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What User doesn't like about Raku:
Service is excellent, Atmosphere is excellent. Went with a large group so we all sampled the different broths and honestly they are just ok. Had the Niku,Nameko,Mapo Tofu,TanTan,Gyunan. The amount of meat you get is little and also the amount of veggies is sparse. For the price you can go somewhere else and get much more add ins for less price. Udon noodles are excellent. Appetizers we ok, nothing to write about. Wou... View all feedback. What Leonardo Hernandez likes about Raku:
I’ve been here so many times I tend to forget to take pictures since I always start eating up the food once it gets to my table. Their dishes are top-down delicious. On my latest visit, we ordered dessert for the first time, and it blew me away. Their oolong apricot black sesame mousse cake was off-chart! The apricot slices were tendered but not too chewy or sweet. The oolong flavor was not overpowering and was very... View all feedback.
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This place is fantastic for udon and gets quite busy during lunch hours. Having lived in Japan for two years, I can say that the udon here feels genuinely authe...
read moreThis restaurant has completely changed my perspective on udon, especially with their cold yamakake udon. I find myself ordering it even in winter because the br...
read moreI visited on Sunday at 2:30 PM and there was no line. I ordered tempura udon and eggplant as an appetizer, and both dishes were really enjoyable.
We were in the neighborhood and had lunch here. It’s very popular. We were seated within the wait time they had advised which was 20 30 minutes. Hubs had the co...
read moreSoup was so hot and it felt like it was never getting cooled down. I ate half and took the rest to go. I saw a homeless man shaking and shivering nearby, so I g...
read moreI've visited this restaurant so many times that I often forget to take pictures because I can't resist diving into the food as soon as it arrives at my table. T...
read moreThe best udon in NYC! Their chicken karaage was also excellent. I highly recommend their hot udon over the cold udon, although the cold option was still quite g...
read moreThe udon here is excellent! The broth is perfectly seasoned and feels light—very refreshing. The beef udon has a nice touch of sesame oil, while the chili oil a...
read moreAfter a long night of drinks, we made a stop here and we were not disappointed. The duck udon warmed my soul and it was seasoned perfectly, not too salty but pl...
read moreI got the oyako don and it was delicious! It was packed with flavor without being too rich and the rice was perfect. It really filled me up for $18. My server w...
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