Sweets Raku

I decided to play tour guide this week and take my visitor per her request to this place. She is a big fan of desserts (and so am I!). First off, we arrived 1040 pm after eating at their main restaurant and there were about 4 couples ahead of us. Now, usually I would turn around and leave but after hearing about this place I just couldn’t pass the chance. After about 20 minutes we were finally seated. We ordered the following:
Primavera $ 12
Spring Mountain $ 12
The primavera was a strawberry based dessert with strawberry sorbet, chopped fruit, gelatin, and white chocolate. It came in a wine glass and very beautifully presented. They pour a warm strawberry sauce over a circle of white chocolate that acted like a lid to your glass in which the white chocolate melts and drops into your dessert. It was AMAZING! My visitor’s dessert was made of puff pastry, fruit, and a pistachio cream. It was good but not as good as the primavera. I liked the fact the desserts were not too sweet and light tasting. Chef Mio… you should expand your business!

I had been dying to go here since we planned our trip. I was slightly disappointed in the Mars bc it was SO alcoholic from the brandy (they had to try to melt mine twice and they did ask me first if I wanted them to use more alcohol to try so that’s probably on me. However… Seeing my boyfriend, who does not do desserts, have the time of his life… Best day ever :-)!!

To add to my impressive collection of two-​star reviews, ladies and gentleman I proudly give you Sweets Raku, quite possibly the crown jewel of mediocrity.
Somehow we learned about this place and, like communism, should have been great in theory. Sadly, this was as disappointing as going to see Phantom of the Opera to find out that Crawford and Brightman are ill, and their stand-​ins are Willie Nelson and Roseanne Barr.
This place is in a strip mall with a glass front that shows the wine selection. Behind the wine selection are uncomfortable chairs at the tables and very uncomfortable stools at the countertop. Sterile white walls and floors do their best to un-​impress as you wait in a long line for one of 24 seats in the entire place. Despite it’s undeserved popularity, they have not expanded, so you will wait for about 40 minutes if you’re lucky.
Let’s get to the dessert — which is their «specialty». We had the Mars, their most popular dessert, which involves lighting on fi– wait, no we didn’t, they ran out on Friday night. I meant to say we ordered the Ringo, which was a mock apple pie. The apple pie is in a puff pastry of sorts, with forgettable ice cream and an edible ornament fallen off your Christmas tree that is shiny and stuffed with whipped cream and a hint of caramel. For $ 12, I’d recommend you buy 2 Costco pies.
Then we had a $ 12 parfait that they pour sauce into, and that’s supposed to be amazing or something. It wasn’t — it was no better than McDonald’s parfait.
Then they ran out of the Ringo, too, arguably a runner up to the Mars plate — remember, this was a Friday night when they should have expected to be busy. If you study the staff, you’d quickly see that nobody appears to have worked in a restaurant before. They are not sure when to seat guests, when to wipe down tables, when to run credit cards, how to serve everyone in the party at the same time, though they are genuinely sweet (even if their desserts are not).
It’s a novelty — it’s so shameful that they had a good idea once and didn’t expand on it, didn’t develop themselves as a company. This fad will die if they don’t figure out how the food industry works — mediocrity kills business. $ 12 desserts need to be amazing, and these are not.
Sweets Raku — overblown, just like their soufflé.

We came in on a Saturday night around 9:30 and there was a bit of a wait. It’s a really small place with minimal seating but the ambiance is simplistic and well lit. The wait was about thirty to forty minutes which was a less than we expected.
We sat at the bar so we could watch them prepare the desserts. The utensils and plates and the way they serve things adds to the show they put on when they put together the sweets. My friends and I tried almost every dessert on the menu. I got the spring mountain which was a chocolate and strawberry cake under a pistachio sweet cream with a chocolate raspberry sauce. It had so many textures and was absolutely delicious.
All of my friends and I ate our desserts in entirety and tried some of each other’s. It was a great experience. This place is definitely worth the hype and well worth the long line.

