Comments on: RAKU Rocks!

By: TRDang

TRDang — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:13:22 +0000

One of my favorite restaurants. I love the authenticity and simplicity of Raku’s dishes. Fresh sashimi!

By: SpiceRAC

SpiceRAC — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:59:22 +0000

After all this talk I hear from friends and co-workers, we went to Raku last night…. It was AWEFUL!
Walked in and the AC was broke first of all, so that kinda sucked but the waitress gave us frozen oshi-bori’s so that cooled us down.
Waited about 10 minutes at a table and a waitress came and explained the beverage specials and I ordered a Sake flight. 10 minutes later another waitress came and explained the food specials, when then ordered shortly after that. 10 minutes later I had to order my sake again because she forgot my order.
We started of with Blue Fin sashimi which was very good and fresh, nothing special though. Then had the pork cheeks which where tasty.
Then we got the crispy pig ear which didn’t have much flavor. I had to add some of the chili oil just to make it taste like something.
Then we got the green tea soba noodles. They were under hot section but came out ice cold? Confused but not terrible, just not very good though either, again not much flavor going on.
Then we come to the ONE thing I went there for, their famous tofu… “it’s the best”, “it is so amazing”, “out of this world” these are all things I heard from friends. But I wouldn’t know because WE NEVER GOT IT. I ordered the fried tofu special and waited and waited. We heard another table ask about their tofu dish they hadn’t gotten yet. After 30 minutes the host came over and asked if there was anything else and I said yes, I ordered the fried tofu. She checked on it and said it would be 1 minute. 15 minutes later I got up and paid the check. She said sorry and that the waitress had forgotten to order it. But come on, she went check on it and 15 minutes later couldn’t get fried tofu out??
I might check it out again, BIG MAYBE. But I don’t think my fiancé will go near the place again.

By: ulterior epicure

ulterior epicure — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:58:20 +0000

Did you ever clarify what, exactly, “meat gut” is? I’m assuming it’s tripe?

By: Steve G

Steve G — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:30:20 +0000

Had the pleasure of eating at Raku over Memorial day weekend.

The agedashi tofu is fantastic. The tofu was light and airy – like a souffle. A must have.

The grilled meats were tasty, thought the kobe beef seemed to lack the fatty content it is known for.

The whole mackerel (a special) was particularly good. The house soy sauce enhanced it.

The novel presentation of the corn and potato was reason enough to order it, but the caramelizaiton of the corn on the grill made it a real treat.

Also novel were pig ear and pork belly, but not necessarily worth a second order on returning.

And after stuffing ourselves and sampling sake, the bill was $60 per person.

By: automotive floor jacks

automotive floor jacks — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:46:50 +0000

I have to say, that I can not agree with you in 100%, but it’s just my IMHO, which indeed could be very wrong.
p.s. You have an awesome template . Where have you got it from?

By: Gourmet Traveller

Gourmet Traveller — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:58:34 +0000

We were at Raku last weekend. Amazing!!!! I’m still dreaming of the tofu agedashi and fantastic kobe beef skewers.

By: Carlo

Carlo — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:58:13 +0000

John — great call on Raku, we went last night and enjoyed it. Be sure to ask about their specials, we had a great seaweed dish and some tasty chicken knees that weren’t on the menu.

Brad — can’t wait to see you over on the west side somewhere. I’d imagine you’ve got some real estate folks in your dedicated following that would be more than willing to help you out…

By: Celeste Baldwin

Celeste Baldwin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:59:38 +0000

Michele,

I’m with the national online directory specializing in promoting unique, often upscale, establishments in an effort to increase their online exposure. Our focus is primarily individually owned places such as rm Seafood, Rosemary’s and Settebello and, just yesterday, I visited Raku’s kind owners inviting their fun concept to be featured on our site as well!
So, I’m thinking when you build your delectable district of great places to dine, chances are you’ll find some ideal additions by browsing our site for those non-chain joints we all love ~ it sounds as though you dig what we dig! As all the listings are complimentary, I’m happy to help endorse the dining district free of charge when you get going.

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Happy Dining!

Celeste B.
Restaurant Consultant & Creative

By: John Curtas

John Curtas — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:52:26 +0000

Great comment and info Brad…..let’s hold out hope for the resurgence of downtown, the continued success of SETTEBELLO, and a LV foodie nation rallying around http://www.eatinglv.com

all the best,

John Curtas

By: Brad Otton

Brad Otton — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:32:11 +0000

Michele,
Count me in! It would be great to be in a location other than just another strip mall. Problem seems to be here in LV that there just are not many options. Major retail centers (boca park etc.) will really only deal with you if you are a chain and there just does not seem to be that quaint, trendy restaurant area that most major cities have.
The one area that has that potential is downtown but it is still pretty risky which way that area is going to go and if people will go down there.
For me you give my a baseball stadium and a major league team and I would go downtown at least 20 times a year!
John, great site. Hope the foodie nation of LV rallies around and makes it a success.

Brad