Casa de Raku

What a great find in the middle of the Asian neighborhood! We had some of the best tapas here and very close to what we had in Spain. We tried 6 tapas plus the Basque cheesecake, and they were all excellent. The service was wonderful and friendly. The chilled asparagus was so tender and tasted great with yougart. The green hummus was different than your regular hummus, and better. The steak was tender and flavorful. I can go on and on, but you need to try them yourselves. The atmosphere reminded us of small bars in Malaga. Highly recommended.

Craving pintxos and Txakoli!!! Needing a return trip to San Sebastián!!! Glad we have a Spanish tapas place in Vegas that satisfies the cravings. Not mad on taking over Sweets Raku (ok maybe a little). Very warm and cozy place. Service was great though out. People still mistake the place as Raku and Sweets Raku. Love to innovative Spanish tapas. The pintxos abd tapas were really good. Each has great flavors that brings me back to Spain. We tried most of the menu. We like almost everything we ate except the green mussels. Some of our favorites are the pintxos- foie gras, tomato and jamon, croquettas, and pulpos They have a selection of Spanish wine. Love my Txokoli- sparking dry white wine. Our waitress was trying to pour it locals in the Basque region in Spain. Make room for dessert- the basque cheesecake was good but not close to La Vina but will do. Sure do miss Sweets Raku. lol Will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu. FYI. They still have the same bathroom as sweets Raku.

We had such a great time here with our group of five. Ordered almost everything on the menu and it was all delicious. I can’t say enough about the cheesecake too. Try it all. So good and the service is 10/10.

Great food. And it's easier to get into than Raku Japan in the same plaza.

Delicious tapas and tasty wines & cocktails at Casa de Raku. My friend and I went to this hidden gem and enjoyed their grilled octopus, steak, and potatoes bravas. And, don’t forget the Basque Cheesecake. Authentic and light! The service was fantastic. They’re friendly, know their gastronomy, and we had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for the genuine hospitality. Their specialty drinks are superb too! Please try the Passionfruit with Tequila soaked cherry! Unbelievable! So refreshing. We’ll be back. Thanks again!

Another Jewel in the Raku crown. Sad to see desserts Raku closed but so happy this is now here. Great sherry selection, great wine list, delicious pintxos and charcuterie. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and presented. I was also pleasantly surprised to see tortilla on the menu and it’s so hard to find at Spanish style restaurants on the west coast. If you love tapas, this is a no brainer.

Loved the atmosphere and the food. Went Tuesday night so it was pretty quiet to enjoy the food&wine and talk with a friend. I loved the octopus.

This place is amazing and everyone needs to come to this hidden gem at least once. It is pricey but it is worth it for the quality of food. The servers are friendly and make you feel at home.

5 stars for my delightful memories of the previous iteration of this space: Raku Sweet. Yelp is not for nostalgia posts, but that's how special the dessert cafe was. There is nothing else like it in the city. Innovative menu. The sweetest staff. Dreamy.

This place has taken over the spot of the beloved Sweets Raku even though its part of the Raku Family. The restaurant has been remodeled but the bathroom looks the same as Sweets Raku. I do miss the giant Las Vegas or landmarks mural that was by the counter-top area. The parking is horrible but it's expected of this busy plaza. Read the signs carefully for street parking in the nearby neighborhood area (you might get ticket/towed/ or worse). I made a reservation at least two weeks in advance for a party of 8 during happy hour. There was no credit card requirement as oppose to their Chicken Izakaya location (Toridokoro Raku). The menu had very nice photos and food came out in a timely manner. My overall impression of the food that it was "just okay, I wouldn't rush to come back." Their utensils were horrible (i.e., the forks) was not made to pick up ANY food. The drinks were good but food was just okay. It's only worth to go during happy hour based on what you get. Might get the pintxos (Pan con tomate with ham) again but that would be it.

