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Raku Midtown
IzakayaIzakayaUdonMidtownHell's Kitchen
Raku's newest Midtown location on Ninth Avenue — the same handmade udon and Japanese street snack menu from the Raku group, opened 2024.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Hell's Kitchen
- Since
- 2024
Plate № 1080
About
Raku Midtown at 776 Ninth Avenue opened in 2024 as the latest location in the Raku restaurant group's Manhattan portfolio. The restaurant serves handmade udon and a broad izakaya menu in Hell's Kitchen.
Neighborhood & visiting
Raku Midtown sits in Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Handmade udon and izakaya menu from the Raku group
- Newest (2024) Midtown Raku location
- Hell's Kitchen — convenient for Theater District
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Frequently asked
About Raku Midtown
- Is Raku Midtown an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Raku Midtown is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Raku Midtown located?
- Raku Midtown is located at 776 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, New York, USA in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Raku Midtown?
- Raku Midtown accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Raku Midtown?
- Raku Midtown sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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