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Raku

8.8 β€’ Udon noodle restaurant
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🍜 Tempura Udon
πŸ›‹οΈ Cozy
🎯 Authentic
🍢 Sake
🎌 Japanese Food
πŸ₯— Vegetarian
πŸ› Curry
πŸ₯Ÿ Dumpling
🍜 Udon
✨ Unique
🦐 Vegetable Tempura
🍳 Poached Eggs
🦞 Seafood
πŸ₯˜ Food
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Small space with minimalist wooden design creates a warm and cozy atmosphere despite crowded, narrow seating. Noise reverberates off walls, adding to a lively, bustling vibe. Outdoor seating offers an alternative to the tight indoor arrangement.
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People are saying

"The udon noodles here are so chewy and delicious."

"The fried chicken here is so juicy and crispy."

"I thought the gyoza here were on another level."

Good to know

1

The restaurant is CASH ONLY, so bring cash for your meal.

2

Be prepared to wait an hour if you don’t have a reservation.

3

Reservations should be made in advance online to avoid waiting in the cold.

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Raku
8.8
48 MacDougal St, New York, New York, United States
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