Roka Akor - Houston

4.7

1628 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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 Houston — 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, Seafood, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 622-1774
Website
http://www.rokaakor.com/houston/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ce Bian
Catering
Roka Akor offers party-sized options for carryout and delivery. All orders come with plates, napkins, chopsticks and serving utensils. Forks / Knives are not included. All orders must be placed with a minimum of 48-hour notice. 11:30AM is earliest available time slot for delivery. $25 Delivery / Set Up Fee within 10 Miles of Houston.
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate business dinner, or a cocktail reception Roka Akor offers a culinary experience in the heart of city. Our menu features prime, American & Japanese Wagyu cuts of steaks, seafood, pristine sushi that is sure to WOW any guest!
Private party contact
Kari Morris: (602) 291-8944

Location
2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Cross street
W. Alabama
Parking details
Roka Akor offers both self and complimentary valet parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chirashi Tacos$15.00
with Avocado Relish and Cherry Tomatoes
Yellowtail Sashimi* ^$22.00
with Green Chili, Shallots and Poached Garlic Ponzu
Beef Tataki* ^$24.00
with Shaved Black Truffle, Truffle Jus and Pickled Daikon
Filet Tartare*$20.00
with Truffle Aioli, Quail Egg, and Truffle Caviar
Toro Tartare*$22.00
with Ossetra Caviar, Quail Egg, and Taro Chips
Charred Heirloom Tomato Salad$15.00
with Black Garlic Vinaigrette
Burrata Salad, Cherry Tomatoes$18.00
with Kimchi Balsamic Vinaigrette
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna$19.00
with Anchovy Aioli and Unagi Sauce
Salmon Crudo$19.00
with Truffle Yuzu Soy and Crispy Ebi Salt

Hot Plates

Steamed Edamame$6.00
with Maldon Sea Salt
Spicy Edamame$7.00
with Fresh Chili and Lime
Lobster Miso Soup$11.00
Robata Grilled Shishito Peppers$12.00
with Ponzu and Bonito Flakes
Crispy Fried Squid$13.00
with Serrano Chili and Lime
Robata Grilled Scallops^$22.00
with Yuzu Aioli and Shiso
Robata Grilled Pork Belly^$18.00
with Pickled Breakfast Radish and Tarragon Miso
Grilled Octopus$26.00
with Shiso Pesto and Garlic Chili
Crispy Eggplant$10.00
with Honey Jalapeno
Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings$15.00
Lobster and Gulf Shrimp Dumplings$24.00

Daily Sushi & Sashimi Feature

Sashimi Chef Selection$28.00
3 or 5 kinds | 3 piece each
Nigiri Chef Selection$28.00
5 or 7 kinds | 1 piece each
Premium Blue Fin Tuna Flight$48.00
Sashimi 3 pieces each | Nigiri 2 pieces each

Nigiri (1 Piece) | Sashimi (2 Pieces)

Salmon (Sake)$6.00
Salmon Belly (Sake Toro)$8.00
King Salmon (Ora King)$8.00
Striped Jack (Shima Aji)$8.00
Freshwater Eel (Unagi)$6.00
Yellowtail (Hamachi)$7.00
Amberjack (Kanpachi)$7.00
Red Snapper (Madai)$7.00
Akami (Hon Maguro)$8.00
Golden Eye Snapper (Kinmedai)$8.00
Itoyori (Threadfin Bream)$8.00
Premium Fatty Tuna (Toro)$12.00
Toro Foie Gras Nigiri (Nigiri Only)$16.00
Hokkaido Sea Urchin (Uni)$16.00
Japanese Scallop (Hokkaido Hotate)$7.00
Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)$7.00
Salted Salmon Roe (Ikura)$6.00
Flounder (Hirame)$7.00
Medium Fatty Tuna (Chu Toro)$10.00
Barracuda (Kamasu)$7.00

