Rokbonki - Arlington Heights

The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the staff is incredibly friendly. They always engage in pleasant and amusing conversations. The atmosphere is well-maintained, clean, and sanitary. I highly recommend this place—definitely a 5/5!

Regarding the ambience, the decor felt a bit worn, and the tables were closer together than at other steakhouses I’ve been to. The service was decent, but I wish our server had offered us drink refills. We also waited a long time for our check after finishing the ice cream course. Despite this, we will definitely return! It’s a wonderful spot for a special occasion.

My overall experience at the restaurant was enjoyable, but the food quality didn't quite match what I typically expect from places like Benihana, Ron of Japan, Ninja, and a few other hibachi restaurants. For a party of four, our total was around $160 before tip, which I found a bit steep considering the food. I had read reviews mentioning yum yum sauce, but was disappointed to find that they didn’t serve it, so if you're expecting that, you might want to think twice before visiting. On a positive note, our chef was entertaining, engaging, and did a fantastic job! However, I probably won’t return, as it didn’t meet my expectations. That said, everyone has different tastes, so if you enjoy hibachi, feel free to give this place a try and share your thoughts!

My husband and I went to Rokbonki Japanese Steakhouse with several friends to celebrate a friend's birthday. Right away, the service left much to be desired. It took too long to seat our party despite the fact that the table was ready. It took thirty minutes before we were served our soup. The servers were nice but overall slow. Once the cook came out and started cooking, we were treated to a great show. Our cook was humorous and entertaining. The shrimp appetizer, noodles, and vegetables were delicious. For the dinner entrée I ordered the scallops. They were cooked right and were very yummy, especially when dipped in the ginger sauce. For dessert, I had the chocolate ice cream. It tasted fine, but this was the smallest scoop of ice cream I've ever had. Overall, I had a great time at Rokbonki Japanese Steakhouse, and I highly recommend you come and experience this meal and a show.

The food is incredible. I understand this restaurant has been in existence for a long time as well it should. The lobster was exquisite, the steak was tender and seasoned beautifully. The vegetables were great, the noodles very tasty, salad dressing very good. Soup was fine nothing out of the ordinary, and we had a great time