Rokbonki Japanese Steak House - Arlington Heights

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   Meg

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience per usual! We come often and recommend often as well!
   

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   Kristin

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a wonderful time coming here. We can always count on amazing service and incredible food. Been coming for over 30+ years and literally drive from downtown Chicago because no one else can compare. When the Rokbonki crave hits....we just can't help ourselves. Thanks for so many years of wonderful memories and full bellies!!
   

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   Michael

   Chicago

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an excellent time. The cook that we had was one of the more social cooks we've had. Very friendly and outgoing. He did a great job of making the food and with the entertainment in the process
   

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   Shawn

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service is always entertaining and the food is always excellent. Highly recommend!
   

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   Anne

   VIP

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time, our chef Kevin was very entertaining.
   

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   Bill

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. Must go at least once. You wont be disappointed.
   

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   Jillian

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very attentive staff, food was delicious. Prompt service. Nice atmosphere
   

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   andy

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 3, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Last time for me!!! I am a frequent diner at this restaurant, and i brought a person with last night which was her first experience with a hibachi restaurant There was no bartender so the 30 minutes we waited to be seated we could not order a drink We waited 15 min at the table with no server for at least a drink order , when we finally ordered, blue Hawaiians, all pineapple juice no Liquor could be detected Once the order was taken it took about 30 min for the Chef to show for the “dinner” show The chef that was assigned to our table,  had ZERO personality!! There were no words!! No huge flame, no broccoli toss, no egg tossing-nothing!! so my guests first experience with hibachi was a flat big flop!! I specifically asked for no broccoli, while my son asked for no mushrooms, and on my plate was literally all broccoli and all onions. There was literally no carrots and no zucchini. My son’s filet and chicken smothered in mushrooms!! The portions have decreased while the prices have increased tremendously!! Last time i pay almost $400 inc tip for this place!!
   

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   Mansoor

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Service, delicious food. Loved different sauces .
   

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    Eric

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    We got smoked out! The hoods suck, like they don’t work at all. The front door is impossible to open, smelling shut because the pressure is terrible. Had to wait 20 minutes for reservation. The smell with be all over your clothing cause it’s like a smoke show in there. Needs a full renovation and new hoods. Food is great if you have an appetite with all the smoke.
    

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