The food is so good. I love their udon especially the duck udon. The cold udon my friend ordered is very good too. Also recommend their sushi starter. We waited for more than one hour, would be great if you could reserve in advance

The udon is so good. Soft and fresh, couldn’t find anywhere else like this for sure. I ordered Nameko udon, The soup also was so good. Light with the rich flavor. Amazing. Yaki nasu was so delicious as well. It is better to have a reservation since the store is always crowded in anytime.

Raku is an udon noodle experience that is definitely worth the wait (ours was about 30 mins). I’ve never had chewier udon noodles than at this place. I ordered the chikara udon which came with mochi that became softer the longer it was left cooking in the clear broth 🤤 The food was much more filling than I had initially thought and I left the restaurant feeling so content 😋 Definitely coming back here again!

Super long wait in uncomfortable corridor. Curry udon was better than the rest, if we come again it's only for the curry udon. Agedashi tofu was so so, $5 green tea wasn't even mixed properly lots of sediment on the bottom. For the price and taste there's a lot of better spots in the city

Busy, Japanese udon restaurant, ideal for smaller group, 4 or under, just like any other typical Japanese restaurants. It is somewhat small, but not too tight of a place. The servers were very friendly, and our male server was exceptional at recommending dishes based on what I was feeling like. Hw thoroughly explained the menus that he recommended, from appetizer to main. The udons that we had were really good (ebi tempura, duck breast, niku & tantan), which were all soup based, perfect for a chilly & rainy day. p.s. The phone signal is pretty weak in the restaurant, so the QR code for the menu may not work. Ask for a hard copy of the menu in that case.

The best udon restaurant in NYC. Their noodle is fresh and chewy. The soup is very flavorful and even though it is quite pricey but worth the money. But the way they eat us is awkward because a long table will be shared with 5 couples. To prevent that, You should make the reservation before coming

Delicious udon. Their noodle is super chewy and has great texture. The udon soup and shrimp tempura taste great. All of them combined together give a wonderful umami flavor. We also ordered their chilly cucumber and veggie gyoza. I highly recommended. Make sure you make reservations beforehand or you will need to wait in line.

Raku is my favorite udon place. I really love their noodles. The quality of noodles and broth are best in nyc. But 28% tip for lunch? NYC must be honest and change tip rates.

This is the place to get udon. We got the niku udon and it was delicious. The short rib meat was so tender and the broth was flavorful and perfect for a cold day. The fried chicken was amazing. The flavors were better than any karage I’ve ever tried. Eat with the sauce. You’ll regret not ordering it. My sister also ordered the chicken katsu dish and said it was delicious too.

Its a must hit spot for udon. The price is great for such excellent quality of food and the portion is great. You really can’t go the niku udon, the broth is rich and filled with umami, but the star is really the beef short rib and tendon. On a cold winter day in New York? It really hits the spot.