Uncle Tetsu, first of all I'd like to say its in a great location in Arcadia, in the Santa Anita mall which is always usually great for parking. The service I get from the workers are always very kind and friendly which I do appreciate. My most recent visit i was helped by Celine. What great customer service she gave! The food here is great for desserts or a snack. The lines here can be on or off. Sometimes the lines and wait can feel very long while at other times there is no line and wait. The Japanese cheesecake is very light/airy with a nice light flavor. As we like to say "not too sweet" I'm also a big fan of their ube cheese tart which I suggest you give a try, has a lot more flavor than their cheesecakes. The biscotti here was a surprise to me with how good it was! I will for sure return here. read more

Uncle Tetsu - ube cheese tart with biscotti - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Delicious Japanese cheesecakes without the flight to Japan. I usually get the original cheesecakes because they are my dad's favorite. They are light and airy. But today we decided to try the Basque cheesecake. It's got a creamy/custardy texture, great flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's so satisfying to eat! After trying it, we bought a one up bring home. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Basque cheesecake in yuzu tastes delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I can't believe it took me this long to try Japanese cheesecake! I am officially obsessed. Each bite feels like I'm eating a pillowy soft marshmallow. Not overly sweet, which makes this dangerous because I can eat this entire cheesecake in one sitting. The texture reminds me of churro cheesecake filling. I have only tried the traditional Japanese cheesecake and so far I am impressed and can't wait to try the other menu items. I see you Uncle Tetsu and I'll definitely be back! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Traditional Japanese cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I didn't end up ordering anything but my friend did! They had samples of the black sesame flavor and wow, it was so good! I'd want to try their panda coconut flavor. Their cheesecakes are so light and airy but still gives the cheesecake flavor but more mild. $13 for a regular cheese cake and $23 for basque cheesecake! My friend ended up ordering the original flavor! Kudos to the friendly person working the register! It looked like they were the only person there since they were alone in the front (there were 2 other parties behind us). read more

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As someone who isn't a fan of regular cheesecake, this is so much better! My friends surprised me with the Oreo one for my birthday. It was really tasty and light. The Oreo was mostly in the top half of the cheesecake, so it didn't over power the actual cake. It is a small place and depending on the times it can either be really busy or empty. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Oreo - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is one of my favorite Japanese cheesecake place. Been coming here since they opened. They're conveniently located inside the Santa Anita mall near Nordstrom and Ding Tai Fung. It used to be only $10 a cheesecake, but it's now $13 due to inflation and such. Tried one of their new flavors, black sesame, today. It wasn't that good. Reminds me of their coffee flavor that also wasn't good. The original one is still the best flavor, hands down. Oh well, it was still worth trying. Also got their mini cheese tarts, original & ube, at $4.50 each which is also kinda pricey. Both were pretty good, the original one is slightly better than the ube one. I would totally get both of them again. Next time I want to try their basque cheesecakes. read more

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I love coming here for their cheesecakes! They offer different flavors of cakes. My favorite of all time would have to be the original cheesecake. It's so creamy and soft! It was my first time trying their cheese tarts recently. They are also super delish and a must try! The staff has always been helpful and kind whenever I stopped by. Recently I came by to pick up a couple cheesecakes and cheese tarts. They gave me an extra cheese tart to compensate for one that didn't look as nice, which honestly I wouldn't have noticed (Thank you to that staff member)! This spot is located in the Santa Anita mall. The area could get busy and noisy from the food stalls and DTF nearby. But it has never been an issue imo! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Cheese tarts: 2x Original, Ube, and Matcha - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Mother's Day this year with Uncle Tetsu!! Can't wait to introduce them to my family on this special occasion, I'm sure they will love them so much. I ordered their Matcha Cheesecake and Ube Cheesecake. ⁣ ⁣ Both of them are so beautiful on the outside for the color and super soft, moist and jiggly for their texture. Not too sweet and you can easily taste matcha and Ube flavors perfectly along with the cheesecake. Every after bite, the fragrance of the cake still fills up every corner in the mouth. ⁣ ⁣ Very friendly customer service! Double check to confirm my orders and hand me the cakes with a gentle manner. This amazing cheesecake shop is located in the Westfield Santa Anita and right outside the Nordstrom on the second floor. Parking situation varies depending on weekdays or weekends. ⁣ read more

They had some cheesecake samples by the cash register. It was soft and fluffy. I went with the Matcha and Ube cheese tarts. They taste very cheesy and rich. Pretty pricey at $4.50 a piece. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Matcha cheese tart - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

