how absolutely wonderful this little place was!! i came across this restaurant just searching for okonomiyaki in the area and i adored the anime themes of it so my friend and i decided to try it out. it was thankfully and conveniently located in the same parking area as the super h-mart so we were also able to get some groceries nearby before stopping by to eat a late lunch. i loved the anime decor and our waitress was super sweet. ordering off the little tablets was very reminiscent of when i visited japan, a very nice detail. the tablet was super easy to order on and had photos of each dish, which i definitely appreciated. my friend ordered the gyoza and okonomiyaki, he said both were very good. i myself got the miso tsukemen and just wow, i loved those thick chewy noodles and that warm savory broth. the chashu bun was also pretty good but the next time i visit, i likely won't order again. i will most definitely return to try the soba! ありがとうございます！ read more

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A ramen shop drawing inspiration from many popular anime, the walls are decorated with your favorite protagonists. The owner was a sweet ajuma, very attentive and even hooked us up with chicken karaage on the house. I ordered the Naruto ramen and it brought back nostalgia of watching the show and seeing Naruto at the ramen shop. Also ordered some takoyaki which was hot and juicy! read more

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After spending time in Japan and going on a food tour there, I've been seriously missing authentic ramen. So while shopping in Duluth, my partner and I decided to stop by Raku Tonkatsu Ramen. The moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere hit us right away. The service was just as inviting. Staff was friendly, attentive, and quick without making us feel rushed. We ordered three items from the menu: - Takoyaki (6 pieces for $11.40): The balls were crispy on the outside, and the inside included a blend of octopus and cabbage. The balls were topped with bonito flakes and beni shoga. They came out piping hot and full of flavor, which made it a great starter. - Tonkotsu Black Ramen ($19.38): It was a creamy pork and chicken broth with noodles, chashu, marinated egg, mushrooms, scallions, bean sprouts, and a drizzle of black garlic oil that gave it a deep, savory punch. - Tonkotsu Ramen ($18.75): It had the same silky broth and toppings as the above but without the garlic oil. I have better Tonkotsu ramen with richer flavors in other shops, but this one was still hearty. read more

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Tonkotsu ramen was great! Tantan ramen was a little bitter from sesame. The ordering pads were cool. It's a cute little place with anime decorations that don't overpower the dining experience. The server was really nice! I really a great place for a pretty quick bite to eat. read more

I've been coming here for quite some time now for it to be one of my fave Ramen spots. But tonight will definitely be my last night coming here for a while. I get this place closes at 11 but to be so rude to look my friend in the eye and say "hurry up, it's 11 and we're closed" was rude as hell. I dont appreciate my conversation being interrupted to rudely be told to hurry up because yall are closed..... Like, there was no "excuse me" or "I'm sorry" no it was straight up "hurry up, it's 11 and we're closed." Our server was nice, so my complaint aint about her, it was about that old lady who can barely speak English, rolling up on us outta nowhere saying to hurry up and how they're closed. It barely turned 11. I'm good, I'll find another Ramen bar to frequent. read more

This business has changed management 3 times. There's a lovely couple who's been managing Raku for 4 years. Husband and wife run the business together. I haven't seen any other employees working here. I haven't been here in a very long time. My mom and I came to eat lunch (about 10 days ago). If you come here during the week days (Monday through Friday) between 11:30 am to 3 pm. Their lunch special ($12.99) has 5 different ramen choices which includes 2 appetizers --- takoyaki (2), veggie croquette (1), fried goyza (2, pork/chicken), chicken karrage (Japanese fried chicken), and veggie spring roll. This is the ramen combo because this was the combo my mom and I ordered. There's another set (you could see it from the photos I've taken) and it's also $12.99. My mom ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen combo with chicken karrage and veggie croquette and I had ordered the Shoyu Ramen combo with takoyaki and chicken karrage. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the chicken karrage and takoyaki!! They're the BEST!!! The reason why I like this place now is because it's ANIME decor/ambience. Their menu also has anime characters. Most of the characters I've seen are from Naruto, Bleach, Dragonball Z, Sailormoon, Attack on Titan... there were others but I wasn't familiar with it. Also, if you follow them on Instagram and tag them on your post and you show them that you did that you can get FREE TAKOYAKI!!! For those of you who don't know what takoyaki is.. it is a popular Japanese street food of bite-sized octopus-filled balls. They cook it very delicious (BEST I've ever tried)!!! Their ramen looks nothing like the ramen Raku's past cooks have served. There's no soy seasoned egg on top of the ramen (only for the lunch special). Regular priced ramen has the boiled egg on top of the ramen. A lot of the items have changed. Overall, I love this place! I'll be coming back for more!! read more

