Roka Akor - Chicago Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Roka Akor - Chicago, where contemporary Japanese cuisine meets the finest steakhouse tradition. Located at 456 N Clark St, Chicago, this upscale restaurant is celebrated for its diverse menu. The offerings include vibrant cold plates like the Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna and exquisite Filet Tartare, showcasing the art of flavor combinations. For those seeking warmth, the hot plates offer creativity and comfort with dishes such as Robata Grilled Octopus and Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings.
An experience at Roka Akor transcends a simple meal; it’s an advent into culinary delight. The Omakase menu invites guests to trust the chef’s vision, promising a distinctive journey through their signature creations. With rave reviews praising stellar service and inventive plates, Roka Akor stands as a must-visit culinary destination in Chicago, promising an evening filled with exquisite tastes and vibrant ambiance.
Omakase "To Entrust the Chef"
Signature
Composed of Classics and Signature Dishes (2 person minimum)
Decadent
Composed of Rare, Hand Selected, Premium Ingredients (2 person minimum)
Prime Beef Tataki*
with Fresh Shaved Truffle, Truffle Jus, Pickled Daikon
Butterfish Tataki* **
with White Asparagus, Yuzu Shallot Dressing
Tuna Tataki*
with Caramelized Onions, Scallions, Ash Apple Mustard Dressing
Yellowtail Sashimi*
with Shallots, Poached Garlic Ponzu, Serrano Chili
Toro Tartare* **
with Ossetra Caviar, Quail Egg, Taro Crisps
Oyster Plate with Yuzu Jelly
Filet Tartare*
with Truffle Aioli, Chives, and Rice Tuile
Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna*
with Chili Aioli, Sweet Soy
Arugula and Romaine Salad
with Edamame, Yuzu Thyme Dressing
Assorted Sashimi Taco*
with Avocado Relish and Cherry Tomatoes
Veggie Taco
with Avocado and Pickled Red Onions
Cold Plates
Hot Plates
Steamed Edamame
Regular | Lemon Sea Salt | Spicy
White Miso
with Wild Mushrooms, Tofu
Japanese Shishito Peppers**
with Ponzu, Bonito Flakes
Crispy Squid**
with Chili, Lime
Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings**
with Soy Vinaigrette
Grilled Pork Belly**
with Miso Mustard, Pickled Vegetable
Grilled Diver Sea Scallops**
with Yuzu Aioli, Crushed Wasabi Peas
Robata Grilled Octopus
with Shiso Chimichurri and Smoked Paprika Aioli
Chicken Yakitori Skewers
Shrimp and Lobster Dumplings
Crispy Fried Eggplant
with Jalapeño Honey
Toro Nigiri*
with Osetra Caviar, Green Onions
Flame Seared Salmon Nigiri*
with Yuzu Shallot
Hirame Nigiri*
with Shiso, Preserved Lemon
Sashimi Chef Selection*
Modern Nigiri Selection* **
Premium Tuna Flight*
Sashimi 3 pc. each or Nigiri 2 pc. each
Chef Selection Sashimi & Nigiri
Nigiri Sashimi
Uni Sea Urchin (Santa Barbara)
Ora King King Salmon
Sake Salmon
Hotate Scallop
Hon Maguro Blue Fin Tuna
Toro Super Fatty Tuna
Botan Ebi Sweet Shrimp
Unagi Freshwater Eel
Hamachi Yellowtail
Kampachi Amberjack
Madai Red Sea Bream
Suzuki Striped Bass
Shima Aji Striped Jack
Shrimp Tempura
with Crushed Wasabi Peas, Sweet Chili Aioli
Tiger Prawn Tempura
with Pink Peppercorn Tentsuyu
Spicy Fried Tofu
with Avocado Relish, Fresno Chili
Cauliflower Tempura
with Smoked Chili Aioli
Tempura
Steaks Prime Domestic Japanese
Prime Rib Eye (12oz)* **
with Wafu Dressing
Prime Skirt Steak (8oz)*
with Sweet Garlic Soy
Prime New York Strip (10oz)*
with Truffle Aioli
Prime Filet (8oz)*
with Truffle Miso Butter
Bone-In New York Strip (12oz)*
with Truffle Miso Butter
Snake River Farms American Wagyu Sirloin (6oz)*
with Bone Marrow, Truffle Aioli
Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet (8oz)*
with Chili Ginger
Australian Grade 8/9 Wagyu Beef from Margaret River
(min. 3oz)
Japanese Grade A5-10 Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture*
(min. 3oz)
Japanese Grade A5-10 Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture*
(min. 3oz)
Korean Spiced Lamb Cutlets* **
with Smoked Eggplant and Cucumber (3 Cutlets)
Glazed Pork Ribs
with Cashews, Spring Onion
Teriyaki Chicken Breast
with Tokyo Turnips, Shiitake Mushrooms
Salmon Teriyaki*
with Pickled Cucumber
Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod**
with Pickled Red Onion
Grilled Lobster Tail
with Chili Lime Butter, Panko Breadcrumbs
Chilean Sea Bass
with Cherry Miso Glaze, Celery Root Purée, Pickled Cherries, and Fennel
Classics Seafood
Vegetables Sides Tempura
Sweet Corn
with Soy, Butter
Cremini Mushrooms
with Soy Butter
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
with Wafu, Mustard, Bonito Flakes
Broccolini
with Ginger Shallot Dressing
Fingerling Potatoes
with Shiso Chimichurri
Aka Miso Glazed Eggplant
with Sesame
Baked Potato
with Shiso Sour Cream, Chili Butter
Robata Bone Marrow
with Garlic Soy, Spring Onion
Japanese Mushroom Rice Hot Pot**
w/ Fresh Shaved Black Truffle - MKT
Hamachi Serrano Chili Roll*
Avocado, Wasabi Aioli, Cucumber
Dynamite Scallop Roll**
Snow Crab, Avocado, Scallop
Lobster Roll
Crispy Prawn, Poached Lobster, Avocado
Crispy Prawn And Chirashi Roll
Diced Sashimi, Crispy Prawn, Avocado
Seared Salmon Roll
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Miso Honey
Unagi Maguro Roll
Avocado, Tuna Tartare
Seared Wagyu Roll
Cucumber, Avocado, Wagyu Tartare
Signature
Classic
California Roll
Snow Crab, Avocado, Tobiko
Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll
Cucumber, Furikake
Salmon Avocado Roll
Cucumber, Asparagus, Yuzu Aioli
Crispy Prawn Roll
Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber
Vegetable Tempura Roll
Avocado, Cucumber, Tempura Asparagus and Bell Pepper, Ume Paste, Yuzu Aioli