Rakugaki Menu
Welcome to Rakugaki, a hidden gem nestled in Bethesda's Wildwood Shopping Center. This vibrant eatery is a must-visit for sushi lovers and those seeking tantalizing Japanese cuisine. Rakugaki impresses with its creative sushi rolls, like the Wasabi Dynamite and Golden Dragon, showcasing fresh, high-quality fish such as Madai and Otoro.
Not just for sushi enthusiasts, the extensive menu includes comforting dishes like beef ragu udon pasta and a variety of vegetarian options, including rare vegetarian nigiri. The cocktails are equally adventurous, perfectly complementing the food while boasting unique flavors.
Expect friendly service, particularly from staff like Suya, whose warm presence enhances your dining experience. With reasonable prices and ample parking, Rakugaki provides a stress-free yet upscale atmosphere. Whether you're unwinding post-workout or indulging on a night out, this spot guarantees satisfaction.
- Address: 10223 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
- Phone: +1 240-858-4856
Dinner Menu - Dragons
Red Dragon (8 Pieces)
Salmon, eel avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, serrano pepper, and eel sauce.
Flying Smoke 'In Dragon (8 Pieces)
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, eel tempura, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and scallion.
Golden Dragon (8 Pieces)
Eel, salmon, avocado, cucumber, crispy potato, and eel sauce.
Black Cod Teishoku
Broiled & miso marinated.
Grilled NY Steak Teishoku
NY strip, caramelized onion, & garlic chip.
Salmon Yuan Yaki Teishoku
Broiled & yuzu soy marinated.
Tonkatsu
Kurobuta pork loin cutlet.
Tori Ten Nanban Teishoku
Sweet soy marinated chicken tempura & tartar sauce.
Dinner Menu - Teishoku Set
Dinner Menu - Homemade Udon
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Fish cake & dashi broth.
Kakiage Udon
Vegetarian. Japanese veggie fritter, fish cake, & dashi broth.
Gaki Udon
Sliced beef, chicken & egg tempura, spinach, fish cake, & dashi broth.
Gyu Ontama
Thin sliced beef, onsen egg, ginger, & dashi broth.
Beef Ragu Pasta
Udon, red wine braised, & truffle oil.
Plain Udon Noodles
Mentaiko Pasta
Vegetarian. Udon, spicy cod roe, kombucha, shiso, butter, & nori.
Only Dashi Broth
Salmon Caviar
Portobello
Omelet
Red Snapper
Bean Curd (Inari)
Eel
Shrimp
Smelt Roe
Salmon Toro
Yellowtail
Salmon
Tuna
Octopus
Yellowtail Belly
Seared Sal Toro
Dinner Menu - Sushi Nigiri (2 Pieces)
Lunch Menu - Signature Rolls
Seoul Train Roll (8 Pieces)
Spicy Korean miso sauce, tuna, kimchi, kaiware, and scallion.
Maryland Roll (8 Pieces)
Eel, shiitake, crab meat, and cucumber.
Philly Roll (8 Pieces)
Smoked salmon cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, shiso, and lemon caper sauce.
Black Cod Tempura Roll (5 Pieces)
Avocado, ginger, red pepper, yamagobo, wasabi mayo, and eel sauce.
Green Monster (8 Pieces)
Shrimp tempura, shiitake, spicy tuna, avocado, Ito, katsuo, & spicy mayo.
Alaskan Roll (8 Pieces)
Lump crab, avocado, cucumber roll, yellowtail, and scallion.
Raku Roll (8 Pieces)
Eel, tamago omelet, avocado, and cucumber.
Blacksnake Roll
Black rice, spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, black tobiko, & fried leeks.
Wasabi Dynamite Roll (8 Pieces)
Tuna salmon, yellowtail, and wasabi flavored fish roe.
Volcano (5 Pieces)
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, eel, avocado, cucumber, roe, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Double Salmon Roll (8 Pieces)
Spicy mango miso sauce, cooked salmon, grain mustard, avocado, celery, cucumber roll, fresh salmon, and dill.
Grilled Salmon Harasu Roll (5 Pieces)
Harasu-salted salmon belly, shiso, oshinko, and ginger.
Chesapeake Bay Roll (8 Pieces)
Tuna, crab meat, avocado, and cucumber.
Rainbow Roll (8 Pieces)
California, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and cobia.
Crunchy Spicy Tuna (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Sriracha spicy sauce, cilantro, and tempura flakes.
Spicy Tuna (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Spicy mayo, scallion, and cucumber.
Deluxe Spicy Tuna (8 Pieces)
Spicy. Tuna, jalapeno, sriracha, ginger, avocado, cilantro, tempura flake, spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and scallion.