Late night? Yes! Good food? Yes! Great staff? Yes. Local?- go! Industry? Definitely go after shift. Not cheep but sooooo good

Stopped by this place for drinks and appetizers before dinner. If you've been to San Sebastián Spain, then you will know what this place is all about. Drinks, small bites, and just plain goodness! Small cozy space with bar seating and a few tables. The service is great and really friendly. After 9:00 pm is happy hour, so 20% off everything!!! Really liked the foie pinxtos, seared Iberico pork, croquettes, but everything was good. So good, we came back the same day after dinner, to have more drinks, dessert and anothee foie gras pintxo!

Craving pintxos and Txakoli!!! Needing a return trip to San Sebastián!!! Glad we have a Spanish tapas place in Vegas that satisfies the cravings. Not mad on taking over Sweets Raku (ok maybe a little). Very warm and cozy place. Service was great though out. People still mistake the place as Raku and Sweets Raku. Love to innovative Spanish tapas. The pintxos abd tapas were really good. Each has great flavors that brings me back to Spain. We tried most of the menu. We like almost everything we ate except the green mussels. Some of our favorites are the pintxos- foie gras, tomato and jamon, croquettas, and pulpos They have a selection of Spanish wine. Love my Txokoli- sparking dry white wine. Our waitress was trying to pour it locals in the Basque region in Spain. Make room for dessert- the basque cheesecake was good but not close to La Vina but will do. Sure do miss Sweets Raku. lol Will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu. FYI. They still have the same bathroom as sweets Raku.

Wow. I was impressed by their service and food quality. For a pretty affordable price you get such a high quality meal! I especially LOVED their patatas bravas and their steak! So so good. Can't wait to come back for their late night HH :)

This place is small, with maybe 4 tables. The bathroom is quirky, so def go wash your hands and look around. Our waiter was excessively chatty. I'm sure he was trying to be friendly, but it became uncomfortable to be interrupted by him. We ordered: Asparagus- beautifully blanched and maintained a nice crunch. It had a little bit of flakey salt and came with a side of a yogurt dip that tasted a lot like ranch dressing. Egg salad- Super creamy texture egg salad, slightly smokier in flavor than you'd expect Patatas bravas- This comes with iberico ham, which compliments it well. I'm used to patatas bravas coming with a rich red garlicky sauce, but this one came with a poached egg instead. I've had the iberico ham before on it's own and it was fine, if not a little too salty. It works really well paired with the potatoes and rich egg yolk, but I do wish it was the red bravas sauce. Also the potatoes are cooked in beef or pork tallow (fat), so ordering it without the jamon does not make it vegetarian! Gambas al Ajillo- This dish consists of shrimp in a sauce with cut up chilies in it, a lemon wedge, a few pieces of toasted bread, and a roasted garlic bulb. The garlic on the bread was great, but the shrimp was rubbery. This tasted very "reheated from frozen" and was not worth the nearly $20 for this plate. Pan con tomate- crushed fresh tomato on a piece of garlic-rubbed toast. This one is classic and delicious. Possibly my favorite of the tapas. Iberico Katsu- One small piece, about the size of half of a bar of soap. It was okay. Kind of hard to share since it's one piece. The breading was oddly reminiscent of a McDonald's chicken nugget, but in a good way. Baked Churros- 2 sticks of churros and a dark chocolate dipping sauce. The chocolate was great, not too sweet and nice and thick. The churros were plain (no cinnamon sugar) and seemed fluffier since it wasn't deep fried. This could be better with a custard filling, but then you're basically getting a naked eclair with chocolate on the side. It was okay, but I wouldn't get it again. Basque Cheesecake- this is the stellar dish. It comes with crushed walnuts and almonds as the crust, and grated manchego cheese on top. I haven't had a basque cheesecake with a nut crust before, and never seen it with manchego on top. The light saltiness of the cheese really enhances this dish, and the crunch from the crust is so nice. HIGHLY recommend this one. You don't want to enjoy the manchego, but you do and then you can't stop thinking about it.

