I went to Uncle Tetsu on a Saturday evening to pick up a pandan coconut cheesecake for my friend's birthday. Uncle Tetsu had a chocolate cheesecake and a strawberry cheesecake available as free samples. Both were delicious! The pandan flavor was my favorite. I recommend serving the cheesecakes at room temperature because they harden up in the fridge if left for too long. FYI free parking in the lot is pretty tough on weekends after 12pm so I recommend parking on the street on convoy st, next to the car dealership, or behind the parking structure if you're looking for free parking. read more

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So glad that we have an Uncle Tetsu in San Diego! They specialize in Japanese cheesecakes which are fluffier and less dense than the traditional cheesecake. They typically have an array of flavors (ube, strawberry etc) but in my opinion the classic is the best! Everything is premade so it is quick in and out service. Next time you are in charge of a dessert for a potluck or gathering, this is always a hit! read more

Last month I was in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and came across a Uncle Tetsu store. What a find!!! I was so excited that I started to salivate. Then, my balloon was popped when I find out that they were sold out!!! That's how good the cheesecake is!!! A month later, I find out that Uncle Tetsu opened in San Diego!!! Yesssssss!!! So, I figured that they would probably make sure that they won't run out on the Opening Day. And I was right! I wasn't disappointed!!! They were so friendly and the aroma smelled so good, especially when they brought out some fresh out of the oven. They cashier was appreciative and welcoming and I definitely will be back to fill my Frequent Cheescake card to get the 10th free!!! See my tip!!! read more

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3.5 Parking in this lot can be ROUGH. There's one driveway in and one driveway out off of Convoy, though there's a connecting parking lot off of Daggert (Jasmine's main lot). Needless to say, it can be gridlocked trying to navigate. I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and decided to sit in my car and wait. With my back turned to the storefront, I had no idea that there was an amusement park ride line forming. But, it was two days before Christmas, so maybe that's why there was a long line. When I stepped out it was 5 minutes before opening, and I was 15 people deep at least. Once the store opened, I was at the register in about 10 minutes. Inside is a very small lobby area. Much like a Dominos or Pizza Hut, no place to sit, just a brightly lit menu, a register and visibility to the kitchen. Each cheesecake is $13. I picked up a strawberry and original. There were samples of the strawberry cubed up with toothpicks - it's light, more like cake than cheesecake if you ask me. If you're coming here expected it to be dense, heavy and taste like cream cheese, then this isn't it. Japanese cheesecake is airy, subtle and refreshing. The cakes about about 8" in diameter and maybe 2-3" tall. So if you're bringing to a party of several people, you'll likely need a couple. I like the original one better, a bit more forward in flavor and it's what started the chain. It's nothing to go out of my way for but it makes a nice gift. read more

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Uncle Tetsu is a Japanese desserts bakery serving made-from-scratch Japanese cheesecakes which are baked fresh daily for carry out. 5/5 pandan coconut cheesecake: Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecakes combines the richness of American cheesecakes with the lightness of French soufflés making every bite 'a touch sweet and perfectly airy' as Uncle Tetsu puts it. As the flavor suggests I definitely tasted the coconut flavors and vanilla notes from the pandan. 5/5 service: quick, friendly, carry out service 5/5 ambiance: clean, bright, modern 3/5 parking: can be very difficult to find a spot to park in the plaza, but there's additional spots in the garage for pay. I'm only aware of cheesecakes on the menu but if I find out there's more variety I will certainly be back to try their burnt basque cakes, Biscotti, Madeleines, egg tarts, and more! read more

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I've had Japanese cheesecake before and this is by far the most delicate one. Very light and yet soft. We tried 2 out of 5 flavors. Regular and ube both resembles the texture, however I loved the regular instead. If you taste both of them, the regular one stands out. There are 3 samples on the counter when we arrived. Matcha was one of them, my least favorite. But if you are a matcha lover, this one is for you. The matcha is strong and almost bitter. I would love to try the strawberry and oreo in my next visit. Service is quick. Paper bag is very cute and sturdy. I love how intricate the presentation of the cheesecake with logo. Parking is a nightmare here, always. Parking garage is your best option here and pay. Street parking is a nightmare. Tip: Rewards card is available here for every purchase is 1 stamp, buy 9 you get 10th free. read more

