Raku It's Japanese II
Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
"Ask to remove crunch from the sushi rolls - too much filler!"(6 Tips)
"Very tasty, fresh sushi at a moderate price."(2 Tips)
"Excellent service an cozy atmosphere."(4 Tips)
"Amazing miso soup, one of the best I've ever had."(3 Tips)
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Alma LealJuly 27, 2016Amazing rolls. I had the mellow yellow which was a special, but others that I saw being prepared while seating at the bar looked amazing too. Service was quick and nice.
Brad EmoJanuary 25, 2015There is lots of sushi in this part of the UWS, but this place is our favorite. Great fresh sushi, cozy atmosphere, and always friendly personal service. Do you Raku II? You should!!
The best-kept sushi secret on the Upper West Side - amazing special rolls, any of the octopus or squid appetizers and the fish of the day. A community feel.
Jeremy FontenotMay 14, 2016Sushi is the best. We liked it better than Blue Ribbon and better prices as well?
KarenJune 1, 2024The food is delicious and the service excellent. Ask to remove crunch from the sushi rolls - too much filler!
Vivian BakalJanuary 12, 2013The lunch specials are an amazing value. Not to mention that its some of the best sushi I've had in the city. I <3 the Nemo roll!
Our favorite sushi in the city. Excellent service, fresh food. Try the angry blue crab or the angry dragon. Anything angry is good
Irina GroushevaiaOctober 24, 2012Really great sushi, sashimi and big nice choice of rolls for vegetarians! Really fresh fish and products, everything is delicious!
Get the raku sushi. You won't be disappointed. Some of the best sushi, in its price range, on the UWS.
Mike ChauSeptember 21, 2012Try the Salmon Family Roll - Salmon, salmon skin, salmon roe, cucumber, bonito, scallion and green salad
Ankush BhatiaApril 11, 2013The sushi rolls are really good but the house sake for $4 is a super deal - it's pretty good and fills around 5 sake cups! #winner
Hauke VagtsJuly 20, 2013Spicy ramen is not as great as totto, but still very good! Great sushi place et uws
Jules GanslAugust 4, 2014Hard pressed to find a better or more creative sushi restaurant in the city.
Zach CohenAugust 5, 2012The big Mac is a great roll to order but the fusion sushi is by far the best thing they have.
- Elena ClemadesApril 24, 2011Amazing miso soup, one of the best I've ever had. Waiting for the rest of the courses
I don't like sushi but I love this place. Try the apps: miso eggplant, garlic broccoli and gyoza.
B and D combo makes for a great night out in the hood for 2. Sit at the booths in the back for best vibe.
Vanity FairDecember 7, 2012Late-night legend Dick Cavett enjoys the mini sushi banquet at this Japanese spot.
Joseph MathewsMarch 7, 2011Sony talk until youve made your decisions. Wait staff hovers until you order.
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Raku - It's Japanese 2 offers wide varieties of Japanese cuisine ranging from noodles to sushi in a snug, wood-paneled space on Manhattan’s west side.
Open until 10:15 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–10:15 PM
- Fri
- Noon–10:45 PM
- Sat
- 2:30 PM–10:45 PM
- Sun
- 2:30 PM–10:15 PM
(212) 873-1220
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- 7.1
"Try the spicy miso tonkatsu ramen and get a bunch of the skewers. In particular, the pork belly with onion"
Jeff Solomon - 6.6
"Great sushi every time - the uni and salmon always taste super fresh. And really love the popcorn shrimp tempura (fka rock shrimp tempura) and the Gramercy Park roll."
Vanessa T - 7.0
"Healthy roll with mango on top and seaweed on top is unique and very tasty. I usually get it together with sake roll, which is spicy crunchy salmon."
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