June 27, 2013

Robata Grill Roka Akor Opens Today

by Alison

By Tamara Palmer Roka Akor (801 Montgomery St.) debuts today in San Francisco’s Jackson Square area. The Japanese robata grill and sushi restaurant is an extension of a brand that also operates in Scottsdale and Chicago, and although some of the signature dishes are consistent across…

June 27, 2013

Roka Akor Opens in Jackson Square

by Alison

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

Roka Akor San Francisco behind the scenes

by Alison

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

Sneak Peek of Roka Akor San Francisco

by Alison

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…