I recently visited Uncle Tetsu located on Rosemead, and it was such a warm and satisfying experience from start to finish. Staff was quite friendly and provided good service. They were very patient, and kept things moving efficiently even with a steady line of customers. The highlight is their signature Japanese cheesecake. It's incredibly light, fluffy, and subtly sweet that I absolutely love as it melts in your mouth. I ordered 2 of these to go to share with friends and family. I also got a few of their cheese tarts because I like how crispy and buttery their crust is and how rich and smooth filling it contains. My overall feeling of being here is cozy and inviting. Watching the cheesecakes being freshly baked adds to the experience, and the sweet aroma fills the space in the best way possible. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area. read more

This is place to walk in, order and leave. They play soft music. The service is quick, and non personal. They have everything ready; it's just a matter of picking what you want, and they'll box it for you. The cookies n cream cheesecake was delicious!!! We ordered the big size, it was ready with enough cookies on top! I just wished we had gotten 2 instead of 1 We did get 4 of the mini cheesecakes, and I was a little disappointed. The outer cookie shell was not flavorful, it was blend, but once you get past that, the filling was one: ube, matcha and regular flavorful were my faves. I was not a fan of black sesame seed, but my daughter liked it! I would come back, but for the bigger cheesecakes! read more

I had a good experience at Uncle Tetsu (Rosemead). I ordered the Cheese Tart ($4.50 - Original) and the Brown Sugar Cold Brew ($5.25) with Salted Cheese Foam (additional 50 cents). The Cheese Tart is AMAZING! It's a crisp, double-baked crust filled with creamy, fluffy cheese mousse. (Important: This is a cashless business! Bring card and contactless payment.) I arrived at Uncle Tetsu (Rosemead) on Tuesday (around 12:58PM). Parking is easy because the lot is HUGE. I quickly found a spot. Staff is distinct & memorable because they're extremely friendly and welcoming. Staff is happier than a Disneyland greeter! It's a bit unusual, but it's refreshing and appreciated. Staff happily explained their goods, and Staff eagerly worked hard. The Cheese Tart arrived immediately since it's pre-made. And the drink took about three minutes. Good time. As mentioned, I ordered the Cheese Tart ($4.50 - Original) and the Brown Sugar Cold Brew ($5.25) with Salted Cheese Foam (additional 50 cents). The Cheese Tart is a must-try! It's a heavy, big tart too! It had a crisp, thick crust and a lovely cheese flavor. It melted apart in my mouth. It's sublime. However, the Brown Sugar Cold Brew with Salted Cheese Foam is an acquired taste. It tastes like caffeinated brown sugar milk tea that's salty. Still, this coffee is not awful; I appreciated its light & resilient caffeine. There's a soft strength in this brew. Personally, it's unlikely that I'd order this again. Regarding ambiance, Uncle Tetsu (Rosemead) is very clean and minimalistic. There's no tables and seats inside. There's a fun model of their mascot, and the interior's colors are playful. Customers should expect an order-and-leave experience. If searching for tables, there are a few shaded outdoor tables by the neighboring Panda Express. Overall, I had a good experience at Uncle Tetsu (Rosemead). The Cheese Tart ($4.50 - Original) is extremely delicious. Next time, I'm excited to try their famous Japanese Cheesecakes. If you love cheese desserts, this is a must-try! 4.7 out of 5 read more

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The night staff was great! Not exactly sure what time this location closes. I believe on Yelp at that time showed 10pm. We came like 15 minutes before closing. I usually don't like to visit a business when it's near the closing hour. However, we needed to get one for the family. The male staff was so kind. He was offering us samples. Didn't rush us or anyone else who came in after. We ordered the Pandan cheesecake and Ube matcha. I remembered when Uncle Tetsu first arrived in 2015 or 2016, it was only $8.99. We got it for $14. The price went up, but still a decent price. I m not sure why, but this location did a great job with the Pandan cheesecake. I remembered a while back, I got the Pandan at another location and thought it was somewhat gross. It was bitter so I never went back. Ever since, we only get the original. The Ube matcha wasn't the greatest. It was a bit bland. I will go back for the cheesecake =] read more

