Anime Boba Cafe

Anime Boba Cafe

Reviews Summary

Anime Boba Cafe is highly praised for its friendly staff, fun anime-themed atmosphere, and unique combination of boba drinks with Japanese fast food. Most reviews highlight the excellent service, delicious boba (especially Thai tea and matcha), and enjoyable extras like arcade games and claw machines. The drive-thru option is a standout convenience. While some food items receive mixed feedback (e.g., beef bowl, curry), others like miso ramen and spam musubi are consistently loved. A few criticize certain dishes as underwhelming or salty, but most agree the overall experience—especially for families and anime fans—is delightful and worth repeat visits.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1680 W Sunset Rd

Henderson, Nevada 89014

Hours

Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-9PM
Friday 11AM-9PM
Saturday 11AM-9PM
Sunday 11AM-8PM

Customer Reviews

Visited for the first time a couple days ago and definitely will not be our last. Took the kiddos here and they LOVED it. The vibe, the decor, drinks were delicious, played some video games, we had a great time. They have some claw machines also.

Small spot. Quiet but the food is absolutely fresh and flavorful! The fact they have arcade games and anime items to purchase is amazing! I stopped in on my lunch break at work and was mind blown I'd never hear of this place before definitely a hidden gem worth the drive.

This hidden gem next to 7-11 looks unassuming on the outside but fun packed in the inside. They even have a drive thru!! When you step in, you'd find the left side of the store lined with fun claw machines and Anime merch. In the middle is a Japanese themed seating area where you can enjoy their food or boba drinks. Tucked in the back and on the right side of the venue, it is the gamer?s lounge. There's a foosball table, car racing and some nostalgic arcade games. They even have mangas for your enjoyment d

I love this Cafe. It's fun and neat . Great place to kids of any ages. They have a variety of games kids or adults can play while they wait for their food. Anime posters, action figures, and shirts are every where in a tasteful layout. I have never been able to find Japanese style food that made wish I live closer to it. The food was well presented, deep layers of flavor that left the pallet wanting more and more. All the dishes were very well thought out and exaccuted perfectly. The staff was super frien

I genuinely love this place. It's such a wholesome perfectly delicious find, with a DRIVE THRU!!! The food and drinks here are always tasty and consistent. They're always coming up with new drinks and adding food to the menu.. This little gem goes unmatched. I visit here often, alone, with friends and with my munchkins. We love the arcade games inside as well as the variety of gachapan token claw machines with fair play/ win ratios. They also have board games and play Jpop/anime? the decor is so adorably c

This was the cutest little place. The people were so nice and welcoming. I loved it. I would recommend it.

Ive tried to give this place a chance. And this was the last straw. Tapioca balls in the Boba tea were gross. Had to spit them out. Ordered terriakai bowl on previous visit. Inedible, through half of it out. Sorry, someone needs to make some real changes and fast. Eating out is just too expensive these days for it to be like this.

Super cute and tucked away. Very quick service and great atmosphere. Also has a drive thru.

Super cute Cafe! It's actually attached to a 7-11 which made us laugh. But the place is well decorated with games, Manga, and anime to keep you occupied while waiting for your food. The bowls were good, they just needed more sauce. I recommend the Osaka Fries.

Great customer service. Everything was tasty. The strawberry boba was delicious. The food wasn't too salty. The arcade games were free to play! Great little place that is worth a revisit

This place is so cute my evertime I come they never have the beef bowl which is really good so sad.. always an excuse why it frozen or they run out.. I think I'm going to find another place..

I recommend the Miso ramen. The teriyaki chicken was good. It had pickled vegetables and broccoli, but the chicken was a little salty. They have lots of fun games and claw machines in there for the kids they also had video games.

Anime Boba is such a great little find in Henderson! We had the miso ramen, pork belly, and chicken teriyaki they were all so good! It was quite a pleasant surprise. I've been reading others reviews and they were spot on about how good the food is! Drinks are great too! Had milk tea w/boba, mango smoothie, and ice/milk strawberry coconut w/boba, just a great addition to the food we had. Will absolutely be back. Also, they do have a punch card! And I was given a 30% off coupon because they almost forgot my

What a wonderful surprise! ?????I was looking for something new on Google maps and found this hidden little big surprise! My kiddos and I love anime and great food and this place has everything combined! We tried the strawberry milk tea with strawberry popping pearls.. it was so delicious! ???? And the brown sugar milk tea :) omg!! So great!! And the peanut butter blitz ..if you love peanut butter ..this is for you!! Soooo good!! We also ordered 3 teriyaki chicken bowls! The chef is a masterpiece food arti

We were served by the sweetest and MOST patient gentleman. My Son and I, went through the Drive-Thru. Everything looked...AMAZING. We just needed a refreshing drink today, because it was 109? out. ????????????????????. We spoke to him about Anime shows; Naruto and Demon Slayer!!! Our drinks were extraordinary. Perfect on size and price He was soooo kind, he offered us both waters b/c it was sooo hot today. We will definitely return and try their food. (I'll update my review, when we go back!!)

