Raku - Toronto

Definitiw an inconceivable jewel in the city! small cozy area with friendly servers. the menu concentrates on its delicious handmade fresh udon noodles. let it... read more Definitiw an inconceivable jewel in the city! small cozy area with friendly servers. the menu concentrates on its delicious handmade fresh udon noodles. let it appear as cold noodles or with a hearty thick or thin broth. Portions can appear small, but are actually quite full!

So glad we try this place! genuine and authentic Japanese food. I loved her crab Udon, tempuras, oldashi tofu and icy green tee! the only thing that was challen... read more So glad we try this place! genuine and authentic Japanese food. I loved her crab Udon, tempuras, oldashi tofu and icy green tee! the only thing that was challenging was not A/C; but we sat on the back through the kitchen where there was a big fan.

My first visit to this restaurant post-pandemic and the udon is still consistently excellent! Even though we were informed that only thin noodles were available... read more My first visit to this restaurant post-pandemic and the udon is still consistently excellent! Even though we were informed that only thin noodles were available that day, it was still delicious. I decided to try the kaki this time, and it arrived hot with juicy oysters. However, the highlight was definitely the broth, which was intensely flavored by the oysters, giving it a refreshing and slightly sweet taste. My friend's Sansai-Udon was also delicious, paired with crispy herbal tempura. The service was friendly but a bit slow; it took a few tries to get water, but overall, the experience was smooth. I recommend arriving early (we went right when they opened at 12) as it gets busy quickly! The line didn't dissipate even after they opened a second one because the food is just that good.

The restaurant is gorgeous, but it was a bit warm inside. I wonder if their AC was not working that day? The udon was tasty, but the portions were a bit small.... read more The restaurant is gorgeous, but it was a bit warm inside. I wonder if their AC was not working that day? The udon was tasty, but the portions were a bit small. Don't count on a bowl to fully satisfy you, you may need to order something extra to feel full. However, the prices for the udon ranged from $13-17. The service was excellent and our server was very attentive. I would definitely return if I was in the area.

This place only specialize in udon. They imported their udon from Japan. Very special and tastes great! The wait is a bit long for the weekend. Just get there a... read more This place only specialize in udon. They imported their udon from Japan. Very special and tastes great! The wait is a bit long for the weekend. Just get there ahead of time to be on the wait list.