(3.5 STARS) Ambiance here is amazing, the decor is so cute and trendy- I'm sure anime fans will love this place! Our server was fast and attentive to us- she did not disappoint! As for the food, it was honestly underwhelming. We got the Naruto ramen which I did not like and the Udon which was just okay in my opinion. read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Great food! Seemed very authentic and the service was good. Very busy place generally.

Really loved the tonkatsu ramen here !! The service was Really lovely and they were very quick with my order coming out. The tempura shrimp was big juicy shrimp. Loved that appetizer!! Ramen was a nice sized portion and also the summer cold udon. So delicious !! The decorations and murals on the walls were really nice too. I'd love to come back here read more

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Super pleasantly surprised! I am not a big fan of ramen but this miso ramen had a good,clean taste and the tofu dish was good too. My sister also liked her shrimp tempura rice bowl. Good service and ambience. Will be coming back. read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

We craved crispy Tonkatsu after our trip to Japan, so we found Raku Tonkatsu + Ramen as one of the slim options available in the ATL region.  Things you should know:  I. PARKING This business is on the left side of the Super HMart Plaza and shares a free, public parking lot with the adjacent businesses. Simple. II. SERVICE  Timely and to-the-point. The theme here is cute ~ they have popular anime posters filling the walls.  III. QUALITY  Crispy & delicious and served like you would experience in Japan. Rice, cabbage salad, and miso soup included. The cabbage salad was great, but I wish it was bottomless for the hefty fee the meal costs in America. The sauce was great also but I would recommend asking your waitress for more ~ it wasn't enough.  IV. CAPACITY  No wait to be seated for a Sunday evening. They had a fair amount of tables available. read more

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Best ramen spot at Duluth! The ramen broth is super savory, and the pork Chashu tastes amazing! I also love the pork tonkatsu plate, it's also a MUST-TRY! I would recommend not to have it with the cheese, because the pork itself is already so delicious! read more

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This is one of my favorite ramen places. Not just because is 2 minutes away from home but because the food is really good. My favorite is the tonkatsu ramen. The ambiance is good. Love the anime decoration. The service is good, I have to say that lady can sometimes seem very rude. I'm just not taking it personal. I highly recommend this place. Love it! read more

Under new ownership! I've been to Raku several times over the years but this is this first time I've tried Raku under their new owners . The new owners come from Japan and brought their authentic tasty food with them. The original Naruto ramen is what I ordered and it was delicious. The noodles were cooked to perfection and the soup broth was delicious! I would highly recommend giving the Naruto ramen a try because I would personally have to rank this ramen one of my favorites that Atlanta has to offer. read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Cosplay contest to win 6 months of free Naruto ramen ! - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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My entree was just okay as the noodle to sauce ratio was way off leaving the dish try and only flavorful where the marinated ham touched it. Funny enough I'd asked for no ham but was still given it (to which I'm actually thankful cuz the dish would've been dry without it). read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - N-18. Hiyashi Chuuka - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Great spot! The interior decor really brought us right back to japan. The service was good & some of the staff and chefs were definitely japanese as we overheard them conversing! Food was delicious! We got some apps to share. Chicken Karaage was juicy and crispy, and the crunchy mayo shrimp was perfect. They also gave us edamame to snack on before the apps. I got a cheese tonkatsu set. The pork was perfectly cooked and tender, loved the miso soup and cabbage salad. My fiancé got a tonkatsu-don bowl which was flavorful and comforting. My brother in law got the shoyu tonkatsu ramen and he said it was great and had one of the best ramen eggs he's tried. Huge piece of chashu pork ontop as well! Overall delicious and authentic japanese food! Can't wait to come back to try their other menu items! read more

