Onigiri RAKU In Bologna

This small, eight-seat restaurant reminded me of my neighborhood when I lived in Tokyo. The service here was extremely friendly and helpful, and both the restaurant and the open kitchen were very clean. We had two very small (500 ml) bowls of udon, which were very "Italian" versions of what we'd eat at any ramen shop in a yokocho. I think if you're Italian, you might enjoy the food here, but if you've ever eaten in Japan or in a good Japanese neighborhood in any city, you'll be very disappointed. The prices were a bit high for the quantity.

A unique little place. The chef is Japanese and makes traditional dishes you won't find anywhere else. The place is very small and looks like something out of a novel: decorated with Japanese objects and labels, seating for only six, and photos of the menu on the walls. Because it's such a small place, it has its own rules: you can't reserve seats, and if one member of your group is missing, you'll have to wait and come in together. They also offer takeout. The owner may seem brusque, but he's actually very kind if you're kind back. The dishes are many and varied: there are freshly prepared onigiri with various fillings, a bit of sushi, but the best part are the hot dishes. We've tried many of them over time. We especially recommend the takoyaki; they're very good. The udon and rice dishes are also very good. Because it's small, there's no bathroom.

*An experience from two years ago* It's a very simple, everyday Japanese homestyle meal, perfect for a rainy day: light, yet warm and comforting. The karaage (Japanese fried chicken) was truly delicious. The decor clearly evokes the atmosphere of the 「昭和時代」, with details that seem to be lifted from the past.

Simply perfect. The food was spectacular, traditional cooking at its very best. The broth was out of this world. Staff was polite, welcoming and kind. A respectful energy which seems harder and harder to find in this world. Overall atmosphere took me back to Tokyo. Marvellous. Hope to visit again some day.

Super yummy. Very Japanese style. Highly recommended 👍🏻

Delicious and authentic Japanese food!

Amazing Japanese dishes (bento, onigiri, ramen, udon, sushi) for the best price. Tasted like you are in Japan.

Yummy but very small portions for the price

Locale molto piccolo e con poche sedute ma davvero molto carino e pulito. Proprietari molto gentili e cordiali. Il menù è abbastanza ampio e tutto fatto al momento con la cucina a vista. Prezzi nella media.

Avevo dato a mia figlia alte aspettative sul ramen... E tremavo vista la sua attenzione al prodotto. Non ha proferito parola sino a ciotola prosciugata. É rimasta strabiliata, ora ha una tappa fissa a Bologna!!!