June 27, 2013
A restaurant with a Japanese flair that is part steakhouse, part seafood and sushi haven, Roka Akor is opening its doors in Jackson Square on Thursday. The restaurant, which already has locations in Chicago and Scottsdale, is being led in the kitchen by Executive Chef…
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…
April 16, 2013
Modern Japanese Restaurant to Offer Robata Cuisine, Seasonal Sushi, And ROKA BAR Featuring Handcrafted Cocktails, Whiskey, Super-Premium Sake, House-Infused Shochu and An Extensive Wine List SAN FRANCISCO (April 11, 2013) – ROKA AKOR, a stylish prime steak, seafood and sushi restaurant that specializes in Robata “open charcoal” cuisine,…
April 16, 2013
Former Bar Star Daniel Hyatt was enjoying his free agent status after leaving his longtime post at the Alembic in January. Then, he got a message on Facebook from Roka Akor‘s beverage director Robb Holder about running the show at theupcoming San Francisco branch of the robata and sushi…
