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En Raku, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria japonesa auténtica en un ambiente acogedor y cálido, con paredes revestidas de madera que te harán sentir como en casa. Desde deliciosos noodles hasta sushi fresco y exquisito, preparamos cada plato con mimo y dedicac...

Raku

Japanese, sushi · Central Park South

4.5 · 1,160 reviews Google
rakujapanese.com

About Raku

En Raku, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria japonesa auténtica en un ambiente acogedor y cálido, con paredes revestidas de madera que te harán sentir como en casa. Desde deliciosos noodles hasta sushi fresco y exquisito, preparamos cada plato con mimo y dedicación. Ubicados en el...

En Raku, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria japonesa auténtica en un ambiente acogedor y cálido, con paredes revestidas de madera que te harán sentir como en casa. Desde deliciosos noodles hasta sushi fresco y exquisito, preparamos cada plato con mimo y dedicación. Ubicados en el corazón de Central Park South, te esperamos para deleitarte con los sabores de Japón.

What Customers Say About Raku

Raku is a popular Japanese restaurant known for its fresh sushi, flavorful bento boxes, and friendly service. Customers rave about the quality of the food for the price, especially the sushi rolls and lunch specials. The atmosphere is often described as cozy and inviting.

Popular Dishes

sushi rolls (6) Bento box (5) udon (4) Teriyaki Chicken salmon avocado sushi rolls ramen sashimi Gyoza

Best For

Solo Dining Couples Quick Bite Locals Tourists

Tip: Try the lunch special for a great value and filling meal. The staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Theodore Roosevelt Park
A 99m

Theodore Roosevelt Park

parque

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Fourth Universalist Society of New York
A 216m

Fourth Universalist Society of New York

edificio

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New-York Historical Society
A 217m

New-York Historical Society

museo

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Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture
A 217m

Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture

museo

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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
A 237m

Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

construcción

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Nobel Monument
A 238m

Nobel Monument

monumento

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Explore the area around Raku

Raku is located in Central Park South, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Monumento a Giuseppe Verdi (A 434m) — escultura de Pasquale Civiletti en la ciudad de Nueva York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Museums

  • New-York Historical Society (A 217m) — American history museum and library located in New York City
  • Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture (A 217m) — museum of the New-York Historical Society
  • American LGBTQ+ Museum (A 238m) — Proposed museum in New York City, New York

Parks & Gardens

  • Theodore Roosevelt Park (A 99m) — park in Manhattan, New York, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Fourth Universalist Society of New York (A 216m) — building in Central Park West
  • Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (A 237m) — museum annex of the American Museum of Natural History
  • Nobel Monument (A 238m) — monument
  • Alexander von Humboldt by Gustav Blaeser (A 277m) — monument
  • Hotel Beacon (A 391m) — edifice in New York City

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Frequently asked questions about Raku

Raku is located at 57 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023, Central Park South.
Near Raku you can find points of interest such as Theodore Roosevelt Park, Fourth Universalist Society of New York, New-York Historical Society, Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture.
Raku offers japanese;sushi cuisine.
Raku has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Raku offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Raku based on customer reviews are: sushi rolls, Bento box, udon, Teriyaki Chicken, salmon avocado sushi rolls.
Raku is ideal for solo dining, couples, quick bites, locals, tourists.
Raku is a popular Japanese restaurant known for its fresh sushi, flavorful bento boxes, and friendly service. Customers rave about the quality of the food for the price, especially the sushi rolls and lunch specials. The atmosphere is often described as cozy and inviting.
Try the lunch special for a great value and filling meal. The staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations.
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Raku Central Park South Reviews

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Juan David Rojas Roldán

I love Raku it's Japanese! The food is great and the attention is great, the Bento box with pork katsu is amazing! It was very cool that the waiter remembered that i liked Sapporo because I came yesterday and he offered it again. Super sushi deluxe was very very very good and full of amazing flavor! Would definitely come back again ❤️

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kyra

A true gem!! Came here after a day at the natural history museum. Our table got 2 bento boxes and a bowl of ramen and WOW! The quality of the bento was insane; great price for what it is. Every dish was amazing and service was so great. Very cozy!! Truly a gem cant wait go back next time. I was very happy here

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C B

Favorite sushi place hands down. They are speedy and delicious every time and incredibly welcoming to regulars and newcomers alike. Always worth going out of my way to come to Raku (II)!!!

Lylit Barseghian
Lylit Barseghian

Came back after the first time last year, still delicious, quite and chill, and perfect spot. Clean, food was good, staff was quick, no muss no fuss

NatesTasteAdventures
NatesTasteAdventures

Had a great and amazing time while I was on a date with my girlfriend. Food was very good proportions are very big and flavor was amazing

Mathew Hall
Mathew Hall

Highly recommend. Great place we always go to when visiting the city. Sushi is fantastic every time; lots of different options, and always fresh and delicious. Reasonably priced and so worth it. Service is always super fast and friendly. We've recommended this place to friends, and they too have enjoyed it.

Rosie
Rosie

Really tasty, affordable sushi. Great quality fish. Got the sashimi, udon, spicy tuna sandwiches, and the banana tempura dessert. All was so so tasty and filling!

