I am not a huge fan of cheesecake, actually in fact I am not a fan of cheesecake. But that all changed when I had Uncle Tetsu for the first time. These soft, jiggly, moist cakes are a distant cousin to cheesecakes in my book. They come in many different flavors and sizes. And importantly, they do not taste like cheesecake. Instead they taste like a sponge cake with a custard element. Need I say more? Why don't you try it out yourself. By the way, why don't you take it to the next level and try their burnt cakes. Thank you Nico for the above and beyond customer service. Even during these crazy times you provided excellent service with a smile (the smeyes says it all) and the playful personality. Thank you! read more

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Cute name! Cute logo! Cute box! Cute bag! Lol I've been wanting to get this for my parents to try. I finally came to Stonestown to shop and purchase this Japanese cheesecake. Service: Very kind staff. No line. Fast service. Cake: I got the original cheesecake that was recommended by the staff. It was spongy and light with a hint of cheese taste. I enjoyed it! I recommend coming here to try their cheesecakes. They have many flavors available, such as strawberry, chocolate, matcha, oreo and ube. They currently have a seasonal flavor, honey walnut raisin. They also have biscottis and cheese tarts as well. I got a honey walnut raisin biscotti sample for my parents to try and they loved it! The next time I come back, I'm going to try the ube cheesecake. read more

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There was a lot of commotion at one corner of the hillsdale shopping center food court and we decided to check out what was causing it - it was Uncle Tetsu! They have cheese tarts, cheesecakes and a variant called basque cheesecake. We wanted to try a couple of cheesetarts as they had just come out of the oven and looked fresh/warm. However we were told that we couldn't buy only 1 or 2 of them and had to commit to buying a box of 4. Then we decided to get a slice of cheesecake and we were told that it's not sold in slices and that we'd have to buy the whole thing. We were hesitant to spend $12 on getting a whole cake given that we weren't that hungry and just wanted to try a slice but we finally gave in to the hype and bought the whole thing in Matcha flavor. The cake was mostly flavorless (I usually enjoy that most Asian dessert places have very light sweetness but this one was almost too light and you can't really taste anything). It was almost like they added flavorless green coloring and called it matcha. I guess we should have gone with the original flavor to start with. If only they sold it in slices, we'd have loved to have tried a few different flavors instead of being stuck with a whole matcha cake that we don't enjoy at all! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Matcha Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Before the late afternoon 4DX movie, I have less than half an hour not just to buy a smoky hojicha tea with kuromitsu boba from Matcha Café Maiko, but also a new place I first almost passed by. Maybe I should purchase what's from Uncle Tetsu since it's brand new. I never have set foot to Stonestown Mall several times when the pandemic was around. So when I sometimes visit, I try checking in new places first. Uncle Tetsu is one special bakery shop recognized for its signature full blown soufflé/sponge cake. The size big enough to fit into the square tile box can serve at least 4 people, namely me and my whole family. And indeed; it's better to take it home while the Japanese cheesecake stays fresh for one to two days straight. Each picture of a full blown cheesecake straight from the nifty machinery, kawaii! I chose the Very Berry since it's a special flavor. At home when I have a first bite, it's light and fluffy. With Very Berry flavor, it's sweet enough. I want to choose matcha green tea flavor, but my brother didn't like that flavor. Hopefully, it'll be my brother's turn to order Japanese cheesecake with the flavor of his choice, if he's in a mood. I enjoy going back to other dessert places throughout Stonestown Mall. But if Uncle Tetsu's Japanese cheesecakes are what pulled your nose to it, then be prepared to have your wallet ready. (*‿*) read more

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Delicious and fluffy cheesecakes that are light and not too sweet. I was surprised to find they also have tarts and burnt basque cheesecakes as well. Must try for next time!! Trevor helped us today and he was really nice and quick/efficient. read more

