Award winning sushi restaurant to open in River North

September 01, 2010 | Staff Writer | Print Article | Email this Article

Baum Realty Group has announced that Roka Akor has signed a lease to open in River North. The contemporary Japanese restaurant has locations in Hong Kong, London, and Scottsdale, Arizona making Chicago Roka’s second North American location.

Named one of the “Top 10 Sushi Spots in the United States” by Bon Appetit magazine, Roka Akor offers fresh sushi and sashimi, seasonal fish, poultry, and meat and vegetables on the open charcoal-grill cuisine cooked on the robata grill.

Located at 111 W. Illinois, Roka will occupy approximately 6,538 square feet at the southwest corner of Illinois and Clark.

Steve Schwartz and Adam Secher of Baum Realty represented Roka Akor in this transaction.

Also at 111 West Illinois, Steve Schwartz & Adam Secher of Baum Realty Group have represented Bombay Spice, a new Indian restaurant concept also located in Phoenix, Arizona. The restaurant touts healthy dishes for an affordable price, in a contemporary dining environment. This concept prides itself on low-fat and heart healthy dishes along with gluten free, vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options.

The restaurant will occupy 2,079 square feet of space with frontage on Clark Street.

Roka Akor is a JNK Concepts restaurant that currently owns and operates 5 restaurants in Arizona. This includes Nobuo at the Teeter House, Bombay Spice & Wine, Puro Gelato, and Los Taquitos.

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