Roka Akor

I had an amazing experience here! This restaurant is so chic and classy—I loved the vibe. Everything from the service to the food was flawless, and the drinks were delicious. It’s perfect for a date or a birthday celebration. Every dish we ordered was a delight. Plus, they offer valet parking, which is a nice touch. Our server was fantastic, and I can’t wait to come back!

a year ago

We dined here a couple of weeks ago – sorry it took me so long to post - however there’s still time to enjoy the HRW menu at Roka Akor. We were with a large group and they served us family style so the photos may not reflect individual portion sizes. We enjoyed many of the items here. The fish and steak originally came out overcooked, but they were quickly replaced and the black cod was everything I had wanted it to be (it’s one of my favourite foods). The steak was great however, the black was exceptional (the lamb was also great). We had different opinions on our favourite appies and desserts which shows they can make multiple things well.

a year ago

I treated my friend to a birthday dinner here, we had the Decadence Chef's choice (that's not what it's called but the staff will know what you're referring to). It was AH-MAZING! The carefully curated 6 course meal was full of layered flavors, fresh ingredients, and just outright deliciousness! Wait staff are attentive, full of personality and pleasant. Definitely a must try!

2 years ago

I'm truly perplexed by all of the 5 star reviews. I've wanted to try this place for a while now. My friend and I both felt the same. It was a so so experience. Beautifully decorated, yes. Staff were friendly and helpful, yes. Though in the spirit of complete honesty, the food, not so impressive. Let's face it, Houston has an abundance of incredible Japanese restaurants and we wouldn't consider this one. The truffle rice was an expensive dish, extremely liquid, stogie and lacking in flavor. Presentation was fun to enjoy though it needs to deliver on the flavor. The specialty rolls were lacking in options which was disappointing. What we ordered was nicely plated, we simply weren't wowed by the flavors. Our dessert sounded great conceptually but was a miss for us. An overall disappointing and expensive experience. Don't misunderstand, as my reviews will show, I'm not afraid to spend money when dining out. Though I want at the least, to enjoy the food.

3 years ago

Came back here for HRW. Reservation is recommended. You can park in the garage on the retail spaces for free. We opted for dinner and got to try almost everything on their HRW menu. For the starters, each person will get to try all three appetizers which I thought was nice. The yellowtail sashimi was my favorite out of the three but Wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings and spicy tuna maki roll were also delish. A great way to start off dinner. For the entrees, you get to pick one out of the three choices. Everything was served with a side of grilled potatoes. - Yuzu miso marinated black cod: cod was cooked to perfection and the yuzu miso sauce was the star of this dish - Prime NY short steak: great portion and the meat was very tender - Korean spiced lamb chops: medium rare was a great option and the eggplant sauce really pulled it together For desserts, my favorite was the Ube custard. It was light and airy. The sorbet was good but I'm not a huge fan of sorbet. Chocolate cake was also good but eating it with the vanilla ice cream helps balanced out the sweetness. Overall, a great option for HRW.

a year ago