Robata Grill Selection

Steaks | Prime | Domestic | Japanese

Prime Skirt Steak (8oz.)*$32.00
with Yuzu Chimichurri
Prime Filet (8oz.)*$46.00
with Truffle Aioli
Prime NY Strip (10oz.)*$44.00
with Miso Garlic Compound Butter
Prime Ribeye (12oz.)* ^$58.00
with Wafu Dressing
Snake River Farm Wagyu Filet (8oz.)*$56.00
with Chili Ginger Sauce
Snake River Farm Wagyu Sirloin (6oz.)*$46.00
with Grilled Bone Marrow and Spicy Garlic Soy
Snake River Farm Wagyu Flat Iron (8oz.)* ^$44.00
with Maitake Mushroom and Sukiyaki
Japanese Grade A5 Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture*$0.00
- MP$0.00
Japanese Grade A5 Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture*$0.00
- MP$0.00
Japanese Grade A5 Takamori Wagyu from Yamaguchi Prefecture*$0.00
- MP$0.00

Seafood | Classics

Korean Spiced Lamb Chops* ^$42.00
with Cucumber and Smoked Eggplant Sauce
Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
with Ginger Jalapeno Puree , Micro Herb Salad
Lobster Tail$48.00
with Chili Lime Butter
Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs$30.00
with Green Onions and Cashews
Chicken Teriyaki$26.00
with Charred Rainbow Carrots
Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod in Magnolia Leaf^$39.00
with Pickled Red Onion
Alaskan King Crab Legs^$0.00
with Chili Lime Butter
- MP$0.00
Salmon Teriyaki*$34.00
with Pickled Cucumber

Vegetables | Sides

Sweet Corn^$9.00
with Soy Garlic Butter
Asparagus$10.00
with Wafu Dressing and Sesame
Broccolini$11.00
with Ginger and Shallot Dressing
Shiitake Mushroom$12.00
with Soy Ponzu Butter
Fingerling Potato$10.00
with Chimichurri
Crispy Brussels Sprouts^$11.00
with Mustard and Bonito Flakes
Bone Marrow*$10.00
with Spicy Sweet Garlic and Sesame Toast
Japanese Mushroom Rice Hot Pot$20.00
with Shaved Black Truffle

Tempura

Gulf Shrimp Tempura^$18.00
with Wasabi Pea Dust and Sweet Chili Aioli
Assorted Vegetable Tempura$14.00
Japanese Style Fried Chicken$16.00
with Smoked Chili Aioli
Spicy Fried Tofu^$14.00
with Avocado Relish and Japanese Herbs

Maki

Hamachi Serrano Chili Roll* ^$15.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Chives, Wasabi Aioli
Prawn Tempura and Avocado Roll$13.00
Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado, Wasabi Aioli
Snow Crab Truffle Roll*$24.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Truffle Pearl, Truffle Oil
Vegetable Roll$12.00
Mixed Greens, Tamago, Inari, Oshiko
Seared Salmon Unagi Roll* ^$18.00
Asparagus, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Yuzu Miso
Soft Shell Crab Roll*$16.00
Chive, Kimchi, Cucumber, Spicy Aioli
Crispy Tuna Roll*$14.00
Cucumber, Tuna, Tempura Crunch
Salmon Avocado Roll*$14.00
Asparagus, Cucumber, Yuzu Aioli
Seared Escolar and Prawn Tempura Roll*$18.00
Chive, Prawn Tempura, Cucumber, Unagi Sauce
Seared Wagyu Roll*$24.00
Oshiko, Avocado, Cucumber, Chive, Asparagus, Chirashi Sauce

What 1,628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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 - Houston offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful all around" service and atmosphere. Known for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service," the restaurant excels in special occasions. Highlights include their "phenomenal" dishes and the "ginormous" portions from the chef's tasting menu. A must-visit for an elegant, memorable meal.

