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Raku/East Village

East Village · Japanese · Open now

342 East 6th Street, New YorkDirections
4.3★★★★★★★★★★298 reviews

People say this restaurant serves delicious udon, including niku udon, tempura udon, and cold udon, with chewy noodles and flavorful broth. They also highlight the excellent uni sushi, agedashi tofu, and pastries, and the friendly and attentive service. Other reviews mention the food can be salty.

Serious udon energy, backed by 30,028 Blackbird check-ins.

Raku is a $$ Japanese restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 37,124 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

342 East 6th Street · East Village

Monday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
rakunyc.com

Fast facts

  • Raku has 37,124 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Highlighted Google reviews praise the udon noodles and broth.
  • One reviewer said the restaurant filled within minutes of opening.
  • The Google rating stands at 4.5 from 1,939 reviews.
editorial/ updated 2d ago

Did you know

Raku has logged 37,124 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday as its busiest Blackbird check-in days.

editorial/ updated 2d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CocktailsWineBeer

Service

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickupTakes reservations

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groupsKid-friendly

Dietary

Vegetarian options

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible seating

Payments

Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / NFC
Google Places/ updated 126d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity1,625
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Flynet check ins

37,124

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№1

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

20.6× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 5% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Won the day

4 days at №1

Days Raku finished №1 on the fly list

May 23, 2026May 16, 2026May 15, 2026May 14, 2026

Last 30 days

1,625 check ins

−30% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 19Oct 18

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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342 East 6th Street · East Village

Monday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Inside Raku

Review signal

4.5

1,867 Google reviews

$$

Busy, minimal-chic room offering house udon specialties and Japanese small plates.

Google Places/ updated 126d ago

Guide

Inside Raku

Review signal

4.5

1,867 Google reviews

$$

Busy, minimal-chic room offering house udon specialties and Japanese small plates.

Google Places/ updated 126d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CocktailsWineBeer

Service

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickupTakes reservations

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groupsKid-friendly

Dietary

Vegetarian options

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible seating

Payments

Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / NFC
Google Places/ updated 126d ago

Links

WebsiteGoogle Maps
Google Places/ updated 126d ago

Fast facts

  • Raku has 37,124 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Highlighted Google reviews praise the udon noodles and broth.
  • One reviewer said the restaurant filled within minutes of opening.
  • The Google rating stands at 4.5 from 1,939 reviews.
editorial/ updated 2d ago

Did you know

Raku has logged 37,124 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday as its busiest Blackbird check-in days.

editorial/ updated 2d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Raku?

Raku has logged 37,124 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Raku busiest?

Raku is busiest on Friday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Raku serve?

Raku serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Raku?

Raku is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Raku?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Raku in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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