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I'm seriously addicted to their tarts. Forget making those cheesecakes and just stick to the cheese tarts please! Make them in every flavor possible!! At 3pm on a Saturday they only had original and ube. For the love of god puh-lease keep a good steady supply of these tarts!! Service was really good. Not much to say for ambiance since it's just a to-go type of store front. read more

Uncle Tetsu - $4.50 original cheese tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love Uncle Tetsu! The cheesecake is so fluffy and good! Not too rich. They have a variety of flavors and I wish I could try them all. I've heard many great things about Uncle Tetsu, but haven't had time to try it until now and I'm obsessed. I've tried the ube and original. The ube was sooooo good! They package it so nicely in a cute box and bag. Perfect for a gift! The cute stamp on top is a nice touch. Each cheesecake is $14 each, but if you buy 3, you save $3. read more

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I ordered thru the tock webpage and it was really easy. Picked up the cakes next day and didn't have to wait in line at all. I just showed up and got my order in 10 minutes. I saw there was a line for people that wanted to order at the store. Good customer service from the nice staff and will be back to check out the rest of the other flavored cakes! read more

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Uncle Tetsu specializes in Japanese style cheesecakes, which is quite unlike American cheesecakes. They have become very popular lately with stores opening in San Mateo, San Francisco (Stonestown), and now Daly City (Serramonte). This location of Uncle Tetsu is inside the Stonestown Mall, on the second floor, where the long-standing Mrs. Field's Cookies use to be (right next to the food court). The mall was actually quite busy and there was a short line for Uncle Tetsu. There are five standard cheesecake flavors that Uncle Tetsu makes - Original, Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate, and Ube. When I went in February 2021, they had a seasonal flavor of Oreo. There is only one size (maybe approx 8" round) and there is only one price for all - $11.80. Uncle Tetsu also sells Burnt Basque Cakes (looks burnt on top), which is more of a European style cheesecake, for $21.80. They offered two flavors when I went - Original and Oreo. I chose the Oreo cheesecake, since I love the Oreo cheesecake at (TCF) and wanted to try the original. The Oreo cheesecake is basically the original cheesecake with Oreos added throughout. It was brought out boxed and ready to go. Upon eating, I realized the cheesecake was light and fluffy, not thick or dense. It reminded me of an Asian sponge cake. I also noticed that this cheesecake is not very sweet like American cheesecakes. The sweetness is very subtle and the Oreo flavor isn't too strong. This type of cheesecake would have been good with a nice cup of tea. I wasn't absolutely blown away, but I did enjoy the cheesecake. Overall, it was nice to try a different style of cheesecake and see what all the buzz was about. I would probably try a different flavor next time. If you haven't tried it, don't expect it to be like American cheesecake, but more of a light, sponge cake. read more

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I've never had an Uncle Tetsu-styled cheesecake until now. I've always had this distinct idea of what a cheesecake is -- sort of like a custard-like texture. Uncle Tetsu's version of a cheesecake is certainly different but very tasty. I ordered the oreo cheesecake and I thought the oreo was going to be spread out the entire cake but once I opened it it was smack dab right in the middle. Nonetheless, the cake is not too big and not too small. Perfect to share amongst a group of friends. Funny enough my friends and I devoured it within 25 minutes. Such a great spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Oreo - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Uncle Tetsu's popular Japanese cheesecakes I had my first taste of a Japanese cheesecake and it is far cry from American cheesecakes. This Uncle Tetsu is the latest addition to the Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco. It is located on the upper level of the shopping center just around the corner from the food court. We were able to walk up and make our purchase. No wait! Customers can also place orders online for next day pick-up. These Japanese cheesecakes are fluffy with texture like a sponge cake and they're not as sweet so I guess that's good because it has fewer calories than the standard cheesecake. LoL! yet they still have that rich, creamy goodness. These cheesecakes were made from scratch in-house and they come in many flavors including strawberry and burnt basque. I purchased one each of the Ube, chocolate and original. The young employees were friendly, helpful and nice as I watched the process from when they took the cheesecake out of the bain-marie, hot stamping each cheesecake with the Uncle Tetsu caricature logo, and packaging them. They are fast! The cheesecakes are 6" in size and are $11.80 each, including tax is $12.80. Apparently these cheesecakes are very popular here in the Bay Area. They have yet to make it to the Sacramento valley like many other Asian desserts we don't have here. My mom enjoyed the Ube flavor while my co-workers enjoyed the original and chocolate cheesecakes. I prefer my cheesecakes a tad bit sweeter... maybe next time I will add powdered sugar and strawberries as topping. Review #1994 read more