WSOP Day 44 - Wrapping a long daylight 10/20 NLH cash session at Aria and running into a bud, "dude, you smell like a strip club and what's with the glitter" I ask. Something about an ex, spilled beer.... "you wanna eat?" I interrupt "You just said I smell like a strip club". "IDK, it made me hungry". Japanese owned Spanish restaurant is commonplace in Japan. But in a city where there are already outstanding, authentic Spanish eateries, why? Straight to it, the single best menu item is the iberico katsu. The darker color and deeper flavor of the iberico pork just works coated in panko and deep fried. Cooked mid rare, it is tender, juicy and flavorful needing no sauce. Sadly, it is the ONLY fusion dish. The jamon iberico is solid but that has nothing to do with the restaurant rather its producer. Pintxos fails to impress. The tomato, while bright and acidic has just too much of it on the bread that quickly becomes soggy. The egg is essentially egg salad with the addition of some spices. The foie gras, pan seared and sat atop bread before being doused with wine used to deglaze the pan. Again, soggy bread. Nice selection of Spanish wines. Fair off Strip markup. Very friendly service. Unfortunately, the menu lacks depth. There aren't enough selections to try and pivot and save the meal. Opted to cut losses and return to Aria to continue our Spanish meal.

Cute place with great wines and tapas. Loved all the Raku restaurants, so had to try this newest addition. Jamon Iberico was so good I believed I was back in Spain again. The ham and egg pincho, simple but so tasty, had me wondering why I even bother cooking. Sausage soup was rich and hearty, though a bit pricey for what you get, but hey... who needs savings. Dry aged steak, cooked perfectly, juicy, full of flavor, almost made me forgive my ex. The wines they recommended were spot on, each one better than the last, making me regret every other glass I've had. Servers were super friendly and knowledgeable. Loved the whole vibe, definitely going back!

This is definitely THE tapas place in Vegas! Delicious food, great service & chill ambiance. The general manager, Cameron, and the owner, Endo, are also very knowledgeable & hospitable. The menu is set up perfectly to allow to try a majority of the items. Highly recommend! RECOMMENDATIONS If you're a Charcuterie Lover * Assorted Cheese Platter * Ham & Prosciutto Plates * Tomato Bread (*) Wine: Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva 2015. This complemented our tapas well! Notable Tapas * Tortilla Española * Croquettes * Fois Gras * Washugyu Steak Dessert * Churros & Chocolate * Affogato (*) Carajillo - Great dessert cocktail!

I love all the Raku restaurants, so my excitement was through the roof for this one. Food in Spain is soooo delicious - finding pinchos in Vegas was a dream! The ham / egg pincho was phenomenal. Perfectly salty ham with a touch of sweetness from the glaze. The bread was crunchy, and that olive oil drizzle? Heaven. The eggs were perfect. To be honest, I would've ordered a ton more if my wallet could handle it hahaha. I'm used to paying $2 per pincho, not $7-$16. But hey, it's Vegas. It was delicious nonetheless. The sausage in broth was a great snack - the broth was super tasty, I'm so curious what it was made of! Rich, hearty, and full of layers of flavor. Every sip was like a warm hug. The sausage was juicy and tender, and the mustard was unexpected but totally brilliant. Little flavor explosions in every bite. The pulpo was divine too. Perfectly grilled with just the right seasoning. The texture was spot on - not too chewy, not too soft. The char on the outside gave it a delicious smoky flavor, while the inside stayed tender. Everything so far was great (albeit a bit expensive) except the artichoke. I'm not an artichoke connoisseur but I do cook some with dinners from time to time. I was curious what a *fancy* artichoke would be like, but was a bit disappointed. The sauce wasn't very flavorful and it was incredibly runny. Imagine trying to dip your artichoke into milk Even with the artichoke, I'd go back! Everything else was yummy. The restaurant itself is super cute as well. Really cozy, well decorated, felt very European. The service was really kind :)

Tiny place that seats about 20 people. Heirloom tomatoes - they sourced nice tomatoes, but all they did was microplane cheese on top. Egg salad - really tasty Pork katsu - tender and flavorful Devil's - creamy, sweet and savory. Loved it. Fried avocado - was just ok. Mussels - status quo. You can pay $5 for a bread au gratin with the leftover broth. $80 for the above items for 2 people with no drinks. Food was ok, but nothing mind blowing where we would rush to come back for. Great late night eats though.

