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Roka Akor

Roka Akor

Japanese Restaurant, Steakhouse, and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    The experts at Time Out Chicago and Serious Eats recommend this place
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    Ana Carolina K.
    "Just 2 words: OMAKASE Decadent!!! Awesome!!!"(10 Tips)
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    "w/ black truffle and Butterfish tataki for appetizers."(4 Tips)
    Dana J.
    "Dining companions got (also excellent) black cod and sea bass."(6 Tips)
    Bee W.
    "Definitely try the Wagyu beef!!"(8 Tips)
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  • Joe S.
    Joe SAugust 5, 2011
    The butterfish (cold) and pork belly (warm) are great appetizers to start with
  • Kim
    KimMay 27, 2016
    The lemongrass vinegarette salad that comes with the lunch bento boxes is ... not good.
  • TableSAVVY
    TableSAVVYJune 5, 2014
    Ask about the daily market specials. Read more
  • Renee K.
    Renee KeatsOctober 18, 2011
    Try the Blood Orange margarita with hand cut ice. It is to die for! Read more
  • Rachel B.heart icon on user image
    Rachel BergerJanuary 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    unbelievable happy hour. $1 oysters on Tuesday
  • Eli G.
    Eli GorinNovember 6, 2011
    The side of risotto style japanese rice with black truffles is unreal!
  • Makoto K.heart icon on user image
    Makoto KSeptember 4, 2011
    Went to their lunch testing. Awesome service and food. Will definitely go back!
  • Jennifer N.
    Jennifer NguyenFebruary 19, 2012
    Try the steak it was one of the best I have ever had.
  • Ingrid C.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid ChepApril 24, 2018
    My favorite place, love fish here and shrimps
  • carlos felipe o.heart icon on user image
    carlos felipe ospinaNovember 9, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the daily sashimi and nigiri deluxe platters
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Edward Kim, chef of Ruxbin, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Robata grilled Japanese shishito peppers. Read more
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanNovember 8, 2015
    Toro tartare...yes please
  • Yura L.heart icon on user image
    Yura LeeOctober 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    $1 oysters on tues!!!
  • carlos felipe o.heart icon on user image
    carlos felipe ospinaAugust 26, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask for the OMAKASE( Chef's tasting menu). It's the best thing to do.
  • Karcher M.heart icon on user image
    Karcher MarinaPvJuly 27, 2013
    Awesome Sushi! Great company !
  • Kendall G.
    Kendall GordonAugust 19, 2013
    The Scallop Dynamite Roll is to die for
  • Carlos B.heart icon on user image
    Carlos ButlerJuly 15, 2016
    got a reservation in under 30 minutes with OpenTable
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
    get the Ramen Noodles in Master Stock with Prawns & Scallops!
  • John V.
    John VolckoMay 25, 2014
    Decadent Chef's Dish was unbelievable!!
  • Justin I.
    Justin IsraelsAugust 30, 2014
    Roasted beer salad hit the spot
  • Ana Carolina K.
    Just 2 words: OMAKASE Decadent!!! Awesome!!!
  • Matt w.
    Miso cod on the robota grill is insane.
  • Yura L.heart icon on user image
    Yura LeeOctober 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Desserts!!!
  • Gustavo H.heart icon on user image
    Gustavo HüningNovember 8, 2014
    Everything here is good!
  • Mark K.
    Mark KimSeptember 3, 2011
    Great selection of sake and Japanese beer.
  • Pat P.heart icon on user image
    Pat PomiesNovember 9, 2013
    Tempura is just heaven!
  • carlos felipe o.heart icon on user image
    carlos felipe ospinaAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the largest Sake list in the Midwest.
  • ᴡ O.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ O.April 2, 2015
    Never disappointed.
  • Zinio
    ZinioSeptember 19, 2011
    Chicago Magazine says the pork belly bites served with marinated beets are "tender as hell." How can you say no to that? Read more
  • Tim C.heart icon on user image
    Tim ClarkeAugust 18, 2015
    Amazing sushi.
  • Tarek S.heart icon on user image
    Tarek SaadiAugust 20, 2016
    Excellent food
  • Pocket S.
    Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014
    I really think it's overrated and overpriced. I visited twice but did not find the food very delightful.
  • jared z.
    jared zlotnickOctober 19, 2011
    The wasabi is legit. Straight from the root.
  • carlos felipe o.heart icon on user image
    carlos felipe ospinaJuly 26, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Bone I'n Rib Eye with shaved black truffles.
  • Kathy C.
    Kathy CMarch 26, 2014
    Black Cod was like buddah
  • Derek V.
    Derek VaughnJanuary 17, 2012
    The black cod is amazing!
  • Dougie F.
    Dougie FreshSeptember 3, 2012
    Try the Octopus Salad
  • Mark S.
    Mark SimpsonNovember 23, 2012
    this place is the worst, food is garbage, go to sunda or masaki
  • Sicura B.
    Sicura BealSeptember 25, 2016
    Try the omakase
  • MnR .
    MnR 💙June 14, 2021
    Overpriced and overrated! Won’t come again
  • Gi@n C. C.heart icon on user image
    Gi@n C. C.September 14, 2014
    Locale alla moda, ottimo servizio, molto rumoroso (tavoli ravvicinati, i camerieri ci passano appena), porzioni minime, costoso soprattutto le bevande (8$ bottiglia d'acqua Panna, vino dai 40$ in sù)
  • Patrícia M.heart icon on user image
    Patrícia MilkeMay 31, 2017
    Sensacional. Ambiente bacanérrimo e q comida é deliciosa.
  • Clara M.heart icon on user image
    Clara MassoteJanuary 7, 2017
    Tudo perfeito, peça o misoshiro com lagosta
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