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Rokko
Japanese sushi & Kobe-style cuisineJapanese chefKobe ownersGambero Rosso recommendedFlaminioOwn rice farm
Named after Mount Rokko near Kobe, this Flaminio restaurant is owned by a Japanese family from Kobe and led by chef Takehisa Haraguchi, trained at prestigious Japanese restaurants. Rokko grows its own sushi rice at a Vercelli farm — an exceptional commitment to ingredient provenance.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Flaminio
- Chef
- Takehisa Haraguchi
Plate № 54
About
Rokko draws its name and identity from the mountain range overlooking Kobe — one of Japan's greatest food cities — and the owners' Kobe heritage is reflected in a kitchen that prizes precision and ingredient quality above all else. Chef Takehisa Haraguchi trained at prestigious Japanese restaurants before bringing his skills to Rome's Flaminio district, steps from the Tiber and Piazza del Popolo. The restaurant produces its own rice at a dedicated farm in Vercelli, Piedmont — using Japanese varieties — giving the sushi rice a character and freshness found nowhere else in Rome. Gambero Rosso recommends it consistently.
Neighborhood & visiting
Rokko sits in Flaminio, one of Rome's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Own-farm sushi rice from Vercelli — unmatched ingredient control
- Chef Haraguchi trained at prestigious Japanese restaurants in Japan
- Kobe-origin ownership — one of Japan's great culinary pedigrees
- Gambero Rosso recommended, steps from Piazza del Popolo
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Frequently asked
About Rokko
- Is Rokko an authentic japanese sushi & kobe-style cuisine restaurant in Rome?
- Yes — Rokko is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese sushi & kobe-style cuisine in Rome: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Rokko located?
- Rokko is located at Passeggiata di Ripetta, 15, 00186 Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy in the Flaminio neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Rokko?
- Rokko does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Rome we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Rokko?
- Rokko sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese sushi & kobe-style cuisine of this format in Rome.
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