Food is awesome! Spanish tapas. Service is great and attentive. Pub atmosphere. All the Raku joints are amazing! Cheers!

Went for a girls night out for wine and conversation. Boutique wine bar with great wine selection from Spanish and Italian kinds. Loved the rose wine glasses they have for women! We loved the cheese platter with some different Spanish some rare cheeses which we learned the the types can change and not always the same. Iberico was great...price range and portions were fair for the iberico. The Spanish tortilla was just okay. The type of onions used in it too sweet and unexpected. The variety of bruschettas looked good to try but were priced as a single piece which was a bit much for a small local place. Menu is small would have loved more variety but worked for a night out of catching up and snacks in between. Great place for a date or meeting with friends or to talk business . Service was excellent! Definitely would come back! .

Stopped by for a drink after dinner and it was such a lovely experience! The staff were very accommodating and attentive. We ordered a bottle of wine and I think their prices were not bad at all. Can't wait to come back and try all the tapas. They also have happy hour after 9? so you get a discount on your bill.

In limbo since Sweets Raku closed in June a new concept called Casa de Raku took its place early November, a focus on "European style" Tapas seemingly out of place for the icon of Japanese charcoal-grilled Meats though the experience early on shows signs of promise. Located at 5040 Spring Mountain Road, a counter plus tables to the back creating an intimate experience despite fairly basic décor, it is on the heels of Chef Mitsuo Endo's travels abroad that Casa de Raku's menu focuses on cured Meats including exclusive Bone in Jamon Iberico for $30 an ounce. Well-price across the Wine List, a Spanish White well-matched to most of a curated plates, Devils on Horseback prove competent while boiled Sausages with Mustard and oily "Patatas Bravas" without their signature Sauce are both forgettable, at best. Open 6pm to 2am for walk-ins, the staff friendly but still green, Pan Con Tomate at $5 a slice is laughable with EDO just down the way while Ham Croquettas and fried Iberico Katsu are both beautifully executed. Impressing with an Artichoke, simple yet flawless for $6, seared Foie Gras hits the mark next to the same Berry Jam as Burnt Cheesecake brightened by Shaved Cheese while "Churros" made from baked Choux may leave purists craving the real thing.

Food is a 3 (not bad, but not good), but minus 1 for value (at $75/ person off strip, I should get good food), and another minus 1 for ambiance. Food, it's mid. Nothing was good, but nothing was bad. Mussels lacked flavor (we left most of it untouched), jamon is only mid tier level (not "accorn-forward" enough and a little dry), steak was fine, everything else forgettable. Also, what tapas place runs out of paella at 7:30pm?! Tomatoes in the tomato salad were flavorless. At $150, I can go to L'Atelier and get top-level jamon with unlimited tomato bread SMH! I didn't gag on anything, but I feel I should be wowed at this price point off-strip. Ambiance: service was wonky, they kept messing with the light level mid service, and the one server wouldn't stop talking even tho it was clear we were mid-conversation. If the food isn't good, at least let me catch up with my friend! Broski, I don't care that you wanna visit Bali. Only good thing... it was empty and we didn't have to wait to get seated. IMO not worth trying until they figure things out.

Nothing shy of happiness to my soul. Wine to the basque cheesecake and everything in between. Attentive staff, intimate spot in the heart of Spring Mtn where all the great places are to dine! Well done Casa de Raku! Love you and your Iberico ham. ...please go and have the cheesecake it is honestly to die for ... love you guys!

The egg salad with jambon Iberico and bacon wrapped fig/ dates were excellent. The wine Beronia was very good. Highly recommended.

My wife and I have been long time fans of Aburiya Raku so it felt just to give this place a try since it's in the same plaza. We went in for "dessert" so a few glasses of wine and a small platter of cheese was on our minds. Although we already know Cameron from the original Raku, he still has a finesse of surprising us. His curated choices of wines definitely went beyond what we could have imagined and the cheese plate was incredibly delicious. Also a hello and high five to Jared & Yoshi! Love this spot!!

