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Raku It’s Japanese offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to New York, NY. Raku It’s Japanese is a cornerstone in the New York community and has been recognized for its outstanding Japanese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Japanese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Restaurant for everyday Japanese foods such as sushi, tempura, and gyoza.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 212 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 355-3272
Website: http://rakujapanesenyc.dine.online/?utm_source=website
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Reviews
Michelle Yu
Writing a review for a friend: The sashimi melts in your mouth but the ratio of avocado to crab meat was absolutely ridiculous. Look at how much avocado in the picture compared to the crab meat. I do want to try for myself the sashimi though because it had really good reviews and my friend said it was super melt in your mouth good.
… moreGloria Ha
The sashimi here was really good!! Very fresh and melt in your mouth. I would get this again.
The nabeyaki udon was huge but not my favorite. The egg and noodles were overcooked. The mushroom dish was decent but pretty standard.
I think the sashimi bento box is the way to go here!
… moreThe nabeyaki udon was huge but not my favorite. The egg and noodles were overcooked. The mushroom dish was decent but pretty standard.
I think the sashimi bento box is the way to go here!
Y O
I grew up in Japan and I can confidently say it’s not Japanese. I’ve never seen a sukiyaki like that… Is this a soup…? The beef was thick and weirdly chewy…
… moreAdam Jones
Raku means “happy” in Japanese, and let me tell you something, happy doesn’t even begin to cover the emotional rollercoaster my tastebuds went on. By the time we left, I was basically one “Domo arigato” away from moving to Tokyo and becoming a sushi monk.
We ordered four rolls — Crazy Dragon, Sakura, Rainbow, and California — and each one was like a different chapter of the greatest novel never written. The Crazy Dragon? An absolute fever dream of flavors. The Sakura? Elegant and delicate, like it took a ballet class before landing on my plate. The Rainbow? So colorful it made me question if Lisa Frank is now moonlighting as a sushi chef. The California? A timeless classic, like the “Bohemian Rhapsody” of rolls. No skips. No regrets.
We also crushed some edamame, miso soup, and a beer — because, you know, balance — and every bite and sip made me want to write a thank you letter to the chef in beautiful calligraphy that I absolutely cannot do.
And the waitstaff? Honestly, if kindness were an Olympic sport, these folks would’ve swept the podium. They treated us with a level of warmth and respect that made me feel like a visiting dignitary instead of the overenthusiastic sushi goblin that I truly am.
Eating here didn’t just fill my stomach — it filled my soul.
It reminded me that food can be art, that service can be reverent, and that happiness sometimes comes wrapped in rice and seaweed, staring at you with spicy mayo eyes.
In conclusion: if you don’t go to Raku, I genuinely have questions about your life choices.
… moreWe ordered four rolls — Crazy Dragon, Sakura, Rainbow, and California — and each one was like a different chapter of the greatest novel never written. The Crazy Dragon? An absolute fever dream of flavors. The Sakura? Elegant and delicate, like it took a ballet class before landing on my plate. The Rainbow? So colorful it made me question if Lisa Frank is now moonlighting as a sushi chef. The California? A timeless classic, like the “Bohemian Rhapsody” of rolls. No skips. No regrets.
We also crushed some edamame, miso soup, and a beer — because, you know, balance — and every bite and sip made me want to write a thank you letter to the chef in beautiful calligraphy that I absolutely cannot do.
And the waitstaff? Honestly, if kindness were an Olympic sport, these folks would’ve swept the podium. They treated us with a level of warmth and respect that made me feel like a visiting dignitary instead of the overenthusiastic sushi goblin that I truly am.
Eating here didn’t just fill my stomach — it filled my soul.
It reminded me that food can be art, that service can be reverent, and that happiness sometimes comes wrapped in rice and seaweed, staring at you with spicy mayo eyes.
In conclusion: if you don’t go to Raku, I genuinely have questions about your life choices.
ReedH
I love raku for their extensive selection of delicious rolls with MJ being one of my faves I often return to. I’ve now been to this and their UWS and think I prefer the UWS one. Both are good but I feel like the execution is just a bit better at the other location.
… moreBrooke Beyer
Absolutely loved Raku for their sushi LUNCH special!!! Working in midtown east, this place is an absolute gem for 2 sushi rolls and a soup or salad!! ALWAYS a Great quality and very Fast service!… I genuinely thought I found a secret diamond of midtown east. BUT they recently increades the price of their lunch special on grubhub from $14 to $16 🙁
I get a $15 credit from my company, daily, to order lunch via grubhub. I was a regular here – ordering 2 or 3 times a week, and even telling my coworkers and sending them to the location as well! But with the new price increase, it is officially off of my lunch roster. I understand business needs, but I must now sadly resign from my position as a regular lunch customer due to affordability – and my coworkers as well.
… moreI get a $15 credit from my company, daily, to order lunch via grubhub. I was a regular here – ordering 2 or 3 times a week, and even telling my coworkers and sending them to the location as well! But with the new price increase, it is officially off of my lunch roster. I understand business needs, but I must now sadly resign from my position as a regular lunch customer due to affordability – and my coworkers as well.
Saya Tang
This place, Raku, which has a prominent “B” rating in their window deserves an “F” for their attitude.
A friend of mine went here to pick up a delivery order. He was immediately given attitude. When he asked to use the restroom after a customer had exited, the woman giving out the food delivery orders told him it wasn’t working.
After the order was ready, she told him repeatedly to “confirm, confirm” then handed him the food. He confirmed the order and turned to leave. That woman, bear hugged him to try to get at his phone because she didn’t believe he had confirmed the order and tried to take the food back!
That woman, proceeded to give him a negative rating on the delivery app for reacting to HER behavior after putting hands on him. He told her not to touch him and tried to leave to get his job done.
She made him feel unwelcome and racially profiled.
I write this review at the ire felt that he was treated in such a way.
God does not like ugly.
This establishment needs to do better in treating people fairly and respecting everyone that comes through their door!
… moreA friend of mine went here to pick up a delivery order. He was immediately given attitude. When he asked to use the restroom after a customer had exited, the woman giving out the food delivery orders told him it wasn’t working.
After the order was ready, she told him repeatedly to “confirm, confirm” then handed him the food. He confirmed the order and turned to leave. That woman, bear hugged him to try to get at his phone because she didn’t believe he had confirmed the order and tried to take the food back!
That woman, proceeded to give him a negative rating on the delivery app for reacting to HER behavior after putting hands on him. He told her not to touch him and tried to leave to get his job done.
She made him feel unwelcome and racially profiled.
I write this review at the ire felt that he was treated in such a way.
God does not like ugly.
This establishment needs to do better in treating people fairly and respecting everyone that comes through their door!
Susanna Mostaghim
I’ve been to both this location and the other location on UWS (if they’re the same) and enjoyed both my experiences. The food was good and the portions were pretty large. I think the service was okay, not stellar but I would still say definitely above average for NYC. The prices are more than reasonable for the amount of food you get and tasty.
… moreJonathan Makrinos
Ive only ever ordered from Seamless here and every time its been fresh and delicious. I order he sushi for two which is a good amount of sushi for two people or if its only you, you won’t be hungry after! Also its the best value in the area for a sushi for 2 and its fresh! It comes with two miso soups and ginger and wasabi and soy sauce!
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