Reviews for RAKU paint a small, cozy Japanese spot where the menu shines with crispy chicken katsu, pork katsu, karaage, curry, takoyaki, yakisoba and yak udon, all described as authentic, flavorful and well priced; the curry sauce and comforting combinations are repeatedly praised, with portions deemed generous and value strong; many mention fast service and a warm, attentive staff, plus a simple, appealing ambience that makes it a reliable go to for takeout or dine in, including late nights; a few note price increases on pork katsu which some feel hurt value and loyalty, while others still praise the overall quality and variety and would return to try more items.
the food was honestly just fine, it wasn't outstanding by any means but wasn't bad either, although i did find the pork to be quite dry. we came on a weekday lunch & were very surprised to find ourselves alone there, there was only one staff member & he didn't look too pleased to be there, interactions were very brief & felt tense. since the restaurant is located on a somewhat remote street, we felt quite awkward to be the only ones there with a guy that didn't seem happy at all. overall, it wasn't bad, the service could've been better, i personally don't think i'd return.
On a commandé sur un service en ligne & on a trouvé ca très bon, On a simplement pris 2x Poulet curry & 1x Karaage La portion était un peu petite, donc on était content d'avoir pris le karaage en plus, mais sinon en terme de gout c'était excellent. On a aussi pris des beignets & on ne s'attendait certainement pas a ça (positivement). C'était très simple & délicieux sans être lourd ou trop sucré. Parfait.
Love the chicken katsu. So delicious! Not pricey at all. Regular small place. No vibe. Support local restaurants! It's the kind of place you go to after school or work to eat.
Apr 8, 2024
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Great food, amazing wings. A bit of a bummer that the door has not protection so it's freezing inside when it is outside. I don't enjoy eating with a jacket on, but the food was great.
I paid extra for the karaage curry, as well as a tuna & mayo onigiri & a Ramune bottle. The karaage curry cost me 18 CAD before tax, & what I got was incredibly disappointing for what I paid. The chicken was slightly flavorful, but it was neither crispy nor very juicy. The rice felt pasty, & the curry was under-seasoned. It looked like what I would toss up in the kitchen if I just cooked rice imperfectly, added a bit of under-seasoned store-bought curry & called it a day. The tuna & mayo onigiri was decent, which is why I am giving 2 stars instead of 1. This is not worth the money at all, I can spend even less & get higher-quality chicken, rice & veggies. As for the Ramune, it's Ramune. Maybe I ordered delivery late, but the quality for the price is not acceptable.
Dec 31, 2023
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Best fried tofu I have ever had. Food is delicious & so filling. I got a take out service was prompt & with a kind gesture. The cookstaff was really sweet & patient. 200% recommend this place
Super rapport qualité prix! La nourriture est toujours fraîche & délicieuse. Des bons repas réconfortants pour des prix raisonnables. Je recommande fortement, tout est bon dans le menu 👍🏽
Commande à emporter sans utensiles ou serviette. Coquille d'oeuf au moment de mâcher, poulet de mauvaise qualité. L'endroit avait plus de qualité pendant la covid.
Nov 16, 2023
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If you are looking for a good value comfort food that opens late on weekdays. Raku is your best choice! 🌟📌Curry Pork with Rice The sweet & relatively mild flavour of curry served on a bed of white rice. The pork cutlet is crispy outside but tender inside. My favourite dish from Raku. 📌Garlic Soy Chicken Wings Lip-smacking decent Korean chicken wings!
Food was good, but the portion was quite small. Not served with veggies & no option an add even when paying extra, I had gotten used to these back in Japan.
