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    Uncle Tetsu

    4.0 (101 reviews)
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    Therese T.

    Service was quick and efficient. I ordered the original cheesecake. It was super fluffy, but also moist at the same time. Unsure how they're able to get it fluffy and creamy at the center. It was so good. I should've gotten other varieties. The store is small small definitely a takeout place.

    Kelly Z.

    When we walked in, the first thing the guy said to us was "What you want?" I was really taken aback by that but I ordered the cheesecake tarts anyways because they were on sale. Aside from that, the guy didn't look at us or speak to us at all during the encounter and he just asked us to pay. After we paid I asked for a bag to hold the cheesecake tarts and he stuck the bag at me. That service was really weird and unfriendly. Cheesecake tarts are good but the service was not nice.

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    Linda T.

    Not a fan of this location. Located in Boston Chinatown, so I expected a tiny takeout spot with limited street parking or get here by MBTA. Go downstairs and you will see a small display. Compare to other Uncle Tetsu locations I've been to, this has gotten to be the worst. Cheesecakes are not the same size. Taste and textures lacks, when compare to other locations. However, this is the one and only Uncle Tetsu in Massachusetts so how does one compare? As you can see from my photos, their matcha cheesecake is significantly smaller than their original. I purchased 4 cheesecakes from this locations on the same day to give out. I have purchased many other cheesecakes at other locations in other states. Their egg tarts are more on the eggy side. It's fine but not to my personal liking. Maybe I was craving for a typical Hong Kong style dahn-tart. Just disappointed in their cheesecakes. I was traveling back home from Houston and wish I had gotten a bunch from Houston and brought it back home to Boston.

    Diem A.

    Uncle Tetsu is a tiny, takeout-only spot. The two times I visited, there was just one employee working, and she was hustling to keep everything moving smoothly which I can appreciate. The matcha cheese tart was creamy and delicious. The matcha cheesecake was light and airy. I also tried the caramel pudding which reminded me of the egg pudding you get in boba drinks - so good. Would definitely come back to try more desserts.

    Jamie A.

    Location is a bit hidden but not hard to miss. To get to the shop, you need to go down some steps, so not accessible friendly. Spot was clean and offers it simple menu of cakes, tarts, and tofu pudding. There is no seating and had a small ordering section for to-go. Street parking is something to be mindful of because Chinatown is a hassle. Ordered some and kept in the fridge since we were already full from dinner but we really wanted to make sure we grabbed some easy tarts. They hold up very well in the fridge. The TARTS are just mini cheese cakes! Delicious and creamy! The chocolate tart was good and wasn't overly overpowering in chocolate and was perfectly subtle. It was my favorite~ the original one was also good and have no complaints ~ I definitely need to come back for the cake version!

    Chocolate and original tarts
    Kent S.

    Rating: 4.3 Stopped by quickly after dinner to grab some cheese cake but was very full so decided to try their cheese tart. It's a very small shop located on the streets of chinatown. You may miss it without the sign. You go down a small stair and small section of the shop is allocated to place order. They have cheese cake, tarts, tofu pudding and few other products. We just got their cheese tart. One original and chocolate. We were too full to eat that same day so we decided to keep it in a refrigerator overnight and tried it the next morning. The tarts were pretty good. Nice cookie like crust and sweet and savory cheese filling. I personally liked the original but my partner liked the chocolate on better. Chocolate one is not fully chocolate flavor and has some cheese flavor mixed in. Seemed to hold pretty well over night in refrigerator. The service was ok nothing special. Overall the place was pretty good. I'm interested in going back to try their signature cheese cake.

    Alexandra A.

    " A slice of Heaven " This cheesecake is fluffy , moist and just delicious. It's like cutting into a slice of heaven . I absolutely was not expecting this . But hello Japaneses Cheesecake. This cake with tax was about $16.00 . Parking is difficult but manageable. The service could be better the cashier is not chatty at all. The vibe is friendly and welcoming.

    Matcha Cheesecake
    Preston C.

    Always my guilty pleasure. their cheesecakes are so good. Typically I order their original cheesecake and am quite happy. This time I switched it up and ordered the matcha flavor and it was delicious! Unlike other cheesecakes these are much more airy and light. Still flavorful, but doesn't leave you as bloated in the same way a more dense cheesecake would.

    Michelle T.

    This has been all over social media so I had to stop by: I got the -original cheesecake: I liked this a lot, it was fluffy, cheesy and not too sweet ($14.95) for the price I thought it was reasonable. Making these takes a lot of eggs and they're easy to mess up! -matcha and original cheese tarts: I personally wasn't a fan of these because the tart was so so hard. The filling was a bit too sweet for my liking. ($3.95/one and $21.95/6 pieces) I would personally stick to the regular egg tarts from your local Asian bakery. Staff was very nice and friendly. The store smelled sooo delicious when walking in.

    Erin W.

    Having had this several times now, I can confidently say that I still recommend this place!!! I recently ordered this for my colleagues at work, and they loveddddd it!!! Not only was it delicious AGAIN, and brought a lot of cheer to our work day at the hospital. I still haven't been to the physical location, so I can't comment on its ambiance, but the service and quality continue to remain very good!

    Chocolate cheesecake
    Areeba Z.

    I remember when Uncle Tetsu opened in Toronto around a decade ago. The craze had people lining up out the door for hours. Back then they only did the regular cheesecake for $10 CAD. So when uncle tetsu finally opened in Boston, I was 1) over the hype and 2) pleasantly surprised by their diverse menu. For one the prices have really risen, the cake now costs close to $20 USD. They have a lot of other small sweet treats. I saw a deal on UberEats and decided to try something different. The cake size from what I recall from almost a decade ago has definitely shrunk. But the chocolate cake was so soft, so airy, exactly how I remember it. The tarts tasted a little eggy for my taste. I don't like tasting the egg in my egg / cheese tart. Would I be back? Maybe. The cake is still great, but you can get the same in the frozen aisle for $5 at Trader Joes. Like I said, over the hype.

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    Alyanna T.

    My partner and I got a cheesecake and single Madeline - TASTE: 4/5 - the cheesecake was light in sweetness. Didn't really get the honey flavor in the Madeline, was just alright TEXTURE: 5/5 - we microwaved both items, per the packaging instructions, which was a must. The cheesecake was super light, fluffy, and bouncy -- I was actually impressed lol. Wish the Madeline was more moist though PRICE: 4/5 - subtotal was $18 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - the cheesecake is fairly small, and easy to devour for a small group SERVICE: 4/5 - empty inside when we walked in at 6:30pm on a Friday. Order was packed quickly ATMOSPHERE: 3/5 - most of the small, brightly colored space is dedicated to the open kitchen. No tables or chairs for dine-in TAKEOUT: 4/5 - the packaging is cute, and the cheesecake is actually wrapped in a cheesecloth or similar material PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot near Essex St x Harrison Ave

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    Ethan R.

    Oh my goodness gracious holy Japanese Cheesecake Although, not quite a "cheesecake" in the traditional sense, Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake is the softest & airiest little slice of goodness you can find in Bostons Chinatown. Small space and be prepared to wait for a little bit but trust me it's well worth it. Besides, once you're inside you'll be utterly intoxicated over the heavenly smell of that place. So be sure to pay Uncle Tetsu a visit on your next trip in Boston should you find yourself near the Chinatown area. Or in my case, drive all the way down there from Burlington just to grab one of their cheesecakes.

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    Cheese cake didn't surprise me. No lines no crowds on a Saturday afternoon. That means something. Why so many 5 stars ratings?

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