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COVID-19 TAKEOUT I was getting my weekly hoji fix at Matcha Cafe Maiko when I smelled that irresistible sweet aroma wafting in the air. I started air sniffing around trying to figure out where that smell was coming from. I got a few weird looks but hey, it's SF... Anything goes, like ( | )-less chaps in the afternoon on Folsom street. Ahhhhh haaa! The sweet aroma is coming from Uncle Tetsu, their first SF location is finally open! (Located at the old Ms. Field's at Stonestown's food court, 2nd floor near the escalator going down.) Well, sorta. They're open for online PRE-ORDERS ONLY via Tock and you have to order the day before. No same day orders. No in-person orders...for now. Pick-up: 12 pm - 6 pm, 15 minute time slots. M E N U * Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake: Original, Strawberry, Ube, or Chocolate ($11.80 each) * Burnt Basque Cheesecake ($21.80) No drinks available. $1 online order fee. No tip option. Tax was set to 9.5% by accident? I placed my order via Tock and returned the next day to pick-up my order. M Y O R D E R I've tried their Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes a handful of times (like a cheesy sponge cake) so this time, I wanted to try their Burnt Basque Cheesecake. These crustless cheesecakes are cooked at a high heat producing an crackly, burnt exterior but with a rich yet light custardy center. In theory, at least. Basuku started the Burnt Basque Cheesecake craze in the Bay Area. But, if you've been stalking their page, than you know their cheesecakes sell out within seconds online. No joke. For the price ($14 less than Basuku), Uncle Tetsu's rendition is decent. Even tempering it for an hour, it's not nearly as creamy and custardy in the center as Basuku's. But, it does the job and is much easier to get your hands on. Compared to their Soufflé cheesecake, it's closer to the texture of an NY cheesecake (heavier and cheesier) if that's what you're looking for. You can eat it straight from the fridge which has a denser texture or at room temperature for a softer texture. These cheesecakes are AZN sweet (my preference) so if you have a major sweet tooth, you may not find it sweet enough. But hey, they're healthier! Wrap up the uneaten portion in saran wrap to keep it moist and store it in the fridge. Enjoy within 72 hours. I'm glad I tried Uncle Tetsu's Burnt Basque Cheesecake once but I'll stick with their Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes going forward. Overall, Uncle Tetsu is another welcome addition to the Stonestown food court. With the holidays coming up, their cheesecakes are a great gift idea for friends and fam. Or, if you're like me...for my damn self. You know, "self-care". :P read more

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Light and fluffy, part soufflé, cheesecake and sponge cake. Flavor is very light and not too sweet at all. I picked up the ube today and it melted in my mouth. The ube flavor was not too strong at all. I saw there was a card included with my cake that tells you how the temperature affects the cake from when it's hot out of the oven, room temp, cold in the fridge, and frozen. Really enjoyed this and need to stop myself from eating more. Glad there is one in SF now. Popped in in the fridge and can't wait to see what the flavor transforms into. read more

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We tried the seasonal cherry blossom soufflé. It was very soft and melted in our mouths. You could hear and feel the moistness of the soufflé even while cutting the first slice. The floral hints were noticeable but not overbearing. The soufflé was also packaged well in a pretty pink box and bag. read more

Original cheese cake and an original cheese tart. Taste great but significantly overpriced, even comparing with Wholefoods market. Service: quick and accurate. Nothing special. No complaints either. Ambiance: not aware of any. read more

