Hi @Ns1,
Nice! I hope you enjoy your Chirashi from Chef Sugishita. If that’s your only pickup from Raku, you might also consider some highlights from Raku’s regular menu:
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Kamameshi (Salmon & Ikura (Salmon Roe) Iron Pot Rice): Absolutely delicious! They are now offering this officially on the menu. Not sure how they package it for To-Go, or you can BYORC like we did.
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Raku Bento Box: If you’'re OK enjoying this in your 4 Person Dining Room (your car), then get it with the Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken), otherwise, you can try their Steak, Pork Cheek or Sea Bass options.
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Inari / Chillled Tofu: They also have Side Orders of their Inari (love this), or Housemade Chilled Tofu for a light appetizer.
Otherwise, in the area:
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Chaumont: Legendary plain Croissant and Almond Croissants!
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Republique for sure, but you said you might do it on another day.
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Loqui (Culver City) - For their amazing Handmade Flour Tortilla Mushroom Taco.
And as @noddles mentioned, traffic is so light these days you can easily get to K-Town, Downtown, etc. quickly. So maybe…
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Langer’s Deli - Pastrami Sandwich. Corned Beef & Beef Tongue Sandwich combo. Egg Salad Sandwich. Tuna Melt (so good). Patty Melt (decadent).
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Porridge & Puffs
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Superfine Pizza
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Guerrilla Tacos
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Howlin’ Ray’s - I mean, @CiaoBob Inc.'s Far East Plaza Branch.
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Wax Paper (Chinatown) - Across the street from @CiaoBob Inc.
Or if you’re heading back West then up North, maybe hit up Gjusta for their Italian Sandwich and some delicious loaves of Bread and other items.
Or, keep heading south and make a visit of Little Saigon.
Enjoy!