Raku
Hidden behind a Hell's Kitchen pastry shop, this cozy spot serves chewy, home-style udon in rich, signature dashi.
- Mon, 17:00 – 21:00; Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 21:30; Sat – Sun, 11:30 – 21:30
- $$
- 776 9th Ave
- 4.3 (319 reviews)
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Norihiro IshizukaChef
Description
Chef Norihiro Ishizuka draws on over sixty years of experience, beginning in Japan's Kappo kitchens, to anchor the menu. Inside the minimalist space, diners gather around eight perimeter booths and two long communal tables. The kitchen serves voluminous bowls featuring a distinct smoky flavor in the noodles and pork, alongside options like the nabeyaki hot udon. For midday visits, a budget-friendly lunch special pairs the dishes with a choice of soup or salad.