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    Uncle Tetsu

    4.1 (45 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Original Cheesecake
    Hanieh M.

    The best and fresh Japanese cheesecake you can have! I got the Original one and it taste so good and cheesy. Moist and fresh.

    Andrew S.

    Mmmmm I do love the bouncy, soft, sponge cheesecake at Uncle Tetsu. They have many flavors, but I like the classic, ube, and pandan flavors. I recommend avoiding the Oreo, it was just the classic with bits of chocolate cookies inside, definitely did not look like Oreos were added and did not taste like Oreos. If you go at the right time, you can watch them make the cheesecake!

    Ube cheesecake
    Crystal G.

    For the tune and original cheesecake in the mini size. $7 each and they are so delicious! I also saw that they have cookies and tarts as future options. Service was quick and pleasant and the store still had a few options at 6pm on a Thursday night. Will go back!

    Matcha Cheese Tart
    Khang V.

    Newest (relatively) Uncle Tetsu location in the South Bay! Conveniently located inside Oakridge Mall right across from the children indoor playground and adjacent to 99 Ranch Market! It's a quick stop, grab-n-go kind-of location. I'm a huge fan of Uncle Tetsu back in the days when we had to drive all the way to San Mateo and got in a long line just to get one of these coveted jiggling soft Japanese cheesecakes. Nowadays, it's just 10 minutes away and there's no line at all (at this location). The closest parking is in the garage next to Living Spaces. As soon as you step inside the automatic glass doors, you'll spot Uncle Tetsu right away, with its signature smiley logo and delicious smell of freshly baked cheesecakes. Their cheesecakes are famous for being light, fluffy and melts in your mouth. A guilty pleasure that won't make you feel so guilty! $18.75 (used to be $12-$13) for a cheesecake is still a reasonable price to me, considering it probably costing you more time and money to make it yourself. I love that the cheesecake's quality here is consistently regardless of which location you get it from. I highly recommend the original flavor as it brings out the best cheesecakes flavor. But feel free to try their seasonal flavor if you're adventurous. We bought the mango cheesecake and matcha cheese tart for our goodies hunt today. Both are delicious and refreshing. The matcha cheese tart is a bit grassy and bitter for my taste but the texture feels nice. Overall, this grab-n-go store looks very clean and neat! Staff was respectful and helpful. I got my cake within 1-2 minutes after ordering. Love the convenience of the location as well :)

    Couldn't resist but eating it all
    Youssef A.

    First time I try Japanese cheesecake. By the weight of it, I'm sure I ate only 25% of the calories I get with the regular cheesecake. It is so light and delicious, not as a strong taste as American cheesecake, but it is really light. I ate it and I was done. I felt not heavy like I usually feel with a regular cheesecake. It is seven dollars, so it's not cheap. Could be enough for two people. Experience for me so I will give it five stars as a starter. Quit service and the place looks cool. There's no seating, but there are tables close by.

    Pointed to the oreo displayed in the front. Got home and there was no oreo :(  after confronting him, they changed the display.
    Tammy V.

    The worker was so angry, he threw the cake against the wall. I bought an oreo cake on the 12th from a yoing lady at the oakridgel ocation. The cake i pointed to with an oreo displayed in the front was for my daughter's birthday. Got home, it didnt have the oero on top. Next day, brought it back and asked to exchange or refund it. I let my daughter blow her candle and have 2 slices because it was her b day and we live in another town. There was a young man working and he didnt want to help. He was huffing and puffing, getting red in the face the asked to give him the bag with cake and threw it against the wall. I stood there with shock and was a bit scared. I told him that its false advertisement to sell something in the display. He finally asked for the receipt and did the refund but was angry while doing so. I told my co worker to go back to take a picture of him. He had tattoos on his arm but when she went there were 2 other guys. I was also going to tell mall security because that type of behavior over a cake was not ok. I wasn't yelling or being irrational but he took it to another level by throwing the cake. My co worker also said they changed the display with the oreo to the one without it. I do like their cakes and have bought from here many timee, but I will not be purchasing from them again and I've been spreading word of mouth to my clients. To management, if you read this, please train your staff on how to handle certain situations with customers.

    Cherry Blossom
    Patricia A.

    Came into Uncle Tetsu Japanese cheesecake for their seasonal cheesecake flavor. Their seasonal flavor at the moment is cherry blossom and of course we had to try it. The cheesecake itself is very fluffy and sponge cake like. The cherry blossom flavor is floral similar to rose petal, a bit soapy, but not overwhelming and light and fresh. It would be great paired with ice cream, but it's also very delicious on its own.

