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    Uncle Tetsu

    3.8 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    The box & bag
    Sanny C.

    The service here always mid. The cheesecakes always mid as well. I usually don't like to make comparison, but since it is the same brand, it should be ok. Previously, I purchased from uncle Tetsu in Rosemead. The one that shares the same plaza as Walmart. The service there was amazing. Very friendly guy staff. Also, offered samples to all customers. The quality of the cheesecake was also so much better. I once ordered the Pandan from this location. It was somewhat nasty so I never got it again. When I went to the Rosemead location, they offered samples of the Pandan. It was so good that I ended up getting one. The employees in this location seem unhappy all the time. No smiles. They be staring at you like something is wrong with you..there were times when they left some samples, but we didn't even want it. Like their so unfriendly faces makes you wanna purchase and leave right away. Will just get the cheesecakes in Rosemead from now on.

    Lissa L.

    The burnt basque cheesecake never disappoints! They also had it in Ube flavor. I wish they had samples but they didn't. Love this place and their products. Other women love it when they have packages of clothes they bought from stores. I'm built differently because I experience that joy when I carry a paper bag with an Uncle Tetsu cheesecake inside.

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    Christine L.

    Was at the mall wasting time and decided to buy a small individual item for my mom as an afternoon tea treat at home. Never tried the Basque cheesecake and the guy sold it to me that they had this limited flavor taro for a couple more weeks so I got a whole cake lol. It was worth it to surprise family and kids with something purple. Black Sesame is also worthwhile to try.

    Pandan is great with my morning coffee, with a side of Apple Smoked Bacon
    Winnie L.

    Pandan Coconut. Just get it. You'll thank me later. My only regret is that I didn't get two bc I had to arm wrestle my nephew for the last piece. Light and airy. Full of flavor. Before I delved my teeth into the first bite, the aromatic flavors filled up my senses that I began to drool. Need to make a trip back before I leave. So so good

    Original CheesecakeOriginal
    Jane K.

    Ugh I always crave uncle tetsu, so soft and jiggly. They are having a deal right now if you spent over 10 bucks you get a box of cookies? Idk I got a pamphlet- need to redeem the pamphlet Ordered an original cheesecake with a ube and original cheese tart!!! 24 bucks Devoured

    Original Cheesecake
    Nevaeh G.

    I love uncle tetsu! I picked a small order up from a pop up at the 2026 San Gabriel Latern Festival. at the San Gabriel Mission District. I love Uncle Tetsu's fluffy Japanese cheesecakes that are baked from scratch daily! The cheesecakes melt in your mouth, my partner and I love the texture of these! Would recommend and come back.

    Daniel A.

    Fly me to the moon Let me play among the stars And let me see what spring is like On a-Jupiter and Mars... It's so fluffy!! Is all I can think of when you take your first bite. It looks like a full moon when you open the box. Staff is very helpful if you have any questions. 5/5 Original It was soft and moist. We went with the original at the recommendation of the lady helping us out. Wifey wanted to try it and we are so glad we did. She really enjoy every bite. The kids devoured them rest at home. My son wanted more the next day (thanks Uncle Tetsu for creating a monster). We will be flying to Uncle Tetsu for our next full moon once the baby here. But you don't have to wait to have piece today. God bless

    Burnt Basque Cheesecake
    Ian S.

    The cakes are always bomb, but at the same time, it's in a mall so the workers there don't really work that hard and the ambiance is pretty bad. If you want to eat the cake there, you'll need to go to another part of the mall and use regular mall seating.

    Melanie T.

    This is located in the corner so you might miss it. I missed the hype when it first started because I'm not a Cali resident but after trying it, this was some of the best cheesecake I have had in my life. It is Japanese style so the cake is fluffy but still full of flavor. It isn't overly sweet and honestly feels like you're eating a cloud. I suggest getting the original if it's your first time. If you're alone, put it in the fridge and cut slices out. Otherwise, it could be a great potluck option. My bf and I finished the whole cake so... Note that if you decide to get a cheesecake, just know they do not sell by the slice. You have to get the entire cake.

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    Lyane P.

    Uncle Tetsu is the best! Their Japanese cheesecake is super light, fluffy and not too sweet! The original is my favorite. I can easily eat half the cheesecake by myself in one sitting.

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    Brian N.

    Nothing can go wrong with Uncle Tetsu! From food to service, everything was great! They are not as busy when they first opened so service is much faster and the quality of cheesecake is still pretty much the same! I like to refrigerate my cheesecake because I like the texture when it's cold.

    Lilian W.

    Uncle Tetsu Located on the second floor of the Shops at Santa Anita, near Din Tai Fung and next to Noodle Street, Uncle Tetsu specializes in Japanese cheesecake that stands out for its unique qualities. The cheesecakes here are incredibly fluffy, light, and not as dense as traditional cheesecakes, offering a delightful texture and pleasant taste. At only $14 for a full-size regular cheesecake, the price is very reasonable, especially given the quality. This location used to be bustling, but business seems to have slowed down. Despite that, the staff remains friendly and quick, often offering free samples, which is a nice touch. Uncle Tetsu deserves more love and support--I always make it a point to grab one of their cheesecakes whenever I'm at the mall. It's a great treat and definitely worth trying!

