Japanese grilled lobster. Yes, you read that right. Roka on Charlotte Street does a whole grilled lobster with a miso and yuzu glaze. It sounds like fusion gone rogue, like putting sushi on a pizza. But it’s mind-blowing. The sweet miso caramelizes on the shell, and the yuzu (a sour Japanese citrus) cuts through the richness like a sushi master’s knife.
Is it traditional? No. Is it fun? Absolutely. It costs around £70, which is an eyewatering sum. But you get a show: they flambé it tableside with a flourish. You’ll feel like a movie star eating dinner, except the movie is about a very confused but happy lobster.
