Raku is one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to and way better than most Japanese restaurants in San Francisco. Everything prepared on the robata grill is exquisite - everything finishes with a smoky finish. I especially loved the ibarico pork, duck breast with balsamic vinegar. Other items like the asparagus okaki, onsen tamago with uni and ikura, sashimi salad, agedashi handmade tofu, foie gras don - all delicious. Very nice staff - service is Japanese specialty.