Venue-specific photo of Raku, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Raku (venue website) · Source
Raku is an udon restaurant on MacDougal Street in SoHo from chef Norihiro Ishizuka, who began working in kappo and udon restaurants at age thirteen.
Eater New York says you can get a perfect bowl of udon and tea here for under $40. Reviewers praise the minimalist room, friendly staff and generous portions; beef curry udon, pork gyoza, chicken tatsuta-age and vegetable tempura are favorites.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Restaurants in Soho, According to Eater Editors
“Order a perfect bowl of udon and tea for under $40, including tax and tip, at this neighborhood Japanese noodle restaurant via…”
- Restaurantji review of Raku
“I’ve coming to Raku for more than 8 years now, and the food quality is always consistent!”
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