I remember going to Japan 2 years ago and everyone told me I needed to eat Ramen and cheesecake! I can understand wanting to try some authentic fresh Ramen, but, cheesecake? I first tried the original cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu. It was good. Plain. Light. Soft. But nothing to rave about? Uncle Tetsu started rolling out ones with different flavors. I LOVE the strawberry one!!! ($11.80). Perfect on its own or to eat after dinner! Order online through Tock and pickup the following day. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Strawberry cheesecake ($11.80) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yay finally got to try it. Don't have to go to Hillsdale mall to try this cheesecake now that Stonestown finally one which is much closer for me. It's where Mrs Field use to be at by the escalator in Stonestown. You can order at the actual store or order online for pick up. I got the original and ube flavor. It cost about $11.80 per cheesecakes. It doesn't look like your typical cheesecake. It's doesn't have that cream cheese flavor. The flavor for both are light and taste more like spongy kind of cheesecake and the way it looks looks like a sponge cake. But It is still very good read more

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I am glad there is finally an Uncle Tetsu nearby! I don't usually go to San Mateo so the drive there is out of the way. I got an original cheesecake and it tastes just like the one in San Mateo. I do think it should be baked a bit longer because the top wasn't exactly browned. If you pre-order online, the wait is non-existent. During COVID times, I'm not crazy about waiting in a long line for cheesecake. Next one to open is Serramonte! Even better because I shop at Serramonte more than Stonestown. read more

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My Taiwanese mom asked me to stop by the one in San Mateo but I looked up the Uncle Tetsu locations and found the San Francisco location, so happy booked a convenient time to pick up the cheesecake using Tock. For a shop in a mall food court, it's pretty darn good! I got the original and basque cheesecakes. The original is tasty and we enjoyed it right away in the afternoon - nice and fresh and soft. The basque cake will be frozen and thawed for the weekend It's worth a stop! read more

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Maybe 3.5 stars? Given how popular this brand is, I really wanted to love it but truth is, it's just okay. I've been to the Hillsdale location before and this is the first time I've seen Ube flavor on the menu so I jumped right on that and bought one. The ube flavor did not come through. It wasn't cheesy enough. In the end, I tasted a super moist and buttery piece of cake. It was a dazzling purple cake but it didn't taste like an ube cheesecake. I'm looking forward to what other flavors they may produce. One of the cashiers told me that she is not sure if or when the matcha flavor will be available at this location. read more

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I had Uncle Tetsu before at a different location. It was light and fluffy. For this one, it was also light and fluffy but it was a bit too moist for my taste. May be it was sitting in the box for too long? I also didn't taste much of the cheesecake this time around. I would also skip the tarts as they were nothing like the ones I had in Japan. For that price ($4 each), it was not worthy especially they only had one flavor to choose from vs. assortments as advertised. read more

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Uncle Tetsu is finally open at Stonestown! They have QR codes posted in front of the store, in the case that you want to order ahead and have a set pick up time, but only for the next day. Otherwise, you'd have to wait in line and pick up what's available, which I ended up doing. I love how light and fluffy the cheesecakes are! Does not really jiggle, but is pretty nonetheless. If you're not careful, you could end up eating the whole thing by yourself! It's a steep price for a small cheesecake, but definitely worth it. I think it could be improved in organization, like having clear demarcations on where people should wait in line to order, or people picking up from their mobile order. With the amount of people waiting around, it was unclear what was going on, and whether or not they sold out. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here today with my niece to purchase BOGO cake. Unfortunately, only 2 flavors were left. Fortunately, I like both flavors. Original cheesecake & Ube. $14/2, not bad at all. She bought it for her family and shared it with our baby niece family. I shared mine with my family and my grandma. They were asking for emails, but then stopped when it got to me. My second niece notice the staff was so fast and gentle with placing the cake in the boxes. She was so impressed. I bet they were so busy as soon as they were open. When we got there, 2 ppl in front of us and then it crowded. Around 7 ppl lined up behind us. Only problem was, CREDIT CARD ONLY!!! Which my niece doesn't have. So I helped her pay. But when it was my turn to pay, it wouldn't take my card, has to use another card. read more