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I met a friend for lunch here. There's plenty of parking and there was no wait for a table. The lunch special (choice of ramen and 2 appetizers) is an excellent deal. I was really hungry and I still couldn't finish my noodles. The decor is great, especially if you like anime! read more

Food was really good me and my boyfriend loved it, we would definitely come again the service was great too, and the place in general was so great i loved all the anime I really love anime, ice cream with the sweet potato omg read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

The ambiance of the restaurant reminds me of a restaurant you find in Akihabara, Tokyo anime capital of Japan. We were greeted by a polite humble staff. The food was delicious. 10yo daughter ordered the chashu bun and shared a shrimp tempura udon with her mom. My wife ordered the shrimp bun. I ordered the chashu don. We enjoyed all of it. read more

It's totally my fault that I didn't know about this place sooner! it's a must for anime and ramen lovers! The Naruto Ramen was incredibly flavorful, and the zaru soba with tempura was perfect for summer. My friend enjoyed the maze-men and cheese katsu. Def try the unique osatsu sundae for dessert--sweet potato and ice cream make a perfect combo read more

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Pretty good ramen! Prices are on the higher side but food seems reliable. Portions were really good, plenty of ramen noodles. The takoyaki was the best I've had - super fresh and hot when it came out. I ordered the Shoyu Chasu Ramen and it came with extra pieces of Chasu (compared to what my friends ordered) and no egg. Our waitress (not Asian) didn't speak fluent English. Interior and bathrooms are quite nice. read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - A-6. Takoyaki (6 pcs) - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Absolutely love this place. The ramen is always so delicious and fresh no matter which one you choose. The appetizers and desserts are also very good as well. This is my go to place when I'm craving some good authentic ramen. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

We ordered to go, so keep that in mind as you read my review. I had my mother go up the restaurant to order and when she arrived there was no line, but there were not many empty parking spaces near the entrance. The place had plenty of customers, so they must be popular. I had her order the Roast Pork Tonkatsu Ramen, a Tori Katsu plate, and a couple orders of Karaage. They kind of messed up the order... BUT...in their defense...my mom was ordering. So, it could've been her. Let's start with the Tory Katsu plate. It was served with cabbage salad, plain rice, a dollop of spicy mustard, a container of sesame dressing, and a container of Japanese barbecue sauce. The chicken Katsu was quite good. The tempura breading was close to perfect, but needed extra time in the oven when it got to my house. You can tell the difference by looking at the pictures I added. One picture is where it's in the box- looks a bit unappealing. Afterwards, I placed it in the oven and it darkened up the color and crisped up the panko. The chicken did stay juicy. The side of cabbage salad was good with the sesame dressing, but since I ordered extra, it would have been nice to get an extra cup of dressing. The miso soup was great, but then there wasn't quite enough. It was less than a standard bowls worth. I mean, it came with the plate, so it's to be expected. I just wanted more. The rice was tender and plump and had a great fluffiness to it since they cooked it with the rice vinegar too. Next, let's discuss the Roast Pork Tonkatsu. I tasted the broth and it was creamy, light, and quite tasty. I would not say it was particularly rich in flavor. It was good though. The egg was boiled in broth- always the right choice. The noodles were just right and the pork was super tender and flavorful. The veggies were all stand-outs and added to the flavor rather than melding with the flavor of the soup. I have not tried the Raku Miso Ramen as it was a mistake in the order. We didn't order it, but we did pay for it and did get it. I'll be trying it for lunch tomorrow or something. I can say I didn't like the idea of it having corn. The chicken Karaage was far below par in my opinion. I've had really good Karaage and this was not it. It was overly powdered with under-cooked/fried flour(?) and even after putting it in the oven it didn't help a whole lot. I was very disappointed. Overall, it was OK but it wasn't the best I've had. I might go back to try and eat in the restaurant rather than order to go. read more

