Roka Akor - Old Orchard
Andrew Aiello · 106 Google reviewsRoka Akor - Old Orchard — clean, consistent japanese in Skokie. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Staff knows what to recommend. Kobe N: "While all the dishes were impressive" [$$]
What 811 diners keep saying
What 811 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“First of all, a shout out to our server ZION (i think thats his name). Let me start with the arrival… I needed to UP the reszie by one so i came in while the fam shopped and the hostess was VERY accommodating. Then i got there early and had a martini at the bar and the bartender was fantastic. We sat down and had a great meal. After a long week, just wanted to share my experience. Thanks!!!”
“Nice atmosphere outdoor, when weather still great. Super food”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a truly extraordinary evening at Roka Akor! The food was absolutely superior, from the perfectly cooked steak and fresh sushi to the crispy Brussels sprouts. Dessert was a highlight: the raspberry sorbet was the greatest dessert I’ve ever had (even better than the mango!). What made the night unforgettable was our waiter, Zyon. Every single recommendation he gave us was spot on, and he guided our meal beautifully from start to finish. My mom, who is elderly and doesn’t go out often, was especially pleased with his warmth and kindness. Zyon not only recommended the perfect dessert to end our night but also went above and beyond by holding the door for her as we left. In today’s world, gestures like that are rare. He truly embodied the definition of classic service. It was a magnificent meal paired with exceptional service. We can’t wait to return!”
“Great place. The Omekasa menu is THE way to go. Great good. Cooked perfectly. Flavor intense and amazing. While it's a little pricey, you can't miss out on this place! A must visit at least annually!”
“Phenomenal experiences of “omakase” - we got the premium set, which is more like 6 premium courses. Service is relatively quick, the server is super friendly and down to earth. I love the freshness of the fish and the flavors of everything else. The desserts surprised me as it’s not too sweet, which is perfect! The only thing was that the steak was a little too well done. Overall I’d say the meal was definitely enjoyable and worth the pricing!”
“Always a excellent experience.love it.food,drinks and staff are great.”
“My husband and I visited this place for the first time last night. Let me start by saying the food is top notch and cooked to perfection. Our server Miguel was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and prompt without being pushy or making us feel rushed. We had the NY strip steak, Chilean sea bass, White miso soup, fried egg plant, poached lobster maki and snow crab avocado maki. Everything was amazing! We even decided against desert but was pleasantly surprised when we were served a small portion of ice cream to share. It was so good I forgot to get the photo before we ate it. The only reason I gave 4 stars was we had an issue with what I believe was fruit flies. Throughout our meal I killed at least 4 hovering around our food and table. We will definitely be back love this place!!”
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