Came to this place with friends on a Saturday night. Was super excited to try their Mars dish because it was featured on some food-​based social media account.
Just a note that the plaza where this is located has two Raku’s; Sweets Raku is located next to a massage parlor across from Snowflakes. Took my friends and me awhile to find (because we’re blind af).
The wait was much shorter than I expected; only 30 to 45 minutes. If you come, try and get a seat by the bar! You get to watch the chefs prep the dishes, including creating the candy apple for the Ringo and heating up and pouring the bourbon that melts the white chocolate for the Mars.
I ordered the Mars, a layered dish that included raspberries covered in vanilla and chocolate mousse sprinkled with chocolate wafers. A huge domed white chocolate dyed in red covered the dish, and the chef heated up a shot of flaming bourbon and poured it onto the dome. The chocolate melted in on itself, revealing the mousse I described earlier. The dish was delicious, although the bourbon did come off a little strong at times (since it gathers at the bottom of the plate).
If I’m ever in Vegas again, I would definitely come back to try their other desserts.

Great presentation, and delicious combinations, to create beautiful deserts. «Very small space, waited 45 minutes and felt the staff does a poor job sitting guests. Many empty seats that could have been used if they paid attention to the people waiting.
Overall we had a great experience, and when your with great friends, trying new food spots, nothing could go wrong.

Exceptional dessert spot, and good for a light lunch too!
Here’s some quick notes:
— Don’t come here if you’re short on time! There may be a (long) wait to be seated, and the dining process is rather lengthy as well.
— The prix fixe lunch is delightful.
— The restaurant is spotless.
— Sit at the bar, so you can watch the pastry chef work painstakingly hand craft your and every other order.
— There’s 2 «Raku’s» in this plaza. This is the one next to the massage place.
— The bathroom (only 1, unisex) is the finest I’ve ever visited. The sink is a unique water feature, and the toilet is extremely high end with auto lid open, seat warmer, various bidet settings, remote, etc.

This place is very small
BUTTTTT it’s totally worth the wait it is AMAZING everyone is super nice‼ the food was so delicious… We got there and the wait wasn’t long… BEWARE THEY DONT CLOSE AT 3AM they are tied to a restaurant and they close at 3am they CLOSE AT 12
But anyways lol we ordered the spring mountain soooo amazing it just melted in your mouth so tasteful ans the contrast work so well in my mouth perfect!!!
I can’t remember the one that came
In a glass but it was so fruity and fresh it’s perfect for the summer
I HIGHLY SUGGEST if u have not go YOU NEED TO GO NOWWWWW

If I’m at a Vegas buffet, one of the things I do is save room for a final plate that consists of nothing but desserts. It’s generally my favorite part of the buffet. Well, now I might just bypass the buffet, and eat somewhere else and hit up Raku for dessert when I’m in Vegas.
A friend of mine posted a video they had online of the bonkers dessert presentations that they have here, and I was about to head to Vegas, so I figured I’d give it a shot. We came in around lunch time, because nobody in the group was actually hungry yet, but figured since it was just dessert, we could go roam afterwards if we weren’t full.
Right around the crack of noon we show up. From the outside, it seems like you’re in the wrong place. Especially since there’s another building in the area with the name Raku. It’s got a big plate glass door and rows of wine bottles, so it seems like more of a restaurant, but it’s the right spot. It’s located in between a massage parlor, and the excellent Kabuto sushi restaurant.
Just about 10 minutes after we get seated, the place fills up. And there’s not a lot of room inside. Pretty quickly, there’s a line has formed and it’s almost out the door, so if you’re dying to check this place out… either come solo or in a group of 2, or come early.
I ordered the sandwich and dessert set. This consists of one of their sandwiches of your choice, whatever seasonal sorbet they want to serve that day, and a dessert of your choice. The sandwich also comes with a cup of soup and a salad.
The soup was some kind of tomato seafood bisque, and it was very rich and flavorful. The sandwich seemed like it might be a bit odd, but the salt and richness of the roe works great in the croissant with the salmon. I would have been happy with a meal just consisting of that.
Then came the dessert. I ordered the Mars, but after hearing a bunch of people talking about how the Ringo was the thing to get, I switched my order over. One of my friends go their panna cotta (Primavera?), and the other got their version of a Mont Blanc (Spring Mountain). Everyone loved their desserts, and even though, I think the Mars has a more grandiose presentation, I’m certainly not going to complain about the Ringo. It all tasted great. My friends loved their desserts as well, though they were disappointed with the Iberico bacon sandwich.
Sadly, they don’t do much in the way of take out, so if you want to hook up a friend who wasn’t able to join you, all you can do is bring back some cookies. While they are damn fine cookies, they’re just not quite as great as a full dessert would be. Though, I can’t really blame them for not wanting to let people take delicate dessert home into the Vegas desert.
This will definitely be on my list of places to hit up if I’m in town. They were even offering all-​you-​can-​drink sangria while we were there for $ 12, and that was tough to turn down.

