Tekka by Lone

The story

Tekka by Lone, Rovinj – Michelin-Recommended Japanese Restaurant with Istrian Influences

East meets Istria

At Tekka by Lone, the Japanese culinary tradition meets the ingredients of Istria. The restaurant, part of Hotel Lone, offers a setting that is both elegant and relaxed: a beautiful green garden for warm evenings, or a designer interior that feels polished without being stiff. The kitchen is led by top chefs who work with the freshest local produce, applying time-honoured Japanese techniques to create dishes that are both familiar and surprising.

The food

The menu covers the classics you would expect from a Japanese restaurant – sushi, sashimi, and nigiri – alongside more inventive plates. White fish and shellfish tartare, tuna with asparagus pattani, salmon with chicory sake buri, and nigiri topped with marinated sea urchin are just a few examples of how the kitchen blends Istrian ingredients with Japanese precision. A signature dish, the Donburi Wagyu, features A5 Japanese wagyu tartare served with broccoli, egg yolk, and rice. Gyoza are filled with Adriatic prawns and wagyu, while the Squid Ramen is an unexpected play on textures, combining squid soup, squid noodles, porcini mushrooms, and an egg. Soups such as misoshiru and dashi are made with care, using miso paste, wakame seaweed, and kombu.

Recognised by Michelin

Tekka by Lone holds a Michelin Recommended distinction, a recognition that reflects the kitchen’s commitment to quality and creativity. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and closed on Mondays. It is an ideal choice for travellers exploring Rovinj who are looking for a refined yet welcoming Japanese dining experience.