Roka London - Superb food in a hurry @ a too noisy place

I was invited to Roka, a buzzing, trendy place in the media district and apparently sister restaurant of Zuma.
A popular place with long waiting queue but thank god we had a reservation.
You have to get used to the noise and watch out for the waiters who are flying by with plates of amazing food.
Indeed, the food is amazing from start to end. The menu is designed around the robatayaki (open charcoal grill), which we did not try and went for a selection of sushi, sashimi and black cod miso.

But....After we had dessert we wanted to order some more, which was refused and we were asked to leave.... We didn't expect that when you book a table at 8PM!
The waiter told us you can use the table for 2 hours (?!) and that people in the queue were getting upset and they had to give them complementary drinks (so, is this my problem?).




The goods: Superb food, quick service
The bads: Noisy, They will kick you out if they find you stay too long at your table...


37, Charlotte street
London W1 T1RR
+44 20 7580 6464

http://www.rokarestaurant.com

Conclusion: I really think the food is outstanding, but really dont find it appropiate to get kicked out especially when you are spending quite a lot of money with them...(it's not cheap). Maybe I am too European...

Feng Sushi - Their phone number is on speed dial

On those rainy evenings in London where I really don’t want to get out of my Hotel…
Feng Sushi is the rescue. The food is good, fresh and beautiful wrapped as well which adds to the feel happy factor :), sometimes with a personal note on the hand roll maki saying "For Kim".
  • Good selection and the have seasonal menu's
  • Value boxes: 22 piece Sushi Box @ £18 is the most expensive
  • Many different branches throughout London, some with delivery only, some for eating in
http://www.fengsushi.co.uk