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    4.3 (60 reviews)
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    Giselle L.

    We visited UFOUU a few days ago and at first, we were a little confused because the bakery name is on the first floor, but the actual entrance is upstairs. Once we found it, though, wow, it was like stepping into a whimsical dessert heaven! The interior is bright, super clean, and has a fun, playful vibe with unique decor and cute merchandise on display. The staff greeted us right away and took our order with efficiency, truly 5-star service. Their menu is much more than just cakes (from roasted milk teas to creative flavor options) but we came for the cheesecakes. We tried three of their classics, and although they're on the smaller side (perfect for sharing with 4 people), the flavor was absolutely incredible. They recommend heating your slice for 10 seconds, and trust me, that transforms it into pure melt-in-your-mouth bliss. This place completely won us over. UFOUU is now officially on our weekly dessert rotation, yes it's that good!

    Japanese cheese cake
    Sho R.

    I took out a Japanese cheese cake from here. It was fluffy and delicious. I finished the whole thing in a single sitting. There was an offer for matcha ice creame for $1.99 with a cheese cake. Ice cream was just ok.

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    Jill O.

    I had to check out UFOUU in Chinatown after seeing it all over TikTok, and it was worth a stop. When we went, they had a promo where you got a mystery treat if you followed them on Instagram. We ended up with a blind box figure, which was a fun little bonus. Surprisingly, the place was empty, and we were the only ones there, which made it a bit odd that the staff barely acknowledged us. They weren't particularly friendly, which wasn't a big deal but we did notice. There's a few tables and a counter, and the space is night and bright and colorful. Their branding is also super cute, with luxury looking to-go bags and their logo embossed on every cheesecake. The prices are definitely on the steep side, but the cheesecake I got was really good. I tried the salted egg yolk cheesecake ($22) and it was creamy, decadent, and not too sweet with a pleasant fluffy texture. I'd love to go back and try the meat floss flavor next time. Overall, it's a special treat kind of spot- not somewhere I'd go regularly, but worth a try if you're in the area and curious.

    Julie T.

    In comparison to uncle tetsu, this was very mid. Located in Chinatown square. The cake size wise was small & honestly expensive. $22 for a palm sized cake is quite robbery. I do appreciate the different flavors they offer but nothing out of the ordinary and don't think I'd come back.

    Sally L.

    I went on a weekday early afternoon. It wasn't busy. They have a couple of different flavors of cheesecake to pick. I got the salted egg yolk cheesecake. The cheesecake was good. It was light, fluffy, and not too sweet. I think the price is too steep for a small cheesecake. It is $22 for one. The place can dine in but it is limited seating. It is more like a takeout. The staff give samples for you to try. I would recommend trying it if you never had Japanese cheesecake before. For me, it is a one-time try because of the price.

    Classic Cheesecake
    Shon S.

    We've ordered from Uffouu a few times and recently stopped by while walking around Chinatown. Their Japanese cheesecake is consistently good, soft, fluffy, and not too sweet. We tried both the classic and chocolate and preferred the classic. It actually tastes even better after a day in the fridge with a bit more density. We've heard great things about the salted egg yolk flavor but it's usually sold out when we try to order. Hoping to catch it next time.

    Chocolate cheesecake
    Genille R.

    Saw this place on TikTok and saved it for when we visited Chicago this past week. This establishment is located in Chinatown Square. I'm not sure about during the week, but on the weekend, Chinatown Square is absolutely chaotic. Finding parking is tremendously difficult. We were unable to find a park, so my husband dropped me off so I could get this cheesecake to go. The establishment is located on the 2nd floor. There was one sign telling you where to go. The interior is small, with limited seating. There was a 15 minute wait for the classic one, so I opted for the chocolate. It's $19 for the classic and $20 for the chocolate. They also offer bubble tea. Staff were not friendly at all. They definitely need to improve their customer service. The cheesecake itself was delicious and worth it. They give you a small cake cutter and two sporks in your bag, which was super convenient and appreciated. Overall, I would go back.

    Decorative packaging with every cake.
    Len L.

    There are many places here in Chinatown Square that can sell you Japanese-like cheese cakes but none of them will taste like the real deal. They are located on the 2nd floor and as you walk in you are greeted with anime figurines. They even offer us free samples to try. I ended up buying a whole cake $20, it is small but packs a punch in flavors. Highly recommend.

    Matcha Cheese Cake
    Mia H.

    Delicious soft and fluffy Japanese cheesecakes! Got the matcha and strawberry cheesecakes and both were delicious. They were light, fluffy, and not too sweet whilst still tasting a lot like their respective flavors. If you haven't tried Japanese cheesecakes before, you should definitely give this a shot!

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    Nette B.

    I wouldnt complain about the price because my friend gave this to me. This is the best japanese cheesecake I've had. The other ones I've tried are more of cake but this one you can taste the cheesecake especially in the middle. So soft, fluffy and smooth. It is not too sweet which I prefers. As a baker, it is perfectly made. Im excited to try the other flavors. This kind of cake is really pricey but I think worth the price especially if you have it once in a while.

    Ishani B.

    This is Chicagos first Japanese cheesecake outlet. They make it fresh so the taste is never compromised. I tried the chocolate as well as the classic. Both were soft, airy and had melt in the mouth texture.

    Matcha cheesecake
    Anna H.

    The service was pretty quick with no line on a Saturday at like 2PM. The logo, packaging and ambiance of the place were so memorable. The cheesecake itself unfortunately was not, the cake was soft like a typical Japanese souffle cheese cake, but I was disappointed at the pricing, the matcha version was a few dollars more than the original and I barely tasted any matcha. It was over $25 for this smaller cake which I feel like was a bit too steep. Would still recommend trying for those who haven't had Japanese cheesecakes before though!

    Vanity H.

    My boy friend & I were originally on a mission to get this cheesecake and were there right when they opened to avoid the line. They unfortunately didn't have the original ready so we did have a 30min wait but we decided to walk around. We took our cheesecake home and tried it out later that evening and man was it the star of the show! Super light and airy and just plain old good!

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    Cheesecake was fire, was fluffy and not too sweet. Very cute shop. A bit pricey for the portion, but it's Chicago.

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    Salted egg yolk cheesecake was to die for! clean place and friendly staff. Loved the packaging and all the fun anime and video game art

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