Raku East Village – Japanese
This intimate East Village sanctuary envelops guests in a serene, wood-toned atmosphere where the comforting aroma of rich, golden curry sets the stage for a soulful Japanese feast. The kitchen masterfully balances the deep, savory warmth of crispy katsu and beef curry sets with the delicate artistry of traditional small plates, ranging from silky chawanmushi to the buttery decadence of monkfish liver. Every meal feels like a refined escape, where time slows down over plates of pressed mackerel sushi and pillows of agedashi tofu bathed in fragrant dashi.
342, East 6th Street, New York, NY, 10003 +12122281324 https://rakunyc.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Raku East Village
Dairy-Free at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Curry Set and Sabazushi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sabazushi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Agedashi Tofu, Vegetarian Curry Set and Otsumami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Agedashi Tofu, Ankimo and Pork Gyoza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Curry Set, Yuzu Lemonade and Yuzu Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Curry Set, Otsumami and Green Tea Tiramisu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Curry Set, Otsumami and Chicken Curry Set. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Raku East Village
Raku East Village in New York has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Niku Udon and Yuzu Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Raku East Village
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Oyako Don | 81.5 g | 47.5 g |
| Vegetarian Curry Set | 13.1 g | 18.3 g |
| Pork Gyoza | 0.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Ankimo | 0 g | 13.9 g |
| Agedashi Tofu | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Niku Udon | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Otsumami | 2.2 g | 11.2 g |
| Asahi Super Dry | 1.8 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken Tatsuta-age (6 pcs) | 14.3 g | 9.9 g |
| Green Tea Tiramisu | 69.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Katsu Don | 9 g | 7.6 g |
| Ebiten Udon | 0.6 g | 7.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
Available Mon-Fri 12-4pm. Served with curry rice and side salad.
- Vegetarian Curry Set - $20: Kabocha, eggplant, green bell pepper, onion, curry over rice, side salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Set - $20: Signature tatsuta-age chicken, onion, curry over rice, side salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Curry Set - $23: Deep fried Japanese corn-fed pork cutlet, onion, curry over rice, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Curry Set - $26: Prime beef, onion, curry over rice, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Salad - $16: Frisée, fried kabocha, cashew, creamy sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Otsumami - $12: Choice of one or three: boiled spinach, seaweed/carrot/bean curd, or braised burdock root Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ankimo - $11: Monkfish liver, scallion, ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabazushi - $20: Seven mackerel pressed sushi Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chawanmushi - $22: Steamed egg custard, snow crab, chicken, anago, shrimp, shiitake mushroom, fish cake, gingko nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $12: Deep fried tofu, scallion, bonito flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tatsuta-age (6 pcs) - $13: Marinated deep fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyoza - $13: Six pan-fried pork dumplings, cabbage, onion, soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi
Served with soup and pickle.
- Oyako Don - $22: Chicken, onion, egg rice bowl Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Don - $24: Deep fried Japanese corn-fed pork cutlet, onion, egg rice bowl Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyutama Don - $38: American Mishima wagyu beef, onion, tokyo negi, egg rice bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Udon
- Kitsune Udon - $15: Seasoned fried bean curd, scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebiten Udon - $19: Shrimp tempura, umeboshi, scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku Udon - $28: Beef short-ribs, honeycomb tripe, tendon, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Yuzu Mimosa - $16: Prosecco, yuzu sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Asahi Super Dry - $9: Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Yuzu Lemonade - $10: Housemade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Desserts
- Green Tea Tiramisu - $12: Mascarpone, green tea sponge, rice puffs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Soba Pudding - $11: Okinawa black sugar, soba cookie Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Raku East Village
- Is Raku East Village dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Raku East Village has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Curry Set and Sabazushi.
- What can I eat at Raku East Village on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetarian Curry Set and Sabazushi carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Raku East Village have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetarian Curry Set and Yuzu Lemonade.
- Is Raku East Village gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Raku East Village?
- Oyako Don, at roughly 47.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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