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    4.1 (47 reviews)
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    Maria L.

    I love black sesame dessert and when I saw that Uncle Tetsu had a black sesame cheese tart, I had to come and try it. The store was near the 99 Ranch/Living Spaces side. There're a few tables near the store in front of other restaurants. Very simple menu with mainly cheesecake, cheese tarts and burnt basque cakes. Unfortunately, the black sesame cheese tart was a disappointment. There was only a hint of black sesame flavor, and the cheese itself was just ok. The cheese tart at Maruwu Seicha had a much richer cheese flavor and was more enjoyable than the one at Uncle Tetsu. Not sure if I would come here again to try their other offerings.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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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
    (983 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Amazing Crème Brûlée Match, absolutely delicious. Love the swirls throughout the drink…read more This place is popular, lots of people coming and going. Definitely worth the drive next time I'm in San Jose.

    Izumi is a must-try for matcha lovers. They use high quality premium powder from Uji so you know…read morethey farealreal! You could buy tins of Marukyu Koyamaen matcha if you want to make lattes at home! Came here twice with my boo because their drinks slap! The Hojicha latte is not too sweet and very roasted, nutty, and smooth. The matcha crème brûlée swirl drank seemed to be their popular drink because a lot of those were being whipped up when we were waiting for our order. It looks aesthetically pleasing, but damn she thicck. It's like a milkshake and you need a big boba straw to get the liquid through. It was good but my boo said it was sorta a challenge to drink. A spoon is needed to thoroughly mix things together. The 2nd time around we ordered the matcha latte and the Hojicha cheese mousse. The Hojicha was a little stronger in flavor since there was no milk added to it. The cheese mousse was thick. I started drinking it through the sip top but eventually went in with a straw to mix it up. The hint of saltiness from the foam paired pretty well with the tea. My guy got the matcha latte with oat milk and the oat flavor is pretty overpowering. You'd taste the oat and then the matcha. It was okay but my boo finished it with no complaints. The shop is small but there's a long bench and a few tables to sip and chill. You mainly order from the kiosk, but when a long line forms, a human assists with ordering. The drink competition is strong in the plaza that they're in. There's at least 3 other boba shops in the same strip they're in and 2 more across the way. But Izumi stayed pretty busy the times we were there. Parking is kinda limited though because they're in a busy plaza. The last time we came we parked across at Target nearby and walked over. Overall, great Hojicha and matcha. The prices are decent for the area. They'll charge you if you want a cup of ice btw. Service is quick. I'd definitely come here again or to any of their other locations. When it comes to matcha they know what's up!

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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
    Lychee Matcha Tea & Classic Honey Matcha Latte
    Lychee Matcha Tea & Classic Honey Matcha Latte
    Uji Matcha ice cream

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    Sulbing

    Sulbing

    4.0
    (791 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    Service: kiosk is only for take out, so order with the cashier at the front for fine in. Quick and…read moreeasy where you put in your order and get a number. There are screens around the restaurant that displays all the numbers that have been called, which is a nice touch. Ambiance: spacious place with plenty of tables and seating. Tables are easy to move and merge if you have larger groups. There were outlets along the walls and free wifi with purchase, so studying/working here is easy. Food: - Injeolmi toast: 4/5. friend ordered it to share. I never had it before, so didn't know what to expect. It reminded me of a sweet pizza (in a good way!). Took me a bit to grow accustomed to the taste, but once I did I couldn't stop nibbling it. - Black sesame latte: 2/5. Tasted very watered down and bland. Spoke with others who also got various drinks and they would not recommend, either. Definitely more of a food spot Tldr: great spot to socialize and work. Skip the drinks, order the food!

    Excited to try this Korean shaved ice shop. It's clearly well regarded and was very busy when we…read morearrived. Order through self order, kiosk or in person at the front. We got the red bean and the strawberry flavors - the portions were very large for a bay-area reasonable price of less than $15 item. It was my first visit and honestly, I was a bit disappointed; while there were lots of fresh fruits, I found the flavor bland and not sweet enough - which may be someone's jam? I wished it had more condensed milk to give it a more creamy flavor. The shaved ice was beautiful and fluffy - i'd say this is the main draw that may bring me back to try new flavors. There is plenty of seating inside for tables of two or even small groups. Parking can be difficult since many popular establishments are in the same strip mall so plan ahead for parking time.

