Raku

RAKU is a Japanese-inspired restaurant that draws creative influence from the traditional Raku pottery firing technique, emphasizing artistry and uniqueness in its dining experience. Located in Washington, D.C., and Bethesda, the venue offers dependable Asian cuisine, including sushi and homemade noodles, crafted with quality ingredients to ensure consistent flavors. Its diverse and affordable menu makes it suitable for both casual meals and special occasions.

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Mon-Fri 4:30PM - 6PM

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Drink Specials

$11 Very Berry (Haku Vodka | Strawberry Blossom | Lemon Juice)
$8 Beer on Tap
$4 Kirin Light 12 oz
$8 Kirin Ichiban 20 oz
$10 Hitachino White Ale 11.2 oz
$8 Hokkaido Fruit Beer (Ask Server for Available Flavor)
$7 Wines 5 oz
- Haut - Lartenac
- Bordeaux
- France; Cotes du Rhone Rouge
- Berthet-Rayne
- France; Prosecco
- Italy
$8 Wines 5 oz
- Dough
- Sauvignon Blanc
- CA; Senda Verde
- Albarino
- ES; Stadt Krems
- Gruner Veltliner
- AT; Carmel Road
- Pinot Noir
- WA; Zuccardi Serie A
- Malbec
- AR
$11 Premium Sake 5 oz (Hananomai Katana Extra Dry)
$9 Premium Sake 5 oz (Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai)
$10 Premium Sake 5 oz (Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai)
$10 Warm Sake 8 oz
$8 Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori
$10 Sangria (Plum Wine or Red)
$11 DC Cooler (Roku Gin | Grapefruit Juice | Lemon)

Food Specials

$4 Edamame (Young Soy Beans)
$6 Age-Dashi Tofu (Fried Tofu | Shishito | Shiitake | Kabocha | Ito Katsuo | Soy Dashi)
$7 Almond Shrimp (4) (Aurora Sauce)
$3 Grilled Peanut Tofu (1) (Peanut Black Bean Marinated | Teriyaki | Scallion | Shichimi)
$6 Chicken Kara Age (5) (Japanese Chicken Nuggets | Truffle Parmesan Mayo)
$5 Fried Shishito Peppers (Garlic Oyster Sauce)
$4 Yakitori (1) (Grilled Skewered Chicken Thigh or Chicken Ball | Teriyaki)
$10 Korean BBQ Hanger Steak Ssam (Kimchee Puree | Spicy Miso | Red Leaf Lettuce | Rice)
$7 Crispy Calamari (Yuzu Kosho Cucumber Sauce)
$6 Chicken & Pork Dumpling (4) (Pineapple-Star Anise Sauce)
$6 Kurobuta Shumai (2) (Kurobuta Pork-Shrimp-Chicken | Tahini Sauce | Chunky Chili Oil)
$6 Lobster & Shrimp Dumpling (2) (Pan Fried | Lobster Nage | Micro Cilantro | Chive Oil)
$5 Sesame Seaweed
$7 Vietnamese Fried Spring Roll (Pork & Shrimp | Mushroom | Glass Noodle | Sweet Lime Chili Sauce)
$3.5 Tuna
$4 Yellowtail
$3 Shrimp
$3 Salmon
$3.5 Amberjack
$3.5 Eel
$3 Arctic Char
$3 Flounder
$3.5 Octopus
$3.5 Salmon Toro/Aburi
$3.5 Red Sea Bream
$2.5 Egg Omelet
$4 Salmon Roe
$3 Bronzini
$2.5 Inari
$6 California (Avocado | Cucumber | Crab Stick | Fish Roe)
$6 Tuna Avocado Q
$6 Crunchy Spicy Salmon (Sriracha | Cilantro)
$6 Salmon Avocado Q
$6 Crunchy Shrimp (Mayo | Scallion | Roe | Tempura Flakes)
$6 Eel Avocado Q
$6 Crunchy Eel (Oshinko | Cucumber)
$6 Crunchy Avo Q (Regular or Spicy) (Avocado | Cucumber | Tempura Flakes)
$8 Crunchy Spicy Scallops (Mayo | Scallion | Roe | Tempura Flakes)
$8 Philly (Smoked Salmon | Cream Cheese | Onion | Cucumber | Shiso | Lemon Caper Sauce)
$6 Spicy Tuna (Spicy Mayo | Scallion | Cucumber)
$8 Seoul Train (Tuna | Kimchee | Scallion | Kaiware | Spicy Korean Miso)
$6 Shrimp Tempura
- Lettuce
- Mayo
$8 Golden Dragon (Eel | Salmon | Avocado | Cucumber | Crispy Potato | Eel Sauce)
$6 Veggie Lover (Cucumber | Kaiware | Shitake | Inari | Asparagus | Yamagobo)
$11 Wasabi Dynamite (Tuna | Salmon | Yellowtail | Wasabi flavored Fish Roe)
$12 Deluxe Spicy Tuna (Tuna | Spicy Tuna | Avocado | Cilantro | Ginger | Tempura Flakes | Spicy Mayo | Scallion)
$6 Veggie Futomaki (Spinach | Avocado | Cucumber | Kaiware | Shitake | Inari | Asparagus | Lettuce | Yamagobo | Ginger | Kanpyo)

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Highlights

Inspiration from the unique Japanese Raku pottery firing technique, symbolizing creativity and spontaneity
Homemade noodles and sushi prepared with consistent quality
Diverse and affordable menu catering to various tastes

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