I love raku for their extensive selection of delicious rolls with MJ being one of my faves I often return to. I’ve now been to this and their UWS and think I prefer the UWS one. Both are good but I feel like the execution is just a bit better at the other location.
Hin Kimhour
Good customer service. The food is good.
Adam Jones
Raku means “happy” in Japanese, and let me tell you something, happy doesn’t even begin to cover the emotional rollercoaster my tastebuds went on. By the time we left, I was basically one “Domo arigato” away from moving to Tokyo and becoming a sushi monk.
We ordered four rolls — Crazy Dragon, Sakura, Rainbow, and California — and each one was like a different chapter of the greatest novel never written. The Crazy Dragon? An absolute fever dream of flavors. The Sakura? Elegant and delicate, like it took a ballet class before landing on my plate. The Rainbow? So colorful it made me question if Lisa Frank is now moonlighting as a sushi chef. The California? A timeless classic, like the “Bohemian Rhapsody” of rolls. No skips. No regrets.
We also crushed some edamame, miso soup, and a beer — because, you know, balance — and every bite and sip made me want to write a thank you letter to the chef in beautiful calligraphy that I absolutely cannot do.
And the waitstaff? Honestly, if kindness were an Olympic sport, these folks would’ve swept the podium. They treated us with a level of warmth and respect that made me feel like a visiting dignitary instead of the overenthusiastic sushi goblin that I truly am.
Eating here didn’t just fill my stomach — it filled my soul. It reminded me that food can be art, that service can be reverent, and that happiness sometimes comes wrapped in rice and seaweed, staring at you with spicy mayo eyes.
In conclusion: if you don’t go to Raku, I genuinely have questions about your life choices.
Kelli
Large generous portions but rolls were sloppy and quality was lacking big time. We threw most of it out unfortunately.
Blayke-Taylor H
The customer service is really good and the food is amazing they have the best Fried rice I’ve ever tasted
Mike Jones
Excellent service. Maki sushi combo was good. Tempura shrimp batter was a bit heavy and greasy.
Lori R
Excellent food the fish was incredibly fresh melting in my mouth so delicious!!!
judy
Futomaki roll (it’s not vegetarian here due to the imitation crab and tamago) tasted fresh, and tamago tasted alright! Good quick lunch order.
prisha v
Food came with great portions for the price and was incredibly delicious! Service was swift and friendly.
GANESH BAJPE
We ordered udon noodles and veg tempura. Was disappointed with tempura which looked like nuggets soaking in oil rather that crispy thin batter as you would expect. Udon tasted clean and good.
Our go to spot for Japanese fried rice. We love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregory Smith
amazing service, cozy vibe, 10/10 food
Dan Pollis
Fastest delivery in my professional experience after a decade of living in New York City. Reliable, fast, trustworthy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Lam
Lunch special on the weekend It's a bit interestingly combined, but portions are well controlled and enjoyable Sushi was quite traditional and satisfying
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bento Box, Salmon Teriyaki
Raymond Feng
I can't say about the sushi but the Katsu Don I got from here is utterly disgusting. Dry, soggy katsu with no sauce at all. Most disgusting katsu don I've ever had, and there is cabbage in the katsudon, not authentic at all. All in all, one of the worst meals I've had in a very long time.
I love raku for their extensive selection of delicious rolls with MJ being one of my faves I often return to. I’ve now been to this and their UWS and think I prefer the UWS one. Both are good but I feel like the execution is just a bit better at the other location.
Good customer service. The food is good.
Raku means “happy” in Japanese, and let me tell you something, happy doesn’t even begin to cover the emotional rollercoaster my tastebuds went on. By the time we left, I was basically one “Domo arigato” away from moving to Tokyo and becoming a sushi monk.
We ordered four rolls — Crazy Dragon, Sakura, Rainbow, and California — and each one was like a different chapter of the greatest novel never written. The Crazy Dragon? An absolute fever dream of flavors. The Sakura? Elegant and delicate, like it took a ballet class before landing on my plate. The Rainbow? So colorful it made me question if Lisa Frank is now moonlighting as a sushi chef. The California? A timeless classic, like the “Bohemian Rhapsody” of rolls. No skips. No regrets.
We also crushed some edamame, miso soup, and a beer — because, you know, balance — and every bite and sip made me want to write a thank you letter to the chef in beautiful calligraphy that I absolutely cannot do.
And the waitstaff? Honestly, if kindness were an Olympic sport, these folks would’ve swept the podium. They treated us with a level of warmth and respect that made me feel like a visiting dignitary instead of the overenthusiastic sushi goblin that I truly am.
Eating here didn’t just fill my stomach — it filled my soul.
It reminded me that food can be art, that service can be reverent, and that happiness sometimes comes wrapped in rice and seaweed, staring at you with spicy mayo eyes.
In conclusion: if you don’t go to Raku, I genuinely have questions about your life choices.
Large generous portions but rolls were sloppy and quality was lacking big time. We threw most of it out unfortunately.
The customer service is really good and the food is amazing they have the best Fried rice I’ve ever tasted
Excellent service. Maki sushi combo was good. Tempura shrimp batter was a bit heavy and greasy.
Excellent food the fish was incredibly fresh melting in my mouth so delicious!!!
Futomaki roll (it’s not vegetarian here due to the imitation crab and tamago) tasted fresh, and tamago tasted alright! Good quick lunch order.
Food came with great portions for the price and was incredibly delicious! Service was swift and friendly.
We ordered udon noodles and veg tempura. Was disappointed with tempura which looked like nuggets soaking in oil rather that crispy thin batter as you would expect. Udon tasted clean and good.
Restaurantji Recommends
Our go to spot for Japanese fried rice. We love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing service, cozy vibe, 10/10 food
Fastest delivery in my professional experience after a decade of living in New York City. Reliable, fast, trustworthy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lunch special on the weekend
It's a bit interestingly combined, but portions are well controlled and enjoyable
Sushi was quite traditional and satisfying
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bento Box, Salmon Teriyaki
I can't say about the sushi but the Katsu Don I got from here is utterly disgusting. Dry, soggy katsu with no sauce at all. Most disgusting katsu don I've ever had, and there is cabbage in the katsudon, not authentic at all. All in all, one of the worst meals I've had in a very long time.
Food: 1
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