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My partner and I eat a lot of Asian food . This is hands down my favorite place to get onigiri and bao buns from ! They're always made perfectly and so good . No where else I have been to can seem to match there's ! read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Chicken bun - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Was a bit hesitant because I saw their ratings weren't super high but LET ME TELL YOU!! The inside was so fun with all of the anime posters and decorations. They had lots of items on the menu to choose from, but we got the chashu onigiri, takoyaki, raku miso ramen and tonkotsu black ramen. The food truly tastes like what you would expect to eat at your parents house: cozy and homemade. It would be so perfect on a cold day! The servers were also SO sweet and kind. It seems like the owners are also the server and chef. The chef also comes out to help serve and he especially made our visit worthwhile with his hospitality. We are so excited to come back and try the donburi!! read more

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Japanese mom and pop shop. Open later than most and definitely better than all the chain ramen stores in the area. New ownership - the old Raku had really good tonkatsu. Under new owners the ramen is the star. Highly recommend the Nagasaki chanpon. You can find a version of this in one or two other places but if you want a big bowl of noodles with seafood this is it. The Tokyo shoyu is a bit salty but good. The appetizers selection is solid but try the okonomiyaki. read more

I was in the mood for Katsu, so swung in here for a super-late dinner. Good thing that they remain open 'til quite late (10:30 pm on weeknights, later on weekend nights). First of all, the place is pretty casual, but has a very authentic Japanese ambiance, with very bright, colorful motif...and in general, has a very lively vibe. Loved the upbeat Japanese music overhead as well. Well, I ordered their Chicken Katsu...somewhat with an expectation, since I saw the pictures on Yelp. Sadly, what I received was missing THE thing that revved up my interest. This small plate with this ingredient grinder? (see others' pic of Katsu/Tonkatsu plate). Not sure what that was, but wanted to see exactly what it was. Well, my version of the Chicken Katsu did NOT come with that. In fact, my plate wasn't even black or ceramic...but an ugly clay colored plate. Guess it was late in the day, and they ran out of good dishes...and that ingredient grinder thing! Anyway, the Katsu Chicken was HUGE...and really good...though I expected the batter to be crispier? The veggie (whatever that's called?) was a good complement to the Katsu. Miso Soup was a bit bland, but I liked the Rice (love how Japanese make the rice drier). So in some ways, it didn't meet my expectations. Again, am thinking it was late in the day...and they ran out of things (??). Still, my meal was delish...and a great value! Also, the service was quick and friendly. Despite my disappointment in the presentation (and the missing ingredient grinder), I really liked the place. Very comfy vibe...and I'll likely return on my future trips. Hopefully, next time, I'll get a better plated version, complete with the ingredient mixer? read more

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Incredible Ramen, I absolutely love the noodles! The broth is so tasty, especially if you add a lil spice to it, and the Pork quantity was very generous, so much MEAT! Our waitress was helpful and very kind. It was pretty slow when I went but the vibe in the restaurant is very laid back, which I like! read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - N-2. Tonkotsu Black Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

The atmosphere was wonderful, I love the anime all around. The tonkotsu ramen broth was delicious, topping were good but the chashu pork was dry. The onigiri salmon I was not a fan, the salmon was at the bottom and the overall onigiri had no flavor. I do suggest giving this place a try cause I could have just choose poorly and the other dishes they serve is better. read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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The food and service were great, but what brought us back a second time in one week with an additional diner was the ambiance. We loved the anime decor! This restaurant is a must for anime fans! Raku Tonkatsu will be a recurring go to for our family! read more

one of the best experiences i had in a while, perfect late night date with a loved one. a sweet elderly woman attended us helped me practice my rusty Japanese lol! ambience was amazing, service was amazing! food was good & filling. would come here again!! :)) read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - A-7. Onigiri K-1. Tonkatsu Plate - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Very good food has alot of flavor deserves 5 stars. Me and my family fairly enjoyed it, especially the naruto ramen. Absolutely amazing, would go again. read more

