Raku is a popular Japanese restaurant located in Washington, D.C. Known for its modern and stylish atmosphere, Raku offers a diverse menu featuring traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist. Some of their specialties include sushi, sashimi, ramen, and grilled salmon ( my favorite). The restaurant is often praised for its high-quality ingredients, creative presentation, and attentive service. It's a favorite spot for those looking to experience authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of the nation's capital.
Bento box was fine but the sushi is nothing special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Mark Abell
Fresh sushi, hot steaming miso soup, cool decor, good service. Bento boxes were a nice lunch but I'd make sure to order noodles or extra sushi rolls to make it a filling meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Deluxe Bento Box
Mitchell Cadiz-Perez (Mother Mitchell)
Friday Night??? Looking for some scrumptious sushi??? In the Cathedral Commons Area??? No wait time!!!! Come this way. RAKU is the place for you. The variety of Sushi will not disappoint. Seaweed salad is delicious. Excellent mussels entree. Pumpkin soup was a bonus. Food is on point. Homemade Ginger Beer was the perfect beverage to accompany the meal. Service is knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and quick. Atmosphere is serene, yet lively. Come ready to eat!
My husband and I came here for dinner for our anniversary and it was fantastic! It was super busy, so we are happy we booked a reservation. The sushi is so fresh and delicious and the braised pork belly special with shishito peppers was so good! My husband got the pan chicken and. I got the soup with udon noodles, shrimp tempura, sliced beef chicken and veggies. All of it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soups
Samantha Monteith
Raku is a great option for a casual sushi dinner. Its prices are mid range, nothing crazy, but the quality is still very good. A really great neighborhood restaurant. Decent cocktails and sake options as well.
If you love creamier sushi that still has a little personality/crunch, get the flying smoke'n dragon (extra eel sauce included). Hits all the right spots, everytime.
Olin Polinski
Food was great and tasty. Service was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Rebecca Mazur
Had a shrimp and vegetable tempura bento box and every part of it was really delicious! Also excellent service from waiter Ken.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faye A
Amazing food and fresh quality. Best sushi by far.
Best sushi place in DC! I've been going since it was originally in Dupont. Fresh fish, creative rolls, delicious food, and amazing staff. Yale the bartender is *AMAZING* so make sure to check in with her for great service and drinks. Order everything... it's all fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
solosian
The appetizers were a delight. Great atmosphere and excellent service. A bit pricey, but it was a nice choice for when we want to spend a little more. For a round of appetizers, entrees, drinks, and a couple rolls of sushi, we were at about $60 a person.Really, you have to try their interesting sounding appetizers. Just excellent!
Thomas Carothers
My wife and I like this restaurant but yesterday had a disappointing experience. We both ordered dishes with tempura and the tempura was terrible--way overbreaded (thick logs of bready dough) and soggy. It must have been prepared in advance and reheated. We found it inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
David Rubenstein
Seemed understaffed. Waiters too rushed for good service. Need training.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tom Levitan
Lunch with a friend. Good food, large portions, good price.
Raku is a popular Japanese restaurant located in Washington, D.C. Known for its modern and stylish atmosphere, Raku offers a diverse menu featuring traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist. Some of their specialties include sushi, sashimi, ramen, and grilled salmon ( my favorite). The restaurant is often praised for its high-quality ingredients, creative presentation, and attentive service. It's a favorite spot for those looking to experience authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of the nation's capital.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Pork Dumpling, Dumplings, Raku Sashimi Assortment 15 pcs, Noodle Soups, Deluxe Bento Box
Bento box was fine but the sushi is nothing special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Fresh sushi, hot steaming miso soup, cool decor, good service. Bento boxes were a nice lunch but I'd make sure to order noodles or extra sushi rolls to make it a filling meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Deluxe Bento Box
Friday Night??? Looking for some scrumptious sushi??? In the Cathedral Commons Area??? No wait time!!!! Come this way. RAKU is the place for you. The variety of Sushi will not disappoint. Seaweed salad is delicious. Excellent mussels entree. Pumpkin soup was a bonus. Food is on point. Homemade Ginger Beer was the perfect beverage to accompany the meal. Service is knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and quick. Atmosphere is serene, yet lively. Come ready to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seaweed, Raku Sashimi Assortment 15 pcs
My husband and I came here for dinner for our anniversary and it was fantastic! It was super busy, so we are happy we booked a reservation. The sushi is so fresh and delicious and the braised pork belly special with shishito peppers was so good! My husband got the pan chicken and. I got the soup with udon noodles, shrimp tempura, sliced beef chicken and veggies. All of it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soups
Raku is a great option for a casual sushi dinner. Its prices are mid range, nothing crazy, but the quality is still very good. A really great neighborhood restaurant. Decent cocktails and sake options as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Seaweed, Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll, Raku Sashimi Assortment 15 pcs
If you love creamier sushi that still has a little personality/crunch, get the flying smoke'n dragon (extra eel sauce included). Hits all the right spots, everytime.
Food was great and tasty. Service was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Had a shrimp and vegetable tempura bento box and every part of it was really delicious! Also excellent service from waiter Ken.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and fresh quality. Best sushi by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Best sushi place in DC! I've been going since it was originally in Dupont. Fresh fish, creative rolls, delicious food, and amazing staff. Yale the bartender is *AMAZING* so make sure to check in with her for great service and drinks. Order everything... it's all fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The appetizers were a delight. Great atmosphere and excellent service. A bit pricey, but it was a nice choice for when we want to spend a little more. For a round of appetizers, entrees, drinks, and a couple rolls of sushi, we were at about $60 a person.Really, you have to try their interesting sounding appetizers. Just excellent!
My wife and I like this restaurant but yesterday had a disappointing experience. We both ordered dishes with tempura and the tempura was terrible--way overbreaded (thick logs of bready dough) and soggy. It must have been prepared in advance and reheated. We found it inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Seemed understaffed. Waiters too rushed for good service. Need training.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lunch with a friend. Good food, large portions, good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5