The restaurant Oka, located in Old Nice, offers creative Asian and Mediterranean cuisine using fresh products. Run by Kwan and his mother Thi, this friendly place blends authentic flavors with a warm atmosphere.
In Old Nice, the restaurant Oka grabs our attention with its name, large bay windows, and warm, minimalist decor. A quick glance at the menu shows the restaurant offers tempting dishes with Asian flavors… as well as “okanin” dishes.
Run by Kwan and his mother Thi, Oka is a lovely family business. Thi, hardworking and dedicated, worked in Asian kitchens in Nice before running her own Vietnamese restaurant for 10 years!
Kwan, who grew up in the kitchen, was a Head Waiter in chic and gourmet restaurants in Nice. Ambitious and rich in culinary experiences, Kwan embarks on the adventure: Oka was born 3 months ago, and it’s a real success from breakfast to dinner!
Ask for the menu!
On the menu for lunch & dinner? Traditional and reimagined Asian and Mediterranean dishes: Spring rolls, Bo bun, Teriyaki salmon, Kefthai (spicy beef balls tzatziki), Sea bream and avocado sashimi, Karaage (marinated chicken fritters), Roasted eggplant with feta, soft-boiled egg, and pomegranate… and desserts: Banana chocolate nems, Coconut tiramisu, Matcha chocolate fondant…
A word with Kwan:What is the origin of your restaurant’s name “Oka”?
“Oka is a short form of Okami, which means goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Okami is the name of my Shiba Inu. At Oka, dogs are welcomed and treated like kings with two ‘okanin’ dishes: Salmon omelet and Chicken thigh.”
What do you hope to convey to food lovers through your dishes?
“I mix the Asian flavors of my childhood. We prepare and refine dishes so that our guests enjoy themselves, have a good time, and feel well-treated.”
Célia BechiniPractical Information:
Address: 12 Rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice
Phone: 09 86 20 62 14
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Monday – Closed.