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    Uncle Tetsu

    4.0 (661 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Japanese
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    tere p.

    Promo for $15.50 - it was good to try after a long time of tasting it- it was not too sweet and their jasmine tea is good.

    Strawberry Cheesecake
    Lindsay C.

    Japanese cheesecake is so fluffy and airy compared to American cheesecake. Although I like both, it's definitely nice to know that this cheesecake won't be sitting like a rock in my stomach for a few hours. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake ($16) and the flavor was nice and light. Not too sweet. I love the texture!! I'd come back again.

    Coffee and Pandan our favorite :)
    Gino C.

    Still consistently good ! Love the Pandan and Coffee and many more. :) Everything they make is so good and will not disappoint. Avail of the free taste if you are not sure what to get but we tried all of them and what a treat.

    Sesame cheese tart
    Sylvia K.

    Got the $10 combo with 1 mini cheesecake and cheese tart Cookies and cream cheesecake was pretty good. Matcha cheese tart was a seasonal item and it was not good at all. The matcha flavor just doesn't blend well with the cheese tart sour taste. Don't recommend it. Service was not that good this time. The person who served us wasn't too friendly.

    Andrew S.

    Mmmmmm soft fluffly cheesecake. If you want more egg heavy cheesecake, Uncle Tetsu might not be a good option for you. The ube cheesecake is always tasty, but I was not a fan of the Oreo cheesecake. The Oreo cheesecake was just the classic with bits and pieces of Oreo, doesn't taste at all like Oreos unfortunately. Recommend the classic, ube, and pandan coconut flavors!

    Black sesame tart
    Harish J.

    If Uncle Tetsu is adopting, I'll gladly become Nephew Harish. Their black sesame tart and original cheesecake are great too! The mini cheesecake and tart combo deal is too good to pass on!

    Burnt Basque and Ube Cheesecakes
    Yvonne C.

    Got the following: Basque cheesecake, ube cheesecake, regular cheesecake, ube cookies and yuzu green tea. All items were delicious but the cheesecakes tasted moist in comparison to Osaka which has also has raisins. The moisture levels seem higher and decreases the fluffiness factor. Enjoy the different taste profile in the cookie, the sour cream flavor in the cookie made it well balanced to the sweetness. The cookie texture was very fluffy and dense therefore very fulfilling. The yuzu green tea was refreshing but needs more of the citrus jam as the flavor profile goes bland halfway through. There was only one worker available and seemed overwhelmed with the task and neutral in tone. Overall good experience.

    Strawberry Cheesecake & Pandan Coconut Cheesecake
    Bethany W.

    This location is just a counter near the food court in the mall. Service was friendly and quick! Lol I bought 4 different cheesecakes here for Thanksgiving: original, strawberry, ube, and pandan coconut. All very good with no complaints. Great texture, not too sweet, and subtle flavoring/coloring which was perfect. The original and ube cheesecakes were the crowd favorite. I need to try the black sesame cheesecake (if there is one?). I've had the black sesame cheese tart before which was 10/10. Overall, great Japanese cheesecake chain and super fair prices. (Only complaint is that my husband got a cheesecake card when he bought two and I didn't haha...I'll need to get my two stamps somehow...)

    Kathleen W.

    It's been a while since I last saw an Uncle Tetsu but it's a must to get the original for me ~ We tried the cherry blossom one and it is delicious, moist and soft. They have many seasonal flavors and even have baby cheesecakes now too. Cheesecakes here are jiggly and fluffy.

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    Amy Y.

