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RAMEN-SAN RIVER NORTH REVIEWS

Had a great experience at this ramen spot. The food was honestly delicious — the broth was rich and full of flavor, the noodles had the perfect texture, and everything just came together really well. You can tell they put a lot of care into what they serve. Service was also really solid — friendly staff, quick to help, and the vibe of the place was super chill and welcoming. Definitely a place I’d come back to when I’m craving a good bowl of ramen.

Came to this late night in Chicago, and sat with the windows open to the street. Got the Fried Chicken late night fried rice and it was amazing. Or waited was great and service was quick and easy. Immediately got seated on a busy Friday night. Also very allergy/substitution friendly!

Express lunch special was worth it, 10/10! The broth was good and not too spicy. Skirt steak with rice was really good meat was tender and rice was good as well. Service was nice n fast. Would definitely come back if I’m in Chicago again.

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MOMOTARO REVIEWS

Came in for Restaurant Week, and honestly, they have some of the best sushi I’ve had in a while—absolutely delicious. The cocktail was so good I had to get two (wish I remembered the name). The octopus was amazing—slightly spicy, but the sauce balanced it perfectly. The Negima was just okay. Dessert, though? The flourless cake was next-level!

Popped in for restaurant week, what a treat! The sushi was super fresh & the fish melted in your mouth before you can even take a bite. The octopus is now probably my favorite in all Chicago! Staff attention was also something I took notice, they clean your table in between each serving which is greatly appreciated. Can’t wait to go back and dine the full menu!

Come here to celebrate anniversary with my boyfriend! The service and vibe is wonderful. We love wagyu steak so much, but the sauce on zucchini is a little bit salty.

ROKA AKOR CHICAGO REVIEWS

This was our 1st time at Roka Akor & we celebrated my birthday here. The food was all very delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection with so much flavor. All the sides were great and the deserts were phenomenal! Customer service was great and everyone was very friendly. We will DEFINITELY be coming back in the near future. Thank you Roka for the awesome birthday experience.

That’s here with my partner for restaurant week. We really enjoyed the first course which consisted of dumpling a sushi roll and a sushi taco. The fish melted in your mouth. We then enjoyed the lamb and the black cod. He enjoyed the lamb and I loved the black card. It melted in my mouth. The service was good not wowing but the bartenders were nice. Despite it being restaurant week, we also ordered a couple of items from the happy hour menu.

Beautiful place. We came for my birthday. They had a personalized card waiting for me. Excellent touch. We got the NY Strip and Diver scallops. The sake (Demon Slayer) was good.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

RAMEN-SAN RIVER NORTH Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 20.9K: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MOMOTARO Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 11.4K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROKA AKOR CHICAGO Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Reviews Accuracy of 11.1K: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10