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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My coworker first introduced me to this bakery and I was finally able to have one again. I had intended to go to a restaurant at the mall for a late lunch but the wait was ridiculous at 2.5 hours for a table and 1 hour for to go orders. We went to another place around the corner and as I sat down I saw in the near distance, the glimmer of Uncle Tetsu. There was no line, which I hear is uncommon. They had so many flavors to choose from and I wish they did offer them in slices so I could try them all but alas these are only sold as a whole cake. I ended up getting the original which seemed to be the most popular. The texture is so dense but still light and fluffy. It's definitely different from the cheesecakes I make so it not fair to compare them. The basque cheesecake also looked good so maybe next time I'll give it a shot. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original Cheesecake -still has Happy Holidays stamp - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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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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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

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

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

Wow! Keep coming back for more! Always great, fluffy and delicious, if you're ever in the area make your way to uncle tetsu, you're in for a treat. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Uncle tetsu's cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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You can order online and pick up the next day or you can just call ahead and check (currently for COVID 19). I've been getting cheesecakes here for years. It's a huge hit with Asian families, especially elders who are not fond of how overly sweet western cheesecakes are. Fluffy, soft and delicious. These cheesecakes have a light sweet cheese taste to them and are more akin to a spongecake. They come in other flavors, such as strawberry and chocolate. However, they've also had seasonal flavors such as ube and green tea. You can't go wrong with the original though for sure! It is a bit steep for a smaller cake ($10.80, but definitely worth a try!) read more

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I almost didn't know how to write a review of this place, considering the cheesecake is prepped here, but sold out of Panda Inn in Pasadena, but I feel like this place feels most appropriate. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I ran into Uncle Tetsu's IG page and saw that they launched an ube cheesecake. For all those that know, I am OBSESSED with anything ube. I had to call them a few times before they finally had it in stock, but I was so eager and excited when they did. Pick-up process was easy. I called and paid over the phone. Once I drove to Panda Inn, I gave them a ring and somebody walked over the cheesecake to our car immediately. The actually cheesecake itself is everything I wanted. The fluffiness of the Tetsu cheesecake + the ube flavor was all I needed in that very moment. If you're a fan of ube, I highly recommend you treat yourself to this delectable and fluffy dessert. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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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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Happy I got to try this Japanese (original flavor) cheesecake because there isn't a shop that I know of in my area. It was very good, as expected. Light and airy and, of course, not too sweet. You can get 8 small pieces if you cut it like a normal round shaped cake, but note: they are very small pieces, as with anything in Japan. Small and dainty. So, for $13, that's about $1.63 per slice. read more

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BOMB! I remember trying this place awhile back so this is a super long overdue review. I've seen this all over instagram so I had to try it out for myself. The cheesecake is super fluffy, moist, and amazingly fresh. They also serve other flavors besides the original flavor but I haven't been able to try them yet! For a good sized cake to share it's about 12 dollars give or take. I love the way it jiggles when you shake it! Super cute with the signature uncle tetsu picture branded on top! The cake is also good for a few days! I've had mine in the fridge since I haven't been able to eat it all in one sitting/day and it's still pretty good! I definitely would recommend this place if you are in town or have friends from out of town that would like dessert. Super yummy and not overly sweet! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ordered cheesecake instead of pie for Thanksgiving because we've had enough pie. I had only tried their original cheesecake before and remembered it was very light and airy. Not very cheesy or strong. I don't remember them having flavors before, but I enjoyed trying their pandan cheesecake and the pumpkin spice was decent as well. I think because it's so light, the Asian flavors translate better than the western flavors. It's a cute spot and the cakes come in cute packaging. Service was great. They have samples to try. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Pumpkin spice - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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

It's awesome to see this Uncle Tetsu expand and bring out cool new flavors. We got to try out the Oreo and Pandan flavored cheesecakes. They were both creamy and the Oreo one had a cute sized Oreo attached to the top (mostly for the looks). We happened to get the pandan one fresh off from being finished and it was certainly the better one IMO. They had free samples on display and allowed us to take as much as we wanted. Would come again when it's not crowded! read more