Lunch Menu - Spicy Tuna Trio
Dinner Menu - Signature Rolls
Seoul Train Roll (8 Pieces)
Spicy Korean miso sauce, tuna, kimchi, kaiware, and scallion.
Alaskan Roll (8 Pieces)
Lump crab, avocado, cucumber roll, yellowtail, and scallion.
Grilled Salmon Harasu Roll (5 Pieces)
Harasu-salted salmon belly, shiso, oshinko, and ginger.
Blacksnake Roll
Black rice, spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, black tobiko, & fried leeks.
Black Cod Tempura Roll (5 Pieces)
Avocado, ginger, red pepper, yamagobo, wasabi mayo, and eel sauce.
Maryland Roll (8 Pieces)
Eel, shiitake, crab meat, and cucumber.
Chesapeake Bay Roll (8 Pieces)
Tuna, crab meat, avocado, and cucumber.
Green Monster (8 Pieces)
Shrimp tempura, shiitake, spicy tuna, avocado, Ito, katsuo, & spicy mayo.
Rainbow Roll (8 Pieces)
California, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and cobia.
Philly Roll (8 Pieces)
Smoked salmon cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, shiso, and lemon caper sauce.
Double Salmon Roll (8 Pieces)
Spicy mango miso sauce, cooked salmon, grain mustard, avocado, celery, cucumber roll, fresh salmon, and dill.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Wasabi Dynamite Roll (8 Pieces)
Tuna salmon, yellowtail, and wasabi flavored fish roe.
Raku Roll (8 Pieces)
Eel, tamago omelet, avocado, and cucumber.
Volcano (5 Pieces)
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, eel, avocado, cucumber, roe, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Edamame
Young soybeans.
Chicken Tempura Nanban
Truffle kogashi soy aioli.
Yasai Okonomi
Brussels sprout, cauliflower, bacon, & cashew.
Ebi Mayo
Spicy. Lightly coated shrimp, aurora mayo sauce, & almond.
Dinner Menu - Starters
Lunch Menu - Soup
Miso Soup
Tofu, wakame, and scallion.
Tuna California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, crab sticks, and fish roe.
Salmon California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Shrimp California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Lunch Menu - California Lineups
Lunch Menu - Teishoku Set
Tori Ten Nanban Teishoku
Sweet soy marinated chicken tempura & tartar sauce.
Grilled NY Steak Teishoku
NY strip, caramelized onion, & garlic chip.
Black Cod Teishoku
Broiled & miso marinated.
Tonkatsu
Kurobuta pork loin cutlet.
Salmon Yuan Yaki Teishoku
Broiled & yuzu soy marinated.
Tuna California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Shrimp California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Salmon California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
California (6 Pieces)
Avocado, cucumber, crab sticks, and fish roe.
Dinner Menu - California Lineups
Dinner Menu - Spicy Tuna Trio
Spicy Tuna (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Spicy mayo, scallion, and cucumber.
Crunchy Spicy Tuna (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Sriracha spicy sauce, cilantro, and tempura flakes.
Deluxe Spicy Tuna (8 Pieces)
Spicy. Tuna, jalapeno, sriracha, ginger, avocado, cilantro, tempura flake, spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and scallion.
Salmon Sashimi And Green Apple
Spicy yuzu truffle vinaigrette, kumquat puree, and serrano pepper.
Tuna Tartare
Lemon basil sauce, peanuts, and French baguette.
Yellowtail Sashimi Appetizer
Sesame wasabi ponzu sauce and micro green cilantro salad.
Lunch Menu - Raw Plates
Lunch Menu - Salads
Seaweed & Mix Green Salad
Carrot vinaigrette, sesame & wakame seaweed, carrot, romaine lettuce, radicchio, & crispy wonton.
Ginger Pumpkin Soup
Croutons, chive, and ginger strings.
Beets & Arugula Salad
Baby arugula, marinated beets, quinoa, red onion, orange, goat cheese, pecan, dried figs, honey pepper yogurt, & white balsamic vinaigrette.
Raku Tofu Salad
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, seaweed, lettuce, peanuts, & shallots.
Green Salad (Hayasai)
Caramelized onion vinaigrette, panko avocado, romaine, kale, arugula, red onion, & tomato.
Chicken Salad
Chicken breast, romaine, arugula, mesclun, radicchio, cucumber, celery, cherry tomato, avocado,sesame dressing, & fried wonton strips.
Roasted Mushroom And Asparagus
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, Asiago cheese, and wonton chips.
Yellowtail Sashimi Appetizer
Sesame wasabi ponzu sauce and micro green cilantro salad.
Salmon Sashimi And Green Apple
Spicy yuzu truffle vinaigrette, kumquat puree, and serrano pepper.
Tuna Tartare
Lemon basil sauce, peanuts, and French baguette.