    Strawberry basque cheesecake
    Yuki K.

    I visited on the weekend around 30 minutes after opening but the basque cheesecake needed some time to be prepped because they weren't available yet. So I came back an hour or two later and ordered the seasonal cherry blossom cheesecake along with the strawberry basque. The basque is closer to "normal" cheesecake - very dense/heavy and sweet, though not particularly cheesy. Strawberry flavor is mild as well. The cherry blossom flavor isn't particularly different from the normal one. It's known for being "not as sweet" but it's a little sweeter than something like angel food cake despite having a similar texture.

    Original Cheese Tart
    Devin M.

    The Original Cheesecake was amazing--extremely soft and fluffy with a pleasant taste. You can't really taste the cheese, and the flavor is plain. 8.5/10. The Cheese Tart is a must-try! If you love cheese, I highly recommend it. It's sweet, cheesy, and exactly what I imagined--super crumbly and perfectly baked. 9.6/10. I'll definitely be back for this! The service was excellent--super friendly staff--and the ambiance was refined and inviting.

    Lauren T.

    Tried all the cheese tart flavors today: the best were the ube and original flavors. Matcha is a seasonal flavor, which was ok. I don't think I'd get strawberry again.

    Monica V.

    So glad there's one closer to me. Everytime I went to Valley Fair I had to get one. I usually go when there's new seasonal flavors. There was a rose flavor and it was pretty good. I like floral flavors but I can see some people may say it can taste like soap. My family tried it and like it too. Makes me wonder what new flavor they have this month.

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    Diane W.

    Stopped by on my way out of the mall. It smelled so good inside. It's very organized and tidy in the store. The young man behind the counter was very friendly and took my order. I ordered the black sesame and the ube tarts. They are so delicious.

    Negar T.

    I love their cheese cakes. I wish they have tea or coffee too. They don't have any place to seat but their food store is very clean.

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    Delicious but dishonest. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BOX. I ordered and paid for 4 tarts but when I got home only two were inside.

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    Izumi Matcha

    Izumi Matcha

    4.2
    (971 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Get ready to wait, this place is popular for a reason. Izumi is one of my main go-tos for matcha…read more Their drinks strike a good balance of highlighting the natural, grassy/earthy taste of matcha without it being too sweet. Although my go-to is the honey matcha latte, you can honestly just throw a dart and be pleasantly surprised each time (I've done this about 5 times already). This time, I got the yuzu matcha tea. SUPER REFRESHING! Tart, citrusy and with the earthy matcha, the drink was a great pick me up. I recommend getting this if you can't have whole milk and wanna try something new! My partner got the soft serve and the flavor of the matcha cuts through very well- you won't be disappointed if you're a matcha lover. The line is long, but our orders always come out fairly quickly (around 10 minutes) after we order. I think it's long because others are debating what to pick at the kiosk. But alas, good luck finding parking! My partner and I always have to park on the street side of the plaza and walk over because we can never get a spot.

    I've been here a couple more times since it first opened a few years ago in which I didn't have the…read morebest experience. I would say it has improved a lot since then. I'm not a huge matcha fiend, but I did like the ice cream matcha and sesame swirl as well as the crème brûlée matcha drink/dessert. The wait wasn't long for a Saturday an hour before noon, but that can quickly change because a huge line formed a few minutes after ordering. Unfortunately they only have one digital kiosk and the lines can get long. You can also go to the front to order. There is no seating inside, but there are some tables outside.

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    Inside of the fish, Nutella was just a small scoop inside, not spread out evenly along the inner edges
    Inside of the fish, Nutella was just a small scoop inside, not spread out evenly along the inner edges
    Uji Matcha ice cream
    Uji Matcha ice cream
    Lychee Matcha Tea & Classic Honey Matcha Latte

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    Snowtime

    Snowtime

    4.6
    (322 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    This is one of the best Bing su Korean shaved ice places in the area. (My other favorite is Sul and…read moreBeans in Cupertino). The fruit is fresh and sweet and they include a lot of it. I just wish they added mochi to the sweet sunset shaved ice, the. It would be perfect for me! They gave me a free birthday sundae to redeem for this whole month which was a cup of vanilla ice cream and sprinkles. Service was quick and there were plenty of tables to sit at, not too crowded. They have a nice air conditioned area to sit in.

