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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 512 reviews

What User likes about Rakuu:
The karaage chicken here is amazing! I believe they use breast meat, but it's incredibly juicy. Having visited Japan eight times in the last decade, I can say that this place offers a truly authentic dining experience. Almost everyone orders the karaage. The draft beer and sake selection are fantastic as well. It's quite busy during lunch, with many locals dining in and taking out (a big sign of its popularity). Plus... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Good quality and authentic Japanese food. pleasant service and reasonable prices .. quality without the frills.

I now live in Auckland in NZ for career, but every week I pine for the taste of rakuu. I also visited Japan in 2016, Tokyo and Kyoto and tried alot of food I lo...

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Fantastic traditional Japanese food.. whole thing from ordering and the service from the staff are as polite an professional as if you were in Japan. We only or...

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Always great food. Brilliant chef. Value for money. A little piece of Japan on the coast. Well done to everyone that works there.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. We visited on a day-trip to Ballina and we weren’t disappointed. The deluxe bento is highly recommended.

Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 233 reviews
Patricia
01.02.2024 - 06:50

Fantastic traditional Japanese food.. whole thing from ordering and the service fr9m the staff are as polite an professional as if you were in Japan. We only or...

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Nan
01.02.2024 - 06:50

Nice flavour and beautiful presentation, just waiting time bit longer, half hour we were super hungry. Generous portion I was so full.

Ashish
01.02.2024 - 06:50

The volcano pork ramen was excellent. The bowls could be a bit larger, and it would be nice to have a little more noodles as well.

Karl
01.02.2024 - 06:50

The karaage chicken here is fantastic! I believe they use breast meat, but it still comes out incredibly juicy. Having visited Japan eight times in the past ten...

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Eric
01.02.2024 - 06:50

The Japanese food here is excellent and truly authentic. Make sure to arrive early if you want a table, as this restaurant tends to get quite busy. The flavors...

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 19 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 107 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 62 reviews

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