    Originating from Japan in 1990, Uncle Tetsu is a global chain that specializes in Japanese cheesecake. What is a Japanese cheesecake? It's basically a very light and fluffy pound cake that tastes a tiny bit like cheesecake. As in, it'll take stronger force to throw this cake at someone's face and make a mess than a regular cake. It's more sponge than cake and will most likely just bounce off. When hype is generated for this cheesecake, people line up like crazy; but it's not too big of a deal, and since its opening, these locations in California are only frequented by diehard fans or the ultra curious. Hillsdale is home to Uncle Tetsu's first location in Northern California! They used to only really make Japanese cheesecakes, but they've since expanded their menu and flavors. I personally like getting Uncle Tetsu as a cute, reasonably priced, interesting gift for special occasions. In general, the flavors of their baked goods are on the mild side (good for an Asian palate) - not too sweet, not too intense, and mostly softer in texture. They rotate through different seasonal offers and promotions, so it's worth it to check out what they're up to. I like their original flavor of the Japanese cheesecake the most, because the flavored ones taste just a little bit artificial. One Japanese cheesecake can feed anywhere from 1 to 8 people. It lasts for a couple days at room temperature. Their cheese tarts are pretty neat because they ooze from inside, and are richer than the cheesecakes, though I've had better cheese tarts. If you want something that tastes more like an actual cheesecake, try their burnt Basque cakes. The packaging and bag they put your product in is pretty nice.

    Strawberry cheese cake being decorated by kids

    I love this location! Very clean and well maintained. The staff are very nice. When in the middle preparing cakes, they still come to help me as soon as they can. They offer new flavor samples and recommend combo deals they have. My favorites are the ube basque cheese cakes, coffee flavor, sesame tarts, ube cookie and the matcha cheese foam. My kids love their strawberry and Oreo cream cookies. All the flavors are good. What's best is that they aren't heavy and over sweet.

    Ube cheesecake
    Emily C.

    This place has really fluffy cheesecakes with the perfect amount of sweetness and I highly recommend everyone to check it out! I went around the Christmas time and they had the cutest stamps for their cheesecakes.. I highly recommend the Oreo and the Ube flavors! The Ube is my all time favorite, as it's not too sweet and is light and fluffy! Oreo is good too, and is on the sweeter side! In particular, the gigantic Oreo in the cheesecake is a favorite among the kids in my family! My only gripe is that the line can be really really long, and sometimes service is a bit slow! It's also in the middle of a mall food court; so ambience is always pretty loud..

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    Joseph M.

    I was doing some shopping in Hillsdale and I saw this bakery in the food court so here I am. I ordered the mini original cheesecake and the mini Oreo cheesecake. The cheesecakes are fluffy, airy, light, moist, and lightly sweetened. It was a pleasant surprise. I'll be back to try more stuff next time forsure. Try it out if you like. :)

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    Customer service here is nonexistent. People who work here look like you owe them money.

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    Original cheese tart was creamy and delicious. Perfectly made. I haven't tried the other flavors but I really liked the original.

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    I don't see prices online. What is the cost?

    Hello! $14 for our Japanese Cheesecake and $25 for our basque cheesecake.Thank you!

    How big is one cake? For 1 or 2 people?

    The cakes are big enough for 6 to 8 people. Unless extra large portions are preferred.

    When will you have cheese tarts again?

    Hi Raymond, Due to nationwide supply chain issues, our tart shells are out of stock for the time… 

    Has anyone froze their cakes? How did it turn out? Trying to plan ahead for maternity leave lol.

    Hi Angela, our cheesecakes can last refrigerated for a few days. Keep in mind that freezing them might change the texture and taste slightly.

    Are they open on Mondays or Tuesdays now?! From Tock linked to from their own Web site on 9/14/20: "Drive to Hillsdale Shopping Mall (we are open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm)."

    They were open Monday (9/14). I was able to walk up and order.

    Do I keep the cheesecake in the fridge at all times?

    Yes Unless u finish the same day then I don't Think u need to keep it fridge

    Is $11.80 one slice or a whole cake? Thanks

    Whole cake! Around $13 after tax :)

    Why there is a tax charge on the cake?

    It's a prepared food item, therefore it's taxable

    The store still accept phone orders if the online order said sold out on that day?

    Is the food court close? Can we order curbside pick up at this time for this Hilldale Mall location?

    Food court is open

    Can I order beforehand without paying and pay for it when I pick it up?

    Go to their website. I believe you can order online and just pick up

    Now that San Mateo is slowly opening businesses, is this store now open? I heard Serramonte shopping center is already open. Thanks!

