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Uncle Tetsu

4.3 (314 reviews)
ModerateDesserts, Japanese
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
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Cheese cake time
Trevor C.

Such a fun and unique dessert experience! This Japanese dessert spot really stands out with its beautiful presentation and delicate flavors. Everything feels thoughtfully made, from the light and fluffy pastries to the perfectly balanced sweetness that Japanese desserts are known for. The textures are incredible--soft, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth. Whether it's mochi, matcha treats, or fluffy cakes, nothing feels overly heavy or sugary, which makes it easy to try a few different things. The shop itself has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and the desserts almost look too pretty to eat. If you're looking for something a little different from the typical dessert shop, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

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Joe C.

This is the second time trying Uncle Tetsu. First time we had it was in Arcadia at the Santa Anita Mall. We thought it was just ok then and feel the same way today. It just isn't great to us. Yes it was light and fluffy, but it's just ok. We ordered the Burnt Basque Cheesecake and it was unimpressive especially for the $25 price tag. It's going to be very hard to give it a try again.

Basque Cheesecake (ig: @cravingswithcat)
Catherine N.

The fluffy cheesecakes here are a classic, but I wanted to try something new and opted for the Basque Cheesecake. We wanted to try the Cookies and Cream one, but I think they ran out since we came closer to closing. I didn't realize it had a lemon taste to it, honestly not my favorite out of all of the options. I prefer their normal fluffy cheesecakes! ig: @cravingswithcat

Nancy L.

I live very far from Uncle Tetsu locations in SoCal so when I had the chance to be at Del Amo mall I made sure to buy it. My kids really loved the cookies and cream cheesecake. We also tried the seasonal mango basque cheesecake, it was very flavorful, you can def taste the mango flavor. The cheesecakes are a bit pricey but it's worth the splurge once in awhile!

Craig Y.

Located on the 2nd level inside the Del Amo mall. They have some good Japanese fluffy cheesecakes. I've had the regular one many times. I did get a strawberry one today for a dinner party with Friends tonight. They do have a few different flavors and they were all available as well. The service was fast since it was already made and available. Overall this place has good Japanese cheesecakes.

Matcha Cheese Tart
Louis P.

I loooove japanese style cheesecake. Its not everybody's cup of tea as people expect cheesecake to be creamy and rich. Japanese style "fluffy" cheesecake is more subtle airy, and I am here for it. Ive had their strawberry as well. Their little tarts are yummy, had the Matcha last time I was there. Its located inside Del Amo almost next to Din Tai.

Meng E.

I was at the mall with my family and spotted Uncle Tetsu. Since it was after lunch and I wanted something sweet, I decided to pick up a few things for myself and my family. After looking through the offerings, I decided on the basque cheesecake (my brother had been wanting to try this), the pandan cheesecake and some ube cookies. Service was quick and friendly and I got my order quickly. When we got home, I opened up the two cheesecake and decided to have a small piece of each. The basque cheesecake was dense, but also had a very soft center - so much so that I was afraid it wasn't fully cooked. After carefully inspecting it and researching online, I guess it was supposed to be that way. I deemed it safe to eat and continued with my treat. Overall, the basque cheesecake wasn't what I was expecting. Its flavors were fine, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. The pandan cheesecake was light and fluffy with a good hint of pandan. My favorites were the ube cookies - I liked them a lot more than I expected to. They were soft and full of melt in your mouth ube. I will definitely get more of these the next time I'm in the area.

Matcha tart, strawberry, ube, original, pumpkin pie (seasonal)
Jane K.

Was craving uncle tetsu and really enjoyed the cheesecake tart but decided to try all of them and ended up grabbing an original cheesecake and Ube cheesecake. Is it bad that I can eat an entire cheesecake and one sitting and not feel bad about it??? The original and strawberry tart was my favorite , my least favorite was actually the matcha (very green tea like) but still good! Just prefer the creamy decadent flavor over a bitter tea flavor? The seasonal one was pretty good too, but the original and strawberry definitely stand out. ube cheesecake was good! Definitely will get it again but I prefer original. I literally finished two cheesecakes in one week and the tarts in one sitting haha Service was prompt and super nice!

