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    Uncle Tetsu

    4.7 (94 reviews)
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    Sanny C.

    The night staff was great! Not exactly sure what time this location closes. I believe on Yelp at that time showed 10pm. We came like 15 minutes before closing. I usually don't like to visit a business when it's near the closing hour. However, we needed to get one for the family. The male staff was so kind. He was offering us samples. Didn't rush us or anyone else who came in after. We ordered the Pandan cheesecake and Ube matcha. I remembered when Uncle Tetsu first arrived in 2015 or 2016, it was only $8.99. We got it for $14. The price went up, but still a decent price. I m not sure why, but this location did a great job with the Pandan cheesecake. I remembered a while back, I got the Pandan at another location and thought it was somewhat gross. It was bitter so I never went back. Ever since, we only get the original. The Ube matcha wasn't the greatest. It was a bit bland. I will go back for the cheesecake =]

    Linh Y.

    I have been eyeing this Uncle Tetsu in Rosemead for a while now. Just haven't had the chance to check it out until yesterday. It was the perfect time to visit. I wanted to buy some cheese tarts to give to my Mom and brothers & their families. Shop was clean and comfortable. No inside seating. No restrooms. They offer pretty much the same flavors as other Uncle Tetsu as shown below. * Seasonal Flavors (Coffee Cheesecake, Chocolate Cookies n' Creme Basque, Chocolate Cheese Tart) * Japanese Cheesecakes (Original, Cookies and Cream, Pandan Coconut, Strawberry, Ube) * Basque Cheesecakes (Burnt Basque) * Cheese Tarts (Original, Chocolate, Matcha, Ube) * Cookies (Biscotti, Ube Cookie, Matcha Cookie) Surprise, surprise... besides the light and fluffy cheesecakes, they also have a beverage station. You read right... they also sell expressos, cold brews, teas, and additions/substitutes. Cool! I'll have to try their drinks next time. Staff was super nice and friendly. They currently have a holiday special... buy 5 cheese tarts of any flavor, get 1 cheese tart for free. I bought 15 cheese tarts and got 3 free. I got a mix of all 4 flavors. It worked out perfectly! Each cheese tart costs $4.50. I spent $67.50 and saved $13.50. Cool beans! I tried 3 out of the 4 cheese tart flavors. I didn't get a chance to try the ube flavor. I'll buy it again next time. So far I like the original flavor the best! A buttery crust filled with rich and tangy cheese mousse that melts like magic just as advertised. Yum! Remember to get their stamp card. Buy 9 cakes, get 10th cake for free. Btw, for every 4 cheese tarts, it equals to one stamp as if you bought 1 cake. I got 3 stamps for my above purchase. I'm on my way to 1 free cake. Yay! I'll be back!

    Mitchell L.

    Disclaimer: A friend of ours got us a pandan cake to try! This review is for togo. Pandan Cake: 4.5/5. Really good! It was soft snd fluffy and had a good pandan taste that wasn't overwhelming. I would order this cake again!

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    Camille R.

    I live down the street from this place. Its right next to the Panda Corporate office, which also owns Uncle Tetsu. Husband wanted something sweet so I was passing by and decided to stop. Never had Japanese cheesecake before so I had no idea what to expect. It was kinda late so I figured there would only be a few to choose from. When I walked in, it was bright and inviting. I saw small cakes in the display that could literally fit in your palm, and figured that was them. I asked for a plain and a pandan one. I was a little shocked something so small was 28.00 but when I was handed my cakes, they were full sized! Didn't expect that. But now I know! Very interesting texture. It was hard to stop once I took a slice! Was hoping this location sold Iced teas like its counterpart at the Arcadia mall. I would love if they sold boba so close to home. I'd be here literally everyday!

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    Diana L.