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    Sulbing
    Mango cheese sulbing
    Mango cheese sulbing
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    Hui Lau Shan

    Hui Lau Shan

    4.4
    (298 reviews)
    12.3 mi
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    I've been on a mango kick recently, and my best friend highly recommended Hui Lau Shan. I was…read moreintrigued and decided to order delivery. I really appreciated that the items came in a sealed bag. Not only did it ensure freshness, but it also helped assure me that the food wasn't tampered with. The bag was cute too. I'm actually glad that I ordered online, because the menu explicitly stated that products contain lard. I don't eat pork, so heads up if you don't either. I got the coconut mango sago (D4) and mango mochi. I dove right into the mochi, which was fantastic. The mochi was so soft and chewy, the shredded coconut attributed a nice texture, and I loved the mango bits in the center. I also enjoyed the coconut mango sago. There wasn't an option to modify the sweetness, which I was concerned about at first. The drink came out perfectly in balance with sweetness, and I felt that mostly came from the natural sweetness of the mango and coconut milk. I would absolutely return to try other things off the menu. I'm a fan of coconut mango and pomelo/grapefruit at other drink spots, so it's top of my list to try next time.

    pretty good mango desserts here! there's never too long of a wait…read more I like the D4, mango with sago drink. The sago here is consistently icy/hard here though - it doesn't seem as freshly made as the Hui Lau Shan in Cupertino.

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    Hui Lau Shan
    Coconut Noodle (top), Chewy Balls (bottom)
    Coconut Noodle (top), Chewy Balls (bottom)
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    Hui Lau Shan

    Hui Lau Shan

    4.3
    (881 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    | June 27, 2026 | I…read moregot D4: Mango & Coconut with Sago drink $6 My bf got the Hong Kong egg waffle with mango ice cream and sago. Appreciate that we were informed it would take 10 minutes for this to come out. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

    Hui Lau Shan is a Hong Kong-style dessert shop in Cupertino that specializes in fresh fruit…read moredesserts, sweet soups, and traditional snacks. The shop has a bright, clean interior with a casual atmosphere that makes it an easy place to stop for a refreshing dessert. Seeing stacks of fresh mangoes behind the counter immediately gave me confidence that the fruit would be one of the highlights of the experience. The mango desserts were easily the best part of my visit. I tried the Pomelo & Mango with Sago, which combined sweet mango, creamy coconut milk, chewy sago, and fresh pomelo for a refreshing balance of flavors and textures. I also enjoyed the Mango Chewy Ball, where the fresh mango and smooth mango juice paired perfectly with the soft, chewy rice balls. Both desserts felt light while still being satisfying, making them a great option on a warm day. I also had the chance to try a few of the other menu items. The mango mochi was fresh and soft, with ripe mango wrapped inside a delicate chewy layer. For something different, the spicy chili fish balls offered a savory contrast to the fruit desserts, adding a bit of heat and a springy texture that balanced out all of the sweetness. The ordering process was quick and straightforward, and my food arrived not long after I found a table. The dining area was clean and comfortable, and small touches like providing wet wipes made the experience feel a little more thoughtful. It is the kind of place where you can stop in for a quick dessert or stay a little longer while sharing a few different items with friends. Overall, Hui Lau Shan is a great spot for anyone looking for fresh, fruit-forward desserts with authentic Hong Kong flavors. The quality of the mangoes, the variety of textures, and the relaxed atmosphere made it a place I would happily return to whenever I was craving something refreshing.

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    D3. Pomelo & Mango with Sago | IG: xstina.eats
    D3. Pomelo & Mango with Sago | IG: xstina.eats
    Mango coconut sago 5/5
    Mango coconut sago 5/5
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    Mango sago
    Dzui's Cakes & Desserts

    Dzui's Cakes & Desserts

    4.0
    (434 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    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
    Popcorn chicken

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    Popcorn chicken
    Aroma

    Aroma

    4.3
    (373 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Aroma Che, coffee and tea- 3005 Silver Creek Rd Aroma Che…read moreis one of my kids' favorite Viet desserts spots in San Jose! Their go-to drink the Che Ba Mau, and it never disappoints. Ordering is easy with either the self-service kiosk or a cashier, and they accept both credit cards and cash. Service is quick and efficient, making it the perfect place to grab a drink on the go. Nice and clean seating area. If you're craving a refreshing Viet dessert drinks without a long wait, this is a great choice. Our family definitely recommends Aroma Che, Coffee and Tea for a quick and delicious dessert stop!

    It's not bad! The banana matcha was subtle though. I also ordered the mango sticky rice matcha and…read moreit really didn't taste nothing like a mango sticky rice matcha lol. 1 small kiosk by the door. It was kinda confusing because the place itself is kinda small so it was hard to tell where to order. Apparently, you can just walk up to the counter and order as well. Service wasn't so bad. Lots of drink options here. Competition with Izumi Matcha. I'm going to be honest, I originally wanted Izumi Matcha but it was closed yesterday. I went here as a backup choice. I probably would come try some of their other matcha drinks. All in all, not bad but nothing too memorable. Maybe I ordered the wrong drink? What would you recommend?

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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)
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