One of my favorite dessert to get all year round. The cheesecake is light, soft, and fluffy. My go to is the original flavor You can't go wrong with it. I javelin tried the coffee and the strawberry and they are also delicious. The flavor are light, which is nice and you can taste the cheecake more. O feel the cheesecake is so pricey now, so I do not get it as often as before. This is also a great cake to get someone for the holidays. Located on the second floor near Nordstrom and Din Tai Fung. read more

Uncle Tetsu - display of all the flavors - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I really enjoyed the cheesecake here! The texture is very fluffy and lightly sweet - almost more like a castella than a traditional cheesecake. The employee helping us was so sweet and helpful as well!! read more

I left a review for this Uncle Tetsu location a while ago and it magically disappeared. I went on a weekday when it was not busy and the employees that my family and I encountered were pretentious and extremely rude. I stand by my review. read more

At 6pm today 12/26/24, I went to buy cakes. The waitress at the front desk was a foreign girl named A. Her service attitude was very bad and she seemed very impatient. I have been there many times and every time and the previous sever who severed us was aJapanese girl's service attitude was very good. Today because of A my whole day is ruined, especially on holiday. I bought two cakes just to ask her to pack them separately and she responded by rolling her eyes. She made me never want to buy cakes from this store again. It was so bad! I hope their manager can see that her attitude is terrible and to rethink about hiring such people. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Unique Dessert, kids favorite. I kept seeing this Japanese style cheesecake everywhere and have to give it a try. They have many different flavors to try. You can only buy them by the cake. It's around $13-15. They do have mini size here too but i think you get the most bang for your buck with the bigger ones. Personally, it was a little soft and moist for me, but my kids and family loved it. Not too sweet and fairly large and very light and fluffy. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Cake options - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This was a fantastic place to stop and bring home special treats. My daughter is obsessed with ube and their ube cheesecake was a perfect surprise. It is cooked Japanese style which is lighter as compared to their other basque cheesecake options. For $14 it could serve 8 people and came packed cutely in a special bag and box. The staff helped us out by offering tasting options and even gave us free green tea biscotti type of cookies to try at home. I had them with coffee all week! Although inside the mall and not a a sit down place, I'd highly recommend stopping by to take home dessert and enjoy people watching at the mall read more

Not sure if I've had this before but I might've and not realized what it was. My bf and I dropped by yesterday towards the afternoon and they only had Original left. They have a bunch of different flavors so I hope to try them next time! We ended up getting the original which was fine since we planned on trying it anyway. My bf has gotten these before and loves them. We took it home to enjoy and it is SO delicious! It's super soft, light, fluffy, like a soufflé pancake but still have that cheesecake flavor to it. It's hard to describe but if you've ever had a sponge cake or a Filipino Mamon, that's basically what it's like. I think it was just for the holidays where they sell out pretty quickly. The worker made sure to let us know beforehand that they only had original left and that it's not normal that they sell out that early. Looking forward to trying the other flavors next time! The Pandan one really caught my eye. IG: @ammysalamii read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I stopped by just as they were opening. The service was great! They took the time to quickly sell us a cheesecake even though they were just getting started. I got the original cheesecake, which was wonderfully light and airy, moist and creamy. read more

FOOD: Japanese cheesecake just melts in your mouth... - I've tried almost all the flavors at Uncle Tetsu, but the Original Cheesecake ($14) and Burnt Basque Cheesecakes ($24) are the absolute best. In my opinion, a lot of the other options lack flavor, so the original are always my preferences. - The Original Cheesecake is fluffy, airy, and not too sweet, making it great for all ages. However, if you prefer cakes with a heavier flavor, this might not be for you because it's extremely light. The texture resembles a sponge cake, not a traditional cheesecake. - If you want something closer to a traditional cheesecake, the Burnt Basque Cheesecakes are quite similar. They don't have a the graham cracker crust, but the texture of this cake is TO DIE FOR. It's so creamy and decadent, I think I like it even more than the Original Cheesecake... SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Although the interactions are brief with the staff here, I've never encountered bad service on any of my trips here. It's a little stall tucked next to Noodle St and Din Tai Fung, and the simple menu makes it easy to decide what to order. Plus, they do stamp cards here! OVERALL: The price increase has been steep over the years, but I still find myself coming back, especially for the Burnt Basque Cheesecakes. Definitely not as a frequent as before, but Uncle Tetsu's consistent quality never disappoints, and everyone I've introduced to this spot has always loved it as well! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original Cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Steven is a baker with golden hands and a silver tongue. Was just walking by and somehow left with a full bag of THREE TYPES OF DESSERTS. Give this man a raise. read more

