Lost Sweets — Restaurant in Paradise

A truly fun place to go! The drinks are good, the Taiyaki is amazing, and their Banh Mi is to die for!

I got to have a fun conversation with "CJ" and he was just the most friendly! They have some One Piece stuff, a couple SpongeBob things, and a Marvel vs Street Fighter 2 arcade cabinet! (And it is Freeplay!)

You can mix and match any combination of drink flavors you want, or just get what's on the menu. I had the standard matcha latte with almond milk and it wasn't stupid sweet like some places I've tried. It was refreshing and tasty.The Banh Mi was huge, easily a pound of food. One sandwich is more than enough for 2 people (or a very hungry Tone 😊). I had never tried Taiyaki before, so he got me a free sample. All during, CJ was VERY receptive to my feedback, which was of course positive, because I thought it was delicious. The red bean paste isn't overly sweet, just like the matcha, and it had a nice texture that complimented the waffle biscuit. OH, and they recently got new Taiyaki irons, so they can do bulk orders no problem! By the way they DO have popping boba, so if that's your thing, they've got you covered for that as well as dole whip soft serve!

Throughout the whole experience, I felt welcomed and at home, and the music CJ had playing was fun and upbeat stuff that just made the atmosphere feel fun! I will most definitely be coming back when I have the chance! (like tomorrow .)

The Banh Mi was around $17, the matcha was just over $5 and when I asked for some water, CJ just got me a new cup with water at no extra charge!

I highly recommend this place if you want fun Vietnamese coffee, trendy teas, Banh Mi, and Taiyaki! If you see CJ, let him know Tone sent you. I don't get anything for it, I just wanna spread the love!

10/10 Love It!!!

Note: there isn't much in the way of seating at the time of this review. A total of four chairs and two small tables. So if you have a larger group you'll have to utilize...

Overall: 5/5 [take out]

We discovered this place through an Instagram video showcasing their giant 1 lb, 12" banh mi. Initially, we were skeptical, fearing it might be all hype, but decided to give it a shot.

When we called to check if they had the banh mi available, the person on the phone was incredibly friendly and patient. Upon arriving, we were impressed by the service. CJ took our banh mi out of the oven, prepared it in front of us, and even showed us the finished product. Since they were out of char siu, he generously added extra cured meat. At checkout, he asked if we were locals and gave us a 10% discount, which was a thoughtful gesture. His genuine kindness and exceptional customer service made us feel welcomed and eager to return.

The store itself is creatively themed with One Piece and a hint of SpongeBob, which adds a fun touch. They even have a free-play arcade game machine which made waiting a non-issue.

Coconut Pandan Taiyaki ($2.23): We tried one and were blown away by how delicious it was, even better than a pandan waffle! It was soft, warm, and bursting with flavor.

Banh Mi Dac Biet (Large $16) + Garlic Bread ($0.50): We shared the large 1 lb, 12" banh mi, and it was hands down the best banh mi we've had in Vegas. The balance between the mayo, pate, meat, and pickled vegetables was perfect. The addition of garlic bread enhanced the flavor subtly, giving it a unique twist.

The experience and food was so exceptional, we had to come back and tell CJ in-person. We rarely repeat a restaurant but Lost Sweets has secured a spot on our Vegas...

Such a delightful little shop -- truly one of the best hidden gems in Las Vegas! I came to Lost Sweets for coffee / tea on my way to do classic tourist things, and I am SO grateful that the universe brought me and this adorable little boba / coffee / dessert / banh mi spot together. Their range of products is genuinely so impressive -- from drinks to snacks to sandwiches -- and they manage to do it all so perfectly. I got their ube latte, which was phenomenal; it had a great ube flavor and wasn't overly sweet, so you could still taste the underlying coffee beans (which were also delightful). The only warning is that it is quite purple, so if you drink the latte somewhat quickly (as I did because of how incredible it was), your mouth will be purple for a few hours. My friends sampled their matcha latte and a few boba drinks, which were also huge hits -- you really can't go wrong with a single thing on their menu!

Beyond the food, though, what really made Lost Sweets so special was the service. The staff and owner are both unbelievably friendly. We wandered their shop ~15 minutes before they opened and, upon coming to the sad realization that they were still closed, paused for a minute or two by their door to look up an alternative coffee shop. The owner spotted us and poked his head out to greet us and then even opened up early for us! He was super helpful in answering all our questions about the menu and just generally really friendly; we chatted for about his life story and his favorite places in Vegas. He also offers a discount...