There are places that eliminate choice entirely. Uncle Tetsu is one of them. I can walk through the mall with a plan, a purpose, and a full stomach, and I still cannot pass by without stopping. It is not possible. This time I went with the black sesame cheese tart, and it was exactly what I wanted. Light, airy, and delicately sweet, with that earthy, nutty depth from the sesame that keeps everything balanced. It adds complexity without weighing the cake down, staying true to Uncle Tetsu's signature soufflé-like texture. It is rich without being heavy, indulgent without being overwhelming. The kind of dessert you finish feeling satisfied rather than regretful, which is rare in a mall setting. Uncle Tetsu knows its lane and executes it beautifully. I will continue to pretend I have self-control, and Uncle Tetsu will continue to prove me wrong. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We got the pandan coconut this time and it smells good! When I was waiting at the counter, there were some cakes basking in water and their tops look cracked. lol. Service was quick and I got the cake not from the cracking batch. It's now $16 per cake, I think the price has gone up again in less than a year. read more

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Every time we stop by mall, grabbing a few tarts from here is pretty much a must! The tarts are always amazing, even if they're a little on the pricey side. This time we switched it up and tried the fluffy original (burnt) cheesecake and it did not disappoint! There's usually a line whenever we come, but we got lucky today and walked right up. Funny enough, the line started forming right behind us. I still haven't worked my way through the other flavors yet, but the original tart and the classic cheesecake are both solid picks and hard to beat. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Burnt Basque Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Uncle Tetsu is located inside the Valley Fair Mall. They sell Japanese-Style Cheesecakes, Cheese Tarts, Basque Cheesecakes, and Cheesecake Biscotti. You'll find flavors such as strawberry, pandan, ube, oreo, matcha and black sesame. I've tried their Cheesecakes and Cheese Tarts: they're a bit pricey but such delicious treats! I actually prefer their Cheese Tarts over the Cheesecakes. The unique flavors make them more special! read more

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I came to get Ube cookies for dessert. The store doesn't give a bag for cookies, only the cake. I thought that was odd. Thankfully I had a bag that I can use to carry my cookies to go. I always get something with Ube when I come to this store. read more

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Located in the valley fair Westfield mall this place is solid! Menu is simple with a couple of different varieties for their cheesecake and cheese tarts. Our go to is usually the classic cheesecake. The Japanese soufflé cheesecake texture is so distinct and with a semi sweet flavor that hits every time! No line in a busy Saturday afternoon so we were helped pretty quickly and efficiently. read more

There's historically been long lines wrapping around this Uncle Tetsu location at the Valley Fair mall, but I was able to find a shorter line on a weekday afternoon. I opted for a plain cheesecake to share with friends. I love the Japanese cheesecake style for its airiness, softness, and just the right amount of sweetness. Each bite almost gives a melting texture in the mouth, and there's a subtle creamy flavor that I love. The price is decent for the amount of cheesecake that you get, and I'd say the cake is great as a birthday cake for anyone who loves a delicate, Japanese-style cheesecake! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Plain Original Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

It's hard not to compare this Uncle Tetsu to the one in Japan. Definitely, the price is so much higher. It's the US and Bay Area prices baby!! Located in the second floor of the Westfield mall. No lines. Service is good. The Japanese cheesecake cake is almost the same. Tastes a little heavier , just slightly but still good. Tried their other specialty, their shortbread Ube cookies. Pretty soft and tasty. Would came back again when I crave it. [125R,2025] read more

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I enjoy their cheesecakes but not so much their egg tarts. Love getting the classic, pandan coconut, and ube cheesecakes. The strawberry wasn't my taste and the Oreo flavor just felt like the classic with cookie and chocolate pieces added in, not so much Oreo flavor. The egg tarts have a weird consistency and feels too pasty or thick. It's cool, if you go at the right time, you can watch them make the cheesecake on the griddle, like 20 at a time! Tip: If you park by Target, then you are exactly at the OPPOSITE side of the mall and need to walk the ENTIRE mall to get to Uncle Tetsu. Recommend parking closer to Uncle Tetsu if you aren't planning to shop at the mall! read more

