Roku Den

Went here for my girlfriends birthday. Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great option in Torquay.
5 7 years ago (29-01-2018)

Surprise packet. Truely outstanding Japanese food. The mixed sashimi towers above most I've had. Casual comfy atmosphere. Booking highly recommended as it gets busy.
5 7 years ago (05-01-2018)

Sashimi was really fresh and the fresh wasabi is a must to have.
5 7 years ago (07-03-2018)

Roku Den is a charming and friendly little Japanese restaurant in Torquay. I say "little" deliberately, because it's a small and intimate space, which I'm given to understand, is exactly what the owner wants. Roku Den doesn't look like much from the outside, but the interior is nicely designed with comfortable seating for such a small space. A big part of the internal footprint is taken up by the open kitchen, which, again, is very Japanese. It has a sort-of izakaya feel about it in terms of the size and the variety of small plates, but it's definitely a restaurant rather than a bar. It's all about freshness at Roku Den, and they express this via their sashimi, hand and rice roll, and nigiri. We ordered a range of these, and every piece was beautifully prepared, nicely seasoned, and achingly fresh and clean. Service is provided a a troop of young locals, who are friendly and helpful. The owner is a charming American guy (from California, I think) who takes pride in what his kitchen sends out. The wine list is short, but interesting, with a few excellent whites and reds, some Japanese beers, and some excellent sakis. Being a cool and rainy evening, we started with a hot saki, and did it hit the mark. There is an omikase style set menu available, but our party of six chose to order off the menu and we selected a wide range of sushi and small dishes. Service in terms of ordering and delivery was prompt and efficient, and every dish I tried was excellent--flavoursome, fresh, and prepared with excellent technique. Prices here are mid-range, and I think represent good value for the quality of food on offer. I very much look forward to returning to Roku Den on my next visit to Torquay, The locals are very lucky to have access to such a top-quality Japanese restaurant that has real heart and soul.
5 7 years ago (14-01-2018)

Great sushi and service. 4.5 stars if i could choose so!
4 7 years ago (11-02-2018)