ornate plating, a huge selection of options, beautifully displayed. My single complaint was that we had a bottle of wine opened on ice, and at one point had to ask a server to bring it back to our table because our glasses were empty. Otherwise, there is nothing bad I can say. The food was extremely tasty, top quality, service was friendly. My local friends were a little surprised at the "high" 13% added gratuity, but being that I was visiting from the States where 20% is average, I was not upset by the 13% for this kind of dining experience one bit. Additionally the bar manager alerted me that Roka's sister enterprise, Zuma, has a restaurant in my home city of New York, which I look forward to trying as well by comparison.

    Dessert Platter
    Felicia S.

    It was a spontaneous decision on our last night in London to go to Roka. Originally heading to Convent Garden we got too hungry and thought we would give them a go. Best decision we've made! We came quite late on a Sunday night and they were about to close the kitchen. We felt like we might have been a bother but they treated us with the same respect they would any other customer. The food was beautiful, tasty and well presented. And great value for money! We left with our bellies full and happy. Thanks, team! We loved it!

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    Really nice ambience. Service was very slow. The sushi was meh but the grilled chicken was the bomb, super juicy.

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    okay food, but some are salty/weird for my taste. not really traditionally Japanese style.

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    Sticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden - Seared salmon nigiri   Ig @josieinflavortown

    Sticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden

    4.1(190 reviews)
    0.4 miStrand, Covent Garden
    £££

    Had a pleasant time here. We did not have reservations and highly suggest you have one. We were…read morelucky to be seated. It was very busy. Food is really good, dining area is clean and service was great with servers helping each other. The ambiance was cool and trendy. Here is what we ordered: - Beef Tataki - beef fillet eith misi aioli, spring onion, artichoke chipd, shiitake and truffle ponzu - Gyoza - Chicken gyoza topped with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, chives and bonito - Maki Maki - Kaburimaki. Ceviche: pickeled red onion, avocado, cucumber with liramasa, lime and coriander, hell's kitchen: tempura shrimp, avocado and spicy sauce, topped with tuna and bbq, ebi panko: tempura shrimp and spicy sauce, topped with avocado, and shake aoili: snow peas, avocado, miso aioli, cucumber, topped with seared salmon and trout row. 8 pieces of each roll - Sauvignon Blanc - Martinborough, NZ Food came out quickly and everything was delicious.

    We found this place on OpenTable and booked a reservation for an early pre-theater dinner. On…read moreOpenTable you can reserve a table on their patio, which was perfect! We ordered karaage, and gyoza as well as a selection of sushi (Four Meal Drive), which was a really nice sampler - we loved all of it! Also got the California roll, which was delish. Yuzu pale ale beer rounded out the meal. Overall 5 star experience - great service as well as delicious food and location that can't be beat if you are needing something in Covent Garden.

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    SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

    SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

    3.7(53 reviews)
    0.3 miCovent Garden, Strand

    SUSHISAMBA is one of my favorite restaurant groups, so I'm always excited when I see one while…read moretraveling. The husb and I spent the day window shopping and checking out all the London shopping spots and their beautiful holiday displays. Ending the night here felt like the perfect end to the day - especially since Covent Garden is so pretty during the holidays. This location is massive and absolutely gorgeous. The foliage over the bar is amazing, and the holiday décor blended seamlessly with their signature look. We were seated at a small table on the balcony overlooking the plaza, a prime people people watching spot. The food was fantastic, as expected. Imaginative sushi that blends beautifully with the robata dishes, all with gorgeous presentation. The cocktail menu is also excellent - creative, great flavors, and memorable. Love the artful coasters! Service at the bar was fantastic. Unfortunately, table service was... not. We waited probably 20 minutes just to place our order. Our server stopped by once mid-meal after noticing my jacket had fallen off my chair (which we used as an opportunity to ask for water)... and then never came back. We had to flag someone else down to get the check. Overall, the food, drinks, and ambiance were outstanding, but the lack of attentive table service keeps this from being a full five stars. Still a great spot - especially during the holidays - just be prepared to fight for attention from your server.

    Had an amazing experience, food came Out pretty fast with…read morethe sushi bar presentation in the middle, drinks were delicious. Was very happy we came. Service was ok, I feel like it could have been better. But we will see when I come back again.

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    YouMeSushi

    YouMeSushi

    3.8(42 reviews)
    0.8 miFitzrovia
    ££

    The funniest thing is, I have never ordered from here. However, this place seems to be one of my…read moregood friend's favourite haunts for sushi takeaways meaning that every time I go to her house I would find she had ordered from here, and I would totally steal her dinner. Ahem, I mean, she invited me over to share her dinner with her. They give 10% discounts to students, no wonder my friend loves this place (yes we are both well over the age of university but she is doing her PHD or something). But not only that, the sushi/sashimi quality is pretty good. I have absolutely no complaints there. I have not had mayonnaise in their sushi either (hurray! Not westernised sushi!) so I am one happy bunny and will not refuse food from here. The price seems decent albeit at the high end considering you are doing takeaways. Oh well, as long as it tastes good!

    Free miso soup with just about any purchase - rice bowls or sushi. Sure the miso is a little salty…read morefor my taste, but I think I just prefer blander flavors. This place is great. I wish I discovered this earlier. With so many new Wasabi chains opening up, it'd be so much better if they were You Me Sushi's instead. The rice bowls are made to order, so the chicken katsu stays nice and crispy, and everything just tastes fresher, unlike Wasabi. There also is no additional charge for soy sauce or wasabi. I even love the fact that You Me Sushi has more choices than Wasabi. I don't eat salmon or prawn, so I'm left with just veggie rolls at the other place. Here, I can get their specialty rolls that have no salmon or prawn in them. Affordable price, great staff, and great food. Even though this place isn't close to me, I'm definitely coming back.

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