Always happy to come back to this friendly and awesome place.My kids love it.My whole family.Love it highly recommended.They keep adding more games and more fun to it. Good food, good drinks.Everything you need to have a good time.The place might be small but it has everything you need to enjoy your day .

Love the claw machines! They're challenging but not rigged if that makes sense lol. Also stuff I'd actually want in comparison to grocery store claw machines. Spam musubi, ramen are all loves. Their chashu bowl is very flavorful. Highly recommend!

Fantastic food starts with fantastic ownership?! Really affordable Boba spot with a diverse menu of tasty Asian dishes! Love the atmosphere too- lots of fun games that took me instantly to my childhood. Can't wait to come back with my 9yo daughter!

Anime Boba Caf? is quite a sight! On the inside you'll find lots of exciting anime memorabilia along with a foosball table and some arcades as well. They have merchandise available for purchase as well from backpacks to t-shirts. I had the Gyudon (beef) bowl and it was very flavorful, the meat was juicy and the rice was cooked on point. The portion was quite handsome too. The owner is Jason, and you'll often see him there. He's a class act and focused heavily on his customers having the best experience. H

Anime Boba Cafe (ABC) is one of the best spots in the entire Las Vegas valley, especially in Henderson! The prices are very fair (under $5 for this 24oz Thai Tea) with a wide variety of drinks and Japanese food! They also have free Pong, as well as other games! Great atmosphere for sure!!

Went there twice within the last 2 days. Underwhelming both times unfortunately. Yesterday 3/20/23, I ordered the rice curry with chicken katsu. It was meh, I let my wife try it and she agreed. The curry flavor and consistency weren't quite right. The chicken was slightly off to. I don't know how to describe it, but it seemed like the chicken was already pre packaged or something and then fried. For comparison, try out Zen Curry on Spring Mountain. It is the BEST Japanese curry you will find. I actually jus

Anime Boba Cafe is worth a visit! We came to the drive-thru 30 mins before closing. The man working there was incredibly nice and so hospitable. We had questions about some menu items and he took his time to kindly answer everything. We ordered the brown sugar milk tea with extra boba, the peach tea with strawberry popping pearls, the chashu don, and the Osaka fries. Everything was great. We were just looking for quick late night snacks and it ended up being delicious. We will definitely return. Personally,

Finally got to try this place. The owner is incredibly sweet and welcoming!!!! This place is covered in Anime and Manga products. The owner let us know about the free arcade games and manga available to read, and they also have uno and a chess set. Boba tea selection is more limited, which is nice because a decision is easier to make. The milk teas we tried (strawberry and taro) were delicious. The strawberrie has fresh strawberries from the taste of if. Will definitely be coming back to try the food and gi

This was me and my sister's first time here and the experience was wonderful !! The server(s) were extremely nice and made our first time going even more enjoyable, we made sure to tip them lots for the great service ~ ? For the food, we got the following: ? Curry rice w/ Chicken ? Karaage Fried Chicken ? Spam Misubi (3) ? Osaka Fries ? Curly Curry Fries The curry rice came with (I believe) pickled radish which added an enjoyable crunch to the meal, the curry also came in a seperate container which allow

Great little spot! I had the Chashu Don, sauce was tasty, pork was tender, the pickled ginger was a nice addition. Vibes are cool, not a huge anime fan but I can appreciate the effort they put into the decor and the vibe. A little slow to get the food, but for the taste and price, definitely worth it. Need to try the Miso Ramen and Masubi next time.

Love it here!! We always come out with some plushies!!!! We started bringing the kids to this location every Sunday! And everyone leaves happy!!!!! And!! I recommend the teriyaki bowl! With extra teriyaki sauce!

DONT DO DRIVE THRU!!!! We've been coming here for months!!! And at first we thought we'll maybe they are short staffed so we will be patient.. but man the drive thru ordering takes forever every single time!!! ... average wait time if other vehicles are in front will be at least 45 minutes!!! If you're the only one that orders it'll be at least 15 minutes for them to bust out a smoothie.. prices are competitive but honestly if you're in a rush stay away!