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Pamela R.

A spot in Del Amo mall selling japanese cheesecakes on the 2nd floor by Din Tai Fung. They have a wide variety of cheesecake flavors such as original, ube, pandan coconut, and smores as a seasonal flavor. They also have tarts and madeleines. I tried their ube which had a nice mild ube flavor. For first timers, I suggest just getting the the original flavor.

We split the cake into 4, but you can eat the whole thing--we aren't judging. :-)
Maria E.

How best to describe it...if you've had a Filipino Mamon, it has that texture, but creamier or if you're familiar with a sponge cake, it is along those lines, but again, creamier. Specifically, Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake is spongy yet creamy & flavorful. I found myself savoring the texture and the mild taste...like the Asian stamp of approval for any dessert, "not too sweet". It's pretty much a "to go" location with no specific seating for their location so if you're interested in eating it right away, you'll just have to find a table or bench at the Mall, which is easy enough depending on how crowded the timing is. If this type of dessert sounds appealing, I recommend this spot...if I find myself craving it, I'll be seeking it here.

Cheesecake
Adam N.

I was in the area for vacation and suddenly my friend was telling me about Uncle Tetsu...I have never heard of an Uncle Tetsu...Until they said its a Japanese cheesecake place. Apparently its the best cheesecake they'd ever had; better than Cheesecake Factory. So of course, I had to assemble my crew and try the cheesecake together. Upon arriving at Uncle Tetsu, we were greeted by a kind worker who was not the Uncle Tetsu but rather by a menu of cheesecakes. What caught my eye, was the ube and matcha cheesecakes. But we decided to try their most famous cheesecake which was just the original. The cheesecake was airy and had just the right amount of sweetness---nothing too overpowering, but comforting. Each bite was indulging and satisfying. However, my friend said that "it's good", no further thoughts...I know they liked it a lot. I understand it now. Some things do not need grand reactions to be deeply enjoyed. This appreciation for the cheesecake does not need to be loud; just in it for the love of the game. Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake is soft, subtle and unforgettable. I would certainly come back to try the other flavors. I rate this uncle a 10/10. Adam Nguyen Copyright 2025 - All Rights Reserved.

Original
Nate T.

I was in the area to grab some ramen and this is one of the better cheesecakes to have for a dessert. Service is always fast and you get that real Japanese ambiance feel. I would've given 5 stars but I noticed they don't stamp the cheesecake anymore so it's not the full experience as it used to be

Rebecca C.

Wow, I'm so glad I decide to give Uncle Tetsu a try after hearing about it. I'm normally not the biggest cheesecake person because I find it too rich, but the fluffiness of Japanese cheesecake makes that not a problem. And if you do like the more western texture of cheesecake, I think you'll really like the tarts. Here's what I've tried so far: Original cheesecake: Fantastic! I can see why this made them famous, and I would definitely recommend trying this if you've never been before. It's definitely super fluffy, which I loved but also found a little dangerous (this entire cheesecake was gone in a day and a half in my 2-person household). Original cheese tart: I would say this is closest to a more a western texture of cheesecake. My boyfriend is a big cheesecake guy, and this was his favorite. We did eat these after refrigerating them for a few hours, and I felt like that was best. Ube cheese tart: We ate this immediately after we bought it when it had been at room temp, and we found this to be a little too soft. I think it could have been better with some refrigeration, so I'll have to give this one another try. Black sesame cheese tart: The black sesame flavor really comes through, and I loved it. Easily my favorite of the bunch. I'm so glad they had the black sesame cheesecake samples because frankly the black color of the dessert didn't look the most appealing, but I actually love the flavor (though a friend of ours didn't care for it, so this might be a hit-or-miss one). Can't wait to try more of the flavors--the black sesame cheesecake sample was super good, so the entire cheesecake might be next up. In terms of the service, the storefront in Sawtelle is just a place where you buy the cheesecakes--there weren't any seats or tables, and it's also cashless as a heads up.

