June 6, 2013

Old Orchard Sushi Chef Position

by Alison

Responsibility includes assisting sushi chef in daily prep. Limited to fabricating fish, being able to perform basic knife skills. Rolling maki and making nigiri. Compensation based on experience. Fill Out Application

May 22, 2013

Roka Akor San Francisco behind the scenes

by Alison

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

Sneak Peek of Roka Akor San Francisco

by Alison

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

Roka Akor: Always Looking to Make it New

by Alison

“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…