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Updated rating to 4 stars because the oreo cheesecake was very good. last time I ordered the ube one and it was not really to my liking, but this time around I chose the oreo. Very solid cheesecake! read more

COVID SAFETY: It's located in the Westfield mall but there's no line or wait so it was simple and quick pickup. Employees wore masks and social distancing guidelines were followed. DESSERT: I've tried all the flavored cake here and my personal favorites are the original and ube. The cake is so soft and spongy, did not disappoint. Its not too sweet either. OVERALL: Would definitely recommend! read more

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

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

I've come to Uncle Tetsu numerous times and have been overwhelmingly impressed by their original cakes, so light, tasty and freshly warm! However, that feeling changed today, as the cake was: cold, soggy, pasty and heavy. I expressed my disappointment and displeasure to the woman who took my order and she seemed unconcerned to my comments. No sorry, no questions in regards to my thoughts or displeasure with the cake. The cake was very bland as well and I would highly suggest that anyone who wants to try this cake at $12.00 per, try something else and not waste your time or money with this place. So sad, as it used to be one of our favorite places for dessert! Further, it was always mentioned that their cakes are made fresh, well I guess that's no longer the case either. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Pasty, cold, damp and tasteless! Not at all what it was originally. - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Got Matcha cheesecake, coffee one and also original... All of them taste sooo yummy!!! So soft, creamy and just melt in my mouth... read more

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Uncle Tetsu is in the food court in the shopping mall! Easy to find and I found my service to be fast and seamless. I schedule ordered the ube cheesecake a couple of days beforehand and picked it up right on time and was able to add another order of cheesecake without issue. The cheesecake was delicious and a perfect size! Not too small, not too large. Very light and fluffy which is expected from a soufflé cheesecake. The ube flavor was very subtle, but I liked it a lot. We brought it with us to Wanderlust Creamery, so ignore the ice cream in the pictures. read more

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

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Yes, it's Uncle Tetsu, no, there was no line. Would I have waited in line for these cheesecakes anyway? Absolutely. Japanese cheesecake is nothing like American Cheesecake, it's fluffy - airy - and with just enough of that cheese flavor to keep you reaching for more. My favorite way of enjoying it is having it chilled. Just a few hours in the fridge will do, the cheese flavor comes out stronger that way. It's $12 a cake, with the pricer one being their basque running for $32. Cake size is basically individual portions because who's going to be sharing? Overall, taste wise and service here and with every other location has been consistent. Will continue to come and indulge at Tetsu. :] RECOMMEND! read more

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Yum! Walking around Westfield Santa Anita Mall, we came across this location. The line moves smoothly. Employees are friendly and wrapped up our order neatly. They offer the Original Cheesecake, Matcha Cheesecake, Coffee Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Baked Cheese Tarts, Ooey Gooey Cookies, Cookies and Cream Cookies, Honey Madeleine, and Biscotti. They also offer a variety of hot and cold drinks. The cheesecake came out super fresh. These Japanese cheesecakes are light, flavorful, fluffy, and not overly sweet. Perfect. We are fans indeed. read more

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We tried the strawberry cheesecake. It was light and fluffy. It's good to eat in small bites because the sweetness can linger in your tastebuds. My daughter liked the flavor but my son did not. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Strawberry cheesecake.:) - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Came here after being fan for years. Their prices have increased to $12 per cheesecake and they also added more flavors include ube, oreo, strawberry, chocolate and coffee. They have cookies and tarts as well. I love the sponge cake like texture. They have great customer service. If you have any issues, let the staff know and they will make it right! read more

