Rokko’s Teriyaki and BBQ — Restaurant in Coeur d'Alene

Rokko’s Teriyaki & BBQ: A Masterclass in Mediocrity

Rokko’s Teriyaki & BBQ sits on the main strip, raking in tourist dollars like a slot machine that only pays out in disappointment. It’s the kind of place that exists not because it’s good, but because it’s there.

Let’s start with the beef teriyaki fried rice, a dish that somehow managed to be both dry and flavorless—like eating the memory of something that was once edible. The beef? A jaw workout. Chewy, tough, and drier than a bad stand-up routine. And sauce? What sauce? Blink, and you’d miss the mere suggestion of it.

Then there was the pork shank yakisoba, a dish so aggressively average it could’ve been cooked by an algorithm. No bold flavors, no depth, nothing to justify the price tag. You could throw a dart at a map, find the nearest hole-in-the-wall teriyaki joint, and get the same thing for half the price.

Speaking of price—$16 for a standard meal? Over $8 for a kid’s meal? That’s not a price tag; it’s a shakedown. Rokko’s doesn’t charge for quality—they charge for geography. They know they’re on the main strip in a resort town, and they price their mediocrity accordingly.

If you’re starving, sure, it’s food. But so is a gas station sandwich. If you have any self-respect (or taste buds), keep walking.

Food, like life, is an adventure—sometimes a thrilling ride, sometimes a slow-moving disaster. This one? More of a tragic misstep, like a tourist ordering fugu from a guy with a twitchy eye. But hey, we eat, we learn, we survive—mostly. Until next time, may your meals be memorable for the right reasons. Join me at Northwest Chef Food Reviews on Facebook for better food...

Came to Rokko‘s today for the first time and instantly felt very comfortable in the environment. Inez, one of the owners was so sweet and explained all of the gluten-free options for my friend. I ended up getting a Red Bull Italian soda that was delicious. Paired that with the tofu teriyaki bowl with wasabi Mac salad and what I think is a poppyseed dressing for the side salad. Heaven! The wasabi mac had some heat, but wasn’t too hot, which was really nice. The tofu and rice was absolutely amazing. I’d say the best tofu I ever had. Lightly fried on the outside with a soft center, it was perfection. The sauces Dave and Inez use are delicious and made in house which is cool because you can take a bottle home with you. Plate lunch is my favorite kind of food and after living in Hawaii for eight years I’ve got to say this was one of the best! Can’t wait...

Love this place.

The food is phenomenal. I got the teriyaki beef with fried rice and it was great. The flavors are balanced nice and the sides fit very well. My girlfriend got the shrimp yakisoba and it tastes like good traditional yakisoba that seems simple but has a lot of flavor. The presentation of both was very nice.

The food was a little high in price (around 50$) for the 2 dishes, 2 iced teas and 2 miso soup sides. But I felt for the most part it was worth the money. You do get a good amount of food for your money as well.

Service is great and they are very friendly, the employees are working hard and willing to modify your order for most needs. The employees seem happy to be here and serve with a smile on their face. The restaurant was also very clean and...