The food here is beautiful, the atmosphere is wonderful, and they have fish tanks embedded in the walls! This is not your typical Japanese restaurant.
We started with the monthly Sake sampler which was a treat for me because normally I just order the cheap hot sake offered at most Japanese and sushi restaurants. This was a delicious start to our meal!
We then ordered:
-Sashimi Salad (I absolutely loved this... my favorite dish all night)
-Raku's tofu (The first authentic house made tofu I've ever tried, don't expect a lot of flavor but they do have some accompaniment sauces)
-Fried Homemade Tofu in Hot Broth (Agedashi tofu, I preferred this over the cold Raku tofu)
-Kurobuta Pork Cheek (mind blowing! a must-try)
-Chicken Thigh (eh, this was so-so)
-Grilled Duck with Balsamic Soy Sauce (DELICIOUS!)
-Asparagus Wrapped with Bacon (very good, but not much different than you'd have anywhere else)
-Kobe Beef Outside Skirt with Garlic (very enjoyable)
-Poached Egg with Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe (This was the experimental dish my boyfriend urged us to order and try. Definitely some interesting flavors! I'll be honest and say I don't find myself craving it :P )
You can view all of their dishes on their menu online which I find great for remembering what you ordered when you go back to review. www.raku-grill.com