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I have been eyeing this Uncle Tetsu in Rosemead for a while now. Just haven't had the chance to check it out until yesterday. It was the perfect time to visit. I wanted to buy some cheese tarts to give to my Mom and brothers & their families. Shop was clean and comfortable. No inside seating. No restrooms. They offer pretty much the same flavors as other Uncle Tetsu as shown below. * Seasonal Flavors (Coffee Cheesecake, Chocolate Cookies n' Creme Basque, Chocolate Cheese Tart) * Japanese Cheesecakes (Original, Cookies and Cream, Pandan Coconut, Strawberry, Ube) * Basque Cheesecakes (Burnt Basque) * Cheese Tarts (Original, Chocolate, Matcha, Ube) * Cookies (Biscotti, Ube Cookie, Matcha Cookie) Surprise, surprise... besides the light and fluffy cheesecakes, they also have a beverage station. You read right... they also sell expressos, cold brews, teas, and additions/substitutes. Cool! I'll have to try their drinks next time. Staff was super nice and friendly. They currently have a holiday special... buy 5 cheese tarts of any flavor, get 1 cheese tart for free. I bought 15 cheese tarts and got 3 free. I got a mix of all 4 flavors. It worked out perfectly! Each cheese tart costs $4.50. I spent $67.50 and saved $13.50. Cool beans! I tried 3 out of the 4 cheese tart flavors. I didn't get a chance to try the ube flavor. I'll buy it again next time. So far I like the original flavor the best! A buttery crust filled with rich and tangy cheese mousse that melts like magic just as advertised. Yum! Remember to get their stamp card. Buy 9 cakes, get 10th cake for free. Btw, for every 4 cheese tarts, it equals to one stamp as if you bought 1 cake. I got 3 stamps for my above purchase. I'm on my way to 1 free cake. Yay! I'll be back! read more

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Disclaimer: A friend of ours got us a pandan cake to try! This review is for togo. Pandan Cake: 4.5/5. Really good! It was soft snd fluffy and had a good pandan taste that wasn't overwhelming. I would order this cake again! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

I live down the street from this place. Its right next to the Panda Corporate office, which also owns Uncle Tetsu. Husband wanted something sweet so I was passing by and decided to stop. Never had Japanese cheesecake before so I had no idea what to expect. It was kinda late so I figured there would only be a few to choose from. When I walked in, it was bright and inviting. I saw small cakes in the display that could literally fit in your palm, and figured that was them. I asked for a plain and a pandan one. I was a little shocked something so small was 28.00 but when I was handed my cakes, they were full sized! Didn't expect that. But now I know! Very interesting texture. It was hard to stop once I took a slice! Was hoping this location sold Iced teas like its counterpart at the Arcadia mall. I would love if they sold boba so close to home. I'd be here literally everyday! read more

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I visited this location for the first time on Saturday, 9/27. I'm so glad that they opened one in Rosemead since the other closest location was all the way in The Shops at Santa Anita, Arcadia. I ended up ordering the following to pick up for my mom's birthday: 1 Original Cheesecake - $13 "Signature cheesecake that made us famous. A melt-in-your-mouth combination of light sweetness, along with a fluffy and bouncy consistency, is a match made in heaven!" -- Yummy classic, Japanese-style cheesecake. I bought this because it isn't too sweet, and is Asian mom-approved! 1 Pandan Cheesecake - $13 "Subtly sweet and coconut-y. Inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia." -- You can definitely taste the coconut flavor. It is colored a slightly fluorescent green, reminiscent of the pandan color. This cheesecake is slightly sweeter than the original, but I enjoyed it since I enjoy pandan/coconut flavors. They have some toasted coconut sprinkled on top. Customer Service: I placed an online order 10-15 minutes before I went so that the pickup could be seamless. I walked in and was quickly helped since there was no one else in the store. The girl who helped me was friendly, and the overall interaction was short but sweet. Tip: They had samples placed on the side, so I was able to try out their seasonal mango flavor, which was tasty! They also offer a stamp card, so be sure to get your stamps! Lastly, you can use the following link to place your order directly with Uncle Tetsu. I would refrain from ordering from DoorDash since the prices are higher there. https://order.uncletetsu-us.com/menu/walnut-grove-ave-rush-st-uncle-tetsu All in all, I'll be back! Enjoyed the cheesecake and visit! read more

