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    Uncle Tetsu

    3.8 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    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.

    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

    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.

    Definitely not black sesame flavor!
    J K.

    This past Monday, I went there to get black sesame cheesecake. But when I went home, I got the original flavor. The lady at the front desk is not paying attention even though it wasn't busy at all ( no one in line). Very disappointed !

    Original
    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.

    Japanese cheese cake
    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
    Hannah S.

    I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake but I really enjoy the Japanese-style cheesecakes and Uncle Tetsu's are pretty decent. They're light, spongy, and not too sweet - with a soufflé style texture and not as heavy as traditional cheesecakes. We were in the mall having dinner and decided to grab a Tetsu cheesecake for dessert. They have an intriguing seasonal Cherry Blossom flavor and the staff was kind enough to give us a little sample. It has a light rose flavor and is interesting but I was expecting cherry so it threw me off a bit haha. It's very pretty with flowers embedded in the top but I just wasn't feeling it so we went with one of our usual faves and got an Ube cheesecake. As mentioned, I love the texture - and it's a lovely mild dessert but the Ube flavor is too light imo. It would be excellent if it was stronger. Still a decent dessert option. Staff are friendly enough and efficient. We visited around 6pm on a Friday night and service was very fast - we were in and out once we decided on a flavor. Prices are reasonable as well and they have several other dessert options such as basque style cheesecakes and cheese tarts. Their branding and packaging is super cute too and makes good gifts. You'll find them on the second floor next to Noodle St.

    Original Cheese Tarts
    Anabelle H.

    The staff is always so nice and gives us free samples. The day we went, they brought out a fresh batch of their seasonal cherry blossom flavor! Personally, I was not a huge fan of that flavor because it tasted like rose water to me. I appreciate that they let me sample it though! I ended up opting for their original flavor cheesecake and like always, it's 10/10. - Original Cheesecake (5/5): yum yum yum! It's not like the traditional super creamy cheesecake on a crust but instead, it's more cake-like. Even though it's cakey, it's not extremely dry like a normal cake. The cheesecake is also not overly sweet which is perfect since I'm not too much of a sweet tooth, but it has just enough sweetness to satisfy my need for a sweet treat. My words do not do it justice and you have to try it out for yourself! :) - Original Cheese Tart (5/5): It was my first time trying this menu item and it really surprised me! I didn't expect the flavor to be so different from a regular egg tart, but it was.. in the best way! I loved it and savored every bite; the texture, flavor, everything! If you haven't already given Uncle Tetsu a try, you have to add it to your list. A whole cheesecake was $14 and a cheese tart was $4.50 each, which is very worth it. It's located in Santa Anita Mall, near Din Tai Fung and next to Noodle Street. They do to-go orders but there are tables that you can sit and enjoy your food nearby.

    Rachel T.

    Uncle Tetsu is the gold standard for Japanese cheesecakes--light, fluffy, and packed with that rich cheese flavor. I've tried the original, matcha, and ube flavors, and all are absolutely delicious. The ube especially blew me away--perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with a strong ube taste that doesn't overwhelm. It's so addicting, you could easily eat the whole cake in one sitting! I never leave without buying at least four.

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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.… Read more

    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… Read more

    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/… Read more

    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/… Read more

    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?

    $10

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    626 Ice Cream - Lychee strawberry and Hojicha

    626 Ice Cream

    4.7(853 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Such an interesting place- the decor, the opening hours and the ice cream flavors! It's giving late…read morenight vibes especially with being open from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM / midnight and the moody lighting. A line formed right before they open with dedicated customers waiting patiently. Seating is very limited and many people take their ice cream to go. Families, young adults, teens, grandparents- people of all ages come here. Atmosphere is cool, decor is fun. I'm amazed about the flavors they've concocted. During this visit they had condensed milk, mango sago, yakult, black sesame and Vietnamese coffee. The Vietnamese coffee is spot on (I should know I'm a viet girl who gets her viet coffee from time to time). Mango sago was delicious and yakult's flavor was perfect, too! The condensed milk- I couldn't really pick it up flavor wise but I'm thankful for having it along side the viet coffee which balances out the bitterness beautifully. The consistency of the soft serve is impeccable. The topping choices are *chefs kiss*. So Asian, so beautiful. Service was great! They let you try out the flavors before purchase . Luckily they don't have a lot of options so it didn't take forever while waiting in line. I heard they rotate different flavors every week and a half or so. Get ready to come by when the weather gets warm!

    Update: Came back on Mother's Day to try their Mango Sago flavor and I am so glad that I did!…read moreFood: I tried all the different ice cream flavors and though I am bummed that the honey misu garu isn't here anymore, the mango sago and condensed milk flavor was incredible! Service: Great service as always! We were a group of 6 and the staff were incredibly patient and kind to us! Ambiance: Such a cool interior, we love the ambiance in here! Overall, hoping honey misu garu comes back!

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    626 Ice Cream - To go ice cream and free stickers

    To go ice cream and free stickers

    626 Ice Cream - Yakult and Hojicha

    Yakult and Hojicha

    626 Ice Cream - Small yakult soft serve with osmanthus peach, oreos, and mochi topping.

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    Small yakult soft serve with osmanthus peach, oreos, and mochi topping.

