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Raku
UdonUdonQueen WestHandmade Noodles
Queen West branch of New York's Raku — handmade udon and kaiseki-informed small plates.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Queen West
- Since
- 2019
- Chef
- Raku group
- Owner
- Raku (Japanese)
Plate № 72
About
Raku opened on Queen West in 2019 as the Toronto location of the New York-based Japanese-owned udon house. The kitchen hand-pulls udon daily, served cold with tsuyu or hot in seasonal broths, alongside tempura and small izakaya-style plates.
Neighborhood & visiting
Raku sits in Queen West, one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Part of the Japanese-owned Raku group (NYC)
- Daily hand-pulled udon
- Seasonal broth rotations
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Frequently asked
About Raku
- Is Raku an authentic udon restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Raku is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for udon in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Raku located?
- Raku is located at 456 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8, Toronto, Canada in the Queen West neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Raku?
- Raku accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Raku?
- Raku sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for udon of this format in Toronto.
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