Raku

Raku is an udon restaurant located on E 6th Street, offering a variety of dishes that include Beef Tataki made with seared rare Washugyu Beef at their Soho location or Prime Canadian Beef in Toronto, Uni Canapés with sea urchin and frisée, Hamaguri Udon, Spicy Cucumber salad with fresh Persian cucumbers, and Maguro Yukke with bluefin tuna tartare. The restaurant also offers an upgrade for their Uni Ikura Don by adding a spoonful of caviar to top off this bowl of sea urchin and marinated salmon roe. Visit Raku for a unique dining experience filled with traditional Japanese flavors.

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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.

08/20/2026

Only perfectly marbled prime beef zabuton is allowed for our customers.

08/16/2026

No doubt about it. The Chicken Tatsuta-Age will put a smile on your face.

08/13/2026

Pork or Vegetable? Each pan-fried gyoza is stuffed with flavor and packs a punch with each bite.

08/11/2026

You honestly can’t go wrong with our signature classic Niku hot udon — with beef, honeycomb tripe, and tendon. Some would argue it’s best consumed with our housemade nori sanshō chili oil.

Address

342 E 6th Street
New York, NY
10003

To get to the restaurant located on E 6th Street, take the L train to the First Avenue station. From there, walk three blocks east on 6th Street.

If driving, there is limited street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood. Alternatively, there are several paid parking garages within a few blocks of the restaurant.

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://rakunyc.com/

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What people say

Raku, located on E 6th Street, is a must-visit udon restaurant in New York. The restaurant offers a variety of udon dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. One of their standout dishes is the Hamaguri Udon, which features ocean-fresh clams sourced from either 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 dish that's perfect for spring is the Ja Ja Udon, which is a cold udon with spicy miso pork, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a poached egg. If you're looking for something classic yet satisfying, try their Niku Udon with generous pieces of slow-braised beef. Raku has also been recognized as one of the best restaurants in New York City by various publications. Don't miss out on this delicious udon experience!