Raku

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48 MacDougal St
New York, NY 10012

Raku Soho LLC is a Japanese restaurant with locations in East Village, Soho, and Toronto, offering a menu centered around the iconic udon noodle. With over sixty years of culinary experience, Chef Norihiro Ishizuka crafts voluminous bowls of chewy silky noodles served in his signature dashi soup, along with a selection of classic small bites. The contemporary and minimalist dining spaces, paired with warm service, aim to create happy memories for customers through their food.

Raku Soho LLC, led by Chef Norihiro Ishizuka, brings to fruition his udon noodle concept, paying homage to his home cooking. With an extensive udon offering and a menu showcasing classic small bites, Raku Soho LLC aims to provide customers with a taste of Japan's classic comfort food. The restaurant's focus on quality and texture is evident in the superior, bouncier, and chewier noodles served in their signature dashi soup. Whether in East Village, Soho, or Toronto, Raku Soho LLC offers a contemporary dining experience that delights the senses.

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Megan L.
10/9/2025

I LOVE RAKU!!! The udon there is cooked to perfection. The noodles have a nice chew to it while not being soggy/soft like other places. The broth is flavorful and not overpowering. It's the...

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Mia Y.
10/16/2025

Been going to Raku for years but had a terrible experience with takeout at this location. (1) MISSING ITEM - I order one ankake and one chicken curry udon to-go; however, when I got home and...

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Jenny W.
9/11/2025

During our most recent visit to NYC, my family and I stumbled on Raku after searching for places to eat in Soho on Yelp. We were so glad we gave them a try. Nestled in a quaint neighborhood, the...

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Diane S.
10/7/2025

I really wish I remembered what we ordered, but we basically went with our waitress's recommendations -- and everything was absolutely delicious! It was my first time trying a cold udon dish, and...

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Sylvia T.
9/6/2025

The noodles here are SOOOO bouncy and chewy. I liked both the cold and hot!! Flavor is also good super soy forward and not at all heavy honestly tastes pretty refreshing. Karaage was crispy asf...

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