    Yes it is open now, and you can order online ahead and pickup by the counter. But notice that 1. they don't offer drinks right now; 2. they could have limited flavors of… 

    Is this place currently open during Covid restrictions?

    No, since it is in the food court of Hilllsdale Mall, which is closed.

    Can I buy one slice?

    Unfortunately not, just walked over.

    Will they be open on Christmas Eve?

    Yes! We are open on Christmas Eve. Please stop by :)

    Just wondering how long can you keep in refrigerator and cheesecake will still be fresh to eat?

    It's good in the fridge for 3 days!

    Is it best to refrigerate the cake if not serving it right away?

    From their website: Our Japanese Cheesecakes can stay in room temperature for up to 12 hours. We recommend putting them in the fridge as soon as possible, and they can last refrigerated for up to 3 days.

    Do they have the cheese tarts?

    Hi Eleanor! No, unfortunately, they don't have cheese tarts. They do have their famous cheesecake… 

    Will they be open on Christmas Eve?

    Hi Christine, Thank you for your question. We'll be open from 11am - 6pm on Christmas Eve. If… 

    Does this cheesecake contain gluten?

    Yes. Their web site specifically says their baked goods are NOT gluten-free. They contain (wheat) flour.

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    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine

    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine

    4.4
    (256 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine 1541 Laurel Street, San Carlos,…read moreCA, 94070 Had a great dining experience at Soko Soko in San Carlos! Everything we ordered was absolutely scrumptious and worth the price. Our favorites were the Crunchy Lobster Roll, packed with lobster salad, salmon, avocado & cucumber, tobiko, and topped with crunchy flakes and house sauce (a fresh roll) and the Wagyu & Sea Roll, which combined shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, and seared Kobe beef (a cooked roll)! Super rich and satisfying!! The Scallop Butter Yaki was also delicious, with very tender and naturally sweet scallops and seared mushrooms in house-made butter sauce. We also ordered Oyster Shooter, a good combination of oyster, ikura, quail egg, ponzu sauce, and sake. Shot was not too strong but very well combined! The highlight of our meal was definitely Beef Tongue Skewer (a daily special). We're very impressed, as the skewer was incredibly tender, fresh, and melted in our mouths. We paired everything with a Sho Chiku Bai Nigori sake, which is soooo warm and comforting, complemented our meal nicely. Service was very quick, and the staff was very attentive throughout our visit. Overall, a wonderful dining experience! This is my 2nd time here and and I'll definitely be back for more.

    Came to Soko Soko for a friend dinner and had a pleasant meal…read more The inside has a Japandi vibe with light woods and warm lighting. I will say that at peak hours with every table talking, it was really hard to hear what my friends were saying from across the table. Food was pricy, but good! We ordered: Omakase sashimi box - this was almost $70 and included two slices of multiple types of fish in a 3x3 square wood box. I feel like this was fine - nothing really stood out to me. Sunset roll - the cucumber wrap (seaweed substitute) really overpowered any fish that was in the middle. Chicken karaage - meaty, juicy! Order it! Ribeye bites with shaved daikon - this was fine, I wouldn't order again Bacon wrapped mochi skewer - good, but not worth the $4 (!!!) Pork belly skewer - fine, not worth the $ Tempura - good crisp and light Service was OK. It was difficult to get anyone's attention for the check even if the restaurant itself was pretty small. Overall, good time spent with friends, and my raw fish craving was satisfied.

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    Sushi Kazoku

    Sushi Kazoku

    4.5
    (288 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    Casual dining
    Vegetarian friendly

    I tried to come here Friday night but there were people already waiting out the door so we didn't…read morewant to wait and went elsewhere. Today I was able to meet my friend here for lunch and since it was a weekday we got a table right away at noon. To our pleasant surprise there was a lunch special offered at the back of the menu. For $17 you can a item from column A then B. I went with teriyaki beef (+1) and gyoza. The lunch special came with rice, tea and miso soup. I order the yuzu drink too. Everything was so yummy! The decor is cute with many lucky cats near the entrance and around the sushi bar. Near the back there is a huge display kawaii, anime and robotech figures. I can see kids enjoying looking at them. Looks like they have a private room option that is narrow and long with many 2 seater table side by side, maybe they open it up when they get busy. They have a parking lot that can exit through the back is what my friend told me but I found street which has a 2 hour limit. I saw a car with a parking ticket so I'm guessing they do enforce it. I had got there early so I checked out the super cute Bird Garden store next door if you have time to kill

