February 5, 2013

Roka Akor Chicago – Top Restaurant Week Pick

by Alison

We know you probably have a go-to Japanese steak and sushi spot, but if you have yet to try Roka Akor, you won’t be disappointed. The wagyu beef dumplings  are like no other dough filled morsels you’ve ever tasted, and the flavorful robata grill items…

January 16, 2013

Roka Akor; Bistro Voltaire

by Alison

Located at 456 N. Clark St. is the JNK concept restaurant Roka Akor. Roka has been voted one of the top 10 sushi spots in the United States, and was given an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectacular. Contemporary Robatayaki Japanese cuisine (in which items…

March 20, 2012

Roka Akor Interior Design

by Alison

Inspired by flavors, textures and fresh ingredients from our menu, DMAC Architecture designed Roka’s Zen-chic space with natural and reclaimed materials and an emphasis on craft and creativity. The Chicago-based firm transformed the River North space into a warm and highly evocative environment that pushes…

March 19, 2012

How to Brew Sake

by Alison

As the staple spirit at Roka Akor, we wanted to teach you a thing or two about how sake is brewed. Sake Ingredients Five crucial elements are involved in brewing sake: water rice technical skill yeast land & weather The technical skill needed to brew…