ROKU Resto Tallinn – Best Keto Sushi & Duck Fillet

ROKU Resto is a unique restaurant located in the Porto Franco area of Tallinn, at Poordi 1. It offers Japanese-inspired dishes infused with Estonian flavors. This is a place where sushi, tartare, and duck fillet come together in new and exciting ways, providing light, elegant, and thoughtfully crafted taste experiences.

We visited ROKU Resto to try both dinner menus, and I must say, the experience was well worth it!

Additionally, we tried the roasted rice tea, which was pleasantly mild and light. Roasted black rice tea is an aromatic beverage with a slightly nutty flavor, made from toasted black rice. It’s rich in antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, supporting digestion and helping to balance blood sugar levels. The tea is naturally caffeine-free and calming. Highly recommended!

During the FoodLover Restaurants Week from February 13th to 23rd, they offer two special menus:

Lunch Menu (€20):
– Miso soup
– Butter-baked salmon steak – potato cream / fennel-cucumber salad / chive and caviar sauce
– Vanilla panna cotta with mango sauce

Dinner Menu (€35):
Starter (choose one):
– Veal tartare – truffle oil / unagi sauce / Aarde bread
– Salmon tataki – daikon / avocado / ponzu sauce
Main Course (choose one):
– Yasashisa keto roll with caviar – Mame nori / salmon / snow crab / arugula / avocado / shirajuki sauce
– Roasted duck breast – caramelized duck confit / edamame beans / Jerusalem artichoke chips / orange-carrot sauce
Dessert: Vanilla panna cotta – edible gold / black caviar

Menu and Taste Experiences

✔ Veal Tartare – A true surprise in flavor nuances! A completely different tartare than we’re used to! A very enjoyable experience. Served with delightfully crunchy bread, it became a well-balanced starter. Would definitely have it again.

✔ Salmon Tataki – The fish was tasty and tender, with a smoky topping adding an interesting nuance. The ponzu sauce provided just the right acidity, bringing out all the flavors beautifully.

✔ Yasashisa Keto Roll with Caviar – This is their most popular and best-selling dish. I’ve tried a lot of sushi, but the keto roll was a completely new experience for me! It was lighter due to the absence of rice, yet surprisingly soft and flavorful. Fresh and balanced – excellent sushi!

✔ Roasted Duck Breast – This main course was 10/10! I’m personally not a big fan of duck anymore, but my companion praised it highly. The meat was perfectly cooked, easy to cut, and tasted ideal. The Jerusalem artichoke cream was silky smooth, the accompanying orange-carrot puree pleasantly sweet, and all components harmonized perfectly.

✔ Vanilla Panna Cotta – They offer the same dessert in both menus but with different additions. The black caviar added an interesting salty nuance that surprisingly complemented the sweet vanilla panna cotta well. The feared fishy taste wasn’t noticeable. Meanwhile, the mango panna cotta was sweeter and creamier. For both desserts, we would have liked more textural contrast – perhaps something crunchy like nuts.

ROKU Resto pleasantly surprised both me and my companion! The dishes had many exciting flavor nuances, the sushi was fresh and of high quality, the duck was absolutely perfect, and the service was friendly and attentive.

Sustainability and Conscious Cooking – A Restaurant Where Nothing Goes to Waste!

Nowadays, it’s increasingly important to focus on sustainability and conscious food usage, and ROKU Resto sets an example in this area. Here, nothing goes to waste – every ingredient and raw material is used to the fullest, and all leftovers find new life in other dishes or processes.

The restaurant follows the principle of utilizing all possible parts of ingredients, whether it’s vegetable stems, bones from broths, or other components. This approach not only reduces waste but also showcases creativity and respect for food.

If you’re looking for a place in Tallinn that offers exceptional keto sushi, perfectly cooked duck, and a commitment to sustainability, ROKU Resto is a must-visit!