Brought a friend here to try a new place since Jinya has usually been her go to. I got the black tonkotsu and I just wish it had a spicier option even with adding their "house spicy sauce" to it that they charge 1$ for.The egg was cooked perfectly and the pork was tender. The food took a bit long even though we were only one of two tables there at the time but the server was friendly. It's a cute place and located in kind of a strip mall. It didn't totally wow me with the flavors but I do think I'll be back again to give it another try! read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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We ordered the veggie miso ramen and the salmon Onigiri. I loved the ramen the flavor was amazing and was very filling. I added an egg which topped it off perfectly. The service was very friendly and was quick with our order. She did mess up when I asked for no bamboo shoots but that was an accident. The ambiance was fun and filled with anime which was great to look around. I really enjoyed my visit here and would come again! read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - N-9. Veggie Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I am not a fan of Japanese ramen, but their donkatsu is delish! Service was great as well! :)

I can definitely tell this place has come under new ownership. It is SO MUCH BETTER! The look of the restaurant is creative and fun & the food is delicious! Everything was flavorful and the service was great I went at a later time but even for the end of the day, everything was so good! I definitely recommend this place for a casual japanese experience. The curry is flavorful and the cheese takoyaki wasn't too heavy! 10/10 ! read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - cheese A-6. Takoyaki (6 pcs) - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Great food and service! Great atmosphere! It's my second time here and I brought my family back to try some ramen they absolutely loved it. We'll have to stop by every time we come to GA now! read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Naruto Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Hi! I'm originally from San Diego. Hubbs and I went here for a quick staycation. Back home in TN, we are abt 2hrs away from legit tasting Asian food so we always make it a point to make time for food we miss from California. I always get gyudon and takoyaki everytime I go to a Japanese restaurant. I was worried abt the food because of the mediocre rating but recent ratings were excellent so we gave it a try, plus I was getting hangry and It was nearby. Takoyaki - crispy on the outside, mushy and tasty on the inside. It is not overpowered with lots of kewpie mayo, The sauce was perfect. Gyudon- pricey but they always are priced about $15-16 here in the South. The serving of meat was generous in comparison to most places. Miso ramen- hubbs says the chasu pork was tender and the broth was delicious. Ps my hubbs usually doesnt eat pork. Ambiance is excellent. Appropriate for casual date or hang out for some drinks with friends. It's spacious and clean. Service is excellent. It wasnt too busy and the server got our orders, refilled our waters and we didnt have to wait at all. Please give this place a try. It tastes authentic and worth your monies. You will not be dissappointed. read more

I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl, the Tempura were crunchy and the rice was slightly sweet. I didn't think I'd get full but the rice and miso soup (included with the dish) filled me up. The place was covered in anime posters and even the menu was so cutesy. We were sat immediately and the food came pretty quick. Overall a good experience. read more

Went here after a Photoshoot cause we wanted something close by and my friend needed some veggie options for ramen. The decor is we are a big anime fan so we loved all the decor inside for the ramen shop. It is a small restaurant so we was lucky that it wasn't crowded on a Sunday. The Host was nice and brought what we need. Though I say it is slightly different being when asked can we get some soy sauce and she brought out two t Togo packets of soy sauce unlike some places that have the container already out or other condiments to the table. - Food was pleasant but wasn't as flavorful as most ramen spots are so that when we asked for soy sauce etc. they do give you like this red pepper seasoning. They did leave off my bok choy but then brought me it with only one smh. It was kinda like they where slacking to save items idk why but we felt like they was being stingy with certain condiments. ‍ It was a decent spot to try out. read more

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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