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Raku

Raku

Udon Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Ha-ti N.
    "get the tatsuta-age and the niku udon."(12 Tips)
    Kim P.
    "The ankake udon is really unique and delicious."(4 Tips)
    Hailey Heewoo K.
    "love the beef curry udon - filling, flavorful, and soothing."(5 Tips)
    Eric N.
    "Delicious tofu and beef udon."(4 Tips)
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  • Joe M.heart icon on user image
    Joe MontesNovember 3, 2018
    Amazing, authentic udon. The restaurant is a little small, but super cozy.
  • Jeffrey K.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey KaoNovember 10, 2016
    Probably the best texture of noodles you can find in New York. It's like eating strips of a cloud!
  • Jacob A.heart icon on user image
    Jacob AronoffJune 4, 2018
    The udon here is quite good! A bit pricey, but worth it!
  • Eileenheart icon on user image
    EileenDecember 19, 2017
    Niku udon is so delicious! I’ve also tried gyunan and kamonan; they’re not as good
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    NickFebruary 15, 2016
    Udon heaven. Its like eating cloud noodles and pillow shrimp tempura
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    EaterNovember 17, 2015
    These noodles are like a cross between the common udon we are familiar with and Italian linguine. The simplest, featuring fried bean curd or egg comes with seaweed or tempura (pick veg. or shrimp).
  • Victor Z.
    Victor ZhangOctober 3, 2017
    hands down best udon in the city. herring or tripe udons are my favourite.
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    MaiFebruary 13, 2017
    The chikara udon is unbelievably good with tender chicken pieces and chewy mochi. Cash only!
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    D CAugust 7, 2019
    Niki udon. I dream about this place.
  • Drew 5.heart icon on user image
    Drew 5February 9, 2019
    Delicious, fresh, good flavor! A wonderful treat in a cute space.
  • Ron H.heart icon on user image
    Ron HsuDecember 22, 2015
    I've always found it a little offensive when people describe Asian dishes as cat food, but honestly the braised tuna dish...I had to laugh
  • Vivian K.heart icon on user image
    Vivian KongJanuary 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Handmade udon noodles are worth it. Can't go wrong with any bowl.
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    ginnnnnnny 🦀August 6, 2016
    The beef udon is the best
  • Yuanbo L.heart icon on user image
    Yuanbo LiOctober 21, 2018
    Probably the best Udon in NYC.
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    chunyanOctober 27, 2021
    Cash only. Spicy mayo sauce has caviar in it. Niku Udon is the signature
  • Desmond F.heart icon on user image
    Desmond FooDecember 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The niku udon is delicious!
  • Owen H.
    Owen HerterichAugust 28, 2016
    Tiny place and slightly expensive, but the best noodles you’ll ever have
  • Jason A.heart icon on user image
    Jason AstonAugust 14, 2016
    I mean. I had the udon and it was amazing. So good.
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    JohannaJanuary 15, 2016
    The curry udon is delicious, tummy warming and filling.
  • Ha-ti N.heart icon on user image
    Ha-ti NguyenNovember 8, 2016
    get the tatsuta-age and the niku udon. poached egg. best.
  • Bonheart icon on user image
    BonSeptember 21, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Add all the things: mushrooms, inari, seaweed, egg 🍜😊
  • Shn J.heart icon on user image
    Shn JuayJune 10, 2018
    Everything!
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    SusumuDecember 31, 2015
    Kaedama(extra noodle) is $3. Cash only. This place has been popular so expect long wait time. Unfortunately, no reservation.
  • Joheart icon on user image
    JoDecember 10, 2015
    Shrimp tempura udon
  • Jason A.heart icon on user image
    Jason AstonAugust 14, 2016
    I mean. I had the udon and it was amazing.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MaddernJanuary 13, 2017
    Fried chicken appetizer and all the udon!!
  • Mary L.
    Mary LeeDecember 12, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Ankake udon is my fave
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngSeptember 3, 2016
    Real hip, and good. But TBH just go to Udon West. Udon shouldn't be this expensive
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    GDecember 30, 2018
    The egg udon is surprisingly the best!!
  • Craig A.heart icon on user image
    Craig AustinFebruary 20, 2016
    Gobo appetizer and karaage were great.
  • Wendy L.heart icon on user image
    Wendy LoJune 17, 2016
    Love it love it
  • Igal G.heart icon on user image
    Igal GhitelmanOctober 31, 2020
    Noodles and fried chicken
  • Victorheart icon on user image
    VictorSeptember 14, 2020
    Get the niku udon and make it spicy
  • Na Hyun K.heart icon on user image
    Na Hyun KimJanuary 13, 2017
    the chicken + mochi udon changed my life
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    Alèxia SoléApril 10, 2023
    Recommended by @foodiemagician on Instagram.. ..
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam MayMarch 5, 2016
    Unbelievable, best tripe I've ever had
  • Lindaheart icon on user image
    LindaMarch 26, 2018
    The mochi add on is worth it!
  • Ericheart icon on user image
    EricOctober 29, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The noodles here are special. Perfectly chewy.
  • Luc D.heart icon on user image
    Luc DoanFebruary 7, 2016
    So many new sides to Udon.
  • Mike S.
    Mike SchmidtFebruary 3, 2017
    if you want to eat udon while the door opens to the freezing cold. come here.
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SheffieldSeptember 3, 2016
    Authentic, delicious food
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    TOctober 21, 2017
    The noodle is really good but I think the soup is just ok
  • Genabeebee C.heart icon on user image
    Genabeebee CJune 14, 2016
    Age tofu, and the noodles were super fresh
  • Jenny N.heart icon on user image
    Jenny NewMay 2, 2018
    Get the OG broth. Just do it
  • Adrian & Cynthiaheart icon on user image
    Adrian & CynthiaSeptember 7, 2017
    Udon noodles are superb.
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    DOctober 31, 2016
    Agedashi tofu $6
  • Stacy K.heart icon on user image
    Stacy KimApril 23, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing noodles and broth
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    DOctober 31, 2016
    Niku udon oct 2016
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    DOctober 31, 2016
    Chikara udon $15
  • Rainbow T.heart icon on user image
    Rainbow TDecember 12, 2015
    Handmade udon but not freshly handmade udon. Thick udon is not as thick. Overall udon + broth is OK.
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