    I really enjoy this spot because the portions are much smaller than traditional bingsoo, making it…read moreperfect when you're craving something sweet without committing to a huge serving. It's also great for sharing a few different flavors with friends. On this visit, I ordered the Strawberry Mango Snow with extra condensed milk. Both were refreshing, flavorful, and not overly sweet. The fruit tasted fresh, and the extra condensed milk added the perfect amount of richness to every bite. Ordering was quick and convenient through the self-service kiosk, and our desserts were ready within just a few minutes. The process was smooth and efficient, making it an easy place to stop by for a quick treat. Another thing I appreciated was the spacious seating area. There was plenty of room to sit and chat, making it a great spot to catch up with friends over dessert. The toppings on the snow dessert were generous and complemented the shaved ice perfectly. Overall, if you're looking for a lighter, more manageable portion of bingsoo that still delivers on flavor, I would definitely recommend checking this place out. The desserts are delicious, the service is quick, and the atmosphere makes it a great place to relax and enjoy something sweet.

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    Miss-You-Matcha
    Golden Dust
    Golden Dust
    Taiyaki with Strawberry and Chocolate Swirl

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    Taiyaki with Strawberry and Chocolate Swirl
    Dzui's Cakes & Desserts

    Dzui's Cakes & Desserts

    4.0
    (433 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    This place was on my saved list for a long time…read more Finally got to try the durian milk tea and the crepes here. LOVED them both. The reviews for the drinks are very mixed, specially durian madness. so I was nervous to order it. I chose the milk tea instead . It had chunks of fruit and salted foam at the top. 25% sweetness, less ice was perfect!!! Also tried the hambalang milk tea. It was a good black milk tea with jelly. Nothing too unique. Durian crepes were light , had a good balance of durian and the whip cream .

    We stopped here before headed to Walk for Peace at Lake Cunningham. It was a good idea to stop by…read moreto grab some refreshing drinks. This is the first time trying the desserts. I enjoyed my durian desserts. It was good, I'm not a fan of a lot of jellies in my drinks. I liked how it was made with coconut milk, durian, and jellies. I just would like my drink to be thicker and less jellies. But, it was still delicious. My sis ordered a Milo drink and wasn't a fan of it. My other sis got a strawberry matcha. She had no complaints. My mom enjoyed her taro dessert but wasn't a fan of the taro, durian, and salted egg. I thought it was overly sweet for my taste. We ordered extra drinks to offer to the monks (there were more than I expected)..oops! It was a warm day and we were all excited to be there. It was overall a great day and to have a place that was had unique Vietnamese drinks was a plus!

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    Lava something, I forget
    Lava something, I forget
    Hambalang Milk Tea
    Hambalang Milk Tea
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    Popcorn chicken
    Aroma

    Aroma

    4.3
    (361 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Matcha should be THIS green! We tried the guava li-hing matcha and mango sticky rice matcha, and…read morewere highly impressed with the quality and flavor of their ceremonial matcha. Each drink is hand-whisked, so well worth the wait. Their cold foams were delicious and super flavorful as well. I was so excited to try the mango sticky rice matcha, as I hadn't seen this flavor anywhere else. The drink has a creamy salted coconut milk cold foam on top and some mango puree and glutinous rice on the bottom. Once everything was mixed, the mango flavor does get lost unfortunately. But still, the drink was amazing and rich. The guava li-hing matcha was sooo vibrant! I loved how the tropical flavor of the guava cold foam sprinkled with li-hing balanced out the earthy matcha. I've tried other guava matchas with guava puree on the bottom rather than cold foam on top, but I definitely prefer the latter to preserve the matcha flavor. The employees were kind and we came on a weekday afternoon with a short wait. Order at a kiosk. Limited seating inside. I wouldn't say this is an ideal study spot, but it is very aesthetic and bright. Parking was not a problem since this location is in a plaza.

    Egg Coffee is pretty good -- not overly bitter. It's strong, but not too strong…read more The mango sticky rice matcha is good too, though the flavor is pretty subtle. I wish the mango sticky rice flavor came through a bit more, since you only really taste hints of the coconut and mango toward the end.

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    Banana Cream Matcha
    Banana Cream Matcha
    20% Off Soft Opening: Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($5.42 +$2.08 for 2 shots), Durian Milk Tea ($5.20), Pandan Milk Tea ($5.20)
    20% Off Soft Opening: Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($5.42 +$2.08 for 2 shots), Durian Milk Tea ($5.20), Pandan Milk Tea ($5.20)
    Pandan Milk Tea

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    Pandan Milk Tea

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