Newly opened pintxos place by Raku! We were so excited to stumble upon this replacement for Sweets Raku that even though we'd literally just finished eating at our Vegas favorite, Raku, we HAD to stop in and get some pintxos, wine, and dessert. Super quaint decor that transportation d us back to Spain. Great service, friendly staff, and solid selection of traditional pintxos. It seems like the kitchen is still working execution out, because the pintxos and dessert we ordered tended to be a bit bland and lacking in textures/flavors, but we have full confidence that chef will sort it out and his passion for food will shine through very soon since this restaurant is so new. Still a super enjoyable experience, and the wine we selected was excellent. And frankly, a glass of good Spanish wine and hand carved jamon de bellota in a charming space is hard to beat!

Amazing and cozy bar tucked into a Chinatown parking lot. They offer a full range of Spanish tapas, including authentic Jamon Iberico, the selection of cocktails, beers and wines are amazing as well. A great place to hang out and chat with friends. Hot tip: after 9 PM, 20% off anything you order!

10/10 recommend European tapas and wine open late night! Ambiance feels as if youre in a european bar and the workers are really friendly service definitely makes you feel at home

9p-2a happy hour is a killer deal. 1/2 dozen oysters $16. Excellent choice for anyone anytime but especially as an industry late night spot. Service and ambiance are perfect.

A gem! This beautiful little restaurant is nestled in the raku mall on spring mountain. And when you enter this beautiful space, you feel you've been transported to a little underground spanish tapa wine bar in Madrid or Barcelona! The space is magnificent . The wine selections perfectly chosen. And the food is amazing! We had a half dozen oysters , west coast oysters that were fresh and briny! Then we had iberoico ham salad, gambas style octopus, dates and figs wrapped in bacon, and wagyu beef! We wanted to have the paella, omelette and gambas, but that's for next time!! We finished with a 'bam' churros and iced cream dessert. Our waiter was great!!! Will be back tomorrow if possible! Fortunately, we are local so will be back soon!!!

Service was excellent and clean modern decor. Food itself was good - foie gras was done nicely but too salty. The charcuterie platter was overpriced. Drinks were good, not great. All in all a great casual wine bar with appetizers/tapas with excellent service.

What a hidden gem!! We had an amazing night out !! Everything was 5 star! Service, food, wine. It's a very cozy place, 3 tables to sit at the rest is at the bar. We will be back.

Bring your grandma, girlfriend, fiancé, wife, brother, father, whoever, and you'll get your moneys worth ten times over with quality and flavor.

Amazing tapas and flavor packed selections Solid date night spot would recommend the shrimp, the iberico ham, and steak special they're running

I recently checked out Casa de Raku with a group of friends, and we were all very impressed with the experience. As regulars at Sweets Raku, we were interested to see what the new concept would be. The space has undergone a complete renovation and has been transformed into a traditional-looking Spanish tapas bar. The ambiance is great and makes for a fun spot to grab a couple of drinks and small bites with friends or even an intimate date night spot. The drink menu was definitely a highlight. We sipped on Tinto Verano cocktails, a Spanish drink I have yet to see in Las Vegas, as well as a few different wines. The glassware was beautiful, and who doesn't love a sophisticated wine glass. As far as food goes, the Imberico Katsu was a favorite across the board. It's a unique spin on a traditional Spanish dish, and I can't recommend it enough. Additional standouts were the croquetas and Basque-style cheesecake. Will definitely be going back for more soon!

wow! this place was a dessert place not too long ago and it's amazing how they transformed this place to a tapas place. came in a bit skeptical and left completely satisfied. The pintxo is a must. don't pass the egg salad one, it's so good! the steak was great and love the pickled garlic. Washed it down with some spanish lager. It was great!

Jamon iberico unreal. Large selection of wine. Staff very nice and explained everything that came out. Must check this place out. Very nice interior and cool restroom. Will be coming back very soon. Jamon iberico Jamon iberico Jamon iberico

Pintxos! We had pan con tomate, mussels, egg salad, tortilla española, Raku salad, croquettas, and the chocolate dessert. A small slice of Spain here in Las Vegas. Loved it all. We will be back soon!

