from the time that we walked in on friday for our evening meal, we could tell we were going to enjoy this restaurant. upon entering sushi raku this past friday, the atmosphere sets the mood for a pleasant dining experience. the lighting has been thought through as well as the lounge music playing in the background. the contemporary asian setting was absolutely incredible when you see the little asian man painting a mural of a samurai in the far corner of the bar. even the bathrooms are quite nice!
we had a wonderfully cute waitress. she was very pleasant and very informative of the items on the menu while not too abrasive with the upselling. she gave us just the right amount of time to order while bringing us our drinks and sake in a timely manner. since this was our first time in the restaurant, we were unaware of the fresh fish coming in from japan on fridays. so as curious as we were...we had to give it a try! unbeknown to what the fish exactly were, we turned again to our cute waitress for some nice suggestions. she recommended for us the ""Japanese Butterfish"" and she had described to us that ""it just melts in your mouth!"" we also ordered a cold appetizer which was a fluke sashimi and the sauce was heavenly. it had hints of a citrus flavor which really ignites the appetizer and prepares your appetite for a delicious onslaught of flavor. we ordered alot of the typical rolls you could find and several sushi pieces from their fresh menu. the rolls all came out in a timely manner and the presentation was of 5 star quality. it seemed that our conversation over our meal was all about our meal seeing as that was the only thing we could find ourselves talking about. once we had received the Japanese Butterfish, the excitement overcame us as we were about to try the entree we were waiting for. the waitress was correct in recommending it for us...it just melts in your mouth!
without getting too much into detail, Sushi Raku is a restaurant of high caliber with great service. the restaurant is still in it's soft opening so having a quiet meal was all the more pleasant while we became immersed in the beautiful atmosphere. location is not too big of a deal as parking in the garage is very convenient. the food was wonderful, the fish couldn't have been more fresh, and Sushi Raku left a lasting impression on my palette. for a place you can take someone and enjoy a nice meal over casual conversation, this place could also be for you! i will be finding an excuse to bring me back to this restaurant very soon!
Pros: good food, great atmosphere, fresh fish, and cute servers!
Cons: the restaurant is still in it's soft opening
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