    I visited this location for the first time on Saturday, 9/27. I'm so glad that they opened one in Rosemead since the other closest location was all the way in The Shops at Santa Anita, Arcadia. I ended up ordering the following to pick up for my mom's birthday: 1 Original Cheesecake - $13 "Signature cheesecake that made us famous. A melt-in-your-mouth combination of light sweetness, along with a fluffy and bouncy consistency, is a match made in heaven!" -- Yummy classic, Japanese-style cheesecake. I bought this because it isn't too sweet, and is Asian mom-approved! 1 Pandan Cheesecake - $13 "Subtly sweet and coconut-y. Inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia." -- You can definitely taste the coconut flavor. It is colored a slightly fluorescent green, reminiscent of the pandan color. This cheesecake is slightly sweeter than the original, but I enjoyed it since I enjoy pandan/coconut flavors. They have some toasted coconut sprinkled on top. Customer Service: I placed an online order 10-15 minutes before I went so that the pickup could be seamless. I walked in and was quickly helped since there was no one else in the store. The girl who helped me was friendly, and the overall interaction was short but sweet. Tip: They had samples placed on the side, so I was able to try out their seasonal mango flavor, which was tasty! They also offer a stamp card, so be sure to get your stamps! Lastly, you can use the following link to place your order directly with Uncle Tetsu. I would refrain from ordering from DoorDash since the prices are higher there. https://order.uncletetsu-us.com/menu/walnut-grove-ave-rush-st-uncle-tetsu All in all, I'll be back! Enjoyed the cheesecake and visit!

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    Janet S.

    We love Uncle Tetsu. They have the best most unique dessert cakes, tarts and cookies. They also serve delicious espresso drinks. The service is always friendly - thanks Bobbie! The parking lot is quite ample - never a problem. The place is always impecable and the temperature confortable. To-go only - no seating available.

    Zulema J.

    So delicious! Iced matcha latte 10/10 Brown sugar latte 10/10 Strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream cheesecake 10/10 Friendly service! Felicity is the best! 10/10

    Niki S.

    I had always love Uncle Tetsu cheesecake, but always too lazy to go to the locations in Arcadia Mall or Del Amo Mall. So, I was really excited to discover a new location that isn't inside a mall--it's in the same plaza as Walmart. As usual, the service was very friendly. I tried a sample of their strawberry- cflavored cheesecake, but I didn't like it. I noticed an apple pie in the display case that looked amazing, but the staff mentioned it's more like an American-style cheesecake, which I thought might be too heavy. So, I stuck with my usual: the original Japanese cheesecake. The whole process was super quick--I was in and out in five minutes. Plus, they didn't ask for a tip when I paid!

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    Katie C.

    Wow, this location is clean and spacious. They also serve coffee and teas. I hope this location stays for a while, no need to go all the way to Arcadia anymore. Staff is extremely friendly. Felicity was so helpful, patient and sweet! She offered us samples as we were indecisive, she also knew how to describe each item well. This location doesn't carry Matcha flavor of their Japanese Cheesecake. Free Biscotti when you spend $20 or more. They're pretty airy and light, not too sweet. Burnt Basque (Chocolate)- wasn't too sweet or too chocolatey. Texture is much different than the Japanese Cheesecake, it's almost like a creamy version of their Japanese Cheesecake. Definitely give it a try if you haven't. Cheese Tart (Original)- so good! Rich, creamy and lightly sweet. Crust isn't too hard but wished it was a little less dense. Japanese Cheesecake (Ube)- always great, fluffy and spongey. Ube flavor really shines through. Japanese Cheesecake (Cherry Blossom, seasonal)- floral but not too strong. They'll only have this flavor until the end of October.

    Iced Matcha Latte
    Sasa F.

    The last two times I've been there, service has been really good. This young girl (cashier & barista) is very nice and friendly! DESSERT: Burnt Basque Cheesecake 5/5 (Remains my favorite. The apple flavor one is mediocre to me) Cherry Blossom Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 (Love the sm/personal size. Perfect for one person) Original Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Coffee Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Strawberry Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Matcha Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Small Cheese Tart 4.5/5 (I haven't tried it, but bf said is was good) DRINKS: Iced Matcha Latte w/ Strawberry Foam 4.5/5 Thought the Ice Matcha Latte is fine (good enough for a quick fix). Like it with the strawberry foam. Salted Cheese Cold Brew 4.5/5 Good to know: take out only. No seating. Located next to Panda Express.

    Cherry Blossom
    Rose M.

