Roka Akor bringing authentic Japanese robata grilling, sushi and seafood to Gilbert

An acclaimed Scottsdale Japanese steakhouse is opening a second Valley location in Gilbert.

Roka Akor, which features authentic Japanese robata grilling, sushi and seafood, is set to open by mid-2027 in the new Northside at SanTan Village mixed-use development.

In addition to its Arizona operations, the Japanese steakhouse has three locations in the Chicago area and one in San Francisco.

Dario Dell’Anno, chief operating officer of Roka Akor, said the 4,336-square-foot space with a 1,000-square-foot patio is the perfect setting for the brand’s newest venture.

“We were immediately drawn to the energy of this development and the way its shared spaces and caliber of brands come together to create a truly unique experience,” Dell’Anno said in a news release. “Our Gilbert location will bring everything that has defined our Scottsdale flagship for 18 years into easy reach of the southeast Valley.”

Roka Akor is taking one of Northside’s last unleased spaces

Northside is a six-building project on Santan Village Parkway between Ray and Williams Field roads, just north of the SanTan Village shopping center. It is anchored by Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, which opened in June.

With the recent additions of Roka Akor, Sandbox VR and Aria Nail Bar, the development has only two remaining unleased units, according to real estate brokerage firm Western Retail Advisors.

Other Northside tenants include The Workshop Pilates, The NOW Massage and Face Foundrié, and The Milkshake Factory.

The development will eventually include apartments and two hotels.

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