    Good place. I tried:…read more 1. Edamame. This was good, as it usually is, since it's a pretty simple dish. 2. Bento box with sushi (5 nigiri of chef's choice) and avocado maki. The bento box comes with rice, salad, and miso soup. Everything was good. The sushi was fresh and tender, and they gave me cooked shrimp, salmon, and 3 that I couldn't identify. The salad was good, too, with a creamy dressing that maybe had some sesame paste in it. The amount of dressing was about right, maybe just a touch more than ideal for me, but they were pretty light-handed with it overall. The miso soup and avocado maki were good. The avocado maki had more avocado in proportion to rice than other places, so that was nice. 3. Mochi ice cream, strawberry. This was pretty good. About average, I guess. 4. Yuzu cheesecake. Nice citrus flavor. I know Japanese cheesecakes are airier/lighter than American cheesecakes, but I thought they are usually a bit more creamy than this one. This one was more like a regular cake. It was good, though. Overall a good, casual place I'd be glad to return to for Japanese food. Service was good, although there were only two servers while we were there, and so sometimes it could be a bit slow. There were two TV screen showing sports. There is a small parking lot, or you can park on a nearby street.

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    Keitan Binchotan Yakitori

    Keitan Binchotan Yakitori

    4.4
    (480 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    My friend and I came here a few weeks ago. The parking situation wasnt too bad, there is a parking…read moregarage around the corner. She ended up ordering whatever she wanted. It was the combination one and I think she made the best choice. I think the best was the bbq chicken and beef. Honestly, everything here was good. It was intimate and the ambiance was pretty good! The service was quick and the people were hella nice. I will come here gain.

    I visited Keitan Izakaya on a Sunday around 10:00 PM, about an hour before closing. Unfortunately,…read morethis was far from the Japanese izakaya experience I was expecting. It didn't feel authentic to me, either in the food or the overall execution. The food wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't memorable. The skewers were noticeably overcooked and had a burnt taste. When I mentioned it, I was told that's how they're normally prepared. If that's the intended style, it's simply not for me. From the photo, the charring looks quite heavy, especially on the bacon-wrapped skewer, which may explain the bitterness I tasted. It's possible the late hour played a role, and the kitchen may have been rushing to finish service. Even so, the quality should remain consistent until closing. Overall, the meal was okay, but I don't think it lives up to its current rating. There are much better and more authentic izakaya options in the area if you're looking for a genuine Japanese experience.

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    Perfectly grilled corn!
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    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

    4.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$$
    Outdoor seating
    All you can eat

    First time at Mikiya after hearing so many good things about it from friends who have gone to other…read moreMikiya locations. We came with the family for a joint birthday celebration but left a bit disappointed. We all got the Silver Wagyu Set for each person. The Good: the quality of the meat was great. Got the silver tier and the Australian wagyu was very lflavorful. The broths were also excellent. The environment inside the restaurant was gorgeous. The service was also great. The Bad: when my friends and family visited other Mikiyas, they raved about the sushi options. This Mikiya has no sushi too order (aside from the wagyu nigiri that's a spacial item) One of our members is unable to eat beef but usually indulges on sushi and this location had no sushi and other limited alternative options for him. The ice cream machine was also broken. The vegetable and sauce bars were both really small and offered limited choices. Despite having much fewer options (no sushi at all), they are still charging the same price as the other Mikiyas that do have sushi

    Love their food. It's our first time visiting yesterday and they didn't disappoint. Also, our…read moreserver Gavin was so awesome! He was friendly and knows what he was doing. He explained very well about how the ordering works and the membership benefits so I ended up getting their membership for a year. Me and my husband got the golden menu.

