Roka Akor - Old Orchard

4.7

1619 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Lively
Healthy
Good for special occasions

Roka Akor is a premier steakhouse serving the finest steak, seafood, and sushi. Renowned for our exquisite Japanese Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, we are part of an elite group of fewer than 40 restaurants in the U.S. — and 1 of only a few in Chicago — licensed to serve this coveted delicacy. All of our meats and vegetables are expertly grilled to perfection over an Open Flame Charcoal Robata Grill. Elevate your dining experience with our award-winning wine list, premium sake, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of fine whiskey.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(847) 329-7650
Website
http://www.rokaakor.com/locations/old-orchard/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Boyd Cheong
Catering
Please Contact our restaurant for menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
The entire restaurant can be booked for private event or booked in our intimate enclosed patio for up to 24 guests. This room has retractable windows and blinds on all four sides of the room

Location
4999 Old Orchard Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077
Neighborhood
Skokie
Cross street
Old Orchard Ctr & Skokie Blvd
Parking details
Public parking is available. We are located on the East side of the shopping center facing Skokie Blvd near the 2-story parking garage by The Gap.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

$7 Glasses of Wine Until 5:00 p.m.
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy a selection of white, red, and sparkling wine for only $7 per glass, every day from 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Chicago Restaurant Week
Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Sun - Thu - 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Dine with us during Chicago Restaurant Week and enjoy best-selling dishes from our Robata Grill and Sushi Bar! Our optional beverage pairing allows you to elevate the perfect meal with a curated selection of wines and cocktails. | Dinner Menu: $60 per person | Lunch Menu: $30 per person | View the menus at https://rokaakor.com/event/chicago-restaurant-week-2025/
Steak Month
Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
Sun - Thu - 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Steak Month is here! Experience the rich flavors of our open-flame charcoal Robata grill with exclusive steak flights – available only in January. | Prime Flight - $85: Skirt Steak (8oz) with Sweet Garlic Soy, NY Striploin (5oz) with Truffle Aioli, and Filet (4oz) with Chili Ginger Sauce, Served with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes | World of Wagyu Flight - $185: Domestic Wagyu Filet (4oz) with Chili Ginger Sauce, Australian Wagyu (3oz) with Truffle Citrus Wafu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu Miyazaki Prefecture (3oz) with Ponzu Wasabi, Served with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes

Mixed Green Salad, Avocado, Ginger Wasabi Dressing$13.00
Escolar Tataki, White Asparagus, Yuzu Shallot Dressing* **$15.00
Yellowtail Sashimi, Serrano Chili, Shallot, Ponzu*$22.00
Roasted Beet Salad, Smoked Almonds, Jalapeno Miso$13.00
Prime Beef Tataki, Truffle Onion Vinaigrette$20.00
Steamed Edamame, Maldon Sea Salt | Spicy Edamame$6.00
White Miso Soup, Wakame Wild Mushrooms, Tofu$6.00
Japanese Shishito Peppers, Ponzu, Bonito Flakes**$10.00
Crispy Squid, Serrano Chili, Lime, Sweet Chili Aioli**$13.00
Prime Beef and Kimchi Dumplings, Soy Vinaigrette**$15.00
Robata Grilled Pork Belly, Pickled Radish, Black Garlic Miso**$18.00
Robata Grilled Diver Sea Scallops, Yuzu Aioli, Wasabi Pea Dust**$22.00
Karaage Chicken, Lime, Sweet Chili Aioli$13.00
Spicy Big Eye Tuna, Crispy Rice, Avocado, Unagi Sauce$18.00

Premium Sashimi & Nigiri

Sashimi Chef Selection*
- (3)$28.00
- (5)$38.00
Modern Nigiri Selection* **
- 5 Kind$26.00

Maki Rolls

Signature

Hamachi Serrano Chili* **$15.00
Dynamite Scallop**$20.00
Crunchy Spicy Tuna*$15.00
Crispy Prawn Unagi$19.00
Poached Lobster$22.00
Tuna 4 Ways$19.00

Classic

Snow Crab Avocado$15.00
Tempura Vegetable$13.00
Salmon Avocado*$14.00
Prawn Chirashi$20.00
Soft Shell Crab$16.00
Sake Maguro$22.00

