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Raku Grill

Item: Raku Grill
Author: Terrisa Meeks

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

10Best Says

Raku in Las Vegas' Chinatown attracts chefs from all over the city for its exacting and flavor-filled food. This small restaurant has made a big impact, appearing on a fair number of travel and food shows. Some of the menu's stars include pork ear, pork cheek and homemade tofu. Diners will find specialties usually only available in Japan. The food here attracts the most dedicated food lovers with its wide menu of delights, like Steamed Foi Gras Egg Custard, or Kobe beef in several preparations. This Japanese restaurant has expanded, but it's still a small place, so reservations are a must. Plan on a short cab ride from the Strip.

Address:

5030 W Spring Mountain Rd #2
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-367-3511

Hours:

Mon-Sat 6pm-3am

Website:

raku-grill.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Terrisa Meeks
Las Vegas Local Expert

Best Restaurants: "Southern California residents will be happy to know Raku recently expanded to Los Angeles, opening a new location in West Hollywood on La Cienega. The new restaurant is already drawing rave reviews."
Japanese: "Sweets Raku is located nearby and serves tempting dessert items from Japanese sweets to macaroons, as well as savory dishes (like a cheese plate), plus on the weekends they also offer sandwiches during lunch from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m."
Off-the-Strip Finds: "Raku has both a Japanese Charcoal Grill and a Sweets restaurant, and they're in separate locations. Be sure to have the correct address for the grill (unless it's Sweets you want)."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: The finely prepared Japanese food at Raku attracts a steady stream of foodies, chefs and anyone who enjoys well-crafted cuisine.
Best for Japanese Because: Raku enjoys a well-earned reputation for having some of the best Japanese food in Las Vegas, attracting both chefs and foodies.
Best for Off-the-Strip Finds Because: Raku Grill is consistently recognized as one of Las Vegas' most inventive and best restaurants.

Appetizers Menu
- Cold Dish
  
  Raku’s Tofu
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Kobe Beef Liver Sasihimi
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Yellowtail Carpaccio
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Poached Egg
  
  With Sea Urchin And Salmon Roe ($9.00)
  
  Sunomono - Cucumber And Seaweed
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Today’s Ohitashi
  
  ($5.00)
- Hot Dish
  
  Agedashi Tofu
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Steamed Foie Gras Egg Custard
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Veggie Pork Intestine In Pot
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Crispy Asparagus Okaki
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Juicy Deep Fried Chicken
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Crispy Fried Shrimp
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Fried Ice Fish
  
  ($8.50)
- Salad
  
  Ken Salad
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Sashimi Salad
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Dried Tatami Sardine Salad
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Tofu Salad
  
  ($7.00)
Robata Grill Menu
- Robata Grill
  Chicken Thigh
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Chicken Breast
  
  wrapped with chicken skin ($3.00)
  
  Chicken Teba Wing
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Tsukune-grilled Ground Chicken
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Chicken Thigh Steak
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Chicken Breast Steak
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Kobe Beef Fillet
  
  with wasabi ($10.50)
  
  Kobe Beef Outside Skirt
  
  with garlic ($7.50)
  
  Kobe Beef Tendon
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Kobe Beef Liver
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Kurobuta Pork Cheek
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Pork Ear
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Apple Marinated Lamb Chop
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Duck
  
  with balsamic soy sauce ($4.50)
  
  Foie Gras
  
  with glazed soy-base sauce ($16.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  with ikura oroshi ($6.00)
  
  Yellowtail
  
  with glazed soy-based sauce ($8.00)
  
  Butter Sautéed Scallop
  
  with soy sauce ($7.00)
  
  Asparagus
  $2.00
  
  With Bacon: $2.80
  Tomato
  $2.00
  
  With Bacon: $2.80
  Mushroom
  $1.50
  
  With Bacon: $2.30
  Enoki Mushroom
  
  wrapped with bacon ($2.80)
  
  Portabella Stuffed
  
  with ground chicken ($4.50)
  
  Japanese Shishito Pepper
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Direct-flamed Eggplant
  
  ($4.50)
Rice, Noodle, Soup Menu
- Rice, Noodle, Soup
  
  Udon Noodle
  
  with foie gras egg custard soup ($18.50)
  
  Cold Green Tea Soba
  
  with porched egg ($8.50)
  
  Foie Gras Don
  
  ($18.50)
  
  Ikura Don
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Oyako Don
  
  chicken and egg ($9.00)
  
  Soboro Don
  
  seasoned ground chicken ($7.50)
  
  Takana Inari
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Grilled Rice Ball
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Grilled Rice Ball In Broth
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Grilled Rice Ball In Broth
  
  add toppings: ume or salmon for the broth ($8.00)
  
  Yummy Miso Soup
  
  ($3.80)
Dessert Menu
- Desserts
  
  Melting Chocolate Cake
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Green Tea Crème Brulée
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Fluffy Cheese Cake
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sorbet Of The Season
  
  ($5.00)

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