Roka Akor

6 ratings
$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Sushi
Safety Rating
6 ratings

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456 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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The server was very knowledgeable and very patient with me when explaining why I could and couldn’t have certain items. There aren’t a ton of sushi (roll) options BUT their other items are incredible. The Brussels are the best I’ve ever had!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing! Very knowledgeable staff. Food was phenomenal! Will definitely go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing food and the staff is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Sushi

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dinner
  • Japanese
  • Late Night
  • Restaurant

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The staff was knowledgeable and the meal was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celics so I have to be careful. Roka does not have a gluten free menu because they don't need one! Their staff are very knowledgeable and will help guide your choices. Great food, great atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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No gluten free menu but trained kitchen staff and very accommodating to make something GF if possible. The waiter was knowledgable about the menu items that weren't and the chef even more so. Dinner was delicious and I feel great today!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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very attentive staff, there are no markings but everything is made by hand so they adjust anything that you need. i have gluten, dairy, and egg allergy and i was not sick at all and was able to even try things that the rest of the table ordered and the waiter confirmed the ingredients in every dish he brought.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac

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Staff and chef were extremely knowledgeable about gluten free options. I got the chicken teriyaki with no teriyaki and sub the baby carrots (cooked in butter with wheat) for the broccoli that was gf. The broccolini and finger link potatoes are both delicious and gluten free. For desserts they have this incredible matcha mochi pudding with caramelized bananas and also a variety of sorbets and ice-creams They also have gf soy sauce available. Only gf sauces they had were truffle aioli and the gf soy sauce. Also really good “roka” mule!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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We went on NYE and they had the regular menu, but also a special tasting menu, which we got. They were able to change a few small things in the tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. My wife and I were blown away. The service was also spectacular. Our waitress(Donna) was attentive and gave great recommendations, and used plates were quickly replaced. On the tasting menu, we had some sashimi, some broiled lobster, some wagyu beef, and a bunch of other thing including delicious desert. Sauces were amazing. While not inexpensive, it was worth every penny. I did have slight reaction next morning, that was likely from dinner, so updated review to 4 star safety. Still worth it.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Fantastic experience. I mentioned to the waiter I have Celiac Disease and he immediately responded with “so we have to ensure no cross contamination, correct”. I, of course, said yes. He said not to worry and that I would be taken care of. He said most of the menu can be safe for me and he would advise me if I selected something that couldn’t. We had the omakase and wow, it was delicious. The chef had only to make one substitution for me. FYI, they use gluten free soy and ponzu sauce.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Reservations recommended

Overall Rating

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Definitely felt safe eating here. When they called to confirm our reservation, they asked about allergies, so they made note and said our server would be informed. True to their promise, the server was very knowledgeable and gave me specific instructions about what I could and could not have, being specific about cross contact points to avoid. They even modified one of the sushi items on the menu so I could share it with the table. Our table did order one item that was not safe for me, and the waiter reminded me as he brought it out that this was the one thing I could not have. Highly recommend.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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