We love this place! Japanese-style fluffy cheesecakes are the best! Every time we have visited Arcadia mall we find ourselves stopping at Uncle Tetsu on the way out. You can't go wrong with any flavor you choose! I highly recommend a visit and try one or more! read more

I really enjoy their soft cheese cake. Not too sweet and freshly made daily. I have tried 2 different flavors and both were scrumptious! The cashier was friendly and helpful. They have small cut size sample at the counter if you aren't sure which ones to get. They also give out stamp card. Definitely a place to be revisited repeated. 4.8 out of 5! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

The Japanese cheesecakes here are amazing! If you are used to Asian desserts, they aren't overly sweet so it was easy to eat several of the mini sizes here. This was a storefront in the mall and it had a short line to order. We decided to go with the original cheesecake, ube, and matcha flavors. My favorite was the original because you can't go wrong with it. The ube and matcha flavors weren't too strong though so even if you aren't a huge fan of those flavors, you could still try it. I love the crust. It's got a harder, solid texture like a cookie which makes it stay together better rather than completely crumbling. Definitely recommend! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This spot is tucked away by what used to be Jays birds and next to side chick in the Santa Anita mall. The cakes here are something that I have never had. It was like eating a bouncy sponge cheese cake. Very airy. Tasty. I got the seasonal. Delicious. Staff were friendly and quick to offer a sample. I sure do love me some samples. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Horrible service from tall Asian guy named Steven. Slow weekday afternoon. No other customers around. Inquired about the matcha tart advertised on their display poster. Steven literally yelled at me rudely and continued to do so. Needless to say I didn't purchase the tart. I have been a long time customer, and especially liked the birthday greeting on the cheesecakes ordered ahead for special occasions, but will not be returning to this location ever again. Apparently Steven was upset that he actually had to come from the back to the front counter to attend to me, aka his job description. read more

Just ate the fluffy cake it was amazing and the customer service was good as well I'll Definitely recommend to my friends read more

Coming from an Asian family where the parentals are not big fans of sweet dessert (I know lots of folks can relate! And know that when a parent says "Wow, it's not that sweet" is a compliment, hah!), it is difficult to find a dessert that they enjoy. Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes have been a hit in my family especially since this 'cheesecake' does not taste like the American cheesecake, which is more dense and sweet. Rather, the cheesecakes are fluffy and even has this moistness to it. Not to mention, Uncle Tetsu has multiple flavors and changes them here and there! As a family, we've tried the original, matcha, ube, strawberry, matcha, and black sesame one. We have yet to try the basque cheesecake. I will say, like many places, the prices have increased. Therefore, that has been a factor to not buying it as often as we used to. Nonetheless, if you have not tried Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes, you must give it a try! If you have a gathering anytime soon, consider bringing this! read more

Been coming here for years and the cake quality has always been top notch, and prices have always been reasonable. My parents like the cheesecake here a lot so it's always my go to for any special occasions. They had a stamp card at one point to buy 9 and get a 10th free, but that's no longer a thing. The original has always been one of my favorites, but the matcha, ube, and coffee flavors are very good too. Very soft and fluffy, and not too sweet. I also like that they're always trying to innovate with new flavors and styles of cheesecakes. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Matcha - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I appreciate Uncle Tetsu being open to receiving feedback! The first time I tried the original cheesecake, I wasn't super impressed with how bland the flavor was but their staff proactively acknowledged the feedback and would work on improving. I gave it another try and this time I opted for getting the ube cheesecake. I got it for Mother's Day weekend so it was a nice bonus to see they even had Happy Mother's Day written on it. The ube flavor was nice without being overly sweet. Texture was consistently smooth. Most importantly my mom was a fan of this so that's what matters most! If you've got a sweet tooth, this might not hit the spot for some but for those of us who aren't, this is just right. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original cheesecake ($12) - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Great services friendly and helpful staff. Japanese cheese cake, tarts, and cookies delicious sweet and light. Ambience was clean organized and comfy Flavor: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.s you know it's good when it jiggles read more

As the hype has died down a little & the overall experience is now super breezy (walk up and order and get your goodies without having to wait an inordinate amount of time), it's time for an update! Their menu has significantly expanded with various flavors like chocolate, strawberry, matcha. My local friends have HIGHLY recommended the new burnt basque cheesecake offering (Meet the our take on this European classic! Coated with a caramelized exterior that serves as a natural crust, our Burnt Basque Cheesecake is made of a super creamy interior with a lemony, custard-like center.) It was fantastic! In true Uncle Tetsu fashion, it was soooo light & fluffy. My family also really enjoyed the lemon-y notes. They also have an Oreo basque one which is probably phenomenal as well. I also ordered the black sesame because I love all things black sesame! It's very subtle but enjoyable. In comparison, this definitely was more like a light fluffy cake vs the divine texture of the basque. Last notes - *temperature - my family and I like it best right out of the fridge (vs eating it room temperature) even though you can eat it either way. *cost - two of these 6" cheesecake ran about $30. It was plenty to go around for 4 people and we had it with multiple meals. I'll be back for the Ube! read more

