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    Roka Akor - Old Orchard

    4.0 (553 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sweet Corn
    Bob R.

    Wow. What an experience. We sort of went overboard when visiting Roka Akor but it was a fabulous experience. We were a party of six with two birthdays. This was supposed to be special, and it was. We were seated right away in a nice spot. The server immediately brought our menus and we were served water and asked about drinks. Rola Akor serves either for sharing, or will deliver an individual entree. They are also outstanding at dealing with food allergies! They really take it seriously. We ordered a lot - we started with three maki rolls - Crispy Prawn Unagi, Salmon Avocado, and Kani Sake - all were fantastic. For our shared entrees we had Prime Skirt Steak (8oz), Sweet Garlic Soy, Teriyaki Chicken Breast, Shiitake Mushrooms, Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod, Pickled Red Onion, and Chilean Seabass, Ginger Jalapeno Sauce, Fresh Shaved Vegetable Salad. We also ordered vegetables - Broccolini, Ginger Shallot Dressing, Sweet Corn, Soy, Butter, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Wafu, Mustard, Bonito Flakes. They also brought out ice cream for our birthday girls. The food was truly outstanding, although pricey. The service was amazing as was the ambiance. I highly recommend Roka Akor!

    Japanese Wild Mushroom Rice Hot Pot
    celina t.

    It was my first time dining at Roka Akor and most likely my last. Our bill came out to about $300 with tip and all. We waited a very long time to get our orders taken. We didn't even have our drink orders taken promptly after we got sat. Honestly we felt very neglected as a group and not serviced. For the prices of their menu you'd expect service to be good. Review of the food: Mushroom sticky rice- bland but was an interesting concept Crispy squid/octopus- good but like typical calamari Kaarage- good and juicy Blackened cod- good but really expensive for what it is Tuna crunchy roll - it was okay very, typical tuna roll Soft shell crab roll - typical sushi roll nothing surprising Crispy eggplant- pretty good sauce can be spicier Chicken teriyaki - sauce is a bit lacking and was the only flavor for the dish Pork belly - it was good but extremely greasy so the tea helps Ube dessert item - this item was good. Overall I would say the service really reduced the experience we could have had. For the price the food was not up to par.

    Christine W.

    I discovered this restaurant when I visited Scottsdale a decade ago and was pleasantly surprised to try this location. It didn't disappoint! Fresh food, attentive servers, and conveniently located.

    Sonia R.

    Having dinner for my best friends birthday! Food was amazing, always great taste, temperature was good with all the food being served as well as the portions. Amazing fast service.

    Kayla S.

    Sushi is delicious here! Staff is great. It is a bit pricey, but food is great. There is nice interior, but quite dark.

    Korean lamb chops, veggie tempura, salads, rice, salmon teriyaki.
    Zarnigor N.

    I ordered lunch menu today.. it was so mouth watering specially Korean lamb chops. Also had salmon teriyaki and vegetable tempura. Lunch menu comes with rice, salad and dumplings.

    Prime Skirt Steak (8oz), Sweet Garlic Soy*
    Munsanje M.

    Had a great Valentine's Day menu here at Roka! It's my first time visiting this location but I frequent the Oakbrook location a lot. The were very accommodating due to the water issue on actual Valentine's Day and so glad we were able to go and experience this! The first and second course were INCREDIBLE -- yellowtail jalapeño with a delicious sauce, the beef and the amazing truffle sauce, just so flavorful. The hamachi Serrano roll is the best on the menu in my opinion and they portion and coursed out very well. Overall great experience and will definitely return for all the sushi and sashimi for sureeeee.

    Katie H.