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Uncle Tetsu is finally in San Diego!! We've been enjoying this delicious, fluffy Japanese cheesecake for a while but could only get it in LA so were thrilled when we heard they were opening a San Diego location. Bonus: this store is two doors down from our favorite Iceskimo snow shop. Today (day 2 of being open), the flavors available were original, ube and pandan coconut but they have more flavors coming! We got the ube this time, which was so yummy! We will definitely be back to get the other flavors too. Thanks to Panda Restaurant Group for bringing Uncle Tetsu to the US and now to San Diego! read more

The basque cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu is one of my favorite desserts in San Diego. This style of cheesecake reminds me when I traveled to Japan on vacation and every bite makes me happy. The bakery smells delicious as you enter the doors, yet quite small. Also, the staff was friendly and had free samples of the other cheesecake flavors. All of their cheesecake are fun to bring to a dinner party our as a gift. Highly recommended. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Basque Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by to pick up some Japanese cheesecake as a gift to the hard working folks at the nearby SD family circle adult daycare center. $39 for 3 mid size cheesecake is reasonable. Pick any flavors, i got original, ube & pandan read more

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Welcome Uncle Tetsu to SD. Couldn't think of a better location for them than on Convoy. The storefront is on the smaller side but it feels appropriate for a take-out dessert shop. The line wasn't too long on an afternoon. They even had a sample of their ube cheesecake out along with toothpicks to use as utensils to keep things clean. We were sold. Airy and fluffy -- not too sweet/rich yet still decadent. Checkout was prompt and professional. It was a reasonable $13 for one cake. Happy and would return. read more

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I'm so happy Uncle Tetsu finally opened a store here in San Diego! I've been wanting to try these super light, airy, and fluffy Japanese cheesecakes and they did not disappoint. These are definitely more spongy in texture, yet they still have that creaminess you'd expect from a cheesecake. Every bite just melts in your mouth! We tried the original, chocolate and oreo flavors. The original was simple, but you can't ever go wrong with it. I recommend pairing it with some ice cream or whipped cream, just to level it up a bit more. The chocolate one was not as luscious and decadent as I expected--it only had a small hint of chocolate and it's not as sweet. The oreo one was probably my favorite of the three we tried. You can really taste the oreos in the cake and the sweetness was just right--I could eat it all day. You just won't get tired of it. There were no lines when we arrived. Service was very quick--you get your order right away. The gentleman who helped us was very nice and friendly as well. If it's your first time to visit, don't forget to ask for a stamp card--your tenth cheesecake is free! read more

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I had this craving for cake which drew me to search of local cakery's and Uncle Tetsu popped up! Parking is hit or miss in the same plaza as Iceskimo, Mochinut, etc. We arrived right when they opened and got a sweet spot right in front of the store. I got Pandan and Ube flavors and wow! Fresh out of the oven warm and so soft too! Reminded me of a similar Filipino treat mamon which has a great spongy texture. Perfect for coffee dipping! We'll come here again just because it's so very fresh and not such a big 'cake' that can be eaten and shared with friends and fam. read more

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If you like Japanese style cheesecake, make sure to try Uncle Tetsu. I stumbled upon this place right after they opened and my son and I have been enjoying it ever since. I've tried a few flavors, Oreo, Original, Chocolate, Strawberry and the original basque. My son's favorite is the Oreo, which I admit is quite tasty. I do like the Original and Chocolate the most. The basque is very good, if you want a creamy, dense cheesecake. I have enjoyed everything I've had here. The service is always great. The line moves quick if they have one and the employees are friendly. Make sure to get a stamp card, every 10th is free! read more

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By far, Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes have the fluffiest, smoothest and any adjective that comes into mind representing softness and delight. We ordered the Ube, Oreo, Strawberry and the traditional cheesecake flavor. The sweetness was balanced and although all of which were soft the inside of the cheesecakes were packed. Note, they may look smaller in the picture, but they are actually larger than they are portrayed. One order of cheesecake is good for four people to share. We enjoyed every single flavor and will sure to stop by again. read more

