Best Dishes at Raku

The summer option. Mountain yam adds a silky texture and subtle sweetness. Bonito flakes add umami and visual movement. Served chilled, this is refreshing and sophisticated without being heavy. Perfect when it's hot outside and you still want something authentic and satisfying.

The classic meat udon. The beef is tender and yields easily to the slurp. The handmade noodles stay firm and bouncy — never mushy — and the dashi broth is clean and deeply flavorful. This is the benchmark dish that shows what Raku does differently from every other udon spot in the city.

For those who want heat and depth. The miso-based broth carries pork flavor and a warming spice that builds as you eat. Peanuts add textural richness. Reviewers call this 'the spicy porky cure to a hard day' — rich enough for a cold rainy night but balanced enough to stay clean. The heat level is moderate, not overwhelming.

The comfort food option. The broth is thickened with potato starch and enriched with beaten egg, making it silky and luxurious without being heavy. Vegetables and mushrooms add substance and texture. Multiple reviewers mention this as the ideal cold-weather dish — warm, enveloping, and deeply satisfying.