ROKA Bahrain marks its first anniversary in the Kingdom, celebrating a year of contemporary Japanese robatayaki, hand-crafted cocktails and signature energy that has made it one of Bahrain’s most vibrant dining destinations.
Since opening its doors in 2024, ROKA Bahrain has become a celebrated meeting place where guests gather over robatayaki cuisine, music and panoramic views across Bahrain Harbour. The restaurant’s warm, lively energy has made it a favourite on Bahrain’s dining and social scene, combining exceptional food, service and the unmistakable spirit of ROKA.
Acknowledging this milestone, Anthony Jackson, Director of Operations ROKA, said: “Marking our first year in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a very special moment for us. In just twelve months, ROKA Bahrain has grown into a vibrant destination where guests come together to enjoy Japanese robatayaki, music and cocktails. This anniversary is a celebration of our team’s dedication and the warm community of guests who have embraced ROKA and made our first year such a success.”
Starting 17th October, the ROKA brunch will be available every Friday and Saturday from 12 PM; a weekend ritual designed for relaxed afternoons shared with friends and family. The brunch features an elaborate spread of starters made for sharing, mains from the robata grill and the signature ROKA dessert platter, a fitting finale to the experience.
Adding to the celebrations, the ROKA Terrace reopens on 16th October, welcoming guests back to its al fresco setting overlooking Bahrain Harbour; the perfect backdrop for the cooler months ahead.
For reservations and more information, please visit ROKA’s website to book your table or brunch experience. Due to high demand, advance reservations are highly recommended.
About ROKA
Following the enormous success of Zuma London, Rainer Becker quickly recognised the huge popularity of robatayaki cuisine and opened ROKA Charlotte Street, London in 2004. The principal cuisine comes from the Robata grill. Located amid diners, the grill forms an integral design element of all the restaurants, but more than being a stunning feature, the robata is truly the heart of ROKA. Designed by Norisan Muramatsu and true to the name, which means a meeting place where food and drinks are shared around the robata (Ro) and heat, warmth, and an all-embracing energy surround (K). Celebrating its 20th-anniversary this year, the ROKA Group now includes four London restaurants: Charlotte Street and Shochu Lounge, Canary Wharf (2009), Mayfair (2014), Aldwych (2014), one restaurant in Dubai (2020), in Riyadh (2021), in Istanbul (2022), in Kuwait (2022) in Jeddah (2023) and Bahrain (2024).
About Azumi Ltd:
Azumi Limited is an award-winning global restaurant business with proven brands offering contemporary dining in key cosmopolitan locations. Created by Rainer Becker, and co-founded with Arjun Waney, Azumi’s journey began with the opening of Zuma London in 2002. This was quickly followed by ROKA London in 2004. There are now 23
Zuma’s and 12 ROKAs across the globe with further locations in the pipeline. In addition to the Zuma and ROKA Japanese concepts, Oblix was opened in The Shard in 2013. ETARU was launched in Florida in 2017 and offers the East Coast of the USA a take on the ROKA concept under a different guise. INKO NITO, an approachable unconventional Japanese robatayaki, followed in 2018 with a location in Soho London.
