June 27, 2017

Ambitious New Sushi and Steak Restaurant Makes a Dramatic Houston Debut

by Alison

6/27/17 | PaperCity Magazine A luxury high-rise building may not be a typical venue for a new Houston restaurant, but for upscale steak and sushi concept Roka Akor, 2929 Weslayan’s high-in-the-sky digs provided yet another angle for its posh Japanese concept to stand out amongst the competitive Houston…

June 26, 2017

10 Most Exciting New Restaurants in Houston

by Alison

June 26, 2017 | Modern Luxury ROKA AKOR
Another Michelin-recommended concept, this time out of Scottsdale, Ariz., arrives in Houston with new Japanese steakhouse Roka Akor. Located on the ground floor of 2929 Weslayan, the city’s tallest residential tower, the 6,500-square-foot space has just opened its doors. Prime Japanese wagyu beef is the star here, while other popular choices from the robata grill include miso-marinated black cod and beef tataki with truffle jus. At the sleek bar, sushi chefs roll exotic fish flown in daily and serve it alongside fresh-grated wasabi—quite different from the familiar green counterpart—and Himalayan rock salt. For a little of everything, try the chef’s omakase. 2929 Weslayan St., 713.622.1777