Allow me to extol the virtues of my recent dining experience at Raku Izakaya, an establishment that exquisitely marries culinary mastery with impeccable hospitality. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.Raku Izakaya's menu is a symphony of flavors, expertly curated to delight even the most discerning palate. Each dish presented an artful fusion of traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flair, showcasing the chef's dedication to both tradition and innovation. From delicate sushi rolls bursting with freshness to robust izakaya-style small plates brimming with bold flavors, every bite was a revelation.Yet, it is not only the exceptional cuisine that distinguishes Raku Izakaya, but also the impeccable service and attention to detail. The staff exhibited a genuine passion for their craft, effortlessly guiding me through the menu and ensuring that every aspect of my dining experience exceeded expectations.As I reflect on my time at Raku Izakaya, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for having had the opportunity to partake in such an exceptional culinary journey. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Raku Izakaya to anyone seeking an unparalleled dining experience that transcends mere sustenance to become a true culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Li A.
If you were to piece your sushi together it makes half a roll. For a sushi place the sushi is thinly sliced. Some of the rolls were the size of a quarter. There are definitely better places out there. Even AYCE was cheaper with more options and better sushi.
FELIPE VILLEGAS
The best service !! And the food amazing !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Zamora
Coming to this place looked kinda weird because we thought it was closed and we were gonna leave but we saw somebody leave and we noticed it was open. We went in and I got misu ramen and calpico which were so good but I feel that the atmosphere was a bit too much and very loud music but overall me and my friends had a very good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Cristian Tobon
Excellent food and great service, will come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
josue gallo
Great place, open late, food is not too expensive, staff is super
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aleksandr G.
shitty place....dark , cold...expensive...people who work there are too busy all time and rude...bar sucks..there is no bar actually ...just lousy bench in the middle of all commotion. I came there with my gf and food was bad.
Sumira Ling
The miso black cod is absolutely the star of tonight, full of flavor and super fresh. However, everything else is pretty average. The music is a bit too loud to our ears and their lady’s room needs a new toilet seat, it’s dirtier than those ones in the nearby supermarket.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Reed M
Chicken katsu was good, waitress was nice and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Lynn
I’ve been coming here since my parents moved to Fort Lee many years ago. Moved to Colorado and still come every time I’m back visiting! The food is incredible and very well-priced, great happy hour, ambiance, and the wait staff is wonderful. My father is disabled and our waiter helped him with his coat and seating, made sure we got out and in safely, and was just so kind and gracious. I highly recommend the steamed shumai, spicy tuna rolls, karaage, and marinated skirt steak. They have many other delicious foods but those are some of my favorites ?
Food was pretty good and server gave us really good recommendations. Kitchen made our food pretty quickly as well.
Cecilia L.
Going inside raku Izakaya actually impressed me since it looks a lot fancier inside than what you would expect! We ordered a number of things since they're known for the small plates so they are meant to be shared but don't expect to be full. Def order drinks to compliment Kind of sad that they don't have skewers anymore! We ordered: Deep fried Squid legs 4/5 KARAGE 4/5 Raku special roll 4/5 Spider roll 3/5 Sliced Steak with garlic Chip 4.5/5 Avocado salmon salad 3/5 Garlic shrimp 4/5 Deep fried shishito peppers 4/5 French fries 4/5 Everything came out super quick and it was piping hot!!
dbolt23
I love this spot, the servers are always so nice, friendly, and attentive. I never feel rushed, the food is amazing, fairly priced and open late. Such a great spot, I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elvis A.
This place has great food!! The service is excellent and the atmosphere is very lounge like. Highly recommend!!
Aaron Kade
Tiny portions and very expensive. Sushi was below average. Although the atmosphere was nice, I will not be returning. I recommend going elsewhere for the price, portion, and quality of sushi.
Allow me to extol the virtues of my recent dining experience at Raku Izakaya, an establishment that exquisitely marries culinary mastery with impeccable hospitality. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.Raku Izakaya's menu is a symphony of flavors, expertly curated to delight even the most discerning palate. Each dish presented an artful fusion of traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flair, showcasing the chef's dedication to both tradition and innovation. From delicate sushi rolls bursting with freshness to robust izakaya-style small plates brimming with bold flavors, every bite was a revelation.Yet, it is not only the exceptional cuisine that distinguishes Raku Izakaya, but also the impeccable service and attention to detail. The staff exhibited a genuine passion for their craft, effortlessly guiding me through the menu and ensuring that every aspect of my dining experience exceeded expectations.As I reflect on my time at Raku Izakaya, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for having had the opportunity to partake in such an exceptional culinary journey. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Raku Izakaya to anyone seeking an unparalleled dining experience that transcends mere sustenance to become a true culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you were to piece your sushi together it makes half a roll. For a sushi place the sushi is thinly sliced. Some of the rolls were the size of a quarter. There are definitely better places out there. Even AYCE was cheaper with more options and better sushi.
The best service !! And the food amazing !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coming to this place looked kinda weird because we thought it was closed and we were gonna leave but we saw somebody leave and we noticed it was open. We went in and I got misu ramen and calpico which were so good but I feel that the atmosphere was a bit too much and very loud music but overall me and my friends had a very good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Excellent food and great service, will come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Great place, open late, food is not too expensive, staff is super
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
shitty place....dark , cold...expensive...people who work there are too busy all time and rude...bar sucks..there is no bar actually ...just lousy bench in the middle of all commotion. I came there with my gf and food was bad.
The miso black cod is absolutely the star of tonight, full of flavor and super fresh. However, everything else is pretty average. The music is a bit too loud to our ears and their lady’s room needs a new toilet seat, it’s dirtier than those ones in the nearby supermarket.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chicken katsu was good, waitress was nice and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been coming here since my parents moved to Fort Lee many years ago. Moved to Colorado and still come every time I’m back visiting! The food is incredible and very well-priced, great happy hour, ambiance, and the wait staff is wonderful. My father is disabled and our waiter helped him with his coat and seating, made sure we got out and in safely, and was just so kind and gracious. I highly recommend the steamed shumai, spicy tuna rolls, karaage, and marinated skirt steak. They have many other delicious foods but those are some of my favorites ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tataki Salad, Sushi, Karaage Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was pretty good and server gave us really good recommendations. Kitchen made our food pretty quickly as well.
Going inside raku Izakaya actually impressed me since it looks a lot fancier inside than what you would expect! We ordered a number of things since they're known for the small plates so they are meant to be shared but don't expect to be full. Def order drinks to compliment Kind of sad that they don't have skewers anymore! We ordered: Deep fried Squid legs 4/5 KARAGE 4/5 Raku special roll 4/5 Spider roll 3/5 Sliced Steak with garlic Chip 4.5/5 Avocado salmon salad 3/5 Garlic shrimp 4/5 Deep fried shishito peppers 4/5 French fries 4/5 Everything came out super quick and it was piping hot!!
I love this spot, the servers are always so nice, friendly, and attentive. I never feel rushed, the food is amazing, fairly priced and open late. Such a great spot, I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has great food!! The service is excellent and the atmosphere is very lounge like. Highly recommend!!
Tiny portions and very expensive. Sushi was below average. Although the atmosphere was nice, I will not be returning. I recommend going elsewhere for the price, portion, and quality of sushi.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1