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I got spoiled in Japan because the cakes are served right out of the oven and are so giggly good! The cakes here are baked in batches way in advance and are cold. Not as good as freshly baked. Next time uncle testsu should announce when they have a fresh batch ready to pickup. read more

uncle tetsu's cheesecakes are unmatched! I tried a bunch of their flavors including original, chocolate, matcha, lychee rose, & more. I actually LOVE their new seasonal flavor lychee rose. i'm not a fan of traditional cheesecakes (they're too rich and heavy for me) but these cheesecakes are the complete opposite. they're light, fluffy, and moist and don't leave you feeling heavy or sick afterwards. their cheese tarts are also exceptional! thanks uncle tetsu for sending me some desserts, I really loved trying them and they tasted amazing! read more

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The original is still my favorite. Ube and sesame was ok. I'm surprised that I didn't care for the matcha one since I usually like matcha. This location is at the food court of Stonestown mall so there's a lot going around in the area read more

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My family always has Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake for birthdays and we love these cakes every time! Uncle Tetsu is a Japanese style cheesecake that is light and fluffy. The flavor is also light and not too sweet, which my parents love because they don't like overly sweet or rich cakes. The size is also perfect for a small family celebration of 3. The cake can feed up to 6 easily. This Uncle Tetsu is located in Stonetown SF, which is a very busy place, even on Weekdays, surprisingly. I didn't have a tough time finding parking, but I definitely had to make a few circles. The store is located in the mall and up the stairs. The workers here are very nice and even gave me a stamp card--where has this been all the times that I've bought Uncle Tetsu? I've tried mainly all the flavors before: Original, Matcha, Strawberry. This time I wanted to try their seasonal flavor which was Lychee Rose and this flavor is SO GOOD! You can smell the rose flavor and lychee aftertaste. My favorite out of all the flavors I've tried. I definitely recommend this place l! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Lychee Rose Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It is very fresh and amazing in taste. Get the Ube cookie and cheese tarts. Those are the best things you can ever get.

Couldn't believe I saw a location since the only other time I saw this place was in Japan! So of course I had to order a couple things from here :)) The cheesecake is a smaller portion size and no raisins are placed on the bottom. But for not having to visit another country to get the fluffy delicate cheesecakes, is a win. Ordered the original and ube. Both were pretty light on the flavor and not overly sweet, but overall happy with the finished product. It's an awkward size that's not quite a single serving and not shareable, but hey, all the more reason to get another to try more flavors! The workers told me you can always order ahead since there are days where they sell out completely. If you're planning to pick one up and not just on a whim, I'd recommend securing that fluffy cheesecake. read more

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This is one of my fav spots to go to if I see it around when visiting other places. They make some of the best cheesecakes and cheesetarts. The cheesetart this time was nice and had a great texture to it. The flavors were on point and you could easily devour one within a few bites. read more

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Tried Uncle Tetsu precovid in San Mateo and was packed there. So glad to know they opened in Stonestown so I don't have to drive as far! They are at the spot where the old San Francisco Soup Company used to be at on the 2nd level food court. Cheesecake: Fluffy, soft, buttery goodness, light, almost like biting into a soft cloud. This is not your typical cheesecake where it's layered of cheese, cream cheese, and makes you feel bloated. Uncle Tetsu is not sweet, no cream, just a soft cake that you want to eat over and over again! Very delicious and with the convenient location, I will be back more often. read more

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Love this light and fluffy Japanese burnt basque cheesecake. First time I tried it was from the San Mateo location , Hillsdale Mall. Service is great from both locations:-) Burnt basque is my favorite because although it is light and fluffy, it's still pretty creamy. read more