    Greeted with a smile from the associate on duty who was cleaning the glass doors as I was about to enter. She kindly opened the door for me and helped me right away. Ambiance was nice. Store was clean. Ordered the seasonal special, Cherry Blossom. It was delicious!

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    Albert C.

    TASTED HEAVENLY. Stopped by because my sister sent me on a little mission to buy Japanese Cheesecake and let me tell y'all... it DID NOT disappoint. Let me also say that it is totally different from America Cheesecakes, these tasted more fluffy and bready. Furthermore, the employee working, treated me so well and even offered samples to try! In the end, I ordered the Pandan Coconut and Cherry Blossom cheesecakes. Both were incredible! Moreover, I love how the cherry blossom flavor captured such a unique flavor. And the Pandan Coconut absolutely blew my mind, it tasted too good to be true. SERVICE: 10'S ACROSS THE BOARD AMBIANCE: WELCOMING, CUTE DECORATIONS, HAD A SEASONAL FLAVOR: CHERRY BLOSSOM

    Ube Cheesecake
    Lusine V.

    The service was wonderful because the woman that was helping us explained everything and even gave us a small cake for free because we couldn't decide what we wanted. We got maybe 4 different cakes and all were great. The ube cheesecake was my favorite! The coffees and lattes were not good but then again that's not what they're know for.

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    Amazing desserts! Our fave spot when in the area or when shopping at the Santa Anita mall

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    When is the chocolate cheesecake available?

    Hello! We currently have a cookies and cream chocolate basque cake, a coffee cheesecake, and a chocolate cheese tart. We invite you to try them all soon as they are available for a limited time. Thank you for your question!

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    Patisserie Too - Heating up the croissant egg tart and Portuguese egg tart, so good

    Patisserie Too

    (441 reviews)

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    IM SO HAPPY TO PATISSERIE TOO OPENED ON MAIN STREET!!!…read more Guys, it's egg tarts for 95 cents. You literally can't buy a stick of gum for that price but here you can get one of the best egg tarts in the SGV. If you are feeling really rich I recommend the caramel egg tarts for 1.50!!! ALSO MYSTERY BOX ALERT! For $12.99 you can get a mystery box of 3 cakes. For all my gamblers this is the place to be wow. AND I got a vanilla latte for $4.50! AND IT WAS ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD, 100% recommend. Do you like your wallet? Do you like really great desserts? This is the place for you :3

    Specialized in cakes and egg tarts, with the egg tarts and drinks priced so affordable that it felt…read morelike a steal. Obviously, that drew the crowd right away. Line moved pretty quickly though and good thing was they continued restocking throughout the day so everything's mostly in stock. They did provide few tables in the venue if you fancied enjoying your pastries straight away like us. We got their Garlic Bird for the cake, the mini croissants, and doubtlessly the egg tarts. The cake was prolly the only one that I thought so-so. Unique flavor with green grape yogurt and taro paste, but just okay in taste. The mini croissants were pretty good for the price. It wasn't like abundantly filled, but certainly not bad for being $2ish esp the salted yolk. The egg tarts should be the reason to come and come back again. Super affordable and the buttery case made them great! The Portugese one was certainly the default one to try but I personally loved the caramel croissant one.

    Old Ferry Donut  - OLD FERRY 
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    Old Ferry Donut

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    I recently discovered this donut shop while looking for something beyond the usual traditional…read moreflavors and I'm glad I did. Everything I tried had just the right level of sweetness without being overpowering. I ordered: Butter Pistachio donut Crème Brûlée donut Peanut Butter & Jelly donut Peanut Butter donut Onion Sesame (2) All of the donuts were delicious, with unique flavors that really stand out. I haven't tried everything yet, but I'm definitely on a mission to come back and work my way through the menu. My all time favorite is the Onion Sesame flavor. But all in all they were all very good. Customer service was excellent, and the shop itself has a really trendy, welcoming vibe. Overall a great find!

