May 22, 2013
Japanese in Jackson Square About a month ago, we shared news that Roka Akor (801 Montgomery Street) brought on local bar master Daniel Hyatt to oversee their booze program. Sources say he’s been told to do “whatever he wants,” which will translate into lots of whisky cocktails and infused shochu. Since…
May 22, 2013
By Tamara Palmer Roka Akor, a Japanese robata grill and sushi restaurant, is projected to open in San Francisco’s Jackson Square (801 Montgomery Street) in late June or early July. The restaurant will be the first location in San Francisco; Roka Akor already operates three restaurants…
May 21, 2013
“I had to send my wife back to China,” smiled Ce Bian (pronounced Say-Be-Ann), Group Executive Chef at Roka Akor. It was an understandable move. Over the next few weeks, the Roka Akor mini-empire is scheduled to double in size. In addition to his current locations in Chicago…