    Warabimochi Kamakura

    Warabimochi Kamakura

    3.9(276 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Finally tried this place after passing by so many times…read more My friend and I shared the 2 pc kinako with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Total came out to be $6.35 including tax. It was a lot smaller than we expected, but we didn't take a good look at the pictures. I would NOT recommend sharing unless you really don't eat much. The mochi was good, but my friend was obsessed with the ice cream! I took a star off because the plastic spoon and flimsy container made it very difficult to eat. Taste wise it was good though. Service was quick, nothing to note about that. Ambiance...it's a small kiosk in a mall so very casual spot. I would definitely stop by if I visit the mall again but it's not somewhere I would go too out of my way to go to. Definitely a good place for dessert since it closed at I believe 9 pm!

    This review is only for the overpriced drink Ive tried. I ordered their matcha yuzu cloud lemonade…read more After tax is almost $10 for a large cup. I was excited to see how special it can taste to charge this price. Sadly, I am very disappointed. I only can taste a very sweet lemonade flavor and even after I mixed in the matcha cloud I can barely taste any matcha flavor. And I am not sure where the yuzu flavor is at all. I only can taste a very traditional lemonade flavor. Honestly I think this drink super overpriced for just a regular lemonade drink. I would give this drink a 1 star but I do like their warabimochi so I would leave it at 3 stars.

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    Warabimochi Kamakura - Say Mo-Chi!! Actually Strawberry Matcha Latte!! lol

    Say Mo-Chi!! Actually Strawberry Matcha Latte!! lol

    Warabimochi Kamakura - 3 flavor mix warabimochi

    3 flavor mix warabimochi

    Warabimochi Kamakura - Close look at the mochi, a bit slimy, not the normal mochi you're used to

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    Close look at the mochi, a bit slimy, not the normal mochi you're used to

    Bingsu Bingsu - Mango strawberry add red bean

    Bingsu Bingsu

    4.2(175 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We ordered the signature bingsu and it was amazing. I came in here with no expectations and…read morehonestly this place really blew me away. Their bingsu and toppings all blended so well together it felt like I was eating a Chinese/Korean açaí bowl. It felt like a very light dessert and I could keep eating more of it. Some bingsu's are a bit more decadent. This place was just right. The bingsu was light and the texture was perfect. It wasn't too icy like some other places. Service was excellent! The cashier was kind and patient. We received our order quickly. There is plenty of seating inside the store. Bingsu Bingsu is located on the promenade side of the Arcadia Westfield mall. There is plenty of parking all around the mall. Would highly recommend this bingsu shop!

    Came here on a weekend around lunch time, and was craving for bingsu (Korean shaved ice). This…read morestore is conveniently located in the Arcadia Mall/Santa Anita mall (in the outdoor mall area nearby Nordstrom). I ordered the mango passionfruit bingsu (large) to share for two. Lots of mango pieces covered with passionfruit jelly (dripped with mango and passionfruit puree). You also get a scoop of ice cream (flavor of your choice) ) on top of your bingsu, and I chose vanilla. Very refreshing on a hot day! There are a handful of seating inside, so can be pretty crowded when busy. Good value as the large portion size is plenty to share for two. Parking wise, can be a pain in the you-know-what at this mall, especially on a weekend or during a holiday.

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    Bingsu Bingsu - Clean and bright

    Clean and bright

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    Strawberry bingsu

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    Cafe Sweets - Carrot Tea Cakes, $15 prior to tax for 6

    Cafe Sweets

    5.0(92 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Cafe Sweet has been in my Yelp list for a while. Finally, I stopped by. The parking lot was…read moreconvenient. It is shared with other businesses, but I didn't have any problem The cafe is a small family owned business. It was clean and organized with indoor seating. It has inviting and relaxing vibes. The menu includes; various assortment of tea, milk tea, three color dessert, smoothies, matcha, fruit tea, coffee, and espresso. In addition to tea cakes and muffins. They offer also some savory snacks. The cafe was clean. The young lady who received our order, was very nice and friendly. They had an offer to buy two drinks and get the third free. So, we ordered the following; -Mango Strawberry Smoothie 5/5 The tropical flavor of mango mixed with sweet strawberry gave the drink creamy flavor and velvety texture. It was heavenly. - Strawberry Matcha 5/5 The drink was perfectly sweetened and refreshing. Then, we found out that if you buy six items from the bakery, you get the seventh free. We ordered the following from the bakery; - 3 carrot Tea Cakes 5/5 I really enjoyed this carrot tea cake. It had coconut and raisins. The texture was incredibly soft and rich in flavor. It's a must try! - 1 apple cinnamon Tea cakes 5/5 - 2 Almond Tea cake 5/5 - Chocolate Muffin 5/5 We enjoyed our drinks and the fresh tea cakes and muffins. This cafe is a hidden gem in Arcadia. I will definitely come back to try more drinks and enjoy their delicious tea cakes.

    Comfortable and cute cafe located in a small plaza in Arcadia, Cafe Sweets has it all--noodles,…read morepastries, snacks, drinks, and cute, well-kept fish tanks to look at while you wait for your order. We ordered a mango smoothie, a camelia milk tea, and hojicha latte. The milk tea was great, just the right sweetness at 75%. The hojicha was so good! 50-75% recommended. The smoothie was lacking flavor for me, so I wouldn't order it again. It's a newer restaurant, with great promotional deals right now to check out. There's also tons of seating! Great spot to meet up with friends and family, or for a quick stop too. Can order through kiosk or at the counter. I'm planning on coming back to try their food and more of their drink menu!

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    Cafe Sweets - Tiramisu Latte, Crème Brûlée Latte, Hot Golden Tea, and a tea cake

    Tiramisu Latte, Crème Brûlée Latte, Hot Golden Tea, and a tea cake

    Cafe Sweets - 3 color dessert

    3 color dessert

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