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…

March 16, 2012

Pastry Chef Jesse Divine

by Alison

After you’ve treated yourself to Roka Akor’s renowned cuisine, such as the Roasted King Crab with Chili Lime Butter and Fresh Cucumber (market price) or Lamb Cutlets with Korean Spices ($32), you may want to indulge in some of our incredible dessert selections created by…