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We love Uncle Tetsu. They have the best most unique dessert cakes, tarts and cookies. They also serve delicious espresso drinks. The service is always friendly - thanks Bobbie! The parking lot is quite ample - never a problem. The place is always impecable and the temperature confortable. To-go only - no seating available. read more

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So delicious! Iced matcha latte 10/10 Brown sugar latte 10/10 Strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream cheesecake 10/10 Friendly service! Felicity is the best! 10/10 read more

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I had always love Uncle Tetsu cheesecake, but always too lazy to go to the locations in Arcadia Mall or Del Amo Mall. So, I was really excited to discover a new location that isn't inside a mall--it's in the same plaza as Walmart. As usual, the service was very friendly. I tried a sample of their strawberry- cflavored cheesecake, but I didn't like it. I noticed an apple pie in the display case that looked amazing, but the staff mentioned it's more like an American-style cheesecake, which I thought might be too heavy. So, I stuck with my usual: the original Japanese cheesecake. The whole process was super quick--I was in and out in five minutes. Plus, they didn't ask for a tip when I paid! read more

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The lightest fluffiest and best cheesecake you could ever get your hands on! I think this location is new and I'm so glad they have another one. Their drinks are good as well. read more

Amazing desserts! Our fave spot when in the area or when shopping at the Santa Anita mall

Wow, this location is clean and spacious. They also serve coffee and teas. I hope this location stays for a while, no need to go all the way to Arcadia anymore. Staff is extremely friendly. Felicity was so helpful, patient and sweet! She offered us samples as we were indecisive, she also knew how to describe each item well. This location doesn't carry Matcha flavor of their Japanese Cheesecake. Free Biscotti when you spend $20 or more. They're pretty airy and light, not too sweet. Burnt Basque (Chocolate)- wasn't too sweet or too chocolatey. Texture is much different than the Japanese Cheesecake, it's almost like a creamy version of their Japanese Cheesecake. Definitely give it a try if you haven't. Cheese Tart (Original)- so good! Rich, creamy and lightly sweet. Crust isn't too hard but wished it was a little less dense. Japanese Cheesecake (Ube)- always great, fluffy and spongey. Ube flavor really shines through. Japanese Cheesecake (Cherry Blossom, seasonal)- floral but not too strong. They'll only have this flavor until the end of October. read more

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The last two times I've been there, service has been really good. This young girl (cashier & barista) is very nice and friendly! DESSERT: Burnt Basque Cheesecake 5/5 (Remains my favorite. The apple flavor one is mediocre to me) Cherry Blossom Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 (Love the sm/personal size. Perfect for one person) Original Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Coffee Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Strawberry Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Matcha Japanese Cheesecake 4.5/5 Small Cheese Tart 4.5/5 (I haven't tried it, but bf said is was good) DRINKS: Iced Matcha Latte w/ Strawberry Foam 4.5/5 Thought the Ice Matcha Latte is fine (good enough for a quick fix). Like it with the strawberry foam. Salted Cheese Cold Brew 4.5/5 Good to know: take out only. No seating. Located next to Panda Express. read more

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Greeted with a smile from the associate on duty who was cleaning the glass doors as I was about to enter. She kindly opened the door for me and helped me right away. Ambiance was nice. Store was clean. Ordered the seasonal special, Cherry Blossom. It was delicious! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Cherry Blossom - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