I've loved this place since they first open there doors a couple years ago. Still to this day no where can compare to the boba they serve always fresh. Also the atmosphere is perfect for the FAM to enjoy everything. They have claw machines games , anime books and many more fun things to explore 100 stars

Every time I come in, everyone is super nice and the food/drinks are fantastic

We saw this new restaurant and decided to try it out because of the boba and we love Japanese food! And it was drive thru! Yes please! We ordered the beef bowl and the fatty pork bowl.... both were delicious!!!! Great flavors and the pickled ginger was so good! The fatty pork was soooo fatty...in all the good ways! The boba was nice and soft they had a good amount of flavors but wished they had more natural options. I asked for half sugar I normally get no sugar but they said they could not do it because it

Got boba here for the first time. I don't drink boba often so I can't do a comparison but I'm quite satisfied. This place looks cute so I'll be back to try the food.

Great place for Boba and food. Did I mention they have claw machines to win stuff animals?

Service was very kind, answered all questions and let my son try on his jacket before purchase. The atmosphere is fun & they have interactive games, books and cool items to look at. We definitely looking forward to come for ramen & boba.

No one greets you in the cafe , once I finally walked back up to the counter the cashier acted irritated to take my order , just an unfriendly atmosphere in my opinion. The place is cute with the pictures and figurines but I would t say the food and drink was worth the $16 spent

Not bad for a gas station restaurant but wouldn't come back again. We ordered almost all items on the menu and we found the Spam Musubi to be the best tasting. The food had a frozen precooked taste to it and it definitely was not fresh. The inside is pretty cool though. Looks better than it tastes.

I was skeptical that this place would be good when it was attached to a gas station... (Yes, I was being judge-y.) ?? But my son wanted to go here so we tried it. The RAMEN was surprisingly delicious. ?? The COOKIES N CREAM boba drink was flavorful. The only thing that lacked flavor was the STRAWBERRY MILK TEA. My son enjoyed the anime decor and we played connect 4 at the table. We enjoyed ourselves and would go back.

Love the Boba and Gyudon Bowl ... But the Anime is what gets me. ??

Being an anime nerd, I was instantly intrigued by the place when I first saw it. It's one of the few places I've been to where the food actually looks as good as the picture on the menu! I've been there multiple times and they have a really friendly staff. I haven't been disappointed yet by any of the food, especially the karage and curry rice bowls! The smoothies are great too! It amazes me they don't have a mile long line in the drive thru by now!

We loved this place so much!. The prices are great, the people are friendly, and everything is delicious. My husband actually asked for something that wasn't on the menu with the flavors they have (Nutella/Coconut) and holy smokes, that mix was amazing! My brown sugar boba tea was so delicious. Thank you for the great experience Anime Boba Cafe.

It's a cute little place, and clean. We only ordered a couple of Thai Tea and Mango smoothie with Boba. The menu is simple and not too crowded. They also have Japanese meals, and there is a drive thru! I will come back here again when I am back in town!

I love anime, so this is definitely a spot for me to frequent more often. Today my husband and I attended the Demon Slayer themed weekend and this was my first time actually going inside! The set up was adorable and it was pretty fun playing the free games. The food was amazing, and the drinks were really yummy and tasty. The customer service was very pleasant. I want to go again soon!

This is the best charsiu pork bowl I've ever had. It melts in your mouth and is so tasty. The atmosphere of the cafe is very chill and has some games to play with your friends and family. It's very family friendly. You can also buy anime merchandise there of popular anime?s. Would definitely recommend this place to someone who likes Japanese food, boba and anime vibes.

Drive through boba and Japanese food!? We had to try! Overall impression - service was really friendly, food was good, drinks were great. Unfortunately when we arrived, their frier was not ready so we couldn't get Osaka fries or the fried chicken curry which is what I wanted. We got the Teri chicken and Gyudon both of which were good especially considering this was all delivered within 6 minutes via drive-through. Chicken was a little dry, but my wife had no complaints on the Gyudon. I got an Osaka milk tea

Great themed cafe, delicious food and friendly staff here. Enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back.

Fast and Friendly Service! The kids loved the smoothies and the Thai coffee was perfect! Make sure to grab a punch card when you visit. We'll be going again soon!

Its cute and quiet the boba is good the thai coffee is great the food was ok. My girls enjoy it

Delicious food, good drinks, and affordable prices ?????? Absolutely will be recommending this place to everyone ??

Food was amazing and delicious, friendly staff over all, definitely coming back for more of that pork fat ?? thank you ?

This place is amazing!! Boba, food and a drive thru!! Everyone there is super nice, I love going here to get a drink and some food??

