Without a doubt it is number 1 of my favorite restaurants. ?The design of the place is super cute, I love that you can see the chefs cooking.The atmosphere is pleasant, I recommend booking next to the bar or outside since sometimes inside and depending on the occasion it could be noisy.The staff is super friendly and knows exactly what to recommend.The menu is quite extensive in terms of food and drinks.The presentation and taste of the food is excellent.In relation to the price and quality, it is adequate.I recommend preferably making a reservation.Without a doubt my favorites are:•Crispy eggplant, jalapeño honey•Cremini mushrooms, Soy garlic butter• 5 pieces NIGIRI• Crab sushiAnd for dessert UBE POT DE CREME ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shiann Nerby
We frequent Roka Akor, the service is always stellar and they are happy to answer any questions about the menu. Sam at the bar is amazing!! Drinks, food and ambiance is held to a perfect standard
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nthompson321
Had the Omakase meal which was a wonderful journey of flavors from seafood, tempura lobster, drunken wagyu, and finishing with an incredible dessert for my wife's birthday. Can't wait to come back again soon for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase to Entrust the Chef
JoseF
This is a go to for me when I have friends/family from out of town. The food is always great, we always go for the Omakase which does not disappoint! The service from the host/hostess to the wait staff has always been great. Jacob helped us out on this last visit and he had great recommendation and overall made the experience very enjoyable. From the sashimi, to the steak; everything that was brought out as part of the experience we all thoroughly enjoyed!
GregW
Our first time there and we will definitely be back! Our server, JuJu was great, very helpful and recommended some amazing dishes both off the Happy Hour menu and regular dinner menu. Food came out fast and was some of the best we've had in a while. All ingredients in our sushi was very fresh and the could not stop ordering more and more! Loved the ambience and looking forward to our next adventure there. Try the dumplings, spicy tuna role and their poke hand roll- you will not be disappointed!
Keith Evans
Great food and good vibes. Would definitely be back. The wagu steak was top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Corey
I know, who stops in for sushi in the desert? We've made this annual stop for the last several years and have been impressed every time. Lots of other things on the menu beyond sushi!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Melissa
Love the food! And the service is always great. Deff my to go to sushi place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexa Lewis
Now THIS is a Resturant you don’t want to miss! This Scottsdale gem combines incredible service with tasty dishes, fresh seafood and perfectly grilled wagyu. I’ve been here a handful of times and I always leave satisfied. Must try items: corn tempura , tuna on crispy rice , miso cod and any of their wagyu. This is a fun place to come to when you’re feeling a little fancy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DarleneM
Unfortunately we were quite disappointed by the disjointed approach to service, the portions size of the salmon sashimi was shockingly small. The noise left me shaken and unable to read the menu properly. We were brought our bill before we received our California roll.
DAMN. So good! The dumplings, nigiri, burrata salad, steak, grilled scallops, mentioning the dumplings again! They started us off with garlic edamame and made some new egg plant fans with their crispy egg plant. Staff was great, I believe his name was Wesley? Great recommendations, everything was SUPER fast, fresh and hot! Solid wine and cocktail menu. That will become a staple every time we visit!
Erwin L.
Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4.5/5 Arrival time: Friday 5:15pm Food: 4/5 Order: brussel sprouts, bluefin sashimi flight, salmon sashimi, wagyu ribeye, tiger prawn tempura, ube tart, green tea tart Service: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Worth it, would come back If you're looking for a high-end Japanese restaurant with a variety of dishes, Roka Akor is a good option. The brussel sprouts had a nice flavor, but could have been crispier. The sashimi was fresh and delicious, comparable to some of the best places in Phoenix. The tempura was light and crunchy, and the steak was tender and juicy. The desserts were amazing, especially the ube tart and the green tea tart. The service was attentive and friendly, and the wait was reasonable for a Friday night. The price was on the expensive side, but worth it for the quality and quantity of food. I would definitely come back to try more dishes.
Emily K.
I love this place! It is a huge sushi spot, with a full bar inside. We sat at the bar, and ordered some sushi. I love the Chicago location, and knew this one would be great too. I absolutely loved the salmon roll, which took me by surprise! I'm not the biggest, salmon fan on sushi, but holy moly it is phenomenal! The Wagyu beef was to die for, absolutely perfectly cooked. If you are looking for a dessert, get the chocolate lava cake... I wanted to get a second, it was that good! The service was great, drinks came out quick, and the food tasted exceptional. If you are in North Scottsdale, you gotta go here, the food is great, and the service is too. Great spot for date night as well!
DenielleA
I will definitely come back. The food, drinks, service and ambiance was great. Justin was outstanding as was Ariel at the front of the house. We sat at the counter which was a really great experience.
Amazing food! We ordered the chef's selections and it was an incredible experience. Crispy Japanese eggplant.....who knew?? Wow. It is noisy and that the only drawback. But if you want a memorable experience, this is the place. Arigato!!