1,628 Reviews

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Aleena
VIP
Atlanta
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Nigiri tasted old. Certain cuts of the sashimi did as well. Restaurant ran out of corn on NYE and didn’t replenish. Not happy
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Jojo
Los Angeles
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We drove down from Austin to explore the Houston food scene for a couple of days and this was the first place we decided to visit. The food reviews looked great so we gave it a shot. The ambience was really nice, higher scale for sure so you’d expect high priced great tasting food. For appetizers we got the fried squid, pork belly and yellow tail. Yellow tail and pork belly were amazing while the fried squid tasted like sabritones chile and like chips. Also all of the spicy peppers in any dish will not include seeds, so if you don’t like spicy it’s good for you but if you want spice , you won’t find it here. 2/3 appetizers were good so we were excited for the main dishes. We got the Lamb chops which is under Seafood on the menu for some reason lol and we got 4 different Maki rolls, mostly their specialty rolls. Lambchops were OK, for the price point and scale of the restaurant it really lacked flavor but wasn’t terrible. All of the sushi rolls tasted exactly the same. Bland. There were no flavor profiles that distinguished themselves on any of the dishes unfortunately, and again for the price point and scale of the restaurant you’d expect really great flavor to stick out. Service was good, and the restaurant is nice, but the food lacked all the qualities that would make the restaurant stand out. It was really empty when we went and now we understand why. Again, appetizers are your best bet if you really want to try this spot. But it’s honestly not worth the price or effort.
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Robert
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We shared the special New Year's Eve chef's tasting menu with wine pairing. Each course was beautifully prepared and paced very well. The lobster tempura was delicious! All the chef's selections of sushi and sashimi were excellent. The paired wines were spot-on. It was a delicious 2.5 hour experience. Come hungry; the portions are ginormous and an excellent value for the quality, quantity and attentive service. (Free parking in the adjacent garage, btw. Valet is available if requested.)
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Angela
VIP
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! We will be back! Thank you so much!!!!!!
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Luis G
Houston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner with the family , the food was good , different flavors , a little rushed service -but overall a good experience . Upon setting the bill I was charged a service tip of 40% , which I will dispute with Amex. I did not authorize such a charge. Costumer be aware, check the final tip charge. That practice is illegal, fraudulent and in poor business image !
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Daniel
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fresh and great service. Great restaurant.
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John
Houston
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for the second night in a row to indulge in the 2 for $99 dinner menu. Upon asking the waitress why we didn’t have that menu after being seated, I was only given the $100 per person “Roka Giveback Menu”. I asked about the promotion I received the prior night only to be told that they discontinued it and replaced it with the more expensive menu. I was disappointed, but continued on with the new menu. After doing research and realizing the 2 for $99 menu was still on the website, I asked again politely to check and make sure that it wasn’t still active and was told the website was incorrect. Almost towards the end of the courses, the waitress informs me that it was a miscommunication within their team and they in fact were continuing the promotion as listed on the website and that I could “come back and ask for the 2 for $99 dinner menu”. That was my entire point for visiting the restaurant that night and I also bragged to my business partner about how amazing that specific menu was (items were different than the new menu). I was caught off guard and felt like I was brushed off, no concessions or accommodations made. Not a good look from one of my fav restaurants. I won’t be back for a while and definitely was embarrassed in front of my business partner.
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Neda
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday. Our waiter, Ismail, was very attentive and helpful. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend celebrating a special occasion here.
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Angela
VIP
Kyoto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb, friendly service. The food is always wonderful.
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Robert
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding experience. The drinks were very good. The omakase was perfectly timed, and everything was delicious. Service was prompt, informative, and courteous.
Roka Akor - HoustonResponded on November 23, 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We here at the Roka Akor family take great pride in not only our stellar food but also our stellar service. Again thank you for taking the time to let us know you had a great experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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FAQs

Roka Akor - Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 622-1774.

