Roka Akor - Chicago

4.7

4108 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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Roka Akor is a premier steakhouse serving the finest steak, seafood, and sushi. Renowned for our exquisite Japanese Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, we are part of an elite group of fewer than 40 restaurants in the U.S. — and 1 of only a few in Chicago — licensed to serve this coveted delicacy. All of our meats and vegetables are expertly grilled to perfection over an Open Flame Charcoal Robata Grill. Elevate your dining experience with our award-winning wine list, premium sake, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of fine whiskey.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 477-7652
Website
http://www.rokaakor.com/locations/chicago/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ce Bian
Catering
Please call us for onsite and off site catering opportunities. We cater private events from 10 - 250 guests.
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate business dinner, or a cocktail reception Roka Akor offers a trendy & culinary experience in the heart of city. We have several private dining options for parties of 9-300. Please contact our Events Director, Erin Koss, at ekoss@rokaakor.com, for more information regarding options and pricing.
Private party contact
Erin Koss: (847) 846-1076

Location
456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Clark and Illinois Ave
Parking details
Valet Parking is available on Clark Street. Valet will not be available during the Al Fresco dining period.
Public transit
Red Line – exit at Grand, one block north to Illinois<br />#22 Bus –exit at Grand (if coming from the North), exit at Hubbard (if coming from the South)…walk ½ block west<br />#36 Bus—exit at Illinois (walk 1 ½ blocks west)<br />#147 Bus—exit at Illinois (walk ½ block east)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Cheers to Happy Hour: Where Flavor Meets Fun!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM,Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Roka Akor's happy hour features a curated selection of signature cocktails, premium sake, and fine wines, paired with delectable small plates like robata-grilled skewers, sushi rolls, and fresh seafood. Enjoy these offerings at unbeatable prices, creating the perfect atmosphere for unwinding after a long day or kicking off a night out. Mondays 5pm - 10pm 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday.

Popular dishes

Prime Beef Tataki*$24.00
with Fresh Shaved Truffle, Truffle Jus, Pickled Daikon
Butterfish Tataki* **$18.00
with White Asparagus, Yuzu Shallot Dressing
Tuna Tataki*$20.00
with Caramelized Onions, Scallions, Ash Apple Mustard Dressing
Yellowtail Sashimi*$24.00
with Shallots, Poached Garlic Ponzu, Serrano Chili
Toro Tartare* **$24.00
with Ossetra Caviar, Quail Egg, Taro Crisps
Oyster Plate with Yuzu Jelly$26.00
- ½ Dozen$26.00
Filet Tartare*$26.00
with Truffle Aioli, Chives, and Rice Tuile
Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna*$22.00
with Chili Aioli, Sweet Soy
Arugula and Romaine Salad$15.00
with Edamame, Yuzu Thyme Dressing
Assorted Sashimi Taco*$14.00
with Avocado Relish and Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 Piece$14.00
Veggie Taco$11.00
with Avocado and Pickled Red Onions
- 2 Piece$11.00

Hot Plates

Steamed Edamame$8.00
Regular | Lemon Sea Salt | Spicy
White Miso$6.00
with Wild Mushrooms, Tofu
Japanese Shishito Peppers**$13.00
with Ponzu, Bonito Flakes
Crispy Squid**$15.00
with Chili, Lime
Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings**$17.00
with Soy Vinaigrette
Grilled Pork Belly**$19.00
with Miso Mustard, Pickled Vegetable
Grilled Diver Sea Scallops**$24.00
with Yuzu Aioli, Crushed Wasabi Peas
Robata Grilled Octopus$24.00
with Shiso Chimichurri and Smoked Paprika Aioli
Chicken Yakitori Skewers$12.00
Shrimp and Lobster Dumplings$22.00
Crispy Fried Eggplant$12.00
with Jalapeño Honey

