Raku Izakaya

Review quality analysis

Computed from 19 text reviews using BergenHub's quality scoring (sentiment, owner responsiveness, review depth).

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• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Aug 27, 2026

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• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Aug 26, 2026

  Avoid!<br>They allow people to vape at the bar area!

• GGoogle reviewer

  Aug 20, 2026

  I just want to shout out to this bar/resturant. I come here very often, never had an problems. And this scenario wasnt even a problem, but an acknowledgement to how well they handled the situation. I was sitting alone, and a gentleman maybe in his 20s, kept bothering me and just trying to ask me to go home with home with him. But the waiters , they saw my frustration and came over and got me out of there. I was waiting for a uber 9 minutes away and didnt want to wait outside alone either if something did ever happen. But thank you guys ! For reacting, acknowledging the situation, and taking action right away. Its resturants and bars likes these I love going to. It makes me feel safe. Especially going alone at midnight.

• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Aug 14, 2026

  Absolutely amazing experience! The food was seriously 10/10, the drinks were incredible, and the entire place was such a vibe. Our waiter and everyone we interacted with were so kind, welcoming, and attentive. Coming from NYC, we've been to our fair share of amazing restaurants, but this place definitely impressed us!<br>Safe to say, this is officially me and my husband's new favorite date-night spot. We'll definitely be coming back!

• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Aug 11, 2026

  Daniel is the STAR of the place!!!! He's amazing, attentive, the energy is immaculate!! It's transfers instantly! Not a drinker but...i had one bc he reminded me of my days, and man don't we all want that? Mind you I'm 30...... says a lot about this young man. Also cares about his coworkers- made sure everyone was evenly distributed xoxo that's love. Thank you Daniel. You made me feel 20 again, I'm going for hookah now because why not ?!? Never change, please don't. You're the light. They will envy but if you stay focused; so what. Enjoy xoxox soju shot ;)

• GGoogle reviewer

  Aug 7, 2026

  I never leave reviews but there is a reason this place gets packed every night. Where there is always those impatient people like Stacy (2 reviews down) that rushes a table as soon as it opens thinking she can just skip the waitlist and cut other ppl that have been waiting patiently before her. She also made sure to mention that she has lived in fort lee for 22 years like the restaurant is supposed to stop everything, roll out the red carpet, let you skip the waitlist, etc. since you lived in fort lee for 22 years I'm sure this isn't your first time at raku since it's a fort lee staple. The food can't be that bad since you're rushing to get a table where you voluntarily sat yourself at a dirty one (saw it first hand since you were 4th on the wait list). Ppl like Stacy ruin ppl doing good business. Sorry you been in fort lee for 22 years and couldnt cut the waitlist.. Maybe next year.. 23.. Jordan year... besides ppl like Stacy... there's a reason why there sometimes might be a wait...