Roka Akor - Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 1628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027

Additional information

Cross street
W. Alabama
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Roka Akor offers both self and complimentary valet parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ce Bian
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rokaakor.com/houston/
Phone number
(713) 622-1774
Catering
Roka Akor offers party-sized options for carryout and delivery. All orders come with plates, napkins, chopsticks and serving utensils. Forks / Knives are not included. All orders must be placed with a minimum of 48-hour notice. 11:30AM is earliest available time slot for delivery. $25 Delivery / Set Up Fee within 10 Miles of Houston.
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate business dinner, or a cocktail reception Roka Akor offers a culinary experience in the heart of city. Our menu features prime, American & Japanese Wagyu cuts of steaks, seafood, pristine sushi that is sure to WOW any guest!
Private party contact
Kari Morris: (602) 291-8944

Featured in

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Roka Akor - Houston

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Order delivery or takeout

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100 Houston Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Omakase

Omakase$128.00

Cold Plates

Chirashi Tacos$15.00

Yellowtail Sashimi* ^$22.00

Beef Tataki* ^$24.00

Filet Tartare*$20.00

Toro Tartare*$22.00

Charred Heirloom Tomato Salad$15.00

Burrata Salad, Cherry Tomatoes$18.00

Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna$19.00

Salmon Crudo$19.00

Hot Plates

Steamed Edamame$6.00

Spicy Edamame$7.00

Lobster Miso Soup$11.00

Robata Grilled Shishito Peppers$12.00

Crispy Fried Squid$13.00

Robata Grilled Scallops^$22.00

Robata Grilled Pork Belly^$18.00

Grilled Octopus$26.00

Crispy Eggplant$10.00

Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings$15.00

Lobster and Gulf Shrimp Dumplings$24.00

Daily Sushi & Sashimi Feature

Sashimi Chef Selection$28.00

Nigiri Chef Selection$28.00

Premium Blue Fin Tuna Flight$48.00

Nigiri (1 Piece) | Sashimi (2 Pieces)

Salmon (Sake)$6.00

Salmon Belly (Sake Toro)$8.00

King Salmon (Ora King)$8.00

Striped Jack (Shima Aji)$8.00

Freshwater Eel (Unagi)$6.00

Yellowtail (Hamachi)$7.00

Amberjack (Kanpachi)$7.00

Red Snapper (Madai)$7.00

Akami (Hon Maguro)$8.00

Golden Eye Snapper (Kinmedai)$8.00

Itoyori (Threadfin Bream)$8.00

Premium Fatty Tuna (Toro)$12.00

Toro Foie Gras Nigiri (Nigiri Only)$16.00

Hokkaido Sea Urchin (Uni)$16.00

Japanese Scallop (Hokkaido Hotate)$7.00

Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)$7.00

Salted Salmon Roe (Ikura)$6.00

Flounder (Hirame)$7.00

Medium Fatty Tuna (Chu Toro)$10.00

Barracuda (Kamasu)$7.00

Robata Grill Selection

Prime Skirt Steak (8oz.)*$32.00

Prime Filet (8oz.)*$46.00

Prime NY Strip (10oz.)*$44.00

Prime Ribeye (12oz.)* ^$58.00

Snake River Farm Wagyu Filet (8oz.)*$56.00

Snake River Farm Wagyu Sirloin (6oz.)*$46.00

Snake River Farm Wagyu Flat Iron (8oz.)* ^$44.00

Japanese Grade A5 Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture*$0.00

Japanese Grade A5 Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture*$0.00

Japanese Grade A5 Takamori Wagyu from Yamaguchi Prefecture*$0.00

Seafood | Classics

Korean Spiced Lamb Chops* ^$42.00

Chilean Sea Bass$46.00

Lobster Tail$48.00

Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs$30.00

Chicken Teriyaki$26.00

Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod in Magnolia Leaf^$39.00

Alaskan King Crab Legs^$0.00

Salmon Teriyaki*$34.00

Vegetables | Sides

Sweet Corn^$9.00

Asparagus$10.00

Broccolini$11.00

Shiitake Mushroom$12.00