Oku Roji
TEMPORARILY CLOSED$$ •
106 N Buffalo St, Warsaw
(574) 328-1408
About Oku Roji
Oku Roji Reviews
We dined in on Thursday night. The food was all delicious. Great atmosphere. definitely recommend!
Oku Roji is a subterranean izakaya in downtown Warsaw IN. With access through Anthology Whiskey Room at 105 E. Center Street, this sunken escape offers Japanese fare, such as a gyūdon, tonkotsu ramen, chirashi and sashimi — along with a long list of Japanese spirits, via Anthology.
For dinner, I had the gyoza (dumplings) and salmon chirashi bowl. The gyoza was strongly recommended to me a few weeks prior, after a conversation with one of Oku Roji's staff. I chose the...read full review
We made reservations for 4 last night. Loved the atmosphere, LOVED the food, was so entertained by the "robot waiter", BUT the music was so loud we could NOT hear each other talk. We had to ask the "human" waiter to repeat what he was saying. The "decibels" on the music was loud enough we couldn't RELAX to enjoy the delicious food. We just wanted to get out of there!!!! This would have been a FIVE STAR review if it wasn't for that music. WE WON'T BE BACK!
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Oku Roji offers a unique dining experience in downtown Warsaw. The Korean chicken wings and dumplings are favorites, but all menu items are amazing. The decor is simple yet achieves the desired atmosphere. The menu includes options like spicy salmon rice bowl and tonkatsu ramen. Desserts like lemon matcha cake and sticky toffee pudding cake are homemade and delicious. The basement dining room has an exposed brick feel with a late 80s rap playlist. Prices are fair for the quality of the meal, and the whiskey menu upstairs is extensive. Customers describe it as a "love-it-or-hate-it" kind of place, and many find themselves returning. Note that it is not handicap accessible and not recommended for children.
The reviews praise the restaurant's amazing food, especially the ramen and gyoza. Customers enjoy the cool, low-key environment and friendly staff. The robot food delivery is a fun surprise. Reservations are recommended, as it's a great spot for a date night or special occasion.