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Amazing! Will definitely buy more. Great customer service and very friendly. They have a variety of desserts.

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Ask the Community - Uncle Tetsu

Is this location open on Christmas Eve?

I called the store and they are open on Christmas Eve. The Del Amo mall is open 7am to 6pm on Christmas Eve. Uncle Tetsu phone number is 323-275-9190. I don't know if you need to pre-order due to the holidays but I would call before hand.

I've been calling for a few days but only get an automated 'we can't answer the phone' deal when they are open. Do they have the correct phone number listed? It says to call ahead but if they don't answer I'm not sure how that is possible.

Hi Elle, our phone number is 323-275-9190 If you have any further questions, feel free to DM us on… Read more

Are they open now? Tried calling and only go machine and then got hung up on

They are open but for curbside pickup only. You have to order online and then call them to bring it to the curbside pickup zones (tell them your stall #)… Read more

How long does the cake last?

They recommend finish the cake within 1 day, and should last about 3 days in the fridge!

Is it 9.80 for a slice or for a whole cheesecake?

They raised their prices. It is now $10.80 less tax and the burnt basque is $19.80 and the 4 cheese tarts are $14.00

How much does it cost for cheesecake?

It costs $9.80.

Do they have the coffee flavor cheesecake, too?

Yes. They have it starting this week. Just got one today.

When is this store going to open? Del Amo's website says they're already open for business, but when I swing by the store, it's still boarded up.

Was at Del Amo earlier today and they're open!

When are they going to open? I thought they're going to open on November 29th?

They just opened today

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I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As…read morealways, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience!

Sweet Wheat is a family-owned French artisan bakery in Redondo Beach and they have a secondary…read morelocation in Downtown Culver City. [Parking]: The bakery has a small private parking lot and I had no issue finding an available spot on a weekday. [Atmosphere]: The bakery has both indoor and outdoor tables. [Menu]: The #1 baked good to order here is the Almond Croissant, but they ran out of the regular almond croissant at 12:45 PM on Sunday during my first visit. I was pretty determined to get it so I came back the next day at 10 AM and was able to get one. They also offer mini versions of select croissants, quiche, sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, etc. *** Quiche Lorraine (Madrange Parisian Ham, Emmental Swiss Cheese, Cage Free Organic Eggs Filling, and Chives - $10.95): The employee kindly warmed it up for me and it was the last one on Sunday afternoon. It had an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture. Mini Almond Chocolate Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream, Chocolate & Sliced Almond - $4.45): It was cold so didn't have a soft texture. The chocolate was a bit overpowering. Blueberry Madeleine (French Traditional Flour, French Isigny Butter, Blueberry Jam & Cake Free Organic Eggs - $4.25): A solid pastry. Mini Almond Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream & Sliced Almond - $3.95): I liked it better than the almond chocolate croissant because it had molasses instead of chocolate (the molasses tasted less overpowering). *** I highly recommend Quiche Lorraine and Almond Croissant, but I have to admit these baked goods aren't exactly affordable. P.S. - The bakery has a rewards program ($5 off birthday reward).

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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach…read more Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this place, it's one of my favorites. I especially love the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream, which is always delicious. One of the reasons I prefer this Redondo Beach location is their generous portions. They also allow you to choose two different flavors on a sugar cone, which some other locations (like Glendale) do not allow, they require the same flavor. That flexibility definitely makes a difference. Parking is plentiful, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is nice since you're enjoying your ice cream outdoors. Overall, it's a great spot, and I highly recommend it if you're in the area.

