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Karaköy, Istanbul

Roka

Critic perspectives and practical visit notes, with their sources.

Read each critic’s note with its publication date; menus and service can change.

Reviews and critic notes

Food and drink

  • ROKA Galataport describes its menu around Japanese robata cooking and sharing plates, with teishoku set menus offered daily at lunch and dinner.
  • Sarısu recommended the yellowtail sashimi with truffle sauce and soft-shell crab, placing robata dishes at the centre of the kitchen.
    • Critic’s note: Müdavim · Author: Serhat Bora Sarısu · Published:

Atmosphere and noise

  • The restaurant says its Galataport terrace overlooks the Bosphorus and that a DJ plays from 7 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • Sarısu particularly enjoyed the seating by the robata grill.
    • Critic’s note: Müdavim · Author: Serhat Bora Sarısu · Published:

Booking and seating

  • The official page lists a Donburi Express lunch menu daily from 12:30 to 4 pm and provides an online table-booking link.

Critic and guide sources

Guest perspectives

Read individual guest reviews on the linked source websites.

Venue pages