# Raku > Communal seating at a long shared table creates a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere where conversations overlap. Minimalist decor with light wood slats and curved pastry seating adds a sleek, Japanese-inspired touch. An attached French patisserie offers a unique dessert experience alongside the main dining area. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Raku2 - Address: 776 9th Ave, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM Friday: 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM - Website: https://www.rakunyc.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (257 reviews) ## What it is good for - Contemporary — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Fish — 10/10 - Seafood — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Agedashi Tofu — 10/10 - Pudding — 10/10 - Modern — 10/10 - Lemonade — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Dinner Spots — 9/10 - Patisserie — 9/10 - Desserts — 8.8/10 - Soup — 8.5/10 - Fried Chicken — 8.5/10 ## What people say - "The udon noodles are so thick and chewy." - "I found the desserts here to be excellent and delicate." - "The yuzu lemonade is so tart and refreshing." ## Good to know - If your plans are more set in stone or if you're visiting during peak hours, get a reservation. - There's a 90 minute seating limit due to the constant flow of people waiting for a table. - The hostess informed a few people that there would be a 20-30 minute wait for a table. - Customers can only order one item per person. - The minimum tip is 20%. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.