Daily Sushi & Sashimi Feature

Chef Selection Sashimi & Nigiri

Toro Nigiri*$26.00
with Osetra Caviar, Green Onions
- 2 pc.$26.00
Flame Seared Salmon Nigiri*$12.00
with Yuzu Shallot
- 2 pc.$12.00
Hirame Nigiri*$14.00
with Shiso, Preserved Lemon
- 2 pc.$14.00
Sashimi Chef Selection*$32.00
- 3 Kind$32.00
- 5 Kind$42.00
Modern Nigiri Selection* **$32.00
- 5 Kind$32.00
- 7 Kind$42.00
Premium Tuna Flight*$52.00
Sashimi 3 pc. each or Nigiri 2 pc. each

Nigiri | Sashimi

Uni | Sea Urchin (Santa Barbara)$11.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$11.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$16.00
Ora King | King Salmon$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00
Sake | Salmon$6.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$6.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$10.00
Hotate | Scallop$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00
Hon Maguro | Blue Fin Tuna$8.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$8.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$12.00
Toro | Super Fatty Tuna$12.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$12.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$18.00
Botan Ebi | Sweet Shrimp$8.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$8.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$14.00
Unagi | Freshwater Eel$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$14.00
Hamachi | Yellowtail$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00
Kampachi | Amberjack$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00
Madai | Red Sea Bream$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00
Suzuki | Striped Bass$7.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$7.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00
Shima Aji | Striped Jack$8.00
- Nigiri (1 Piece)$8.00
- Sashimi (2 Pieces)$11.00

Tempura

Shrimp Tempura$19.00
with Crushed Wasabi Peas, Sweet Chili Aioli
Tiger Prawn Tempura$18.00
with Pink Peppercorn Tentsuyu
Spicy Fried Tofu$16.00
with Avocado Relish, Fresno Chili
Cauliflower Tempura$15.00
with Smoked Chili Aioli

Robata Grill Selection

Steaks | Prime | Domestic | Japanese

Prime Rib Eye (12oz)* **$52.00
with Wafu Dressing
Prime Skirt Steak (8oz)*$39.00
with Sweet Garlic Soy
Prime New York Strip (10oz)*$49.00
with Truffle Aioli
Prime Filet (8oz)*$48.00
with Truffle Miso Butter
Bone-In New York Strip (12oz)*$75.00
with Truffle Miso Butter
Snake River Farms American Wagyu Sirloin (6oz)*$48.00
with Bone Marrow, Truffle Aioli
Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet (8oz)*$62.00
with Chili Ginger
Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture*$0.00
(min. 3oz)
- MKT$0.00
Japanese Grade A5-10+ Takamori Wagyu Beef from Yamaguchi Prefecture*$0.00
(min. 3oz)
- MKT$0.00
Japanese Grade A5-10+ Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture*$0.00
(min. 3oz)
- MKT$0.00

Classics | Seafood

Korean Spiced Lamb Cutlets* **$36.00
with Smoked Eggplant and Cucumber (3 Cutlets)
Glazed Pork Ribs$30.00
with Cashews, Spring Onion
Teriyaki Chicken Breast$28.00
with Tokyo Turnips, Shiitake Mushrooms
Salmon Teriyaki*$38.00
with Pickled Cucumber
Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod**$41.00
with Pickled Red Onion
Roasted King Crab$0.00
with Chili Lime Butter, Cucumber
- MKT$0.00
Chilean Sea Bass$48.00
with Cherry Miso Glaze, Celery Root Purée, Pickled Cherries, and Fennel

Vegetables | Sides | Tempura

Sweet Corn$11.00
with Soy, Butter
Cremini Mushrooms$11.00
with Soy Butter
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
with Wafu, Mustard, Bonito Flakes
Broccolini$13.00
with Ginger Shallot Dressing
Fingerling Potatoes$13.00
with Shiso Chimichurri
Aka Miso Glazed Eggplant$14.00
with Sesame
Baked Potato$13.00
with Shiso Sour Cream, Chili Butter
Robata Bone Marrow$12.00
with Garlic Soy, Spring Onion
Japanese Mushroom Rice Hot Pot**$22.00
w/ Fresh Shaved Black Truffle - MKT

