Raku

What Reddit says

Queen West Japanese spot recommended mainly for udon, including cold udon, and for thin-wrapped, well-crisped gyoza. Redditors like the food and atmosphere and often list it among their regular favourites.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 8.7
  Udon#1 for udon in Toronto
  Top pick
• Dumplings2 Redditors
• Curry1 Redditor
• Hand-Pulled Noodles1 Redditor
• Katsu1 Redditor
• Ramen1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “Raku’s silky yet stretchy noodles never miss. Their pork gyoza is also a must get.”

• “Raku (their cold noodle is amazing)”

• “raku kinda reminds me of a few places i went to in japan. it's not my fave japanese spot but i enjoyed it.”

• “Raku is pricey but probably among the best udon you can get downtown.”

• “I literally went twice last week cause their cold udon healed me”

• “My fave gyoza are the ones at Raku. The wrapper is thin and they get nicely crisped.”

• “Raku for hot or cold soba”

• “Some favourites are: Gusto 101, Imanishi, Khao San Road, Salt Wine Bar, Raku, Campechano”

• “Just had their cold zaru udon with tempura add-on recently and it was great as well!”

• “Raku is better for broth and the texture of the udon noodle. It’s a fun experience and worth trying it out IMO.”

• “Raku for udon is a must. They have cold udon on the menu.”

• “you could opt for udon or soba noodles (Sanuki Udon or Raku)”