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Raku is a casual udon restaurant that brings the flavors of Japan to New York City with their gourmet noodle soups and other traditional Japanese bites. With services like delivery, kids' menus, takeout, and waiters available for walk-ins during lunch and dinner, Raku is the perfect spot for a quick, delicious meal. Don't miss out on their Salmon Oshizushi or Beef Tataki at the Soho location or their Hamaguri Udon and Spicy Cucumber in Toronto.

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10/26/2026

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Midtown exclusive❗The Assorted Sushi Platter 寿司盛り合わせ is a colorful plate of spicy tuna roll and various nigiri. You don’t have to choose only one!

10/21/2026

We’re celebrating 11 years of joy, comfort, and endless bowls of udon! Join us for an amazing lineup of specials from October 14th to November 1st.

Swipe to see what we have in store for you. 🍜

Start your meal with an elevated version of our classic otsumami trio; now comes with maitake ohitashi, braised saitomo, and kamo rosu.

Available across all locations.

Enjoy a bowl of classic Tonkotsu paitan-based broth balanced by our signature dashi soup — comes with pork belly, shrimp, kamaboko, sh*take mushrooms, cabbage, onions, topped with white pepper.

Available across all locations.

Delight in on our rich and aromatic cocktail special;
made with sweet potato shochu, Amontillado sherry, Pommeau, ginger liquer, rose cordial, sesame oil, garnished with lovely cacao nibs.

Available only in Midotwn & SoHo.

Cap everything off with a delicious strawberry mousse with chocolate chantilly and fresh strawberries, garnished with macaron and pink peppercorn. Crafted by Patisserie Fouet.

Available across all NYC locations.

End your meal on a sweet note with a plate of decadent mugicha mousse with buckwheat chiffon, topped with pear and ginger glaze.

Available only in Toronto.

10/11/2026

East Village exclusive❗Our East Village bar menu is expanding in the best way possible. We have 3 new cocktails waiting for you… and another 2 coming up real soon.

See you all there!

10/08/2026

Just in time for the chilly weather! Our Tantan hot udon now comes with pork chashu – adding a flavorful bite to the
bowl.

Now available at Raku East Village and Midtown. Coming real soon at SoHo and Toronto.

09/23/2026

Midtown & Toronto exclusive❗The Ebiten Maki is a hearty sushi roll with three freshly cooked shrimp tempura.

09/08/2026

The soup in our Curry Udon is thickened to be better enjoyed with each strand of udon, perfect for rainy days.

09/05/2026

PSA: You can add a variety of mushrooms to your udon with a special side order of seasonal mushrooms. Served in our signature dashi broth.

09/02/2026

It takes at least 15 minutes to steam our Chawanmushi to perfection, but don’t worry, it’s worth the wait!

08/30/2026

Every bite is packed with a perfect balance of flavors, which is why the Agedashi Tofu is still one of the best ways to start your meal at Raku.

08/28/2026

The Ebiten and Yasai Kakiage come with tempura that are served on the side so they’re perfectly crispy when it hits your table.

08/25/2026

SoHo exclusive❗Add more color and umami to your Kaisen Don bowl with an order of uni.

08/24/2026

Midtown exclusive❗Our new Kanitama Udon contains a fluffy snow crab omelet in a thick soup that highlights the natural sweetness in both the eggs and the snow crab. Simple yet elegant.

Address

New York, NY

To reach this restaurant located in New York, you can take the subway and exit at the nearest station. Alternatively, if you prefer to drive there, you'll need to find parking nearby or use a paid parking garage in the area.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.rakunyc.com/

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What people say

Raku is a must-visit udon restaurant in New York City that offers an authentic taste of Japan. The restaurant specializes in gourmet noodle soups and other traditional dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. One of the standout dishes at Raku is the Hamaguri Udon, which features ocean-fresh clams sourced from New Jersey or PEI, depending on the location. The clams are served in a fragrant Tokyo negi and dashi soup alongside wakame seaweed, white pepper, and finished with a touch of butter. Another popular dish is the Ja Ja Udon, a cold udon with spicy miso pork, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a poached egg that's perfect for spring days. If you're looking for something new to try, the Zaru Udon is a favorite cold udon that now comes with shiso leaf tempura and customizable dipping sauce with shiitake mushrooms, scallion, quail egg, and wasabi. And if you're craving sushi rice bowl, Raku's Maguro Don is packed with bluefin tuna, sesame seeds, quail egg, scallions, and daikon sprouts - available only at their Soho location. With its commitment to quality ingredients and exceptional service, it's no wonder why Raku has been ranked #43 on 's 100 Best Restaurants in New York City list.