I've never had an issue with this place until today. It seems this place doesn't honor their own stamp system and sadly I was scammed. I came with a stamp card fully stamped and was ready to redeem my free boba and purchase another. When I gave the young lady my stamp card and my debit card she charged me in full for both drinks. She handed me back my debit card, my full stamp card, and another stamp card with one stamp, not even acknowledging the free boba. Her excuse was that my full card wasn't full and

The best spam musubi, chicken teriyaki, Okinawa, and boba drinks in town. At times, there is a crazy long wait.

Service was wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly. Free arcade games were fun. Anime decor created a fun vibe. The food was delicious, fresh and full of flavor. Potstickers were perfectly cooked! Highly recommend!

has been my happy place for a couple of years i love this place so much and i love watching it grow !!!

I love to take my girlfriend here! Great atmosphere, free to play arcade games, fun crowd (saw people playing Pokemon Trading Card Game here), paid gacha games, and just nice decor. The boba is good, and the osaka fries are okay, could be fried better.

Cute little anime themed spot with food, boba, claw machines, video games, and gachapon.

Visiting this delightful spot with my son has become a cherished part of our routine. Not only is the boba here unparalleled in flavor and quality, but the atmosphere of warmth and welcome truly sets this place apart. What really makes our experience memorable each time, however, is the owner's remarkable kindness and generosity. It's evident they pour their heart into not just the drinks, but also into creating a space where everyone feels like part of the family. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a

amazing place with great food and an even better atmosphere/service. the workers were so nice and gave us extra tokens for the claw machines because it was my birthday!!! amazing i?m coming back here again for sure!!

I am so please with the service I received here. My favorite part was the pretty boba barista with blue hair who delivered service with a smile on her face. v. She told me ,what a bobo tea was and what was in it (I cannot have dairy or else I get the bubble guts so she made it without milk). Very pleased overall p/ and I like the pretty statue in there. Kinda pricey for bobo but it's okay and delectable. my grandkids said thats the price you pay for good bobo - Peepaw David

Was a nice place, good food. Friendly staff.

Service was amazing, food is great. Prices are reasonable. If I could give more stars I would. This place is a breath of fresh air in a city of usually poor restaurants.

Good service, nice staff, the Osaka Fries were really good. As you've probably read, the drinks could be better compared to other Boba places, but other than that, it's a solid place. Give it a shot. EDIT: I've never edited my review before, but after stopping by and trying the drinks again, I gotta say, they were all great. If you're in the area, give this place a shot, it's worth it.

This place is family-owned business. The staff were awesome! Everything we ordered was great (miso ramen, beef bowl, Okinawa fries, spam musubi, ube boba and original boba tea) keep in mind this place is "fast-food-like" atmosphere so can't compare it to bougie-type ramen spots. We bought some merch as well and the staff even gave our kiddos free stickers.

Their boba is really good! They also have spam musubi. I was on lunch and stopped by seen they had musubis and got a couple. They have claw machines there and I won 2 stuffed animals. Thank you Anime Boba!!

This boba place was extremely adorable and was such a wonderful atmosphere with beautiful background music, the boba was good, food was okay, and certain workers give much better service and much better experience than others, but others seem more shy than rude in my opinion. Overall it's still a place I like to go to often for the environment and boba.

I like this place! The customer service here is excellent and the vibe is great. A nice place to hang or just grab and go. I got a mango green tea which was refreshing and sweet. They have gacha and some arcade games inside. I'll definitely come again. ??

This place is incredible. I have gone multiple times and LOVE the acai triple berry blended drink, the peanut butter drink is so creamy and delicious, and the thai tea is so good, not too sweet, perfectly balanced. I always add Boba to all my drinks and they never disappoint. Anime Boba cafe has always been fast when I go and the drinks and food come out so quickly. Please also tip them because when they take the money they don't ask for tip on card payments so please help them out and tip them, they really

Been here a total of 3 times in the past 2 weeks that's how much i enjoyed this place! Really great boba! Have tried various in the Vegas valley and for being in Henderson is amazing! Loving the spam musubis which is the reason why I keep going back, super convenient drive thru option and have various options in bobs drink ( milk tea, slushies, coffee etc.) and a variety of flavors as well!

Taste soooo good! Boba is my favorite here but they sometimes take a while to serve you. Maybe add some board games???

Very low quality food, but its cheap and children won't notice. This is a place you take your kids to so they can play around with the arcade machines.