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    Rin-Tei

    Rin-Tei

    4.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Rin-Tei is a delicious Japanese-Thai fusion restaurant that I'd highly recommend! I came here a few…read moreweeks ago with some friends on a Sunday whim, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. When we arrived, we were easily able to get seated without a reservation (perhaps because it was a Sunday). The service was wonderful from the get-go - they were extremely friendly and attentive the entire time, and made us feel very welcomed. And though we arrived on the slightly later side, they never made us feel rushed. The interior of Rin-Tei is minimalist and cozy, and had a very familial feel, as virtually all the tables are connected by a long bench along the wall. It contributes to the inviting, inclusive atmosphere of the restaurant, making it a great spot to meet up with friends. We ordered a variety of dishes which we all split, including: the garlic shrimp, the Vietnamese papaya salad, cold sesame TanTan pho, keema curry, calamari, sizzling wagyu loin, and a couple drinks. And everything we had was excellent! My personal favorites were the sizzling wagyu loin, which was perfectly cooked and abundantly juicy and flavorful, and the warm, tasty keema curry. I'd also never had cold pho before, but I ended up being very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I loved my experience at Rin-Tei, and will no doubt be back soon!

    Overall: 4 stars…read more Asian-centric restaurant that features a medley of common dishes across many cuisines of East Asia. Snap Peas with Beef - Sumptuous dish with a hearty foundation of braised beef and potatoes that really carry. The snap peas are flash sauteed, which give it the light cooked sweetness while retaining its crispness. Tuna Tartare - Uses a blend of cooked tuna which is much less desirable than raw tuna, but in a way that gives much more fish taco flavor with everything going on including the tortilla chips. Flat Iron Steak - Well cooked tender steak that has a little kick to it coming from the blend of Asian caramel glaze of the fish sauce, fall spices, and chili. Cod Claypot - Very boldly flavored dish that helps give the tender fish a depth of flavor that perfectly pairs with rice. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

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    Creamy Soy Milk Pho with Poached Yuzu Chicken and Greens
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    Kajiken

    Kajiken

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Kajiken was the perfect Michelin-recommended lunch stop before my flight out of SFO! There was a…read moreshort line when I arrived, but the staff turned tables quickly and kept everything moving efficiently, so the wait wasn't long at all. I ordered their #1 recommendation, the Homura Aburasoba, and immediately scarfed it down. Popping the perfectly runny egg yolk into the noodles was incredibly satisfying, and every bite was packed with rich, savory umami. The noodles themselves were thick, chewy, and had a great bite that held up well to the sauce. I also tried the Wagyu dish, but it arrived more cooked than it appeared in the photos, which made the texture and overall experience a bit underwhelming. The sauce also leaned on the creamier side, which isn't my favorite pairing with Wagyu, so I'd probably skip that one next time. That said, the Homura Aburasoba alone is worth coming back for and easily earns Kajiken a well-deserved 5/5.

    This was our first time coming here so we weren't familiar with the menu. I went to the restroom…read moreand came back and was immediately asked if i knew what i wanted to order. We had just arrived so we said no. My parner said that while i was in the bathroom he too was asked about 4 times if he was ready to order. Overall the food was okay, interesting noodle dish that I would try again, but the service was not it... We felt very rushed and pushed to place our orders, which didn't make sense as the restaurant wasnt very busy at that time. And they had plenty of staff just standing around the back so it wasn't like they were short staffed trying to stay afloat on orders or something. I also don't recommend ordering your appetizer and main dish together, as they all came at the same time and made it hard to eat our main dish as it gets cold quick which it also says on the instructions on how to eat these noodles. After all the rushing to place our orders we never even received one of our appetizers yet we were being charged for it.... -Long story short, food was okay -Dont order your apps and meal together unless you want it all at the same time - Service needs work... stop rushing your customers...

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    Oroshi Ponzu Karaage($10)
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    Complimentary Accoutrements ($0) Vinegar, Chili Oil, Dried Garlic, Sesame seeds, & Chili Powder

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    Complimentary Accoutrements ($0) Vinegar, Chili Oil, Dried Garlic, Sesame seeds, & Chili Powder

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