Great food, the service is a little bit on the slow side but overall they do a decent job. It’s not really kid friendly but my two-year-old daughter flirted with the waiter and he flirted right back. They both had a good time.
It’s not a bargain, but the prices are fair. Many of their menu items are the exact same at lunch and dinner, but much cheaper at lunchtime.
I love going to Raku. The food is always delicious and I love the service too. I usually get sushi but there is a lot to choose from the rest of the menu. It was nice enough to sit outside the day I was there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Pearson
We came on a Monday lunch so the restaurant was quite quiet. Unfortunately it still took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. I had the beef donburi which came with a side of udon soup and tempura. The udon soup was delicious but the tempura was cold and the batter was too thick and not crispy. The steak bowl was fine, I needed to ask for extra sauce. It wasn’t bad but there are certainly better Japanese restaurants in the area to try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Biya Lin
Raku's sushi is amazing, especially their sashimi platter, which is incredibly fresh, vibrant in color, and has an excellent texture. The combination of sea urchin and salmon is particularly good, with absolutely no fishy taste. The restaurant's modern and minimalist decor creates a perfect atmosphere for couples' dates or business gatherings. The waiters' recommendations are also excellent, and the dishes are served quickly and at the perfect temperature.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jay Ireland
Great selection ample appetizers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
kathryn santivasci
Amazing sushi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beatrice Valdes Paz
Great place for yourself or a group. Delicious variety of sushi and ramen dishes. Yum yum !!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Richard Federbusch
This Cathedral Heights Japanese restaurant will not disappoint. They have an extensive, diverse menu, and all of it is scrumptious. We started with the butterfly shrimp appetizer. The delicate, lightly fried juicy shrimp had a savory sauce which packed a zesty punch. For my main, I had the grilled ribeye steak. This perfectly cooked ribeye was accompanied by tasty brussels sprouts and pan-seared asparagus all tied together with a creamy and zesty wasabi sauce. My wife and son had a variety of sushi offerings, and they enjoyed every memorable bite. Service was friendly and attentive. Great choice if you are looking for a high quality asian meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
krish kandiah
Fantastic hand made sushi. Very helpful and friendly staff Definitely worth a vist Just round the corner from the National Cathedral
This week, during happy hour, my wife and child had a deeply disappointing experience at Raku. They sat outside for nearly 20 minutes with no acknowledgment from staff, while two other customers who arrived later in the same area were served immediately. This complete disregard is either a troubling lapse in professionalism or something more serious, and either way, it’s unacceptable. Such treatment should not happen anywhere, especially in 2025. Sharing this so other potential customers can make informed decisions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jordan Reed
I love Raku! Come here, order a drink, eat some fish (I love their Chirashi), chat with a loved one or some friends (or both), etc. 🐟💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madhumathi Sakthivel
The place was near the National cathedral, very convenient. The place was not crowded during lunch time on a Sunday. The service was good. We tried the katzu and tofu skin roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Choose To Pursue
Delicious and awesome stop after daughter was at All American University Camp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: White Tiger Roll, Deluxe Bento Box, Philly Roll
James Worth
Super delicious rolls and tempura. The miso cod was divine. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion size of the meals.
Great food, the service is a little bit on the slow side but overall they do a decent job. It’s not really kid friendly but my two-year-old daughter flirted with the waiter and he flirted right back. They both had a good time.
It’s not a bargain, but the prices are fair. Many of their menu items are the exact same at lunch and dinner, but much cheaper at lunchtime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Deluxe Bento Box, Miso Soup, Pumpkin Soup
So good. It was busy but great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love going to Raku. The food is always delicious and I love the service too. I usually get sushi but there is a lot to choose from the rest of the menu. It was nice enough to sit outside the day I was there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came on a Monday lunch so the restaurant was quite quiet. Unfortunately it still took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. I had the beef donburi which came with a side of udon soup and tempura. The udon soup was delicious but the tempura was cold and the batter was too thick and not crispy. The steak bowl was fine, I needed to ask for extra sauce. It wasn’t bad but there are certainly better Japanese restaurants in the area to try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Raku's sushi is amazing, especially their sashimi platter, which is incredibly fresh, vibrant in color, and has an excellent texture. The combination of sea urchin and salmon is particularly good, with absolutely no fishy taste. The restaurant's modern and minimalist decor creates a perfect atmosphere for couples' dates or business gatherings. The waiters' recommendations are also excellent, and the dishes are served quickly and at the perfect temperature.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great selection ample appetizers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing sushi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for yourself or a group. Delicious variety of sushi and ramen dishes. Yum yum !!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This Cathedral Heights Japanese restaurant will not disappoint. They have an extensive, diverse menu, and all of it is scrumptious. We started with the butterfly shrimp appetizer. The delicate, lightly fried juicy shrimp had a savory sauce which packed a zesty punch. For my main, I had the grilled ribeye steak. This perfectly cooked ribeye was accompanied by tasty brussels sprouts and pan-seared asparagus all tied together with a creamy and zesty wasabi sauce. My wife and son had a variety of sushi offerings, and they enjoyed every memorable bite. Service was friendly and attentive. Great choice if you are looking for a high quality asian meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic hand made sushi.
Very helpful and friendly staff
Definitely worth a vist
Just round the corner from the National Cathedral
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This week, during happy hour, my wife and child had a deeply disappointing experience at Raku. They sat outside for nearly 20 minutes with no acknowledgment from staff, while two other customers who arrived later in the same area were served immediately.
This complete disregard is either a troubling lapse in professionalism or something more serious, and either way, it’s unacceptable. Such treatment should not happen anywhere, especially in 2025. Sharing this so other potential customers can make informed decisions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I love Raku! Come here, order a drink, eat some fish (I love their Chirashi), chat with a loved one or some friends (or both), etc. 🐟💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place was near the National cathedral, very convenient. The place was not crowded during lunch time on a Sunday. The service was good. We tried the katzu and tofu skin roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious and awesome stop after daughter was at All American University Camp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: White Tiger Roll, Deluxe Bento Box, Philly Roll
Super delicious rolls and tempura. The miso cod was divine. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion size of the meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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