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I was actually waiting in front of another restaurant where I found an abundance of people coming out with cute red-orange bags and I had to scout out where they were coming from. Found myself at Uncle Tetsu's. If people were swarming in and out every second, it must be good right? Certainly it was. I'm actually not a huge cheesecake fan so I don't find myself eating cheesecake very often. But Japanese cheesecake is a real treat sometimes, if it's good enough. And Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes are amazing! Better than the average supermarket's. Heck, this is worth coming for. So far I've only had the original flavor, but they have samples out front for you to try the rest. I'm pretty much a simple and plain kinda girl so I went with plain. Did not disappoint. It has a smokey, light vanilla flavor, coupled with a mild sweetness and pillowy softness. Perfect for a light dessert. It truly feels as if you've ate nothing but still so delicious. I've kept the rest of the cake for leftovers for about a week and it holds up its freshness! I was really impressed how well it kept and it was like I bought it the day of when I had it for leftovers the 3rd day. Just make sure to bring it to room temp before enjoying if popping it in the fridge. Line went extremely quick but parking can be a pain sometimes. I just head on over to the parking garage for easier access. Employees were extremely nice and courteous! They only take card I believe. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original flavor cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Seriously the lightest and fluffiest dessert I've had. Parking is a little tough so bring your patience. This is spot is pretty small but I got lucky because there was no line. Take out only. I got the Pandan Coconut flavor, I can't wait to come back and try a different flavor. read more

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A little dot in the wall kind of a shop in Convoy area. As soon as I enter was greeted by the team. This place is a to go only Japanese influenced Cheese Cake Place. From the variety of cakes they had a bought original one and Strawberry. They packaged nicely in their red signature box and handed me the order. Took it to the office and tasted piece of Original for my self. Is a bit different kind of Cheesecake. Is not too creamy inside but, soft and savory. This can be a great gift for a friend's place invitation gift or surprise snack for the company coffee time. Is fun to find something like this in here thousands miles away from Japan. Definitely has to be tried people.... read more

We just found out Uncle Tetsu just opened in San Diego and we had to come check it out right away! I know how good their cheesecakes are so the quality is unquestionable. We got the original one and it's airy, light, and subtle in flavor. They only sell it by whole pieces which 2-3 persons can easily split for $13. Cheesecakes in Japan are known to be jiggly when consumed fresh and this one kind of lacks that but it was still good nonetheless. We'll be back! read more

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Looking forward to updating this from 4 to 5 stars after they settle in and get more products baking. Currently, they are only serving their 4 signature cheesecakes - souffle, ube, pandan, and chocolate (?)., i.e. no cheese tarts and no other cheesecake flavors. The place is super small and located in a heavily crowded plaza, like many areas in convoy. However, we couldn't pass it up since we've heard so much about this place and couldn't wait to try it. The original cheesecake itself lived up to expectations ... fluffy, light, and neatly packaged. I only wish it had a little more vanilla flavor, or a sprinkle of citrus zest in the batter. Maybe the pandan or ube has that little extra we are looking for. In the end, delicious cheesecake that met expectations but could have exceeded them. read more

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I was so excited when Uncle Tetsu opened a location in San Diego. This complex in Convoy is small and parking can be tough at times, but it is so worth it. I have tried the original, matcha, ube, strawberry, cookies & cream. My favorites are matcha and original. I wasn't a huge fan of the strawberry or cookies myself, but I know some friends that do like them. Japanese cheesecake has a different consistency and texture than the typical dense cheesecake - it's a bit more on the cakey side. I personally enjoy it, but I know it's not for everyone. Each cheesecake is priced at $13 which is a very fair price and worth trying out. I have yet to try the Basque cheesecakes, but those are next on my list! read more

Finally an Uncle Tetsu in San Diego! If you love desserts that is not too sweet and a fan of cheesecake, this is a must try. It's not your typical cheesecake though, it's more a fluffy delicious souffle. There are four flavors to choose from, can't go wrong with any one of them. Friendly staff, parking can be tricky as it is the Convoy area. Also note that it's cashless, cards only. read more