When I walked in the place I thought I was at the wrong place. It had a glass wall with two rows of various wines. Pretty, but it was tiny.
We were standing for a LONG time. I wish that there were seats or at least pillows to sit on. I normally prefer to sit but we had to stand for about 30 minutes.
The lady said she had a table ready for us but 20 minutes later she said it was time to sit down. Being with 5 people I thought that I didn’t have to order anything, but every person has to and tip was automatically included.
The desert was exceptional and the presentation was beautiful. Service was great once we were seated. I recommend this to people ready for a long wait. Be sure to wear tennis shoes or something comfy because you’re in for a long wait and a great dessert!

Away from the strip. Away from the Vegas madness. Sweets Raku is a perfect little getaway.
I was lucky enough to have found out about this place via a Facebook video.
For a weekend, the wait wasn’t the worse I’ve experienced. It was probably a good hour wait. Seating is limited to about 4 tables and 13 bar seats. Whatever you do, it’s totally worth it to sit by the bar. The bar offers the whole experience of watching the chefs do their magic. Videos and pictures sweetly welcomed.
In addition to sweets, they also have some snacks and lunch. But who comes for those?!
Lots of drinks offered. Tea, coffee, wine and beer. I opted for a Momoko Iced Tea. They carried the brand, Lupicia, and it comes in many different varities.
For desserts my boyfriend and I shared:
My Favorite, Mars: «Creamy Yuzu mousse with hazelnuts & milk chocolate crisp mix deliciously trapped inside the red chocolate dome and flambéed with brandy.»
His Favorite, Primavera: «Sorbet & Mousse paired with fresh raspberry and strawberry in a cup.»
Presentation definitely wins. I mean, who doesn’t like to see things melt? The flavors work well together and it’s not too sweet. Sweet Raku is a pretty nifty treat. Perfect for a date or a day to splurge yourself. For $ 12 a dessert, I thought it was reasonable.

I can’t get enough of Sweets Raku! It’s perfect for any occasion– whether you’re looking for something new, want to impress, or simply just because you’re craving desserts. I’ve come here for all of the above reasons!
It’s gotten busier over the years, so be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes (depending on the time you go) due to limited bar and table seating. But I’m glad to see that the quality and service is still the same as my first visit. They usually give out edible menus with a fruit dipping sauce because their menu is constantly changing. During my last visit, they provided a paper menu with pictures and a short description of each. I personally like the menu with pictures so I can see what the dessert looks like, rather than just envisioning it with words.
We tried 4 out of the 5 desserts that they offered:
Carib:My absolute favorite! It comes in a glass and tastes tropical and fruity, very refreshing for the Vegas heat.
Ringo: Like a deconstructed apple pie
Mars: They heat up Brandy to pour over and melt the chocolate. I wasn’t a fan of this due to the heavy alcohol taste
Puffy Cup: Like a blueberry soufflé with a mango purée on the side
I would recommend the Carib and Ringo, but all of their desserts are delicious and worth a try! If it’s your first time, I would try getting seating at the bar. It’s really cool to be able to see your desserts come to life!

