Raku in Dupont Circle

Preparing to go to Raku for the first time, I looked up the address online and couldn't help noticing the "Asian Diner" had gotten some very negative reviews. We arrived there with low expectations.

But it turns out that Raku is a victim of its own success -- it's really crowded most of the time, and for that, the service suffers. But if you can patiently wait for your table, you'll enjoy some pretty decent food. The restaurant serves Pan-Asian food, including Pad Thai and sushi.