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Raku
Raku is a new sushi joint in the 50th & France area. Raku is stylish and contemporary with muted tones. The menu offers plenty of sushi options as well as specialty modern Japanese dishes such as duck spring rolls and tuna pizza. Raku also offers a full bar with large selection of sakes!
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(18)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- special occasion(11)
- romantic(10)
- hot spot(8)
- good for groups(6)
Raku Reviews List
Review 1 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food. Recommend visiting Monday to Thursday when the restaurant isn't so busy."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Japanese Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We wanted sushi and someplace different. Raku fit the bill! We were celebrating a special event and our server treated us to Japanese ice-cream on the house."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Raku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Understaffed. Seemed to only
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Understaffed. Seemed to only have a couple of people working the dinning room. Food was outstanding once we got it."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a nice atmosphere with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a nice atmosphere with just a little noise in the background, but not too much. Food was really delicious and our server was nice, though seemed to get a little sidetracked towards the end of the meal."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 5 for Raku
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was terrible, service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was terrible, service was rediculously slow. Cocktails were awful, received our drinks 20 mins after ordering them. We made a reservation which, after we arrived there, we realized wasn't a reservation. Our name was put on a list and you get your table first come, first serve. We were seated about 30 mins after our reservation."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
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Review 6 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great. Good location.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great. Good location. I was glad we got in early, the place was packed."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 7 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The sushi was great! Generous
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi was great! Generous portions and interesting Combos"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 8 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
New, innovative sushi rolls
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"New, innovative sushi rolls that were awesome!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
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Review 9 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great wine! Edamame was fantastic!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great wine! Edamame was fantastic! The food rating is n/a but wasn't able to post unless I gave a food rating."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 10 for Raku
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice decor but ...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food. Server dd not display any interest in our experience."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 11 for Raku
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The sushimi was very fresh.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushimi was very fresh. The sushi rolls were good but most likely I will stick to my regular sushi restaurant and not go back. Interesting atmosphere. They do offer a lot of different items besides sushi."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Other than the crying baby,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Other than the crying baby, the place was deserted. We enjoyed our food and will def be back."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Raku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Impressive first visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We started our dinner with a Manhattan sushi roll which was superb and very fresh. Entrees included sesame shrimp and crazy chicken, both of which were exquisitely presented and delicious. Our waiter, Tommy, was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and never intrusive. Raku is definitely a superior choice for Japanese cuisine in the Twin Cities."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Raku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
No bar service, waited over
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"No bar service, waited over 20 minutes, along with 8 other customers and none of us could order a drink while waiting for our table. It appears the wait staff serve up all their own beverages and cocktails so that slows down service. We saw this happening all over the restaurant so we were sure to order our beverages and food as soon as our waitress came or we knew it would be a long time before she was able to get back to us. The food was good, small serving size of raw sushi pieces though. The bill was pretty high for the small amount of food, so not a good value. Don't go at busy times unless you don't mind slower service since the wait staff wear all the hats."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Came on a Sunday with family.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Came on a Sunday with family. All of us are seasoned sushi connoisseor, and we enjoyed it here. Service was nice and a few decent recommendations was made with when we asked for "popular rolls". Although this place is great, we felt some of the rolls were priced higher then the competition. I'd recommend a visit for those foodie enthusiasts. Definitely try some of the premium rolls as they were worth it! Best part was the free dessert for the birthday guest!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Raku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic find at 50th & France!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic, authentic Japanese cuisine. Excellent, attentive service and wonderful recommendations. Great sake, great sushi!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for Raku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had a 7:15 reservation
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a 7:15 reservation on the weekend after Valentine's Day. When arrived, the restaurant was actively busy and a number of guests were standing by a vacant hostess stand.
A number of people were waiting for To Go food and to be seated. All the wait staff had their heads bowed down and were moving fast. They were obviously understaffed. Just the chaotic nature of the place made me want to turn and leave but we decided to sit at the bar(which had no bartender) and waited for a table. About 30 minutes after arriving, we were seated. The waitress was great and very attentive. The food was fine but not spectacular. I'm not used to getting imitation crab in a sushi restaurant. When we left, the restaurant was quieter and calmer."
A number of people were waiting for To Go food and to be seated. All the wait staff had their heads bowed down and were moving fast. They were obviously understaffed. Just the chaotic nature of the place made me want to turn and leave but we decided to sit at the bar(which had no bartender) and waited for a table. About 30 minutes after arriving, we were seated. The waitress was great and very attentive. The food was fine but not spectacular. I'm not used to getting imitation crab in a sushi restaurant. When we left, the restaurant was quieter and calmer."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The sushi was delicious! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi was delicious! The service could have been better. They were incredibly short-staffed: There was no bartender at the bar, so the servers were trying to mix their own drinks and people were waiting a long time for them, and the hostess appeared to be also serving tables and working very hard. There was a long line of people waiting to be seated. We had made a reservation, though, and were seated close to our reservation time. The food was outstanding, and we still had a wonderful night."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Raku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Long wait to get food, poor servic
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Expensive, especially for the quality of the service and the length of time it takes to get your food. Great place for rich yuppies who have nothing better to do than sit around wasting time and money."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2005
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Review 20 for Raku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to Raku on Valentine's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to Raku on Valentine's Day evening. The hostess looked really flustered but she was doing a good job. The wait staff was totally overburdened, however. From the time we got our menus to the time our order was taken was a full 30 minutes. We considered ordering two drinks and dessert at the same time as our meal so we wouldn't have another long interval to wait for service! I don't blame the restaurant as I've been here before for a girls' night out and everything was fine."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for Raku
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They had a rough night on
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They had a rough night on valentines day - overbooked and understaffed.
Fish was average - Toro was not a good cut. The rolls were fine.
Waited close to 90 minutes for sushi, order was doubled for some items and when I sent back, bill wasn't fixed. Can only imagine how long it would have taken to fix so I just paid for it... Thought it would be nice to try a sushi place I haven't been to - lesson learned, stick to the places you know well."
Fish was average - Toro was not a good cut. The rolls were fine.
Waited close to 90 minutes for sushi, order was doubled for some items and when I sent back, bill wasn't fixed. Can only imagine how long it would have taken to fix so I just paid for it... Thought it would be nice to try a sushi place I haven't been to - lesson learned, stick to the places you know well."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 22 for Raku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was pretty bad evening.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was pretty bad evening. Even we had reservation there no table available. Eventually we were put on a table next to the door, so every time some one came in we got the icy air. The waiter was totally forgetful, we waited and waited finally I got my appetizer but not my husband. 10 minutes later his came. Then for the dinner just the reverse, my husband got his dinner and the waiter forgot about mine!!!! The food was so so, mine was actually not good. We will never go back to this restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Review 23 for Raku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Though it was Valentine's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Though it was Valentine's Day the service was insanely slow. 45 minutes just for drinks."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Raku
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate