The Turkish Riviera welcomes ROKA Bodrum to Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum. The opening introduces not one but two exceptional dining concepts to the Aegean coast: the signature ROKA restaurant and ROKA by the Beach. The Japanese concept was created by renowned restaurateurs Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, the duo behind the globally acclaimed Azumi restaurant portfolio including Zuma and Inko Nito.
Set against the backdrop of Paradise Bay with uninterrupted views across the shimmering Aegean Sea, ROKA Bodrum restaurant elevates the destination’s impressive culinary credentials. The resort already houses 12 restaurants and bars including Hakkasan and Gigi Bodrum.
Signature robatayaki cuisine at ROKA Bodrum
ROKA Bodrum restaurant showcases the brand’s celebrated Japanese Robatayaki cuisine in an open-air setting that seamlessly blends culinary artistry with natural beauty. The restaurant centres around an authentic robata grill positioned in the heart of the dining space, where skilled chefs demonstrate the Japanese art of grilling over binchotan charcoal.
The culinary programme features ROKA’s signature dishes including sushi and sashimi platters that showcase seasonal ingredients, whilst the robata grill produces perfectly charred dishes. Complementing the cuisine is a crafted cocktail menu featuring premium sake selections and innovative cocktails utilising local Turkish ingredients.
ROKA by the Beach: A Mediterranean first
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Perhaps even more exciting is the introduction of ROKA by the Beach, the brand’s inaugural beachside concept. Located directly on Mandarin Oriental Bodrum’s private beach with panoramic views across the turquoise Aegean waters, this daytime venue offers a lighter interpretation of ROKA’s celebrated menu designed specifically for the relaxed pace of Mediterranean beach dining.
Open to both resort guests and external visitors, ROKA by the Beach offers leisurely afternoon dining with toes in the sand and views stretching to the horizon.
Elevating Bodrum’s gastronomy scene
The opening arrives at a pivotal moment for Turkey’s luxury hospitality sector, as the country increasingly establishes itself as a premier destination for sophisticated international travellers. ROKA’s adaptation to the Turkish setting maintains its signature culinary standards whilst embracing the relaxed elegance of Aegean coastal life.