Without a doubt it is number 1 of my favorite restaurants. ?The design of the place is super cute, I love that you can see the chefs cooking.The atmosphere is pleasant, I recommend booking next to the bar or outside since sometimes inside and depending on the occasion it could be noisy.The staff is super friendly and knows exactly what to recommend.The menu is quite extensive in terms of food and drinks.The presentation and taste of the food is excellent.In relation to the price and quality, it is adequate.I recommend preferably making a reservation.Without a doubt my favorites are:•Crispy eggplant, jalapeño honey•Cremini mushrooms, Soy garlic butter• 5 pieces NIGIRI• Crab sushiAnd for dessert UBE POT DE CREME ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We frequent Roka Akor, the service is always stellar and they are happy to answer any questions about the menu. Sam at the bar is amazing!! Drinks, food and ambiance is held to a perfect standard
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Omakase meal which was a wonderful journey of flavors from seafood, tempura lobster, drunken wagyu, and finishing with an incredible dessert for my wife's birthday. Can't wait to come back again soon for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase to Entrust the Chef
This is a go to for me when I have friends/family from out of town. The food is always great, we always go for the Omakase which does not disappoint! The service from the host/hostess to the wait staff has always been great. Jacob helped us out on this last visit and he had great recommendation and overall made the experience very enjoyable. From the sashimi, to the steak; everything that was brought out as part of the experience we all thoroughly enjoyed!
Our first time there and we will definitely be back! Our server, JuJu was great, very helpful and recommended some amazing dishes both off the Happy Hour menu and regular dinner menu. Food came out fast and was some of the best we've had in a while. All ingredients in our sushi was very fresh and the could not stop ordering more and more! Loved the ambience and looking forward to our next adventure there. Try the dumplings, spicy tuna role and their poke hand roll- you will not be disappointed!
Great food and good vibes. Would definitely be back. The wagu steak was top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I know, who stops in for sushi in the desert? We've made this annual stop for the last several years and have been impressed every time. Lots of other things on the menu beyond sushi!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Love the food! And the service is always great. Deff my to go to sushi place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Now THIS is a Resturant you don’t want to miss! This Scottsdale gem combines incredible service with tasty dishes, fresh seafood and perfectly grilled wagyu. I’ve been here a handful of times and I always leave satisfied. Must try items: corn tempura , tuna on crispy rice , miso cod and any of their wagyu. This is a fun place to come to when you’re feeling a little fancy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately we were quite disappointed by the disjointed approach to service, the portions size of the salmon sashimi was shockingly small. The noise left me shaken and unable to read the menu properly. We were brought our bill before we received our California roll.
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DAMN. So good! The dumplings, nigiri, burrata salad, steak, grilled scallops, mentioning the dumplings again! They started us off with garlic edamame and made some new egg plant fans with their crispy egg plant. Staff was great, I believe his name was Wesley? Great recommendations, everything was SUPER fast, fresh and hot! Solid wine and cocktail menu. That will become a staple every time we visit!
Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4.5/5 Arrival time: Friday 5:15pm Food: 4/5 Order: brussel sprouts, bluefin sashimi flight, salmon sashimi, wagyu ribeye, tiger prawn tempura, ube tart, green tea tart Service: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Worth it, would come back If you're looking for a high-end Japanese restaurant with a variety of dishes, Roka Akor is a good option. The brussel sprouts had a nice flavor, but could have been crispier. The sashimi was fresh and delicious, comparable to some of the best places in Phoenix. The tempura was light and crunchy, and the steak was tender and juicy. The desserts were amazing, especially the ube tart and the green tea tart. The service was attentive and friendly, and the wait was reasonable for a Friday night. The price was on the expensive side, but worth it for the quality and quantity of food. I would definitely come back to try more dishes.
I love this place! It is a huge sushi spot, with a full bar inside. We sat at the bar, and ordered some sushi. I love the Chicago location, and knew this one would be great too. I absolutely loved the salmon roll, which took me by surprise! I'm not the biggest, salmon fan on sushi, but holy moly it is phenomenal! The Wagyu beef was to die for, absolutely perfectly cooked. If you are looking for a dessert, get the chocolate lava cake... I wanted to get a second, it was that good! The service was great, drinks came out quick, and the food tasted exceptional. If you are in North Scottsdale, you gotta go here, the food is great, and the service is too. Great spot for date night as well!
I will definitely come back. The food, drinks, service and ambiance was great. Justin was outstanding as was Ariel at the front of the house. We sat at the counter which was a really great experience.
Amazing food! We ordered the chef's selections and it was an incredible experience. Crispy Japanese eggplant.....who knew?? Wow. It is noisy and that the only drawback. But if you want a memorable experience, this is the place. Arigato!!