Dinner Menu - Raw Plates
Dinner Menu - Sashimi Assortments
Deluxe Jo Sashimi (38 Pieces)
Chef's best selection.
Sashimi Mori (11 Pieces)
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, whitefish, & rice.
Jo Sashimi (15 Pieces)
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, med fatty tuna, whitefish, scallop, spot prawn, & rice.
Octopus SSM
Yellowtail Belly SSM
Salmon Toro SSM
Omelet SSM
Yellowtail SSM
Tuna SSM
Salmon Caviar SSM
Shrimp SSM
Amberjack SSM
Salmon SSM
Madai SSM
Spot Prawn SSM
Smelt Roe SSM
Eel SSM
Seared Sal Toro SSM
Seared salmon toro sashimi.
Dinner Menu Sashimi (3 Pieces)
Dinner Menu - Vegetable Rolls
Veggie Futomaki (5 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Spinach, avocado, cucumber, kaiware, shiitake inari, asparagus yamagobo, kanpyo, and lemon basil sauce.
Shiitake Roll
Shiitake mushroom.
Green Beans Tempura Roll (8 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Avocado, cucumber, and inari.
Aspara-Avo-Q Roll (6 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Asparagus, avocado, and cucumber.
Crunchy Spicy Avo-Q Roll (6 Pieces)
Spicy, vegetarian. Avocado, cucumber, cilantro, tempura flakes, and sriracha spicy sauce.
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Vegetarian.
Veggie Lover Roll (8 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Asparagus, shiitake, inari, cucumber, oshinko yamagobo, and shiso.
Crunchy Avo-Q Roll (6 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Avocado, cucumber, and tempura flakes.
Aspara-Pepper Roll (6 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Asparagus and fire-roasted red pepper.
Avocado & Cucumber
Vegetarian.
Chicken And Pork Dumpling
Pineapple-star anise sauce and chive oil.
Lobster & Shrimp Dumplings
Pan fried, lobster Nage sauce, micro cilantro, & chive oil.
Garden Summer Roll
Spicy peanut, mint sauce, shrimp, and mango.
Dinner Menu - Dumplings and Spring Rolls
Dinner Menu - Sushi Assortments
Chirashi (12 Pieces)
Chef's selection sashimi and gomoku sushi rice.
Jo Nigiri Maki (13 Pieces)
Tuna, salmon, salmon toro aburi, eel, shrimp, amberjack, choice of roll.
Veggie Sushi Assortment (16 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Portobello, inari, asparagus, burdock root, avocado cucumber roll, oshinko & kanpyo roll.
Jo Nigiri (12 Pieces)
Tuna, chu toro, salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, snapper, spot prawn, salmon roe, eel and 3 chef's choice.
Nigiri Maki (12 Pieces)
Tuna, salmon, shrimp, white fish, eel, California roll, tuna roll, and cucumber roll. No roll substitution, please.
Jo Chirashi (12 Pieces)
Sushi Rice
Sesame Seaweed Salad
Spicy Mayo
Spicy.
Steamed Rice
Koshihikari-ca.
Miso Soup
Wakame, tofu, and scallion.
Eel Sauce
Dinner Menu - Sides
Dinner Menu - Entrees
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Mon basil sauce, sauteed udon with tomato sauce, & asparagus.
Garlic Beef Fried Rice
Egg, garlic chip, butter, gf soy, & green onion.
Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
Tomato confit, kale, shiitake, & cauliflower puree.
Roasted Ribeye Steak
Yuzu soy jus, wasabi cream, mash, brussels sprout, & asparagus.
Eel Avo Q Roll
Eel, avocado, and cucumber.
Sal Avo Q Roll
Sal, avocado, and cucumber.
Salmon Cucumber In/Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Eel Avocado Roll
Salmon In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Tuna Avo Q Roll
Tuna, avocado, and cucumber.
Tuna In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Salmon Avocado In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Eel Cucumber Roll
Sm Sal Avo Q Roll
Smoke sal , avocado, and cucumber.
Tuna Avo In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Tuna Cucumber In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Dinner Menu - Rice Outside Roll
Dinner Menu - Salads
Green Salad (Hayasai)
Caramelized onion vinaigrette, panko avocado, romaine, kale, arugula, red onion, & tomato.
Raku Tofu Salad
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, seaweed, lettuce, peanuts, & shallots.
Chicken Salad
Chicken breast, romaine, arugula, mesclun, radicchio, cucumber, celery, cherry tomato, avocado, sesame dressing, & fried wonton strips.
Roasted Mushroom And Asparagus
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, Asiago cheese, and wonton chips.
Beets & Arugula Salad
Baby arugula, marinated beets, quinoa, red onion, orange, goat cheese, pecan, dried figs, honey pepper yogurt, & white balsamic vinaigrette.