Saw the Facebook video and I fell in love and really wanted to visit this place. Heads up though, thee is no more edible menu now.
Exterior: at the China town of vegas. When I saw the video of the food, it was hard for me to believe the food was served at a small shop at a dark parking lot. There was two raku in the plaza but the one in the back is closed or something. Raku sweets is the one on the side with a red carpet and big spoon.
Interior: cute but small. Cute candy box on the wall and a wine glass. The store is really small though so the wait for it is kinda long. There was only 4 family in front that were either actually a family or just couples yet it took almost 40 minutes. So expect a small line yet long wait.
Service: really nice and friendly servers. They try their best to make the food come out as fast as possible but it still takes a while. The water refill is a bit slow. The friendly smiles you get makes up for it though.
Food: I love it the desserts there. But I was super disappointed when they ran out of the ringo though (the apple dessert that you have to break open). So instead, I ordered Mars and the carib. Mars was unique. The heat brandy and light it while pouring it down to the dessert which melts the chocolate on top. The mousse was good but the brandy was strong. The carib dessert was the best. I wasn’t expecting much because I dislike cinnamon but I didn’t even taste it. After eating Mars which had a strong taste, the cup dessert was light and refreshing. The fruits and mousse went well with the sorbet melon balls. The mango sauce that melted the chocolate on top was a perfect match to the dessert overall. The carib dessert is a must try.
Overall, I really love the dessert and wished I could have tried Ringo too. Really good service and in my opinion, worth the wait.

So boyfriend saw some videos on social media that hyped him up to this place. When we first pulled up the line was literally out the door, but in the short amount of time for us to park the line was reduced to half. (This is such false advertisement.) Once inside you realize that you are in it for a long wait. The décor is clean and simple with the counter displaying the pasty artists at work. After waiting for about an hour and half, we got a seat at the counter and our show started.
He ordered the Puffy Cup and I got the Ringo.
The Puffy Cup is a berry soufflé and it was interesting to watch it rise in the oven before our eyes. While that was baking the 2 chefs were busy at work making a handful of dishes. I saw my candy apples being made in front of my eyes and my apple pie pasty baking up. During this time I saw a couple of the Caribs made for some other customers.
The Puffy Cup was light as air and not overly sweet. The vanilla cream filling was just enough but not heavy on the cream. The best part was the little mango jelly on the side.
The Ringo was beautiful. The apple pie was delicious and the crest was a flaky, buttery delight. The honey ice cream on the side complimented the pie perfectly with the dash of cinnamon. The candy apple was too pretty to eat but I eventually cracked it open. Inside was whipped cream and caramel.
All in all, a lovely experience and the desserts were very yummy. Would I come again? No, the wait was not worth it. Glad I had the experience, but the desserts did not change my world.

Interesting concepts and very different approach to desserts, but didn’t seem worth the line to wait and didn’t «wow» me. For the award winning place I guess I expected more. And I don’t know where this edible menu was but we were not given one or even offered one. The service wasn’t exceptional either.

My tip to you: dig deep.
Not only does this place serve gorgeously presented desserts, but it’s delicious as well. I sat at the counter and had a great view of how they prepared the desserts. They literally make everything as it’s ordered so it does take some time to get your food. I got the 2 course and one a la carte.
Coffee jelly tiramisu: This one came with the 2 course dessert and had layers. This is where you dig through the milk foam and some kind of mousse to get to the coffee jelly. If you don’t, tastes like frothy milk. Once I tried everything together, the coffee flavor was pretty prominent and the cream chilled it out.
The carib: This one was made beautifully in a wine glass and had a piece of white chocolate on top. Some kind of sauce was poured over it, causing it to melt in the dessert. This was a mix of fruits, sorbet, and creams for a refreshing melon tasting dessert! This was by far my favorite one.
Forgot what the last one was called but it was a purplish sponge cake that they injected cream into. Make sure you get every layer because we didn’t notice that there was a berry compote on the bottom until the end. This cake was pretty good as it was super fluffy and had a hint of what tasted like taro. The compote sent it over the top with it it’s sweetness!
Overall, great date or girls night place, but I wouldn’t bring that many people because it only seats 30 and you literally just line up to wait.