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By far the best Japanese cheesecake I've had. The inside is clean with simple displays near the register. The employee working was prompt and polite. Now the most important part, the cheesecake. We got the ube cheesecake and it ended up being bigger than we thought, I'd say it's good for two to four people depending on your sugar craving and if you want left overs. The cheesecake is very light but moist at the same time. Not one part of it was dry and it was cooked to absolute perfection. It's an in between of a cake and a cheesecake and was very flavorful. I knew it would be good, but I didn't know it would be THAT GOOD. I'm excited to try the coconut pandan next! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube cheesecake ($13) - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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I have walked past this place a few times when going to get mochinuts. One day I decided to bring dessert home to my family and stopped in. It's small and quaint inside. All orders are "to go." The workers were friendly, swift and efficient. I ordered a pandan and coconut cheesecake as well as an Oreo cheesecake. Both were extremely moist and flavorful. I'll definitely go back to try the other flavors soon! read more

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We had the opportunity to try many Japanese style cheesecakes while in Japan. They're known for their extremely light, fluffy, but very creamy and cheesy flavor. There's a height to the pastry and it jiggles without having to shake it vigorously. We had high hopes buying Uncle Tetsu's original flavor. The one we received was not fluffy or light at all. In fact it was so wet as if someone purposefully spilled syrup on it or drenched it with water. Essentially a wet sponge cake. Either it's old and had been sitting on display for a while or was not baked or packaged properly letting the sponge absorb the steam of the cake. Cheesetella in OC and LA is the closest thing we could find to the fluffy cheesecake brands we had in Japan. read more

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They have their new flavors every so often so be sure to keep stopping by! This time, we got their matcha flavor cheesecake and it was amazing. The matcha flavor was strong. Not string in a way where the first bite just screams matcha but as you are eating it, the more bites you take the more bitterness of the matcha comes through. And when we talk about matcha, it is not the sweet matcha drinks that are overly sweetened but the good 'ol matcha powder with its bitter taste. If you are a true matcha lover who takes your matcha tea without sugar, you will like it. Definitely have some coffee, milk or tea with it. If you are looking for something sweet, you should try the other flavors. It is also good the next morning, leaving it out of the fridge (fall weather right now). After that one day though, it should be put in the fridge. And it is still moist and flavorful as when you get it right out the store. Do out it in a container to prevent it from getting dry (though you probably will finish is before that point). read more

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If you haven't had Japanese cheesecake, this place is a good start to go to. Although this is not as authentic as the actual Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake, it's still good. It's super light, and not filling at all. Not that sweet so it's okay to eat if you're watching your sugar. They're supposed to be fluffy and jiggly, but you only get the semi fluffiness. It's not as fresh :( read more

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Such a light, fluffy, and creamy cake! I thought it would be more spongy but was delighted when it melted in my mouth! The cakes aren't too sweet either which is how I prefer my desserts. It appears they have seasonal flavors too so that's exciting. Parking can be a little busy depending on the hour and day but it's a small little shop, no place to sit down, just enough space to order and go. Will have to come back to try more flavors and the tarts. The staff was inviting and friendly, don't forget to ask for a punch card! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Strawberry flavor - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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A colleague of mine suggested Uncle Tetsu to me and it truly exceeded my expectations. The service provided was exceptional, and the Japanese Cheesecakes were absolutely delightful. I highly recommend trying their crumble cookies as well. read more

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Not your traditional style cheesecake. I'm always on social media and came across Uncle tetsu cheesecakes. Decided to try it out and was not disappointed. Although it's very different from your typical cheesecake this fluffy cake texture I did like. I opted in for the Oreo cheesecake and was pleasantly surprised by its texture. Although I personally would choose the traditional style cheesecake I will definitely be returning to uncle's again!! read more

After a long anticipated trip to Japan the one thing I never had the chance to try was the famous cheesecake. Lucky for me Uncle Tetsu opened. So before I flew home to surprise my family for mother day I went and bought two cheesecakes. They are small in size and not anything close to American cheesecake so if you go into it opened minded without comparing it you will see the beauty in the skill it takes to make. These famous cheesecake has a jiggle and wiggle when it moves. The flavors are very much Japanese. In my opinion the cheesecake has more of a sponge cake texture. There is nothing short of any sort of cheese flavoring. I didn't try the original. I went with then strawberry since it's strawberry season and in Japan I became a boogie strawberry queen. Next to be adventurous I bought the pandan out of curiosity and I am sucker for coconut. The family loved it as it was light and a great way to end our dinner. If by no means will scratch the cheesy richness if that's what you're craving. Overall it was a great experience. I would like to try the other flavors to really experience the hype especially the original. read more

