RAKU is described as a small, cozy Japanese spot where diners enjoy authentic, well priced dishes such as Tonkotsu ramen, Yakisoba, Katsudon, pork katsu curry, takoyaki, and karaage don. Reviews praise the pork and chicken for a crispy exterior and moist interior, and the curry sauce is highlighted as rich and comforting, with portions generous and prices fair. Service is described as warm and attentive, with friendly staff and a welcoming ambience that many feel suits the place, and the music is noted as fitting the vibe. Some comments note a recent price increase on pork katsu that disappointed loyal customers, and a few critiques mention fatty portions, ordinary rice or sauce in some dishes, or dishes arriving cold. Overall, the consensus is that the food is delicious and affordable, prompting many to say they would return to RAKU.
C'etait une mauvaise experience. Le serveur n'etait pas gentil & ne parlait pas francais, donc c'etait difficile de communiquer. En plus, la nourriture n'etait pas bonne. Je ne recommande pas.
En tant que quelqu'un du Japon, je suis content d'avoir trouvé ce resto ! J'ai pris une assiette de Tonkotsu & elle était excellente !! Je reviendrai prochainement :)
2026-02-15
J'ai revisité le resto le soir autour de 19h avec mon fils. Nous avons commandé une assiette de Yakisoba, un bol de Katsudon & le thé chaud Hoji-cha. C'était impeccable. Le repas nous a bien réchauffé ! :)
Feb 16, 2026
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I had pork katsu curry & takoyaki. They were authentic, very tasty & reasonably priced. I'll definitely go back & try other things. I did a takeout so I don't know about dining experience.
We eat a lot of asian food but this place really stood out - especially the curry sauce was amazing. We also really thought the music fit the place really well. The food was served very fast & the price was very fair. Honestly nothing negative to say!
Jan 6, 2026
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EXQUISITE!
This was an absolutely exquisite experience from start to finish. I ordered the curry pork & takoyaki, my mom had the tonkatsu, & every dish was unbelievably delicious - deeply flavorful, perfectly balanced, & cooked to perfection. Every bite was rich, comforting, & incredibly satisfying.
The food arrived impressively fast, yet the quality never felt rushed. You can truly taste the care, precision, & passion in the cooking. The service was just as outstanding: warm, attentive, & genuinely welcoming, making the entire experience even more enjoyable.
From the incredible taste & beautiful presentation to the efficiency & hospitality, everything was flawless. We loved every single bite & left completely impressed. I'm honestly just sad I don't live in Montreal - I would be here all the time!
DELICIOUS. Congratulations on such amazing food & service.
It was my first time trying Raku & I must say, it's definitely not the last.
Well priced, portions are perfect, quality is amazing, & the staff are soo friendly; let's not forget about the ambience inside, very cozy.
Another thing i loved about it is the simple menu. & even though i was hesitant about choosing the side, a staff member was kind enough to get me an extra to test out (without me asking) & it was such a nice gesture.
11/10, highly recommended
After a late night of drinking… Raku was right what the doctor ordered. The sweet chili wings… The garlic soy wings… the chili fries. My man Gon! Chef's Kiss brother!
Aug 21, 2025
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I came here because I was craving some comfort food. I must say that their Karaage don really hit the spot. I truly enjoyed the fried chicken, as well as the egg & rice!
I used to love this place. But they just raised their porc katsu by 2 dollars. That is ridiculous. 17$ for a slice of porc (cheapest meat out there) & a ball of rice makes no sense. 15$ for as the perfect price because it is less than a shawarma plate but just enough to keep you going back. A shame they are getting greedy when they are nowhere close to being able to justify that price increase. You just lost 3 very loyal customers. The word will be spreading.
Le kastu a des gros morceaux de gras & de nerf. Le riz & la sauce sont ordinaire. Il fais vraiment froid dans le restaurant les plats deviennent froid en quelques minutes. L'ambiance & les yakisoba sont bon.
