Luxurious Sushi Restaurant Moves into Palma's Former Pachá Building

New Venue on the Paseo Marítimo: Sushi Instead of Party

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It's become quieter on the former Pachá site, but not for long. These days you see construction vehicles and containers, around 7 a.m. a few men with coffee cups studying plans. The operators of the Japanese brand ROKA have announced plans to transform the building on the Paseo Marítimo in Palma into a permanent restaurant. After a summer pop-up in the northeast of the island, the concept is now anchoring in the city.

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What Is Planned

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ROKA brings a mix of premium sushi and robatayaki grill — not just a pure sushi spot, but more a place for grilled specialties and fine fish dishes. The operator group is internationally active and runs other well-known addresses; they rely on international experience and elegant design. On site, construction fences and barriers are set up, workers move back and forth, and the old disco signs have long been removed.

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A precise opening date is not yet available. The work is progressing on schedule, as they say, but permits, deliveries, and interior furnishings take time. No date, no countdown — rather a cautious 'soon'.

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Neighborhood and Mood

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The neighborhood reacts differently. Some residents look forward to a more stylish use of the area; others still remember the loud nights, hoping the new use stays quieter. There are already talks with the city administration about traffic management and delivery times, says people from the port district I meet at the bakery. If all goes well, the restaurant should attract new guests mainly in the evenings: business people, couples and tourists who are looking for something other than paella.

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A small, unobtrusive advantage: The old building is close to the water. If you crave sea air after dinner, you can take a walk along the shore after dessert. For many, a plus point that not every place in the city offers.

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What This Means for Palma

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That an international restaurant network is investing in Palma is a sign: the city remains attractive for gastronomy, not only for big clubs. The project also creates jobs—from the head chef to the cleaner. At the same time, it's clear: converting a club into a top restaurant changes part of the cityscape. Do people like it? Probably not. But the construction machinery are rolling, and pedestrians pause, watch, and speculate about when the doors will finally open.

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When an opening date is set, you will hear it along the harbor promenade—at the latest when the first reservations are being accepted.