Raku It's Japanese

212 E 52nd St, New York
(212) 355-3272

Recent Reviews

Alex Chernyaev

On 28th The restroom didn't work or at least I was told

Service: 1

Maxime Gourmelen

Good food but a little too cramped and noisy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

A Eng

Ordered a sashimi lunch bento box for under $20. Looks and tastes fresh.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi and Sashimi Lunch

Peter S.

walked in and walked out because on wed night prime time it was empty and the place smelled like a garbage dump. i'm truly surprised the dept of health allows it to operate and i cannot believe that the reviews are so good. the take out biz was absolutely humming-just very puzzling that the yelp reviews look so great.

MJ Han

I wanted to go to Raku, known as a Michelin Guide restaurant, and I visited this restaurant nearby on a snowy day. But this was a different restaurant.Still, I liked the taste of the warm soup and chewy udon noodles, especially the fried shrimp that came with it. did you eat well :)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nabeyaki Udon Noodle Soup

Nicholas S.

I order delivery from here all the time, and it's always been great. At most place, ordering rolls without rice is a big mistake because they're terrible. But they do a great job with those here. One of my favorite delivery places.

Daniel Genis

We went to dinner hungry for ramen after a day in the Christmas city and found a gem! How lucky that we turn on 76 street, as we have now discovered what will surely be our favorite Japanese restaurant. There are fancier places, I’m sure, but the prices here are gentle and the atmosphere is cozy. It reminded me of all the lovely UWS restaurants that closed in favor of more flashy and expensive joints. And the ramen- it’s just fabulous; I had the Shoyu, and the broth was so rich and complex, the pork used was just awesome, melt in your mouth good and a lot of it, the sushi bar has so much to explore and the bento boxes, which you can basically construct to your taste, can get you a complete meal for $25. I can’t wait to return. Did I mention that the waiters are kind and patient, and the other customers are cheerful and pleasant, and the wooden decor is charming and comfortable? Just a great restaurant, really great!Dietary restrictions: They work with youKid-friendliness: Lots of charming kiddos and room for them

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna, Gyoza, Salmon Teriyaki, Nabeyaki Udon Noodle Soup, Chicken & Vegetable Udon Noodle Soup

Rupanjoly Baidya

My go-to place for Japanese food. Even though I come from India I really fell in love with the simplicity of Japanese cuisine. It is healthy and tasty both at the same time. My first experience with the cuisine was at Raku. I love their menu especially the seafood part. They are consistent with the taste and never compromise on the quality of ingredients used whether it is ala carte or home delivery.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sushi Bento Box, Tuna, Sushi and Sashimi Lunch, Shrimp Tempura, Salmon Teriyaki

Alfonso D.

You want some good sushi close to you well guess what this is the spot , the Sushi is delicious and tastes so fresh I LOVE sushi and this spot is the perfect little hole in the wall to grab your self some good sushi and at a good price . If you in the neighborhood come on down . And oh yes I forgot to mention the service is really good they made an error on my order and they fix it and gave me a free plate thank you for that .

Shant A.

A little hole in the wall place in Manhattan. Jojo our waitress was great, and the sushi was delicious!!I was very happy that they gave us the option to have our Sushi wrapped up with soy paper instead of seaweed which most places don't.

Anjela D.

In terms of comparable sushi restaurants in Midtown & UES, this is by far my favorite and the best. The sushi is good quality, fresh, and very reasonably priced. They are very quick and service is polite. A great go- to especially for lunch & a gem in the neighborhood.

Caitlyn Lewin

The fish itself is fresh and delicious. I would recommend sticking to the nigiri and sashimi as the rolls they offer are bland. Service is quick, but the atmosphere is a little tense.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Shane

Waitress was really nice, and everything we ordered came out really fast, mostly probably because the restaurant was almost empty when we ate there. Food was okay but not really good. We probably won't go back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Edamame, Miso, Gyoza

Lizzy K.

My go to Japanese take out. I always get the squid in ginger sauce! I love how you can get sushi rolls without rice, that's a rarity and so needed for people watching carbs. Spicy mayo is SPICY. Ate the in actual restaurant, small, laid back location, quick service.

Karina A.

Delicious and fresh sushi at this cute hole in the wall! Definitely recommend getting the Sushi Deluxe, it was a great price ($23) for 9 piece of nigiri and 6 piece roll. The spicy tuna hand rolls were fantastic, I loved that they add the crunch and the nori was super crispy!You could see the sushi chefs making all the rolls at the bar and we got our food super quick, in and out in 30 minutes! If you're looking for fresh, quick sushi this is the spot to go!

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