Seaweed & Mix Green Salad
Carrot vinaigrette, sesame & wakame seaweed, carrot, romaine lettuce, radicchio, & crispy wonton.
Ginger Pumpkin Soup
Croutons, chive, and ginger strings.
Avocado & Cucumber
Vegetarian.
Aspara-Avo-Q Roll (6 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Asparagus, avocado, and cucumber.
Green Beans Tempura Roll (8 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Avocado, cucumber, and inari.
Crunchy Spicy Avo-Q Roll (6 Pieces)
Spicy, vegetarian. Avocado, cucumber, cilantro, tempura flakes, and sriracha spicy sauce.
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Vegetarian.
Shiitake Roll
Vegetarian. Shiitake mushroom.
Crunchy Avo-Q Roll (6 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Avocado, cucumber, and tempura flakes.
Veggie Lover Roll (8 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Asparagus, shiitake, inari, cucumber, oshinko yamagobo, and shiso.
Veggie Futomaki (5 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Spinach, avocado, cucumber, kaiware, shiitake inari, asparagus yamagobo, kanpyo, and lemon basil sauce.
Aspara-Pepper Roll (6 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Asparagus and fire-roasted red pepper.
Lunch Menu - Vegetable Rolls
Lunch Menu - Sushi Nigiri (2 Pieces)
Smelt Roe
Eel
Salmon
Shrimp
Seared Sal Toro
Omelet
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Belly
Salmon Toro
Salmon Caviar
Bean Curd / Inari
Portobello
Octopus
Yellowtail
Tuna
Omelet SSM
Salmon Caviar SSM
Spot Prawn SSM
Madai SSM
Smelt Roe SSM
Yellowtail SSM
Tuna SSM
Salmon Toro SSM
Octopus SSM
Amberjack SSM
Yellowtail Belly SSM
Seared Sal Toro SSM
Seared salmon toro sashimi.
Eel SSM
Shrimp SSM
Salmon SSM
Lunch Menu - Sashimi (3 Pieces)
Lunch Menu - Homemade Udon
Gaki Udon
Sliced beef, chicken & egg tempura, spinach, fish cake, & dashi broth.
Plain Udon Noodles
Gyu Ontama
Thin sliced beef, onsen egg, ginger, & dashi broth.
Kakiage Udon
Vegetarian. Japanese veggie fritter, fish cake, & dashi broth.
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Fish cake & dashi broth.
Mentaiko Pasta
Vegetarian. Udon, spicy cod roe, kombucha, shiso, butter, & nori.
Beef Ragu Pasta
Udon, red wine braised, & truffle oil.
Only Dashi Broth
Crunchy Eel (6 Pieces)
Oshinko daikon pickles and cucumbers.
Crunchy Spicy Scallop (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Mayo, roe, and tempura flakes.
Crunchy Shrimp (6 Pieces)
Mayo, fish roe, and tempura flakes.
Crunchy Spicy Salmon (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Cilantro and tempura flakes.
Dinner Menu - Crunchy Series
Lunch Menu - Starters
Tuna Tartare
Sesame soy flavor, peanuts, lemon basil sauce, and French baguette.
Chicken And Pork Dumpling
Pineapple star, anise sauce, and chive oil.
Edamame
Young soybeans.
Crunchy Shrimp (6 Pieces)
Mayo, fish roe, and tempura flakes.
Crunchy Spicy Salmon (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Cilantro and tempura flakes.
Crunchy Spicy Scallop (6 Pieces)
Spicy. Mayo, roe, and tempura flakes.
Crunchy Eel (6 Pieces)
Oshinko daikon pickles and cucumbers.
Lunch Menu - Crunchy Series
Lunch Menu - Rice Outside Roll
Eel Cucumber Roll
Tuna In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Sal Avo Q Roll
Sal, avocado, and cucumber.
Salmon Cucumber In/Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Tuna Avo Q Roll
Tuna, avocado, and cucumber.
Eel Avocado Roll
Tuna Avo In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Salmon In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Sm Sal Avo Q Roll
Smoke sal , avocado, and cucumber.
Salmon Avocado In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Eel, Avocado, And Cucumber.
Eel,avocado, and cucumber.
Tuna Cucumber In-Out Roll
Rice outside roll.
Red Dragon (8 Pieces)
Salmon, eel avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, serrano pepper, and eel sauce.
Golden Dragon (8 Pieces)
Eel, salmon, avocado, cucumber, crispy potato, and eel sauce.
Flying Smoke 'In Dragon (8 Pieces)
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, eel tempura, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and scallion.
Lunch Menu - Dragons
Lunch Menu - Side Order Lunch
Sesame Seaweed Salad
Steamed Rice
Koshihikari-ca.