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Raku SoHo
IzakayaIzakayaUdonSoHoJapanese Group
The SoHo location of the Raku izakaya group — handmade udon and Japanese casual dining on MacDougal Street since 2016.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- SoHo
- Since
- 2016
Plate № 1090
About
Raku SoHo at 48 MacDougal Street is the SoHo outpost of the Raku restaurant group. The restaurant serves the same handmade udon and izakaya menu as other Raku locations, in a neighborhood popular with NYU students and downtown shoppers.
Neighborhood & visiting
Raku SoHo sits in SoHo, 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 in a casual SoHo setting
- Part of the Japanese-owned Raku group
- MacDougal Street — popular neighborhood for casual dining
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Frequently asked
About Raku SoHo
- Is Raku SoHo an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Raku SoHo 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 SoHo located?
- Raku SoHo is located at 48 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, New York, USA in the SoHo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Raku SoHo?
- Raku SoHo 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 SoHo?
- Raku SoHo sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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