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The lines have died down since my last review, but the cheesecake quality has remained consistent. I've had them a couple times more and the different flavors of cheesecake that they have now definitely have kept them interesting. I tried the limited pumpkin-flavored Japanese Cheesecake and it was perfect for the fall season. It definitely tastes like pumpkin pie, but the texture is so fluffy! I also enjoyed trying the cheese tarts which were full of cheesy flavors that melt in your mouth. I like egg tarts more, but these were a great treat too, especially for those who really love cheese. read more

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I had a hard time finding this place. Santa Anita mall is too big this place is next to Nordstrom on the second floor. It was my first time trying them, I got une and cherry blossom and loved them both read more

Really yummy and distinct treat. I hadn't tried this style cheesecake before. It's spongy and lightly sweet, not overly cloying and slightly moist. It's Japanese cheescake, my son said it's called jiggly cheesecake. They had various flavors but we tried the original. I recommend it as a nice dessert. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I have tried Uncle Tetsu's original cheesecake flavor numerous times from this location, and it never disappoints! But this time, I was feeling something different. I chose their matcha cheesecake and cheese tarts. It was about $11-12 for the matcha cheesecake and four cheese tarts for $15. The cheese tarts are delicious! The richness and creaminess of the cheese part was absolutely amazing. It was very fluffy. I enjoyed the crust the most! I think that the tarts are absolutely massive in person too. The matcha cheesecake was pleasant as well. It has a robust but not overpowering flavor of matcha. The consistency of the cheesecake was also fluffy and cheesy. Each bit was light, delicious, and melted nicely in my mouth. I love the printed graphic on the cake. It is so cute! I want to try their other flavors too. I saw that they came out with a black sesame flavor, which sounds very intriguing. Hopefully, they are just as good as the matcha! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Amazing light and fluffy Japanese cheesecake. We've tried nearly all the flavors and each one is yummy we always get an original and a green tea. The coconut pandan is amazing and if you like one, don't miss that one! read more

This is a 4.75 stars out of 5. Love the cheesecakes!! We got in line at the mall and the line moved quickly. The staff was very efficient. Got the original and it was very good. The matcha was a little different. You definitely taste the flavor, which was amazing. However, I felt the flavor and taste balance was a little off among the sweetness and the bitter matcha taste. Normally would not want something as sweet but for the matcha, a little higher sweetness content would've been ideal for my personal taste. Can't go wrong. It's amazing. read more

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We came by today to try out this place, it's located inside the packing house near Daiso. This place is SUPER cute and the packaging and bagging is adorable. I love the way they marketed here. Now let's get to the cheesecake. It is NOTHING like your usual cheesecake. At first glance it looks like ur Chicago style but it's quite literally sponge cake with a taste of cheese and flavor. I was slightly disappointed that it was not your typical cheesecake but it was still enjoyable. The matcha was as expected but the black sesame was SO good. I would come back for that and maybe to try the ube flavor next time. It's not your usual cheesecake but it is delicious and not a total waste. read more

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These cakes are so delicious you can't stop eating them not overly sweet, very moist bright in color all you need is fruit toppings!

This is not your regular American heavy cheese cake, which I normally don't eat unless it's small amount of cheesecake with big bite of graham crust. These Japanese sponge like cheesecakes are light, fluffy and not too sweet. I've been to this location many times inside the mall. Whenever we introduce Uncle Tetsu to a new friend, it is always reply with ohhhs and aaahhhs! Recently I ordered via online during Covid times two Ube cheesecakes. I was excited to pick it up at my schedule time. Please note there is a $1.00 service fee for using the online service. When I arrived, I was told they did not have any pick-ups for the day. I checked my email confirmation, turns out it was for the next day because they do NOT do same day order/pickup! First of all, I know it was my fault for not checking the date. But second, I thought that was a bit strange and ridiculous they did not do same day order. I mean if i was ordering 10 cakes, I see they needed time to prepare it. I think there should be a note/warning on the website for that. Anyways, luckily the worker was very nice and she had two ube cakes available so I was a happy camper. read more

I just love these cheesecakes. So light and airy and so tasty. I can't stop eating it. I haven't had a flavor I didn't love yet. They even have a frequent buyer card which I find charming. This place is the best! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Black Sesame - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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