TASTED HEAVENLY. Stopped by because my sister sent me on a little mission to buy Japanese Cheesecake and let me tell y'all... it DID NOT disappoint. Let me also say that it is totally different from America Cheesecakes, these tasted more fluffy and bready. Furthermore, the employee working, treated me so well and even offered samples to try! In the end, I ordered the Pandan Coconut and Cherry Blossom cheesecakes. Both were incredible! Moreover, I love how the cherry blossom flavor captured such a unique flavor. And the Pandan Coconut absolutely blew my mind, it tasted too good to be true. SERVICE: 10'S ACROSS THE BOARD AMBIANCE: WELCOMING, CUTE DECORATIONS, HAD A SEASONAL FLAVOR: CHERRY BLOSSOM read more

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The service was wonderful because the woman that was helping us explained everything and even gave us a small cake for free because we couldn't decide what we wanted. We got maybe 4 different cakes and all were great. The ube cheesecake was my favorite! The coffees and lattes were not good but then again that's not what they're know for. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

I've been to many locations but this is my all time favorite. They have a beautiful display of their items and a cute statue in the corner with cute decor. Also, they have samples to the left of the cashier. This place is very spacious and well lit. It must be my favorite because it's next to their headquarters. I've been pleased with all the location due to their setup and great customer service. I highly recommend going here for all occasions. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Super cute statue - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

Came here the night before New Year's Eve, an hour before closing and cake were all gone but I came to pre-order for the next day. So glad I was able to pre-order for next day pick up and scheduled a time for pick up as well. Service was great! They were very accommodating and super friendly about it. I came to pick up the next day and it was really quick! I pre-ordered 2 Ube Cheesecakes for New Year's Eve party and it was a hit. These Japanese cheesecakes are so delicious, a little small but def dense and mighty in flavor. Fluffy, Not too sweet, perfect for the Asian palette! I forgot how good Uncle Tetsu cakes are and will def pick up again when I have another party! read more

Service was amazing! I was greeted right when I walked in and the cashier was attentive and kind and made sure to let us know about and try the seasonal items which I recommend. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to try a delicious dessert. read more

It's so great that Uncle Tetsu is in the Walmart Rosemead shopping center! It's in the far corner, next to Subway and Panda Express. Parking is plentiful. The ambience is bright and cheerful with great displays. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Through the end of February, they had a special promotion where you receive one free cheese tart if you hashtag #Uncletetsu_rosemead on social media, so we received one free cheese tart! When we entered, we were offered a sample of the original cheesecake---so good! I ordered the Matcha Cheese Tart, and my Mom had the Ube Cheese Tart. They are so soft, creamy and fluffy, and the crust is good too. I loved the matcha cheese tart---matcha flavor was very prominent. My Mom also really liked the ube cheese tart. We also had the hot latte with one pump of syrup---perfect! We very much enjoyed the latte. Service was excellent. They only take credit cards. Although there is no seating inside the shop, there is a patio outside where we were able to sit down and enjoy our latte and cheese tart. All in all, we really enjoyed Uncle Tetsu---highly recommended and I will return! You can also follow @uncletetsu_rosemead on Instagram and sign up to be on their email list. read more

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So glad that they are expanding and opening more locations. I've tried few of the flavors but still like original the best. I love the taste of soft fluffy cheese. Next time I must try their cheese tarts and hunt basque cakes. I love everything cheese. Cheesecakes $13 Cheese tarts $4.5 Burnt basque cakes $23 read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