I had a very disappointing experience at Hansel's Ice Cream Redondo Beach Location…read more I came in to order for my two young children and was simply asking questions about portion sizes since they don't offer kids servings. The employee refused to accommodate a simple request, then accused me of having an attitude and closed the service window in my face. When I asked for a manager, another employee came out and said they supported the coworker and also refused to serve me. I was eventually served only after being told to "not have an attitude." I only completed the purchase because I had promised my kids ice cream, but the overall experience was disrespectful, unprofessional, and felt discriminatory. I would not recommend this place, especially for families.

Moom Maam - Artisanal Thai Gelato - cold brew float with chocolate gelato

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Over the weekend I tried Moom Maam's Artisanal Thai Gelato and am now obsessed…read more I hadn't planned on getting dessert at 10am at Smorgasburg, but I did plan on a coffee. When scanning the shops for a caffeination boost, I couldn't stop thinking about the "Over Caffeinated Cold Brew Float" I saw advertised at Moom Maam. So intriguing! I circled back and ordered the indulgent morning treat, slightly skeptical of such a mix. I'm happy to report though that yes, it was a monstrosity to have first thing in the morning but I'd do it again in a second. You get to pick what flavor gelato is in the coffee and I went with chocolate to which they replied, great choice! I agree, it was such a good mix with the cold coffee brew. The gelato was so creamy with amazing flavor, I can't wait to come back and try more off their menu!

Moom Maam is so unexpectedly good it's hard to describe! When I first saw it opened in Torrance at…read morethe mall I was so excited, I love gelato & never tried thai gelato and this place exceeded my expectations! The portions are huge which is really nice so you feel like you get your moneys worth. The flavors are all super unique and really good I'm sure there is something for everyone. I love the thai tea of course, they have the best thai tea gelato I've had. The Matcha is really good too, very rich and strong matcha taste which I like. The Tofu & Kuronitsu is such a different but amazing flavor that I never had before but I'm obsessed! It tastes so good and creamy, full of flavor and just overall some of the best Gelato in the South Bay. So lucky to have a location so close to home. Before I forget the coconut rice waffle is the best thing ever!!! It honestly ruined regular waffle cones for me because now I always compare it to the Moom Maam cone. I always order the Special and it always has a little sticky rice at the bottom of the waffle cone which always soaks up the ice cream and it's the perfect little surprise at the bottom of the bowl. Moom Maam is always coming out with new flavors so it's always exciting to go and try something new. The menu is so huge too, I want to try their floats sometime because they sound amazing. Basically I can't rave enough about my new favorite gelato place in the south bay! It deserves so much more love please go check it out asap!

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We stopped by Okrumong after lunch at Jang Su Jang, since it's located in the same center, and it…read morewas a nice way to wrap up the meal. We ordered two bingsoo and shared them. The black sesame bingsoo was my favorite - the ice was super fine and snow-like, light and easy to enjoy. It leaned a bit sweeter than other bingsoo spots I've tried, but was still very good. The second bingsoo was a more classic snow bowl with red bean and mochi on top, simple but enjoyable. The space felt clean and traditional, with good service. Overall, a great place to get bingsoo in Torrance.

Overall, this place is my favorite dessert place in South Bay…read more Location: next to Jang Su Jang restaurant so easy to come by after dinner. Has a big, free parking lot. Decor: cute decor with books on the side and a few tables inside. Service: efficient and speedy. Menu/food: I really like their bingsoo a lot, but what I really love is their boong-uh-ppang (taiyaki). I also love their red bean, which is not too sweet but rich and flavorful. They advertise that the red bean is imported from Korea, and it really is better than most other places. When the taiyaki comes out piping hot with crispy exterior and chewy inside with red bean, it's sooo good. I like their custard filling too. Probably best taiyaki I've had anywhere in southern Cal. I had stopped coming here for a while and when we came back, we noticed that the menu expanded a bit, and now they have some fruit based bingsoo. Recommend trying once. Their rice cakes are good too, very chewy and fresh.

Uncle Tetsu - desserts - Updated May 2026

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