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!