    I've been here a couple times, came tonight to celebrate with girlfriends (table of 4) we got to the restaurant 10 min before when I thought our reservation was, at 5:30, I was mistaken; it was at 5 (that's on me) they still sat us. Food was great, we shared a bunch of items, ordered apps and wanted to wait until we were done with them to order our mains. Our server came over and informed us "my manger told me you'll need to order because you're sitting too long". Um, excuse me? I get you want to turn the table, but basically telling me to leave? So we ordered our mains, the busboy/person came by right away and cleared all our plates- it all felt really rushed. Mind you, the restaurant was not full. When we left, how long were we there that we were holding up previous reservations? 1 hour. We dined for 1 hour. Ridiculous to tell us to rush out. We weren't a loud group, just 4 woman out to dinner with 1 cocktail each. I probably won't return.

    Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod, Pickled Red Onion**
    Elizabeth L.

    The food was so delicious! We were blown away by the service, especially Steve! A bottle of wine that we chose wasn't on the menu so he replaced it with an even nicer bottle at the same price. I was part of a group and we ordered half the menu and loved all of it! The Wagyu, Cod, Toro and dynamite roll were big hits.

    Ashley P.

    Phenomenal service, atmosphere, and most of all food. They were incredibly accommodating for my gluten intolerance + even had gluten free soy sauce! Some of the best steak I've ever eaten in my life (especially with the truffle aioli), and the white miso soup was AMAZING. The ube crème pot for dessert was delicious. 10000/10

    Tiffany N.

    I love dining here when we are in town. The location is great. The restaurant is clean. The service is amazing. We got to meet Chef Boyd. What a talented chef. He's so nice and friendly. We had the Omakase. Our dinner was amazing. We were so full. The portion is very generous. Highly recommend.

    Poached Lobster
    Reem C.

    Let me start by saying, this location is great just don't expect to find parking if you go on a Saturday afternoon like I did.. the shopping center is usually packed just FYI. Upon entry, I was welcomed warmly which I appreciate.The hostess was very sweet. I was seated in the ambiance was very relaxed, but semi-upscale.. you can dress up or down for this venue. I saw a mix of both. For a starter, we were served the poached lobster. I added a picture because I forgot the exact name and I ordered the Mizu cod... Sorry, Also do not remember the exact name, but it came with salad, beef dumplings, and rice. Overall, the meal was extremely tasty. Everything was well prepared and served in a timely fashion. The service from the waitress we had, and everyone who seemed to work in the establishment was very prompt. We were checked on a few times, which I appreciate seeing as how it was my first time visiting. I did have questions and they seem to be very well informed as to their menu so ask away! I would recommend this for a cute date or lunch with friends. I have no complaints.

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    Ask the Community - Roka Akor - Old Orchard

    What time is you lunch menu?

    Our lunch menu is served 12pm-3pm everyday.

    What is "halal"/creekstone here?

    Our ribeye and lamb will always be halal. We always try for more of our prime beef selections to be but that is dependent on availability to us so you will need to inquire on the day that you dine about the additional selections beyond the lamb… Read more

    Is the Skokie location and Chicago location menu the same in terms of vegetarian options? Specifically wondering about the spicy fried tofu and tempura vegetable roll.

    Shivali, Both locations' menus are very similar since we share the same Executive Chef! That being… Read more

    Is this a good place for a party of 15?

    Hi Pio, Thanks for contacting us at Roka Akor! We do have great spaces for parties of 15, whether… Read more

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    Ichi By Torino

    Ichi By Torino

    4.7
    (38 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Food was very delicious. I ordered a Teriyaki fried chicken bowl and the chicken was very juicy and…read moretender. The miso soup on the side was also very good. Service was great, food came out in 5 minutes.

