Not sure ROKA Akor would have been on my radar in most realms. I have been there before, but it toes the line of a steakhouse. Really more Asian fusion – still, after several Chicago publications put it on their top steak places in Chicago – it felt fitting that we give it a go.

Sadly, the group was not a full boat. Scott was off having a baby, Brad was galavanting in Disney and Don was not to be found. No matter – the rest of us embarked on what would be one of the best meals of steak night. A lively room welcomed us into the fold. Although our waiter was only half present, it did not deter from solid round table and terrific starters. Yellowtail and salmon were incredible – chicken skewers delightful, kobe dumpling (enough said) and scallops all a bit out of our normal course of action, but all amazing.

Steaks, well steaks were out of sight. The table was divided between 2 cuts, the NY Strip and the Fillet. I went Fillet and was thrilled with the outcome – although, I could have done without having my steak cut for me, it was near perfection. 4 different sauces came on the side, each its own deliciousness. The sides were just as tasty. Brussel sprouts, sweet potato, corn, all wildly good. We closed with some interesting desserts. One with coffee ice cream over a chocolate cake, the other chocolate, shortbread concoction that was not as good. Finally, John’s real birthday was celebrated with his favorite, a crem brule.

Good banter, talk of the bears game, frustration with some jobs, mailing poop, bachelor party, John’s real birthday, pregnancy, holidays, you know – all the trappings of a board room discussion.

We availed our group to Boss bar for the last 5 minutes of surprisingly good titans vs. colts game.

All in all a very good evening with food second to none. Not a traditional steak joint, but certainly one of the best cuts in the city.

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