text: Dessert Art at its bestThink Mondrian not Pollock here thoughnnYet another dessert review from the guy that loves savory itemsI first came here when my sister had a molten lava cake urge that needed to be satisfied and I refused to go to Chilis We were fortunate enough to run into Cathy C maybe you recognize her form her SR ROTD famethe duchess herself Cathy offered some suggestions and we were on our way to a blissful experiencennSweets Raku is as much about the experience as it is the dessert The food is presented masterfully with an eye for composition Most of the seating is at the barallowing not only for a pure open feel but also for a wonderful look into the art of plate presentationa Vegas show worth checking out The ambiance is angelic I was waiting to hear Morgan Freeman or James Earl Jones voice welcome me through the back door of heaveninstead the door at the back leads to one of the cooler bathrooms in Vegasand yes this is still part of the experience so be sure to check out the bathroom while you are herennThe desserts are well above average but play on the cleandelicate side as opposed to the ooey gooeydecadent side of tasty treats While quite nice the short of it is that I would not give out stars on the desserts alone When paired with the preceding paragraph I am allinnnSweets Raku also has one of the better selections of dessert winesdessert wines are not my cup of teaerrglass of vino but I did enjoy the dessert wine pairingsthey are worth a shot to those moderately open to the idea They also have a few nice Reds and Whitesso you are safe if you despise dessert winesin fact they offer a couple pinot noirs that are mellow enough to pair with many of the the deserts Speaking of pinoits they offer a few savory items including a cheese plate that is asking to be paired with a glass of pinot or balanced red winennStay away if you are afraid for paying a little more for a little less in dessert quantity but put Sweets Raku at the top of dessert list if you are looking for great experience and a break from the norm