    Storefront (next door to EAT) Upper level, outside Nordstrom at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall in Arcadia, CA
    Joy J.

    FIVE Stars!! I love Uncle Tetsu period, so it really doesn't matter which location I go to because the product always satisfies! I came to this location forever ago to pick up a boba kit (for a Yelp pick up event) back in the post-covid era days. Yes, G, the one you and I never got around to making... like ever?! LOL This location is inside the Westfield Santa Anita Mall in Arcadia. The staff was friendly and quick to bag up my order. I love the fluffy Japanese cheesecakes here. They are always consistent and I've never had an issue whatsoever. Prices have indeed gone up since my visit 3 years ago, lol, but that is to be expected every year. I am still a fan, and will continue to be one. If you haven't tried Uncle Tetsu, you need to! =)

    Storefront in Santa Anita mall next to Noodle St

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    Service improve thanks!!food is always excellent , fast service great ambiance. The cashier was polite and professional

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    They have amazing Japanese cheesecakes! Super soft, delicious, and decent price as well. The staff member was friendly which was a big plus.

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    Ask the Community - Uncle Tetsu

    How do I place an order for pick up at the Arcadia location?

    Hello, You can place your online order here: https://www.exploretock.com/uncletetsuarcadia/

    Are the stores open on Christmas Eve 12/24?

    Hi Elyssa, thanks for reaching out! We follow Westfield Santa Anita Mall opening hours, so yes we will be open on Christmas Eve.… 

    Do the shop offer delivery ? The "take out and delivery" button here on Yelp directed me to panda express website somehow. I believe there is an error.

    No, unfortunately we do not offer delivery.

    Can you get only one slice or do you have to buy one entire cake?

    Hi Zachary, we sell entire cakes and do not sell our cakes by the slice. Fortunately, all our… 

    Cheese Tart photo?

    Please check out our website (uncletetsu-us.com), Instagram (@uncletetsu_us), or our Yelp photos for a photo of our cheese tart!

    Andrea, the PM is not available on Yelp and what is the IG handle?

    Hello, our IG handle is @uncletetsu_us

    What is the email for customer service? Thanks

    Hi Myca, you can ask us your question by Yelp private message or Instagram DM.

    How do we do curbside pickup?

    Hi Nicole, Please place your order through here https://www.exploretock.com/uncletetsuarcadia/… 

    Can we buy it in store (not prepaid pickup)?

    Yes you can.

    Will you guys be open on Christmas Eve the 24th?

    Yes, we will be open! Please remember that purchases must be made on TOCK. https://www.exploretock.com/uncletetsuarcadia/… 

    Is the store open to shop/order inside during COVID?

    Hi Cristina, yes we are open. Please place your online order here https://www.exploretock.com/uncletetsuarcadia/

    Hi. The business hours on this page says open Mon-Fri from 10 am - 9 pm but on the page to prepaid for the cakes. You guys are closed Mon, Wed and Fri. Other days are open from 12 pm - 4 pm. Can you clarify please?

    Hello! Our hours are correct on Yelp and they have been updated on Tock. Thank you for reaching out and we apologize for the confusion.

    Are you still open? If I want to order can you ship?

    We are open and you can place your order online here: https://www.exploretock.com/uncletetsuarcadia/ Unfortunately, we do not ship our products at this present time.

    Are there non dairy options?

    Can you buy cheesecake by the slice or do you have to buy the whole cake?

    The whole cake

    How long can you put in the fridge before it goes bad?

    It lasts 3 days in the refrigerator and

    How long can I keep it till it goes bad? And do you have any suggestions to keep longer?

    I've had mine in the fridge for three days so far (having it as breakfast this week), and it still tastes pretty good! I haven't tried anything else, but I imagine you can keep in freezer in a ziplock bag but texture might change

    How long will they be selling the strawberry cheesecake?

    Not sure but I found out it is a temporary menu item!

    How much is one cheesecake?

    About $8.50-$10.00.

    What's the price?

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    Merengue Bakery & Cafe

    Merengue Bakery & Cafe

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Excellent ! Everything from bakery items to sandwiches and customer service is great…read more Portos is good , but Merengue is hands down. Parking is bad .

    Stopped by Merengue Bakery & Cafe in old town Monrovia to pick up some pastries for tonight's wine…read morepairing dinner at home. Super excited because the mini fruit tarts are going to look amazing on my newly purchased dessert tray! I was feeling a bit sleepy so I decided to fuel up & eat breakfast while I was there. I ordered a Vanilla Latte & a side order of 3 eggs + Sausage Links. If you're a big eater and want the additional potatoes and pancakes, I recommend paying a few dollars more and ordering the Breakfast platter. The Vanilla Latte came in a paper cup (a bit bummed out by not being able to take a more IG worthy picture of that), but it actually tasted really good! Same with the sausage links - it was probably one of the best tasting ones I've had for breakfast in a while. Aside from their wide selection of pastries and food options, their customer service was phenomenal. Every customer that walked through the door was greeted upon arrival and thanked on their way out. The restaurant was very clean and the cakes looked so beautiful behind the glass case. I had a pleasant experience today at Merengue Bakery & Cafe and can't wait to come back soon to try a slice of their chocolate cake!