Wow! What a great experience we had here! We headed over based on reviews here and searching for tapas. The staff was great and the experience felt like dining with friends. I love the passion for the Iberian ham and other delicacies rarely found stateside. We stumbled across this restaurant and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who loves great food and service.

Excellent service and delicious food. Much more reasonably priced than the restaurants on the strip. We had all the highlights on the menu. I enjoyed the bright, fresh and authentic tastes. My favorites include the roasted artichoke, the octopus, Jamon Iberico, and foie gras. The is a wonderful gem and a welcome break from the overwhelming and overpriced strip. The restaurant is a hidden gem. The people working there were extremely nice and the restaurant itself had amazing ambiance and had a great vibe.

Really nice service.... Ambience was good Food was good but so sorry they don't have cocktails is only wine and beer it was good

This place was amazing. Service was and the food excellent. I'm reconsidering coming back before we leave Vegas

Everything tasted great. My favorite food were pulp octopus and basque cheesecake. Jamon Iberico was super!!

Really good speak easy . Very good food , very good wine, beer and cocktails . I have been here couple times. They are working late and it's very big plus . Octopus , oysters , patatas bravo , jamon and a lot more are really very very good . For this price you will have the best . Highly recommend this place . It's healthy and tasty food and good atmosphere !

If you want to be uncomfortable go here. The place has only everyday bar stools to sit on with no backs. It does have 3 tables total in their little space that used to be their little (and I mean little) Dessert Shop. The ONLY 3 tables have 2 bar stools on one side and two people can sit on a bench on the other. There is a small counter with the same uncomfortable bar stools as seating. They will never survive with the unknowledgeable staff. It's Deer in the headlights if you ask them anything! They have no idea about items on the limited menu and the wait for a simple glass of wine is crazy especially when you are the only party in the place. The Ham from Spain is great. The " Heirloom Tomato Salad" ha was exactly 6 little chunks about may at most 1/2" x 1/2" with a little Parm on the top. A joke of presentation and taste. The small steak with Asparagus at $19.00 is best thing on a very limited menu. Went there for my Birthday with 4 people and we all hated it. And we all very uncomfortable. Will never be back. Save yourself don't go here.

Great food! The flavors were on point. Highly recommend the octopus and the katsu. Wonderful service. The staff was a delight. Perfect ambiance for date night. Came with my girlfriend and loved the vibes.

Don't go to Spain, just come here. Every is amazing here the food is incredible, so is the service. I loved it and can't wait to come back. The Jamon

Cameron is amazing, come here whether your looking for good food or just drinks or even goo conversation !! Such a kind hearted group of people working here ! For when I am in Vegas I'll always come here even if it's just for a glass of wine and good conversations! Food is fantabulous !!

I was such a big fan of Sweets Raku, so I was excited to hear that they would be opening up a new concept in its place. This is hands down my new favorite hangout. The menu is reasonably priced for what you get and I DREAM about the Imberico Katsku. The servers are always friendly every time I go in there. They always have great recommendations on food or drinks to get and never steer me wrong. I will definitely be bringing back my co-workers for a quick bite and drinks after work!

I've been to this restaurant twice and both times I've been treated extremely well. The food is amazing, the croquetas really taste like they've been made back in Spain. The jamon serrano melted in my mouth. Hats off to the chef and the server for making the experience truly amazing, bringing back the taste of Spain.

Great small plates and wine. Great service and recommendations from our server. Nice place for a date or intimate dinner with friends. Very cozy and small but very nice and inviting.

Very disappointing ... 4 of us went 4 of us were disappointed. The tuna and crab were both very sub par. There are some very good Tapas restaurants in this town, for instance; Edo, Tres Cazuelas, and Forte. I apologize for those I'm leaving out. Unfortunately, nothing stood out at Casa de Raku. Not to be unfair, people were friendly and service was good.

Food was amazing, 100% recommended the Irish red beer and patatas bravas. Service was amazing, Hiré (sorry if is not spelled this way) is always sharing with you cool facts about the food you are eating, and his recommendations were on point!!. Ambiance was relaxing and intimate.