    Randomly stopped by here on a weekday early evening, late lunchtime frame. It is in a strip mall…read morearea with other stores and has lots of shared parking. Disclaimer I forgot to take a picture of what I ordered, which was the chicken teriyaki bento box I forgot because I was so hungry and everything was so freshly cooked and hot that I just dived right in. That bento box had edamame a spring roll gyoza and the rice covered in furikake plus the chicken teriyaki and seaweed salad and more. I also ordered the lychee jasmine tea, which was cold and absolutely delicious and it was not a cup of diabetes, thank goodness We also ordered a Tonkatsu bowl, which was very generous, freshly cooked and super tasty. Both orders came with a miso soup, which was also piping hot and tasty. The set up is definitely a little bit more fast food because you can order to counter and then get your food on a tray and sit down or you can order it from a kiosk as well. They also do takeout orders. The best part about this place besides the food and the ambience are just so cute and modern and clean is the staff and the manager. People really do make the difference and people really do enhance an experience and an overall lasting and first impression. I would absolutely come back here. It is super conveniently located. Great pricing with very generous portions. The owners are Japanese and everything here is super authentic.

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    Kuni's Japanese Restaurant

    Kuni's Japanese Restaurant

    4.0
    (338 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Getting close to living in the area for 30 years and had not been back to Kuni's until recently…read more Just had forgotten (unless things really changed) how cozy having a place this close to home is. Good wide menu with items that you don't find at your mainstream japanese restaurant. More like old school Chicago Japanese. (Thinking a blend here of old Ginza and maybe some parts Sunshine.) Maybe only with the departure of those favorites we appreciate more what has stayed on. Appetizer selection is long enough to just get small plates to share. Notables: - ebi snijo (homemade shrimp ball) - hamachi jaw (if you haven't had it) - hirame no cha soba age (fried green tea noodles and whitefish rolled with seaweed) - evokes the old Ginza restaurant for me - octopus sunomono Even after three recent visits without repeat apps, there are still more we haven't had elsewhere to try. Part of the reason for that is - we get entrees too. We've been happy with: - chirashi (curious how the sashimi D differs) - Salmon Bento (D) - so many different things fun to share! - Kuni's Special - gomaee and mixed seafood sunomono, then our choice of sashimi followed by saba - nabe yaki udon is reasonable here at $13 with two tempura shrimp Know there's lots of reviews here, but as long as there is room on weekends for us we're happy to share!

    08/04/25 - Kuni's Japanese Restaurant since 1986 located @ 511 Main Street in Evanston, IL. What a…read morebeautiful little traditional Japanese restaurant in Evanston. I love this place it has such a cool vibe w/authentic japanese decor. I ordered the bento box that came w/miso soup, salad, broiled chicken teriyaki, tempura w/2 pieces of shrimp, sweet potato, pepper, 1/2 California roll, 1 piece on Inari sushi, a couple of pieces of gyoza, 1 piece of kamaboko, tofu & spinach. This was a very enjoyable bento w/a nice variety of Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is very nice the food is good & it won't kill the bank

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    Tempura Soba Soup (cold $12)
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    Shinsen Evanston

    Shinsen Evanston

    4.5
    (283 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Everything was amazing, here on vacation and was not disappointed, actually amazed with food…read morepresentation and service! I went there yesterday and would go again today. Thank you

    Based on the reviews, we decided to try Shinsen for the first time and order takeout. We ordered 8…read moreitems totaling over $130 with tip. The food was absolutely awful. The shallot rice with vegetables had no vegetables at all and tasted as if it was premade and warmed up again in the microwave. The shallot rice with beef was the same and contained tiny bits of burned beef. The sushi was not fresh and the crispy spring rolls were akin to dog treat sticks. The food is expensive and some of the worse food I've ever had. While I appreciate the business owners detailed response, there are contradictions. When ordering the shallot fried rice from the restaurants website on July 2, vegetables were included as an option. Today vegetables have been replaced with herbs. Nevertheless we chose the available vegetable option therefore vegetables were requested. The restaurant received our vegetables request as indicated on the pictured receipt and packaging. We received herbs and rice but no vegetables. We did not order through a third party delivery service. We placed the order through the restaurant website and I arrived early to pick up the food. I hope that the owner is able to receive my feedback constructively and take accountability for the issues my family encountered with the restaurant.

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    Roka Akor - Old Orchard - sushi - Updated July 2026

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