Raku is a new Ramen & Izakaya place that opened recently at the location that used to be Wonton Chai Noodle (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/wonton-chai-noodle-markham).
So if you are looking for some wonton noodle fix, you ended up have to settle for ramen....
The set up is really similar as the previous owner with a change of colour theme, fixtures and furniture.
Lunch serves from 11:00 - 5:00 pm daily. I would not call the menu a lunch special menu as the prices are similar to dinner pricing and with just less offerings and no lunch set. Sushi, rolls, sashimi on one page and Ramens, cooked food on the other side.
Tonkotsu Ramen ($8) serves with Miso Soup and Salad
- Small portion, I can eat 2 of those with no problem
- The chasu though is nicely done with a great mix of fat and lean ratio and quite tender
- The noodle has a good bite
- The broth though is a miss as it lacks the savory taste, intense pork flavour and serves not hot enough
- Toppings are minimum...
I will be back to try Raku as an Izakaya once they get their liquor licence. Maybe their cooked food and sushi/sashimi might be better.
Cash only.