The cafe is a true delight to see in a more suburban neighborhood instead of driving out into the intense city! The matcha boba drink is amazing. My drink's matcha was well mixed and is complimented very well with how soft the boba was. I also had the Curry with Chicken, which was very pleasant and flavorful! It's very mild and the diced peppers really completes the dish's feeling when eating it. The rice also tastes fantastic with the peppers and curry! The owner is very charismatic and kind as well as

I have been going almost a year now and I haven't reviewed this place lol. My go to was Thai tea but now it's strawberry coconut w/ rainbow jelly and whip cream ??

we've been wanting to go here because of their anime theme and that they have ramen & boba which is my daughter's favorite. with high expectations come great disappointment. 1. ambiance would have been great if the tables & chairs were not dirty.. even the floor is dirty. 2. we were supposed to dine in but they handed us our food all wrapped up in plastic and knotted. so we just brought the food home instead. 3. the smoothies are bland. not good at all. 4. miso ramen did not taste good as well. 5. kara

A little disappointed that the Japanese fried chicken was discontinued. However, the atmosphere was great, boba was good (especially the coconut strawberry), and the bowls were pretty good too. Can't beat the free games.

The food was great! I ordered the Curry Fried Chicken. It was crunchy and with the curry made it taste even better. I also got the lychee fruit smoothie with boba. It tasted pretty good. Will be coming back to try more!

My new favorite boba place in town! Such a great hidden gem, great boba, food, and a drive thru!? Seriously love how convenient it is! Love their horchata boba which I don't see often, and I was so surprised I liked their brown sugar milk tea better than tigers! I recently ordered the strawberries and cream boba and it literally tasted like real strawberries I think they might use fresh ingredients here, I was seriously surprised! As for the food the ramen they serve is so beautifully arranged. And the spam

Great prices, friendly staff and great Thai tea

Wanted to try something different for dinner. Drove on thru and ordered a few items- Tried chicken rice bowl- good flavor and tender. Hubby had the pork belly - also tasty. Great customer service and very friendly. Keep up the good work!

The food is less than desirable and this establishment should be for decor purposes only. Anime Boba Cafe is the only place I have been that serves a dry and tasteless gyudon beef bowl. With only a handful of items on the menu, there is absolutely no reason for their food to lack flavor and quality. Do better Anime Boba Cafe!

I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place, all the arcade machines, and even manga to read as I enjoy a snack. I only wish I could've had more time to enjoy it as it was a quick stop.

I like going here for the drive thru. Was craving ramen and didn't want to get out of my car. I would say the wait time is acceptable if you're ordering food. Chicken teriyaki was delicious and juicy. I didn't given them the last star because my miso ramen was replaced with teriyaki chicken instead of the chashu. I was not informed they were going to change it. It's okay to replace something if they don't have it, but need to let the customer know first, especially for allergy reasons.

Awesome food and great fast service! Only drive through boba place I know of. I would highly recommend to anyone in Vegas

The staff was really nice so this review is mostly about the quality of the food and drinks. I had gone through drive through and ordered the karaage, tiramisu, strawberry milk tea, and mango smoothie. To start off, the only things that tasted good were the mango smoothie and the tiramisu. The strawberry milk tea tasted more like milk than anything and the karaage was extremely hard and rather bland. I was pretty disappointed with the quality of the food and will not be returning.

This place is amazing. If you have time skip the drive thru. They have anime on TV and the decor is cute too. We ordered the miso soup and teriyaki chicken. I should have taken pictures. We also tried the mango smoothie with Boba. The staff and food were friendly and attentive. Thank you. What a great treat on a beautiful Saturday.

Absolutely awesome decor if you're into Anime, free to play arcade machines and an overall pleasing atmosphere along with great tasting drinks/smoothies. I will 100% be back because this place is fantastic. Highly recommend the mango smoothie with boba.

Always love anima cafe my go to is the ramen or pork bowl with a good morning sunshine with popping pearls or a passion fruit green tea so many taste things ??. Please try the spam musubi it's a must have ??????

Mood - Boba This review is based off of my drive thru experience as they are not open for dine in as of yet. I had questions and all were answered with ease. They do offer Milk Substitutions on some things. So you def have to inquire re: that. Opted for the Miso Ramen,Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Curry,Gyu-Don, Taro MT, & Okinawa MT. My highlight honestly was the Gyu-Don. I was not expecting that at all. The teas were ok, not a complete blow my mind - but not bad either. As I stated this order was placed th

I tried their beef bowl and it was probably the worst thing I've tried in a long time, didn't taste like Gyudon that's for sure. The staff was friendly and prompt. I will be trying something else and adjusting the score accordingly... Edit: I've tried the chicken curry rice, it was pretty good! The curry is a little salty, but nothing that couldn't be solved by not adding it all in the rice (for takeout).

Really nice place. Never knew this was in Vegas. If u like anime and bobas this is the place for you.

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