This place is a show and dessert in one sitting! I recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch the masterful art being created. It’s entertaining and amazing to watch.
I’ve been here a few times and it never ceases to amaze. I always get their pre fixe option and finish it off with a tea or coffee. Definitely come on an evening where you’ve had a light dinner because the desserts will fill you up. Everything on their menu is delicious and light but rich. I recommend trying anything with a sugar blown treat (apple and pear filled with whipped cream is what I’ve had so far).
There are so many other restaurants and shops in this center so parking can be tight. Also, the place itself sits about 30 so there can be a wait if you’re here on a busy night.
This place is on my list of must-​takes for any visitors to Vegas!

Perfect place to come for a date night or to satisfy your sweet craving. Upscale ambiance with trendy décor. Appreciate the attention to detail they put into their desserts and their attentive service. Somewhat pricey with conservative portions but well worth it.
Tip: If possible try to sit at the bar so you can see how they make each of the desserts. Best bang for your buck is the dessert set ($ 15) and the aycd sangria ($ 12). Our ordered consisted of Jack in the Cup paired with a coconut sherbet. Both were yummy. I enjoyed the red sangria more than the white.

Weeee willll weeeee willllll RAKU!
Went on Saturday 3−19−16 at about 7pm cuz’ we had a sweet tooth. This restaurant is located on Spring Mountain & Decatur in the same shopping center as Big Wong, Curry Zen, Kung Fu Tea, Monta Ramen, etc. $ 34.82 got us two desserts and a coffee. Pretty steep for desserts but they are fancy-​schmancy and the ladies make them right in front of you.
The experience is five stars. The place is clean, ultra modern, and the people who work there were just bending over backwards to make us happy. I brought in a couple of drinks from Kung Fu Tea (they weren’t opened… I was saving them for later) and the lady there offered to put them in the fridge for me!!! OMG I love you, lady.
We sat at the bar and ordered our desserts and they brought out place settings, water, and the most adorable little plastic set of dishes, cups, and utensils for my toddler. How incredibly thoughtful!
The $ 12 angel cream is so pretty with it’s sugared dome exterior, edible white chocolate angel wings, and pulled sugar «halo». I was initially a bit scared by the description «fromage mousse and pear mousse» (CHEESE MOUSSE? EWW) but the dessert was light and melted in my mouth. The bottom part of the dessert is like a soft cookie crumble. The details on this thing are mind-​boggling! I loved this beautiful, intricate dessert.
The $ 12 Ringo is a crisp apple pie and ice cream with whipped cream filled apple candy on the side. Besides being absolutely gorgeous it was very tasty. The pastry shell and apples were nice and warm and the ice cream was rich and decadent. The cream-​filled candy apple is a show-​stopper and tastes exactly like crème brûlée. I loved it.
The service is impeccable. The desserts are typical bland asian fancy desserts. It’s a little pricey but totally worth the experience. This would be a cool place to bring family when they come into town.

Kudos to my boyfriend for taking me here even though he’s not a fan of sweets. Each person is required to order at least $ 12 off the menu… so sharing one dessert was not an option.
Located in the same plaza as the Raku restaurant, away from the strip.
It’s a small gastronomy-​ish dessert shop next to a massage place. We came during Valentines day and there was a line to be seated… not surprised. Luckily we came at the right time, we only waited about 10 minutes and was seated at the counter per request. Because it was during Vday, the two desserts I wanted were out :(Luckily, I ordered this other pastry before that was all out. A bit bummed they didn’t have the edible menu when we visited :(
You’ll see the main dessert chef (?) in front of the counter running around preparing every order. This includes creating chocolate shells to tossing pastries into the oven. There’s one or two servers taking orders and drinks.
There’s no reservations nor a sign in sheet. The place is big enough to seat maybe one large party against the wall.
What I ordered:
Ringo:
Gorgeous candy apple filled with light cream and caramel. Freshly baked apple pie and honey ice cream.
Jack in Cup:
Light chocolate cake in a cup filled with cinnamon cream. The bottom had some nuts and other cream inside which made this cake less boring.
Next time I’m bringing my sister here so I won’t get as sugar high.