Raku

Many dishes are good, yet some are truly exceptional. The pork cheek , Kobe beef , butter scollops are good. Foie gras egg custard is GREAT. The robata foie gras is the BEST thing on the menu, a MUST!!

Ask any chef in Vegas where to dine and the magical phrase Abriya Raku slips off their lips. Mitsuo Endo simply makes some of the best Japanese food in town with nary a sushi on the menu.

Oyaji tofu , Kanpachi if they have it, butter scallop . You can't go wrong, though. It's one of the best Japanese restaurants in the US. Always ????. Make a reservation or wait 45 min.

You’re just getting out of Cirque du Soleil when a craving for Japanese food strikes. This stellar izakaya is open until 3 a.m. for all of your late-night kobe beef and sushi needs. Read more

Hidden gem . Nothing you order will disappoint. Everything is so flavorful. Popeye salad , butter sautéed scallop to die for!! Super kind staff , very reasonable prices, check out the amazing bathrooms ..

A real treat! Every dish is outstanding and reasonably priced. Ask for recommendations when you order and save room for dessert

One of the best Japanese abruiya places ever! Everything is good. Must get the scallop with soy sauce , oyaji tofu , and chicken with mushroom

We didn't have reservations & they were willing to seat us. The staff knowledgeable & friendly . The food was beyond amazing. I'd go back.

Genuinely the best Japanese place I've ever been to. Foie gras is to die for, but everything you can order is amazing. Definitely making this a vegas tradition.

"A fantastically authentic Japanese restaurant/izakaya. This is where all the great chefs on the Strip go after their shift—they serve until 3 or 4 a.m.” - Peter Jon Lindberg Read more

Dishes such as tofu and tomato salad with crispy baby eel , steamed foie gras egg custard and cold green tea soba with poached egg are just examples of Chef Mitsuo Endo’s modern Japanese cuisine.

Tofu salad , $7: The best way to describe it would be a twisted Caprese salad . Homemade tofu takes on the consistency of tender, soft mozzarella between slices of fresh tomato on a bed of seaweed .

Every chef in town stops by Mitsuo Endo’s tiny 48-seater that serves up Japanese robataki dishes, small portions cooked over a charcoal grill , that can change your life. [Eater 38 Member] Read more

Dr loosen wine , buttered scallops , Kobe beef + garlic , lamb chops , duck chest, green tea creme brûlée .

Absolutely amazing. Make sure to get the Kobe beef with garlic , foie gras with sauce, butter sautéed scallop , the minced shrimp dumplings , and enoki mushrooms with bacon !

When Vegas’ chefs are off the clock, they head to this Japanese barbecue joint. Embrace the robata grill menu with the foie gras skewers . Don’t ignore the noodle options—especially the udon bowl.

Get off the Strip to find the true soul of Vegas dining at this Japanese robata grill specialist. Read more

This tiny Japanese robata and izakaya spot away from all the lights and action is where all the best chefs in Vegas go to eat after work. Reserve in advance as waits can be long. I devour the homemade

Absolutely must order the foie gras egg custard , Kobe outside skirt , Kurobata pork chop and the foie gras with glazed soy sauce . Such an amazing meal.

Love the pork cheek . Wasabi Kobe beef is also an amazingly tender filet cooked pink in the center.

Yummy yellowtail carpacio, deliciously fresh sashimi salad , take tofu half order was more than enough for 2, very fresh. Shishito peppers ..just peppers , nothing special.

There is NOTHING BAD HERE! The salmon & Yellowtail are to die for...

Try the Raku's Homemade Tofu - My favorite item on the menu, homemade tofu with scallions , ginger and Bonito . (via @Foodspotting)

Asajime chicken thigh off the robata grill . Diver scallop and matsutake mushroom off the specials grill menu.

This has become a local favorite and there is a great chance that you will bump into well know industry personalities. Too many non-sustainable proteins served for my taste but the vibe is good and th

Try the Chicken Thigh Steak - Not sure why it's a steak , but it was tasty. Moist and juicy, with just enough crisp skin for texture.

Creative Japanese tapas . Raku tofu , pork cheek , egg custard with foie gras , grilled fish special ????????.

everything is so good. just go. this is as real as it gets. fantastic food not buried in sauces. so fresh!

Try the Juicy Deep Fried Chicken - Another favorite, chicken thigh , rolled and wrapped in chicken skin , then deep fried. (via @Foodspotting)

a lil on the expensive side, but everything is remarkably tasty, all without a trace of sushi !

Raku is a hidden gem tucked away in vegas chinatown. Must try the omakase (tasting menu ), so worth it!

Try the Crispy Asparagus Okaki - I love this asparagus , coated in rice crackers and fried. Yum. (via @Foodspotting)

Take your camera/phone into the bathroom for the unique touches they both have. But the fresh made tofu is the main attraction !

Tried the deluxe omakase ! Very pleased :) must try for anyone who loooves Japanese

Try the Raku's Tofu - I love this stuff. Tastes unlike any other tofu I've had--very clean and refreshing.

You might as well go all out and get the deluxe omakase .

Try the Crispy Fried Shrimp - I'm a huge fan of shrimp fried crisp with the shells on. These were perfect--the shells were shatteringly crisp.

Phenomenal Japanese style tapas . Open late . Should be on everyone's off-strip list.

Try the Raku's Tofu - Delicious. Creamy housemade tofu with bonito flakes , scallion and a little green tea salt.

Amazing late night Japanese eats. It's a must-visit while in Vegas.

Mitsuo Endo elevates Japanese pub food to new heights. He eschews sushi in favor of robata-yaki (charcoal-grilled dishes) and tops agedashi-dofu with salmon roe and mushrooms .

Try the Sashimi Salad - Very fresh fish and surprising deal--$14 for a big, shareable salad . Dressing is excellent.

Small plates ! Japanese charcoal grilled asparagus , eggplant w/bonito, salad w/sardine chips , duke w/balsamic glaze, kobe beef skirt w/garlic, chicken portabella , beef tendon soup , chicken hot pot , YUM Read more

Definitely try the tofu ! All the other dishes are delicious as well .

Excellent robata. Favorite dish is bacon-wrapped tomatoes

So many favorites here.. Must try everything off the menu atleast once! ;) foie gras with glazed soy-base is really rich! Yum...

everything is amazing, but be sure to give yourself plenty of tine to eat, as they bring the dishes out slowly to let you appreciate each. also, make sure to call for a reservation .

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AMAZING FOOD! Fresh amazing food. Creme Brûlée is so delightful.

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