Maki Rolls

Signature

Hamachi Serrano Chili Roll*$17.00
Avocado, Wasabi Aioli, Cucumber
Dynamite Scallop Roll**$23.00
Snow Crab, Avocado, Scallop
Lobster Roll$24.00
Crispy Prawn, Poached Lobster, Avocado
Crispy Prawn And Chirashi Roll$19.00
Diced Sashimi, Crispy Prawn, Avocado
Seared Salmon Roll$20.00
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Miso Honey
Unagi Maguro Roll$22.00
Avocado, Tuna Tartare
Seared Wagyu Roll$24.00
Cucumber, Avocado, Wagyu Tartare

Classic

California Roll$16.00
Snow Crab, Avocado, Tobiko
Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll$16.00
Cucumber, Furikake
Salmon Avocado Roll$14.00
Cucumber, Asparagus, Yuzu Aioli
Crispy Prawn Roll$14.00
Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber
Vegetable Tempura Roll$13.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Tempura Asparagus and Bell Pepper, Ume Paste, Yuzu Aioli

What 4,108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roka Akor in Chicago offers an "amazing experience" with top-notch sushi and grilled wagyu. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and "knowledgeable" staff, especially servers like Gary and Christos. Perfect for special occasions, the lively atmosphere and creative dishes make it a must-visit spot in the city.

4,108 Reviews

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Jay
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Poor service the restaurant wasn’t even busy. They often forgot to bring things and took forever to return. We had to get up from our seats a couple time to request some service.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff went above and beyond and the food was exceptional. Everything was delicious!
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Hina
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as usual. But we would rather visit the location in suburbs because of the service we received. Our server over charged us and disappeared.
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Alex
Vancouver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere is great for louder groups, which was us. The food was good and there is good selection, but drinks from the bar were not always cold. Food and drinks took a while to come out, and not everyone was served at once. Two people had to wait an additional 15-20 minutes for their food after food was delivered to four of us. It was disappointing based on the price point.
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Tobi
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All I can say is WOW! I live out of town and I wanted a restaurant that hit all of the marks… A great ambience, energy and vibe, wonderful food, and great service. The bar is large and if it would have just been the two of us, I would have preferred to sit up there. The energy and vibe was great! Roka Akor had it all and was such a great surprise to our friends that live close but had never been. The sushi is AMAZING and was my personal favorite. There were four of us and we had four rolls along with spare ribs and salmon, it was the perfect amount for all of us to share. We will definitely be back, this is a place you don't want to miss if you want an array of different Asian flared food.
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Ricardo
Munich
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service and excellent food. Also, nive cocktails.
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Jill
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We arrived early, and by the time the bar made our first drinks, the table was ready. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. There was a problem with one of our orders but our server spent much so much time chatting with another table and never came back to see how we were doing. The meal was over before we were able to flag our server down. He it would be removed from the bill but there was no discount on the bill. Ordered coffee with dessert and dessert came but no coffee. We were not billed for the coffee. The food was wonderful. One of my party wanted to order a baked potato. The server said it is a new menu item in the last few days and it has received poor reviews such that the chef told the staff to talk people out of ordering it. Also, fyi the cheesecake is green.
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Neeti
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience - both food and ambience
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Maria
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very personalized by staff that celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary with quiet table in rear dining room and background music that complimented a beautiful meal….. a rarity to be sure! Absolutely first class….. Roka Akor first experience a 10 in every way possible!
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Mario
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Served too rush. We haven’t need advised that kitchen closes at 21:45 when we arrived at 21;00
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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