I've been craving this for 7 years, since I had my first taste of Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake in Toronto. I love the light, fluffy texture, the sweet but not-too-sweet flavor (IYKYK), and the perfect portion size to not make you feel TOO bad about yourself. Curious, I also tried the matcha and ube cheese tarts. I liked the ube, was lukewarm about the matcha, and overall just prefer the OG flavor. Service was very friendly and they offered me samples of their other cheesecake flavors, but I knew I wanted the classic. Prices are very reasonable so you can indulge in your treat! HUGE plus points for being open during advertised hours and answering their phone unlike the Arcadia spot! This is really more of a pick-up location so take your treats back home where nobody but you will know you ate the entire cake in one sitting. Oh... shit. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

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This Uncle Tetsu is located in the same plaza as Walmart. Very easy to get in and out since it's not really close to Walmart so there are plenty of parking spaces right in front. I ordered the seasonal flavor - which was the cherry blossom cheesecake. The box it came in was so pink and pretty. You can really taste the flower flavor but it can get overwhelming since it's not a subtle flavor. They were really quick with packing up my order. Only issue I had was the cashier was probably new so he wasn't familiar with their system. I tried to pay with cash and it wasn't until I finished counting out my total that another worker from the back came over to mention they don't accept cash. He also didn't offer me a stamp card until the worker in the back reminded him to. read more

I went to this location on a weekday night around 6 PM, and there wasn't any wait for the cheesecakes. I liked the convenience of this location compared to the one in Santa Anita mall, I was able to pull into the parking lot and be in and out in no time. I picked up one of the originals and one of the pandan coconut cheesecakes. Both were delicious, light and fluffy, and "not too sweet" (the best compliment from people that have more of an Eastern palate with it comes to sugar). The Pandan Coconut Cheesecake was a first for me and was a welcome new addition. The texture and flavors are all tasty! The store is clean, welcoming, and the service is on par. However, no seats inside if you wanted to enjoy the cheesecake in the store. Fun fact - Uncle Tetsu is part of "Panda Restaurant Group" which also operates Panda Express. They have a Panda Express right next door if you want to also pick up some take out on the way. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

I'm glad they finally open another location than the one at Santa Anita mall. Plenty of parking spaces here since they're located inside the Walmart plaza in Rosemead right next to Panda Express. It's not even busy here either. Ordered the Original Basque Cheesecake, Ube Cheese Tart & Original Cheese Tart. Felt the basque cheesecake was overpriced for $23 and it's the same size as their regular Japanese cheesecake. Flavor was okay, nothing special. I like their cheese tarts more, both tasted better even tho they're $4.50 each. There's a stamp card and each cake purchase earns you one stamp. 9 stamps = 1 free cake. read more

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Super friendly staff and plentiful free samples! I love popping in here for a sweet treat or shareable dessert bc Japanese cheesecake holds up well and isn't as tedious as a regular cake or cheesecake. It's my go-to thing to bring to a dinner party or when I'm hosting! I highly recommend the Oreo or Panda Coconut cheesecakes! But what i like about this location is how experimental they are - they have pastries, cookies, mini cheesecakes, lava cakes, the list goes on. The prices are always reasonable and service is typical quick. My only gripe is that their drinks especially the matcha is less than mediocre. The matcha is too clumpy and not hand-whisked which is my preference, so i stay away. Plentiful parking and free samples always get me coming back! Love this place! read more

Uncle Tetsu is a convenient in that you can pick up a Japanese cheesecake almost immediately. They're so quick with it. They have a rewards program. There's no seating inside. This is more of a takeout shop where you pick up your goods and head out. The quality of the cake is good and fresh. read more

