Raku
Shop DG36C/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Open nowToday 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A hugely popular Japanese restaurant in the heart of Canberra's Civic, rated 4.7 across more than 3,700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- ThursdayToday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
Why it's worth checking out
Raku sits on Bunda Street in the heart of Canberra's Civic, within the central city precinct, and has become one of the capital's most popular Japanese restaurants. With a big, loyal following and an enormous volume of reviews, it's firmly established as a go-to for quality Japanese dining right in the city centre.
The appeal is in that combination of a central, easy-to-reach location and a reputation built on consistency — the kind of place that's become part of Canberra's dining routine rather than a passing trend. More than 3,700 reviews is a remarkable number that only comes from a venue that stays consistently busy.
That it holds a 4.7 rating across all that feedback speaks to real quality at scale. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a restaurant this popular books out at peak times, so it's worth checking current details and reserving directly before you go — particularly for a weekend dinner or if you're heading in with a group. Some seating and dishes are best secured ahead, so booking is the safe bet.
Good to know
- Located in a ground-level shop in the Civic precinct, easily accessible from Bunda Street
- The venue emphasises locally sourced ingredients, appealing to diners interested in regional provenance
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 3,704 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Raku located?+
Raku is located at Shop DG36C/148 Bunda Street, Civic, Canberra ACT 2601.
What type of cuisine does Raku serve?+
Raku is a modern sushi bar that features dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
Does Raku have a drinks menu?+
Yes, Raku has an extensive drinks menu to complement its sushi offerings.
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