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456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Clark and Illinois Ave
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking is available on Clark Street. Valet will not be available during the Al Fresco dining period.
Public transit
Red Line – exit at Grand, one block north to Illinois#22 Bus –exit at Grand (if coming from the North), exit at Hubbard (if coming from the South)…walk ½ block west#36 Bus—exit at Illinois (walk 1 ½ blocks west)#147 Bus—exit at Illinois (walk ½ block east)
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ce Bian
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rokaakor.com/locations/chicago/
Phone number
(312) 477-7652
Catering
Please call us for onsite and off site catering opportunities. We cater private events from 10 - 250 guests.
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate business dinner, or a cocktail reception Roka Akor offers a trendy & culinary experience in the heart of city. We have several private dining options for parties of 9-300. Please contact our Events Director, Erin Koss, at ekoss@rokaakor.com, for more information regarding options and pricing.
Private party contact
Erin Koss: (847) 846-1076

Roka Akor - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Cheers to Happy Hour: Where Flavor Meets Fun!

Prime New York Strip (10oz)

Bone-In New York Strip (12oz)

Yellowtail Sashimi

Omakase | "To Entrust the Chef"

Signature$115.00

Decadent$148.00

Cold Plates

Prime Beef Tataki*$24.00

Butterfish Tataki* **$18.00

Tuna Tataki*$20.00

Yellowtail Sashimi*$24.00

Toro Tartare* **$24.00

Oyster Plate with Yuzu Jelly$26.00

Filet Tartare*$26.00

Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna*$22.00

Arugula and Romaine Salad$15.00

Assorted Sashimi Taco*$14.00

Veggie Taco$11.00

Hot Plates

Steamed Edamame$8.00

White Miso$6.00

Japanese Shishito Peppers**$13.00

Crispy Squid**$15.00

Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings**$17.00

Grilled Pork Belly**$19.00

Grilled Diver Sea Scallops**$24.00

Robata Grilled Octopus$24.00

Chicken Yakitori Skewers$12.00

Shrimp and Lobster Dumplings$22.00

Crispy Fried Eggplant$12.00

Daily Sushi & Sashimi Feature

Chef Selection Sashimi & Nigiri

Toro Nigiri*$26.00

Flame Seared Salmon Nigiri*$12.00

Hirame Nigiri*$14.00

Sashimi Chef Selection*$32.00

Modern Nigiri Selection* **$32.00

Premium Tuna Flight*$52.00

Nigiri | Sashimi

Uni | Sea Urchin (Santa Barbara)$11.00

Ora King | King Salmon$7.00

Sake | Salmon$6.00

Hotate | Scallop$7.00

Hon Maguro | Blue Fin Tuna$8.00

Toro | Super Fatty Tuna$12.00

Botan Ebi | Sweet Shrimp$8.00

Unagi | Freshwater Eel$7.00

Hamachi | Yellowtail$7.00

Kampachi | Amberjack$7.00

Madai | Red Sea Bream$7.00

Suzuki | Striped Bass$7.00

Shima Aji | Striped Jack$8.00

Tempura

Shrimp Tempura$19.00

Tiger Prawn Tempura$18.00

Spicy Fried Tofu$16.00

Cauliflower Tempura$15.00

Robata Grill Selection

Steaks | Prime | Domestic | Japanese

Prime Rib Eye (12oz)* **$52.00

Prime Skirt Steak (8oz)*$39.00

Prime New York Strip (10oz)*$49.00

Prime Filet (8oz)*$48.00

Bone-In New York Strip (12oz)*$75.00

Snake River Farms American Wagyu Sirloin (6oz)*$48.00

Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet (8oz)*$62.00

Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture*$0.00

Japanese Grade A5-10+ Takamori Wagyu Beef from Yamaguchi Prefecture*$0.00

Japanese Grade A5-10+ Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture*$0.00

Classics | Seafood

Korean Spiced Lamb Cutlets* **$36.00

Glazed Pork Ribs$30.00

Teriyaki Chicken Breast$28.00

Salmon Teriyaki*$38.00