    4/26/25 How did I not drop a review here!? Oh for shame! Thandar is super awesome, friendly--always…read moreproviding service with a smile. Donuts are so daRn decadent & devilishly delicious that I can't help but return over & over! Cute donut shop with retro design inside & out. The butter pistachio got me on a chokehold- it beckoned and I was hooked!!! So soft, rich, decadent but amazingly not overly sweet. Hubby really fawned over the regular peanut butter donut. Both have this captivating filling that'll bring you to your knees. Dare I say, a mouthgasm? (Stole that word from fellow Yelp Elite, Leonard). Nuff said. Run. Don't walk! Coz once they're sold out for the day, you're @$$3D out Parking can be tricky as it shares a lot that includes Paris Baguette & Bonchon. Enjoy!

    Simply Splendid Bakery - Portuguese tart

    Simply Splendid Bakery

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    01/17/26 Friday Came…read morein the evening to grab some breads for a busy weekend. The prices are comparable to 168 Market and the breads are fresher with more selection. Price ranged from $2.75-$3.75 per bread. Small and cozy interior. Very warm for some reason but we didn't mind since it's winter. It was pretty quiet. I think folks tend to go to bakeries earlier in the day for more selection and fresher bread. They have a good mix of classic and interesting new breads like rose bread (not depicted), but a lot of them were sold out. We ate the bread the next day and it still tasted very fresh. My favorite was the matcha bread with yogurt filling. The taro bun had real bits of taro in the center. Wish there was a little more though. All the breads were good in flavor, not too salty and or sweet. They also have some deals when you buy a certain amount of certain items. Shared parking lot since it's situated in a plaza.

    Called in to order a crispy cake - sponge cake with light cream frosting and crispy phyllo dough in…read morethe middle. Each quarter sheet is $25 and can be cut into 20 pieces. Ordered two cakes for 30 people which turned out to be more than enough. The crispy cake used to be packaged in a pink box (like the donut shoes) but now comes in a fancier white box with gold labeling of the store name. Stamp card available! 1 stamp for every $15 spent. Collecting 10 stamps earns $15 off next visit. FYI - We were asked to pay via phone for the cakes. Parking situation in this plaza is awful during peak times on the weekends. Not only are the spots a little compact, there are also just a constant flow of cars with the market and other eateries.

    NaVis Bakery - Flan plus chocolate cake

    NaVis Bakery

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    We ordered a custom photo cake to celebrate our company's anniversary. The cake was fresh and…read moreabsolutely delicious, and the edible photo on top turned out beautifully--exactly as we had requested. This is a bakery you can truly trust, both for the quality of their cakes and the kindness of their staff. I highly recommend them!

    If you're in the SGV and looking for a diverse neighborhood bakery, this is a great place to go…read more This lovely bakery in Rosemead has a chill vibe and welcoming atmosphere, combining the rich and diverse flavors of traditional and modern pastries with high-quality fresh-baked goods. They have a wide selection of cakes for all occasions. They are well-known for freshly baked pastries, bread, cakes, and tamales. You can select from a delicious selection of Cuban pastries with a variety of fillings, including mango, pineapple (with or without cheese), and coconut. The cream cheese muffins and guava and cheese pastries are delightful and delicious. Cheese rolls, fruit tarts, and tres leches cake are all delicious, moist, and perfectly balanced of sweetness. I also tried their tamales, which were filled with delicious and savory ingredients. They have some really cute Valentine's cupcakes & cakes . Service is so exceptional.If you enjoy pastries and desserts, this is one of the most authentic bakeries. If you're in the SGV and looking for a diverse neighborhood bakery, this is a great place to go. This lovely bakery in Rosemead has a chill vibe and welcoming atmosphere, combining the rich and diverse flavors of traditional and modern pastries with high-quality fresh-baked goods. They have a wide selection of cakes for all occasions. They are well-known for freshly baked pastries, bread, cakes, and tamales. You can select from a delicious selection of Cuban pastries with a variety of fillings, including mango, pineapple (with or without cheese), and coconut. The cream cheese muffins and guava and cheese pastries are delightful and delicious. Cheese rolls, fruit tarts, and tres leches cake are all delicious, moist, and perfectly balanced of sweetness. I also tried their tamales, which were filled with delicious and savory ingredients. They have some really cute Valentine's cupcakes & cakes . Service is so exceptional. If you enjoy pastries and desserts, this is one of the most authentic bakeries.

    Uncle Tetsu - bakeries - Updated May 2026

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