Raku NYC: Cold Udon Adventure with Mixed Feelings 🍜
📍 Raku Midtown A hidden spot behind Fouet's dessert counter—don't walk past it! 👀🚶♂️ Seriously, blink and you'll miss this secret noodle haven! Finally tried their famous cold udon, but... prepare for some surprises! 🤯🍜 🍽️ What We Ordered: 🥒 Pork Neck & Cucumber Cold Udon: • Sesame sauce = rich but clingy —like that one friend who overstays their welcome! 🙅♀️💦 • Flat noodles = more like linguine than udon (missed the chew) —where's the QQ texture we crave? 😩🍝 • Pork was smoky, cucumbers refreshing —the only redeeming qualities! 🥓🥒✨ 🦀 "Tea Cup" Steamed Egg: • More like a bowl—huge portion with crab + eel —false advertising but we're not complaining! 🍵➡️🍲 • Silky texture (home cooks weep) —this is what clouds would taste like! ☁️😭 🍰 Mango Mousse Cake: • Tart filling = unique but grainy texture —like beach sand with flavor? 🏖️🤨 —points for creativity though! 🎨👏 💸 Damage: $30/udon bowl (steep for the experience) —you're paying for the mystery location tax! 💸🔍 Pro tip: Come for the novelty, stay for... well, just come for the novelty. 😅 Added vibe: The place smells like sesame oil and secrets. Intriguing but confusing—just like their noodle shapes! 🤷♀️🔮 #NYCUdon #JapaneseNoodles #MixedReviews #NYCEats #HiddenGems #FoodieAdventures #NYCFoodScene #UdonLovers #MidtownEats #NYCSecretSpots