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    Line was out the door on a Saturday late morning :-o
    Line was out the door on a Saturday late morning :-o
    Their seasonal mini pecan pie - really nice! I'd love to see them make a larger size. (Sept 2024)
    Their seasonal mini pecan pie - really nice! I'd love to see them make a larger size. (Sept 2024)
    Matcha Latte

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    Duke Bakery

    Duke Bakery

    3.7
    (289 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Dukes bakery It's been a hot minute since I've had Chinese…read morebakery bread. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. It's fun here cuz you can get a little shopping cart and collect your breads. Kinda went crazy and got a bunch to try. The breads looked like they would be dry but weren't and were all really soft, pillowy, and fluffy. The Black Forest bread was topped with toasted almonds, had jiggly thick sweet custard, and a layer of semi sweet chocolate. The hades bread was the only kinda dry bread and was filled with bittersweet chocolate and had a thin sweet Oreo crust on the bottom like a cheesecake would. The pork floss bread had a swirl of sweet savory pork floss and was topped with nutty crunchy sesame seeds. The banana cream bread was filled with like this cheesecake tasting light cream and had some real bananas inside too. The garlic bread was really good, soft, and had a streak of yummy, savory, garlicy, cheesy goodness. They even had a cilantro pork floss cake?! Wasn't getting any cilantro flaves but the cake was nicely spongy, light, vanillay, and had a swirl of pork floss that actually worked with it. Their black sesame cake was also very spongy, jiggly, light, and airy with good black sesame flaves. They even let you try some free samples of bread which my grandma really enjoyed. Overall this place is pretty good. Black Forest $4.50 Hades $6 Pork floss $5 Banana cream $4.50 Garlic bread $4.50 Cilantro pork floss sponge $5 Black sesame sponge $3.75

    Been a fan of Duke bakery when they opened around 2015. Would always go for the chocolate buns and…read morethe chocolate chip bread that looks like a horseshoe. Coming back in 2026, the quality still the same but it feels like the store aren't gone down. They're now a split business with a noodle shop. The Duke cashier is to the left. I got it too good to go order and that was worth it but other than the chocolate buns, none of the other menu items stand up to be a returning classic . Store is clean, a little cluttered, but it is a bakery.

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    Cake rolls
    Cake rolls
    Taro milky puff
    Taro milky puff
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    Sunmerry Bakery

    Sunmerry Bakery

    3.5
    (577 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $

    Sunmerry Bakery is a family owned franchise bake shop that specializes in fresh Asian pastries and…read moredesserts. They have over 80 kinds of bread and cakes as well as tea drinks. Originally founded in JPN and later introduced to Taiwan, whereby it became a household name. This location is in San Gabriel Valley in a large corner shopping plaza. I have walked pasa by this bakery for ages but never had the chance to check it out until now. I walked-in and I did not see no difference between this and with other Asian Bakery style like 86 degree, JJ's or Phoenix bakeries. Same style, same layout, same prices, same service and same quality. But one thing I notice is the popularity of the brand to locals. Anyways, I tried their individually wrapped bread bakery such as tuna and chicken. Both were soft, tasty and satisfying to me mouth. Moreover, I ordered a Mango Green Tea because I was silently choking. My drink was refreshing, perfectly sweetened Mango purée and a life saver. Hehe. Their young female staff were cordial and professional. Prices were definitely competitive. Service was fast & efficient. Parking lot is huge. Overall, I am very satisfied with their bakery products and fruit tea drinks. I highly recommend you visit. If you have not tried, you have not lived. ;D lol

    I don't normally leave bad reviews, but this establishment was not very well maintained…read more I came around 6pm and there was a bit of a wait which I didn't mind, but what I did mind was how hot it was in there during a heat wave. It doesn't seem like this store has ac because everytime I visit it's so hot, so please take note of that before you visit. The service was decent and the workers there were very accomodating.I just wouldn't recommend coming here during a heat wave especially if you order a drink. It took about 20 minutes for my drink to come out when I just ordered a jasmine green tea because they seem to be understaffed with only 2 workers running around. Despite how hot it was in there my hot dog pastry was lukewarm and tasted like plastic. I hope the next time I come the ac is working

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    So many pastries!
    So many pastries!
    Inside the coconut cream roll - this was my least fave.
    Inside the coconut cream roll - this was my least fave.
    6" Strawberry Cream Cake

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    6" Strawberry Cream Cake

    Uncle Tetsu - japanese - Updated August 2026

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