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No line at all and they had the original cheesecake in stock, and we ordered it and ate it once we got home. It held well in terms of time and was still delicious. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm so glad they finally opened a location in San Francisco!!! This is located on the second floor of Stonestown Galleria, on the edge of the food court (where Mrs. Fields used to be). I tried the original cheesecake. Like everyone said, it's literally so light and fluffy! It somewhat looks like a sponge cake, but tastes like a light cheesecake. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor for me. Do not expect a typical super sweet and creamy cheesecake. I highly suggest trying to eat this as fresh as possible. I probably would not let it get passed 3 days old. They offer quite the variety of flavor. I'm excited to return and try more! read more

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

WHEN: Sunday @ 3pm (on a holiday) Yass I finally visited an uncle tetsu in the Bay Area. It's so far from me, I live in Oakland and drove all the way to Daly City for a $11 cake lol. Worth it of course and I was in the area. My first time eating uncle tetsu was in SoCal Arcadia mall. They're the best Japanese cheesecakes, and one of my favorite cakes. The value is the cake is so cheap for a small, delicious cake. SERVICE The uncle tetsu line was very short. I was probably the 3rd person waiting in line. Although this location ran out of Ube flavor quickly. The staff are friendly and welcoming. There's mask enforced, social distance enforced, and hand sanitizers. The staff were busy making more cakes and taking cakes out of the oven. So we got a fresh batch of cakes. WHAT I ORDERED 2 originals 1 Ube You can't go wrong ordering the original uncle tetsu cake. It's my favorite flavor, I can eat this small cake in one sitting if I want to. But I didn't want to gain more quarantine weight for hot girl summer. The cake is made fresh, creamy, delicious. It's not chewy or cheesy at all, you can barely taste the cheese. If I didn't tell you it's a Japanese cheesecake, you probably won't know it is. The cheese flavor is very subtle. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love having this newish addition to the mall! I've been to the locations in San Mateo and in LA and glad they finally have one closer to SF. I ordered around 5pm on a Sunday and there weren't any lines. They also have a seasonal flavor which is the Wild Berry cheesecake that consists of raspberry puree and something else I don't remember when I inquired what was in it. I decided maybe that will be too tart or sour so I went with the strawberry cheesecake. The cheesecake was very soft and melt in your mouth feel. Of course it is not the creamy US kind but more of a soft spongy texture. I was able to eat this while recovering from jaw surgery and unable to chew. So it was a very satisfying treat for myself. I had to stop myself from eating almost half of the cake in one go. They also have biscotti and cheese tarts as well. Overall it is a very affordable place to grab some cheesecakes and treat yourself! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Strawberry cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to the Serramonte branch and they did not accept cash. I hope you take cash at this one because I would love to try the Madeleine cupcakes again. As of 2019 San Francisco has a law that require brick and mortar businesses to allow payment of cash. read more

Finally got a chance to try their Japanese cheesecake. I'm so glad that they opened a location here at Stonestown. I bought the regular cheesecake and also their ube flavor. It's definitely light and moist. I even got my dad hooked on it and now he goes any buy for himself or gift them to his friends! I need to try other flavors as well! read more

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An amazing dessert for Lunar New Year. Got the matcha cheese cake and it was better than I imagined. The matcha cheese cake was so fluffy , soft and delicious. Treat yourself to amazing some Japanese Cheesecake in Stonestown Galleria. read more

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Had the best Japanese jiggly cheesecake in Osaka, looked up a spot in SF and this place seemed promising. Unlike online photos and videos, it was not jiggly or fluffy, but rather flat and dense. The ube flavor was very sickly sweet and artificial tasting, needed to drink a lot of water with it. It's located in the Stonestown food court and not busy, smells amazing from the outside. Overall, it was a decent Asian sponge style cake for the reasonable price of $13, but much denser compared to the ones in Japan or Asian supermarkets. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California