Cyrus A.
11/30/2025
Raku East Village was excellent! The starters were great; the chicken tatsuta-age was especially tasty and came with a tangy sauce. Pork gyoza were full of flavor and a nice texture that was...
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342 E 6th St
New York, NY 10003
Raku is a culinary establishment in New York City, founded by Chef Norihiro Ishizuka, who boasts over sixty years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Specializing in udon noodles, Raku offers a menu that features voluminous bowls of chewy, silky noodles served in a signature dashi soup, complemented by an array of classic Japanese appetizers.
The restaurant aims to create memorable dining experiences through its contemporary, minimalist spaces and warm service. Raku has multiple locations across the city, including spots in the East Village, Soho, Midtown, and a delivery and pickup outpost in Brooklyn.
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4.51,818 reviews
Derek L.
12/23/2025
The first time I had Raku, it was amazing as I never had any udon that was this freshly made before. Fast forward to a re-visit 8 years later, I think while this is a really solid udon spot, the...
Angela P.
12/21/2025
First time trying Raku. This spot was previously all over my feed. So I'm glad I finally got to try it. Get a resy before going. It's quite busy and the staff are constantly moving. We got really...
Gunther K.
12/3/2025
Came here for dinner on a rainy weeknight and it was quite busy. We were only able to get a seat for two by the high table as the inner sit down tables were full. The service and waiter were...
Joyce L.
11/8/2025
Comfort Japanese food. We stopped by for a quick bite while waiting for another dinner reservation actually (and to get out of the rain). But this place hit the spot! We were quite content,...
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