Yuck!! We went in a Monday night, paid $23.99 when it was supposed to be $21.99 not a big deal if the food was good. I was pretty bummed, food was cold, potatoes were crunchy, ribs tasted like rubber, sushi had stale rice. The only thing good was the fried rice and soda. Everything else was awful, totally a hometown buffet place. Ick, never again!

negative

Noisy, Bad service, average food. I have read fantastic reviews about Raku. My experience was almost bad. I asked for the sushi menu, and the waitress almost got angry at me as if I have had committed a crime. And told me that they don't serve sushi. I ordered their special tofu. They say it's simply amazing. I found it to be the most normal tofu in the world. Tasteless, unless you add spices and sauces and dressings and condiments. And only then it tastes ALMOST tasteless. I have ordered crispy asparagus. Good. Not great. I have ordered their Green Tea Creme Brulee. Delicious. But I still wonder why someone would put some whipped cream over it, which I have never seen before in such desert and I hope I won't ever see it again. I ordered a cup of tea. It was way overdone, bitter. The waitress didn't speak english too well and didn't try to make herself understood. Same thing with the manager. The waitress cleaned my table after several minutes after retiring the plates, so there was soy sauce all over it, as it kept being even after she partially cleaned the table. I won't go back.

negative

So you waited until the last minute to get your college best friend a present for her birthday. Problem is: you don't see her very often, thus, you don't really know what she's into nowadays. You want to give her something that's unique and stylish and unusual, something that exudes "Phoenix-chic," something that you know she'll love because it's artsy. What do you do...what do you do? Well, you really ought to go to MADE art boutique on Roosevelt Row. The boutique houses artist-made gift items, like pottery, clothing, jewelry, bags, cards for all occasions, sculptures, books, and even chocolates! I received this really cool-looking necklace that has an antique poker chip that says "bulldog" embellished with tiny crystals for a pendant. It's such a conversation piece every time I wear it. I also purchased a very colorful purse made of gum wrappers that is just so perfect for spring! What makes this place even more special is that it hosts workshops in creative writing and in various forms of art. Very cool! Right next to eyelounge...check it out (especially that book "Toilets of the World)!

positive

Very friendly, welcoming place - both wait staff and owners! Was looking for a good breakfast place away from the Strip and we found it. Berry waffles for me, and omelet for the husband. Good coffee too.
positive