Raku
Cathedral Heights, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Raku is a practical Cathedral Heights choice for a repeat neighborhood meal, especially when easy timing matters more than ceremony. It is a safer pick for relaxed lunch or dinner than for a high-stakes celebration, since confirmed details on price tier, chef, dress code, and signature orders are limited.
About Raku
For Raku in Washington, the planning detail is direct: the venue lists both lunch and dinner hours every day of the week. That makes it a practical option to consider when timing matters.
Use Raku in a plan when its posted hours fit the meal you need. Lunch is listed daily, with dinner service also listed daily and later closing times on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For any current menu, reservation, seating, or service details, check the venue's official channels before you go.
How to plan your visit
Raku is easiest to evaluate by schedule. The listed hours support both midday and evening visits across the week. If the occasion depends on a particular menu format, awards pedigree, named specialties, bar program, or dress expectations, confirm directly with the venue first.
For broader planning across the city, compare Raku with other Washington dining options. If the night may shift categories, the Washington bars guide can help with a different kind of stop.
Quick reference: choose Raku when its Washington location and posted lunch or dinner hours fit your plan; compare it with other nearby options if your decision depends on a different setting or category.
Planning details
- Location
- 3312 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- rakuasiandining.com/about-raku-cathedral
- Phone
- (202) 244-7258
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and clean contemporary Asian dining room with a sushi-bar feel and an everyday neighborhood-restaurant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Red Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken and Udon
- Lobster & Shrimp Dumpling
- Red Dragon Roll
- Volcano Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3312 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016
Planning details
Location
3312 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Barcelona Wine Bar Cathedral Heights DC, Notable alternative
- La Piquette, Notable alternative
- 2 Amys, Pizzeria, Pizzeria
- Cactus Cantina, Notable alternative
- Silver, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Raku compares in Cathedral Heights
Choose Raku when the priority is an easy, repeatable meal on the Wisconsin Avenue side of Washington. Barcelona Wine Bar Cathedral Heights DC is the better fit for a wine-led group night, while Raku makes more sense when the group wants a quieter, lower-planning dinner without building the meal around drinks.
La Piquette is the stronger alternative for a French bistro mood or a more occasion-coded dinner. 2 Amys is easier to justify for pizza-focused value, especially with casual groups or families. If the meal needs energy and scale, Cactus Cantina is the more obvious choice; if the goal is familiar all-day comfort, Silver is the safer backup.
The practical read: Raku sits in the middle of this set as the flexible neighborhood option. It is not the pick for a wine-bar night, a pizzeria craving, or a big-group Mexican meal, but it works when the decision is driven by convenience, repeatability, and a calmer dining plan.
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Compare Raku
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raku | Washington | , | No published awards |
| Barcelona Wine Bar Cathedral Heights DC | Washington, D.C. | , | No published awards |
| La Piquette | Washington, D.C. | , | No published awards |
| 2 Amys | Washington, D.C. | Pizzeria | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #202026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2852023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Cactus Cantina | Washington, D.C. | , | No published awards |
| Silver | Washington, D.C. | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Raku?
Raku lists lunch and dinner hours throughout the week. Choose attire that fits your plans, and confirm with the venue if dress expectations matter.
What are alternatives to Raku in Washington?
Other options to compare include La Piquette, 2 Amys, Barcelona Wine Bar Cathedral Heights DC, Cactus Cantina, and Silver. Choose based on the kind of meal, timing, and setting you want, and confirm current details directly with each venue.
Can I eat at the bar at Raku?
Is Raku good for a special occasion?
If your plans depend on private dining, a tasting menu, awards, dress code, or special-occasion services, contact Raku directly before making plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Raku?
Both lunch and dinner are listed every day. Lunch hours generally run from 11:30 AM to the early afternoon, while dinner begins at 4:30 PM and runs later, with the latest listed closing time of 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