Located in between Panda Express and Subway. On the other side of the parking lot is Walmart. Place is very clean. Interior looks very nice. There is no indoor seating available. When I went in, I thought there was a line, but apparently the group in front had ordered already. Maybe the cashier or someone can give a greeting at the register to make it a little more obvious that they're ready to take the next order. But the cashier was quite nice. This time, I only got one of each of the four flavors of cheese tarts to try - chocolate, matcha, original, and ube. They were tasty and soft. I'll be back next time to try the cheesecake! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to see Uncle Tetsu in this location , where Walmart is located . It's beside Panda Express- (same franchise owners) unlike going to the mall, this location is quiet and no long lines. Their famous cheesecake comes in different flavors - even Ube flavor which is a Filipino flavor. They have a limited edition Cherry Blossom cheesecake which you can smell and taste the flower flavor. I asked for recommendation and they told me Pandan coconut is delicious so I ordered it to go. $13 is reasonable for this and comes with cute packaging. The store is clean and they have a small Uncle Tetsu statue where you can pose . Parking is plenty. So if you are craving for some delicious light dessert, don't go to Santa Anita, go here instead . read more

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This is my first time trying this place and it won't be the last time. I tried the cheesecake and they were delicious. It's not too sweet and not too oily..service is fast and quick. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Rosemead, California

My brother picked this up for me, but he had nothing but good things to say about this place! They offered him free samples & also free treats because we bought over $20 of cheesecakes. He said the worker was super friendly and inviting, making him feel welcomed. I really appreciated hearing this. Not to mention, the cheesecake was so yummy. The cherry blossom had a light floral note & I felt like a princess at tea time eating this. The pandan coconut was flavorful, taste how I would expect it to be. Both were light, fluffy, airy, and amazing. They made the pandan cheesecake very fresh & it was satisfying to try it warm as well. The ube cookie was delicious, perfect consistency, nice chewy texture, perfectly sweet. Overall, my family had a great experience & would definitely come again, thank you so much for the yummy desserts & quality service! read more

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Best location! Bobby is super friendly and helpful. Very patient with my questions! Will continue to visit this location and give them my business! Ps the Ube flavor is my personal favorite! read more

Felicity and team were so pleasant to deal with. We ordered few cheesecakes boxes and she made sure that we get our orders correct! Thank you so much for your genuine hospitality read more

I called in earlier in the week to have it picked up on Friday. I wanted to get a basque cheesecake and was curious if they'd be able to decorate it with some fruits for a birthday. This was their first time doing a custom basque & were so accommodating and added a variety of fruits. The cheesecake was also SO good, my family went back for seconds. Not too sweet, just enough for that dessert-y goodness it's not a huge cake, not sure the exact dimension but it was enough for my family of 7 plus a little more. 10/10! read more

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Omg. I had such an amazing experience at uncle tetsu yesterday. The lady helping us (amber) was so helpful and sweet very informative too she made the experience really fun honestly. but now to the cheese cake, it was amazing ! We got the strawberry one and I highly recommend that flavor it was so fire it wasn't too sweet but it was melting in my mouth idk it was so good. And as for the burnt basque we got the mango one and it was really good too. The inside was really clean and nice and everything was packaged and ready to go. 10/10 definitely recommend read more

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location/parking: located in the rosemead walmart plaza next door to panda express :) there is ample parking as the lot is HUGE food: uncle tetsu is widely known for their japanese cheesecakes! ($13 each) theyre soo fluffy, yummy, and not too sweet! they also rotate the flavors regularly but some of my favorites are original and ube :) they also have many other treats and a variety of matcha drinks that i will try the next time i visit. service: really fast & the workers are friendly. ambiance: no indoor seating, so its more of a takeout situation. tip: dont forget to ask for a stamp card and collect a stamp with each cheesecake purchase ~ read more

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On a Saturday afternoon in early January, my sister and I were nearby and decided to look inside. Inside is spacious with glass counter of displayed desserts. They sell chocolate cheesecake besides plain or strawberry. Also they sell small versions along tea and coffee. The counter person was nice and offered samples. My sister purchased the strawberry flavor and It taste so light and not heavy. My mother mostly ate the whole cake. Luckily I was able to eat a small slice. read more

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The cheesecake is ssoooo good ! Tbh I received this as a gift . It was the burnt basque cheesecake and it was simply amazing . Not too much on the sweet side either , which made it really easy to eat . I'd definitely give this a try if you haven't . read more

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