Michele DuBois
Michele DuBois

We had the Bento box and it was so flavorful! I loved the Teriyaki Chicken and salmon avocado sushi rolls. Green Tea ice cream was the perfect way to finish! Service was exceptional - very attentive. Definitely recommend.

Martin Bagnyuk
Martin Bagnyuk

I couldn't rave more about great food, service and atmosphere. It felt like we were in Japan and the food was well prepared. I tried black seaweed and will never eat the green again. I had a bentonite box, oldest daughter had udon and wife with youngest eating a fish soup. Wow. And they check on you frequently, refill drinks quick and make you really enjoy the meal. I recommend you go here for affordable Japanese in this part of town and plan to return next time we visit New York.

Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce

Great selection of bento boxes and rolls. Lighting fast and friendly service. The vibe was both cozy and buzzing. One of our favorite meals in the area. Recommend!

Alexander
Alexander

Best Gyoza! Hands down!!! Had the Sushi Bento Box. N the miso soup is also delicious

Nico Enri
Nico Enri

The food was amazing!! Excellent prices, atmosphere, & service…visiting some friends from Dallas and decided to stop here while walking down the street & so glad we did! Will definitely be returning :)

Alexei Prokudin
Alexei Prokudin

I recommend this place for a quick lunch when you are in the area. The staff is very friendly, the food is very good. Try their ramen and sashimi. I visited it twice already and each time my experience was very good. The prices are very decent as well.

Kent Quek
Kent Quek

Came here for a light meal before visiting the museum. The staff was friendly and helpful, recommending some of the best sellers. Had the millionaire signature roll, nabeyaki udon and a bottle of beer. The signature roll was lightly sweet, cruchy and delicious. The udon was warm and hearty. Great meal!

Vanuska Sylvester
Vanuska Sylvester

I had an amazing solo date at Raku, and I can’t recommend it enough! The food was incredible, from the fresh sushi to the delicious sides, everything was on point. The customer service was equally fantastic—the employees were friendly, attentive, and made me feel so welcome. If you’re looking for a great sushi spot with an inviting atmosphere, Raku is definitely the place to go! Highly recommended.

ReedH
ReedH

This is one of my favorites for sushi rolls in the city when I’m feeling like something a bit more creative than the traditional salmon or tuna. They have a wide selection, always very fresh, and reasonably priced. Plus the staff here are just all super friendly and nice. A winning combo that keeps me coming back!

A.L. Harris
A.L. Harris

Stopped in here for lunch and they Ave a great lunch special that comes with a soup or salad. Sushi was super fresh and each roll was a nice size. Ginger dressing was the best I’ve ever had. Service was excellent and everyone was friendly. Definitely a solid find on the Upper West Side on 76 and Columbus.

Alif Ashrafee
Alif Ashrafee

I randomly found this gem of a Japanese place while looking for cheap eats. I was not expecting such good quality food for the price. The scallop teriyaki was fantastic, the fillet mignon was perfectly cooked, and their lunch special sushi roll combos were very filling and great quality for the price. For appetizers, we tried the yellowtail jalapeno and mixed mushrooms, both of which were superb. I'll definitely visit again when I'm in Manhattan.

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Stephanie Tan

It was a cold day, so we wanted some hot ramen. The spicy miso ramen was made from chicken broth instead of the usual pork broth and thus tasted a little less rich than expected. Broth was too salty for me... but the braised meat was nice and tender. Tables and seats were a little tight so it wasn't very comfortable.

ofir h
ofir h

It's a nice little restaurant with great service. I had the bento box for lunch and it was delicious!

Nikko Ong
Nikko Ong

A nice spot for sushi. Portions were decent. Fish was fine. Nothing out of the ordinary and I like the Shrek roll, but it was still a little bit bland. I would come back and I definitely think that it’s a good spot if you live in the area.

Maria Masullo
Maria Masullo

We went to Raku fir dinner durin the week. We had two bento boxes with tonkatsu and assorted sushi. And my husband has udon soup. The portions were quite generous but the food wasn't that tasty. I like a lot the cozy environment and the kindness of the staff. Great position!

Maddie Bui
Maddie Bui

This restaurant is NOT the same as the Raku that’s known for their udon. We only realised after we’d waited half an hour for our table and were given the menu. The food was ok, nothing special. The bento box was good value for money, but there are definitely better options in the city for sushi. If you live in the neighbourhood, I can understand enjoying having this restaurant as your local, but as a tourist, it was a waste of a meal. The biggest issue we had was that we were seated by the back of the restaurant where the toilet was located and we kept getting unpleasant smells every time the bathroom door opened.

Mish D
Mish D

The sushi was good. However I was with a group and they ordered more things than me and agreed to tip on my behalf after we all split the bill evenly. I was charged a 20% tip regardless and when I called they said they couldn’t do anything about it. I hate to leave a one star, but technically they stole money from me and added a tip on top of my bill even though the entire group tipped 25%. Do better, it’s not a good look! At the very least, you can apologize. Now your entire rating goes down and someone will read this review and decide not to spend money because there are tons of places who don’t do this to customers.

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57 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023

Central Park South, NY 10023

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Highly Rated
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Moderate Price
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
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Restaurant Info

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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
12-10PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
1,160
💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 212-873-1220
🌐 Website
www.raku2itsjapanese.com

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57 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023

Central Park South, NY 10023

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New-York Historical Society

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