Uncle Tetsu - $12 for original cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I remember when this first opened at the mall... There was always a long line. I couldn't understand what the hype was. Now that I see the line isn't as long, we definitely wanted to try it out! Pandan Japanese cheesecake. $22. This was delicious! Very light and airy, and definitely caters to people who don't really like sweet cakes. It did have a little bit of coconut shavings in it, which paired very well with the pandan flavor. Mini cheesecake tarts, on the other hand, were not my favorite. It was definitely a little too cheesy for my liking. We tried Ube, Matcha, and original. Funny to say, the original was the best tasting. Don't get me wrong, I love Ube and macho flavors but for some reason these tasted a little off. The Ube one tasted better, but I honestly didn't really taste much Ube. The Matcha flavored one was a little too bitter and overpowering for me (which was unfortunate because I love Matcha). I give this place four stars because the Japanese cheesecake is worth it and the service was great! But personally, I would not get the cheesecake tarts again. read more

Spending $100 for gift card and get two free cheesecakes. Then bought 2 more cheesecakes and tarts. Love the cheesecake cakes here. But Celine, this girl that work as the cashier is not friendly AT ALL! Please train your employee. Be nice and treat your customer a little bit better. Maybe she needs to work at other place that she is happy with. Just saying. read more

One of my faves most def! Cute place with many desserts and lvoe the way that all the staffs have uniforms. its hard to find inside anita mall but you can find it on the top floor in the outside area. I got the big fluffy cheesecake which makes a nice gift for you. The waiteress is fast and they seem stresssed but overall I was pleased. It doesnt seem as busy as it used to be but I think thats better for me! read more

Yummy Japanese cheesecake! I got the original for about $11. It's light, fluffy, and subtly sweet. Is it worth the hype? If you haven't tried a cheesecake like this before, then it's worth getting. If the line is longer than 10 minutes long, then I would probably pass for another day. read more

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

I got the original flavor. The cheesecake was pretty fluffy. I suggest to put it in the fridge for a little bit before indulging it. It gives it a little firmness to the fluffiness. read more

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What I ordered: - Coffee Japanese Cheesecake - Ube Japanese Cheesecake Super fluffy and moist, a classic favorite! Love how they also have seasonal flavors, so you can try something different every month! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube Cheesecake - 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

Most people know this place. It's good. Ordered the original. Ate it in one sitting. Damn good. Yes, I'm ashamed lol. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

The Japanese cheesecake is overhyped but it is very fluffy. Their matcha and ube cheesetarts are so good. Overall, very pricey but yummy.

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!

Heard about this place from a friend and was obviously intrigued to have the famous Japanese cheesecake. I tried their original cheesecake, ube and Oreo. I LOVE the original cheesecake and definitely recommend it. The ube, in my opinion and being a Filipino who is very much aware of how ube is supposed to take like, they did not hit the spot for me - disappointing and wouldn't recommend. Lastly, the Oreo I would recommend because you can actually taste the Oreo in it. Aside from the debate of flavors ALL, including the ube, are SOFT and excellent quality fluffy cheesecake. It's like bitting into clouds. Would definitely go back to try their other flavors but I recommend the original flavor. Definitely would be the best bet. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube (top) and original (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I've had my fair share of Japanese style cheesecakes growing up and I've always liked them over traditional American style cheesecakes. I like how it's lightly sweetened and fluffy like a regular sponge cake. It's not dense like regular American cheesecakes and I could literally polish off an entire Japanese style cheesecake by myself!! My aunt was in the area and she picked up an original cheesecake for me from Uncle Tetsu and I finally got a chance to try it out. The cake was sooo light and airy it was like eating a cloud. It was just sweet enough to know that this was a dessert and not overly sweet. Definitely one of my favorites! read more

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We've had both the original and the strawberry cheesecake and both were so good, just the right amount of flavor. Pillowy soft and melts in your mouth. We went fairly early and luckily there were only a couple of people in front of us. The employee that helped us was super nice. I honestly can't wait to go back and try all of the flavors. It's in the mall, so mall seating is limited if people are also getting food at the other places. I highly recommend these cakes! read more