Robata Grill Selections

Steaks | Prime | Domestic | Japanese

Prime Rib Eye (12oz), Wafu Dressing* **$44.00
Prime Skirt Steak (8oz), Sweet Garlic Soy*$32.00
Prime New York Strip (10oz), Truffle Aioli*$43.00
Snake River Farms American Wagyu Sirloin (6oz), Bone Marrow, Truffle Aioli$41.00
Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet (8oz), Chili Ginger$52.00
Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture (Min. 3oz) *
per order
- MKT

Classics | Seafood

Korean Spiced Lamb Cutlets, Smoked Eggplant and Cucumber**$38.00
Glazed Pork Ribs, Cashews, Spring Onion$24.00
Teriyaki Chicken Breast, Shiitake Mushrooms$22.00
Salmon Teriyaki, Pickled Cucumber$32.00
Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod, Pickled Red Onion**$39.00
Roasted King Crab, Chili Lime Butter, Chives
- Mkt

Vegetables | Sides | Tempura

Sweet Potato, Ginger Teriyaki$9.00
Broccolini, Ginger Shallot Dressing$9.00
Sweet Corn, Soy, Butter$9.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Wafu, Mustard, Bonito Flakes$10.00
Japanese Mushroom Rice Hot Pot | w/ Fresh Shaved Black Truffle**$20.00
Price Vary According to Mkt
Seasonal Vegetable Tempura (7 Pc)$10.00
Shrimp Tempura, Wasabi Pea Dust, Sweet Chili Aioli$17.00
Tiger Prawn Tempura, Pink Peppercorn Tentsuyu$15.00
Spicy Fried Tofu, Avocado Relish, Fresno Chili$13.00

What 1,619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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North Suburbs
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roka Akor - Old Orchard offers "delicious food" with a menu that excels in both lunch and dinner selections. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "great cocktails." The outdoor patio adds charm, while standout dishes like the Omakase and Wagyu sirloin keep patrons returning. A perfect spot for special occasions, it promises a memorable dining experience.

1,619 Reviews

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Gaby
VIP
Chicago
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in the restaurant are very friendly, accommodate and pleasant especially our servers. We enjoyed everything from the drinks, food and desserts. It was a very memorable experience.
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Simeon
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent overall. I ordered the skirt steak, which paired beautifully with the accompanying sauces. However, the New York steak with garlic aioli, which my partner ordered, didn’t quite align with my personal taste preferences.
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Dina
VIP
Chicago
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was great as always. Bit of a hiccup with a gift card I had which was a bummer, but I still highly recommend Roka!
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Levoda
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. One of my fav places to eat
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yuh
VIP
Chicago
50 reviews
1.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Got cheated - as a chef I am appalled. Have frequented this location regularly and never had that bad food or selection. Paying for decadent omakase and being cheated served regular omakase with chewy meat and low end selections. The manager was rude and argumentative and refused listening to customers. She was racist and rude to my son and they treated my family as low class despite running a bill of $700+ for 4 people.
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Sara
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sushi was pretty good, but the salad was very oily and too salty. The soup really had no flavor at all. Service is always very good there.
Roka Akor - Old OrchardResponded on January 3, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Sara. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and service. We're sorry to hear that our salad and soup didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely consider it as we strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
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Teresa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for your excelent food and service. My favored one is sashimi.
Roka Akor - Old OrchardResponded on January 3, 2025
Hi Teresa, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. Your recommendation for our sashimi is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Roka Akor - Old Orchard soon. Best, The Management Team
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Jessica
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food conveniently located, can be pricy
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Shelly
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Over the years the quality of food seems to be going down at this location. It didn’t help that we were seated at a make shift table, in the area of bar front podium and carry out area confluence. It was loud and busy. This is second time that we had made reservations in advance and were given lousy seats even though there were other empty tables that sat there not occupied for more than half of our time at the restaurant. The front receptionist is rather curt and unwelcoming.
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Marsha
VIP
Chicago
142 reviews
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought two friends with me to dinner tonight. One of them did not like Asian food, and we were celebrating the birthday of the other person. They both loved the meal and we decided it will be the perfect place to celebrate more birthdays and dinners together. Thank you so much Roka Akor. Food and service were excellent!
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FAQs

Roka Akor - Old Orchard offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Roka Akor - Old Orchard also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 329-7650.

Roka Akor - Old Orchard is rated 4.7 stars by 1619 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today