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I have had many Japanese cheesecake and also had Uncle Tetsu cheesecake many times. The two cheesecakes that we got this time, original and oreo, are horrible! Their appearance are nothing like before, they are so wet and has no cheese taste at all. The cakes collapses as soon as you cut them. I don't even know what I was eating! I am very disappointed. I think management and quality control should take a look at what is going on with this store. This will not happen in Japan. It is so sad that the quality has gone downhill so quick. I won't be coming back anytime soon! read more

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To be honest it was kind of bland. Texture was good but the flavor wasn't all there. Service was great. read more

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We came here around 4pm on a Saturday to try out their cheesecake expecting it to be light and fluffy. The cheesecake ($13) however came out very soggy and mushy. We tried asking about different cheesecake options and flavors but the cashier was not very attentive and she ignored us, like she was trying to get rid of the bad cheesecake or something. Not a very friendly place and would not recommend the cheesecake either. read more

Stopped by tonight after visiting Formoosa for dinner. Have heard much about the soufflé cheesecakes. Walked and immediately saw Coconut Pandan so that was an easy choice! I am not a cheesecake fan at all but heard these were different. Different they are! To me this is no cheesecake nor does it taste like cheesecake. Its more like a spongy chiffon cake. The pandan taste was very light and overrun by the coconut flavor. They have Ube flavor also. I will give it another shot and try the ube! But if you are looking for something different, check this place out! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Coconut Pandan - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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My gps didn't take me directly to uncle tetsu for some reason. I was on a random street behind what seemed to be a plaza where uncle testy was. So I just street parked behind the buildings and walked a little bit. We got the pandan coconut cheesecake and mini cheesecake tarts which aren't pictured. The pandan coconut cheesecake was ok. If you've never had Japanese cheesecake, it's very soft, fluffy, and light. The pandan coconut flavors could've been more apparent. The mini tarts tasted better in my opinion. Plus, they have a crust giving it more texture and pop. I recommend the minis over the big cheesecake. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Pandan coconut cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

This is such a cute little place but they offer delicious fluffy Japanese cheesecake. They have different flavors but tried the classic. I'm glad we did because it was heavenly delicious. It was so soft, spongy and light. It is not too sweet either. It is hard to find parking in this area though but be patient or try to find street parking. It is worth the wait! They are also very friendly and their bag carrier is so pretty. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The cheesecakes tasted like all the other Uncle Tetsu locations I have previously tried before. Parking was atrocious but luckily there wasn't any line when I went so was able to grab a pandan coconut and strawberry flavored cheesecake. Really like that they provided samples of the ube and pandan coconut before purchasing. The texture was light and airy and satisfied my dessert craving for the night. It was unfortunate they rant out of tarts to sell though. read more

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The place is small but cute, well decorated as well. The person behind the counter was very friendly and gave great recommendations! I got the cheese tarts, and they were so good! The crust is surprisingly tasty and filling is creamy but not overwhelming. Definitely will come here again read more

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I was walking in the plaza and saw this place. I was super excited to see that this was here. My sister every year for the past 5 years plus have brought this cheesecake to my house from Arcadia for my husband's birthday cake since he loves Japanese cheesecake. So seeing that they opened in sd, I was stoked. Parking - like all convoy area, the parking lot in every plaza can be difficult depending on the time you come. We luckily was able to get parking since we came at 10:45 am on Tuesday. Location - located next to jasmine dim sum, revolving sushi place, and Shanghai saloon plaza. Inside decor - simple bakery store. Don't have any place to eat, just an area to order your dessert. Service - staff people are friendly. Food- they had a deal for buy 3 cheesecakes and get 1 tart free. So I got that. I ordered two original cheesecakes for myself and 1 for my friend. The cheesecake was good but I feel like the one from Arcadia is better. I do like how It's not sweet. My girls loved it and keeps asking for more. I recommend this place. read more

Oreo was my favorite! However all the flavors are yummy! They are located in a busy location and parking there always is annoying but they are fast even though at times they have a small line. Prices are good. I will need to come back and the burnt topping one? read more

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