There was not a long wait at all and got my cheesecake very quickly. The cheesecake is light and not too sweet. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I've been dying to try Japanese cheesecake and was very excited to stumble upon this place! Staff was friendly and the Oreo cheesecake lived up to everything I dreamed of! The cheesecake was fluffy and delicious. I can not wait to come again and try their burnt basque cheesecake! read more

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First time ordered the cheese tarts from Uncle Tetsu and it was ok. I was also comparing them to Baked in Japan and it just wasn't the same. Plus 1 cheese tart for $4.50 was a little steep to me, but I bought 3 regardless because if you buy three, it's packed in a box and comes with a bag. If you buy 1-2 the tarts are in a small paper sleeve. From favorite to least favorite: Ube, Cheese, Black Sesame read more

Uncle Tetsu - Uncle Tetsu Bag - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I haven't been to Uncle Tetsu in so long! I'm genuinely always surprised that each cheesecake is only $15 but I guess it doesn't take many ingredients to make and the portion sizes at the end of the day are not a lot. I came 15 minutes before closing time and I was surprised they still had all their flavors available which is great. I ordered the Pandan Coconut Cheesecake and I thought it was pretty good. I ate a lot of these Japanese sponge cake esque items in NYC and I think that both are pretty comparable as this was also pretty moist. I wish the pandan flavor was a bit stronger though. Overall great dessert option to share among friends while at Valley Fair. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Pandas Coconut Japanese Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

$15 for a whole fluffy Japanese cheesecake is a pretty good deal in my opinion! I got the pandan coconut cheesecake since I love anything pandan and really enjoyed it. The coconut flavor was very apparent but I do wish the pandan flavor was a little stronger. It was also a bit on the sweet side for me, moreso than the original flavor. Quick service at the grab and go stand in Valley Fair Mall, located in a pretty crowded area of the mall near a lot of other Asian food (Shihlin Taiwanese snacks, Ramen Nagi, Marugame Udon, etc). I would love to try some of their other flavors, but don't have occasions to buy whole cakes super often- I wish they had a sampler set and/or sold pieces by the slice. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Pandan coconut cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I usually like Cheesecake Factory but sometimes it's too rich. I heard good things about Uncle Tetsu so I decided to try their plain cheesecake. It's not heavy, not too sweet with a spongy texture. 15.00 for the cheesecake and it comes in a little box and a bag. These make good gifts. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Plain Original Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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No ambiance here since it's just a small kiosk. The cheesecake here is good but the cookies are not. I only got the cookies and cream, and it was just dry and stale. The good: some bites with chocolate chips are okay, and $7 for 3 cookies isn't bad at all. And no tax! Service was fast since the cookies were on the counter but they had a sell-by of five days from now so unsure of freshness. read more

Uncle Tetsu - cookies n crème cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We got curious when We saw people carrying a cute pink square bag, we didn't regret trying Uncle Tetsu.Got some fluffy cheesecake. It's a consistency of sponge cake infused by the delicious flavor, in our case, was mango! The Ibe cheese tart melts in your mouth. I can finish 5 of them. I will definitely make sure to stop by the mall just to buy some again. read more

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Got an original flavor cheesecake as a gift from a friend and I love it. It might be the most fluffy cheesecake I have ever had. It has the rich cheese flavor but not as greasy and heavy like a lot other cheesecakes. Compared to many other overpriced desserts that taste awful, the size and the price of this cheesecake is very good. read more

Stopped by Uncle Tetsu to get some cheesecake for the fam. Each cheesecake is now $15. I ordered 3. From best to least favorite... -coffee -original -oreo Staff is friendly. Pretty quick to order and leave (as long as the person in front doesn't know what they want and hold the line). *this happened to us haha Parking in the garage. I believe first 2 hours are free for valley fair. read more

No line at all on a Friday night! They raised their prices to $16. Light, fluffy, and not too sweet. We always grab 1-3 cakes when we come to valley Faire. We got the original today, but all of the flavors are good. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Original cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

So good! We got a lot to take home since we don't have an Uncle Tetsu at our hometown. It's still so delicious even after eating this a day or two later! Just make sure to keep it refrigerated almost immediately. Their seasonal mango cheesecake is very soft and has an even flavor of the mango and cheese. Their original cheesecake tarts are also so good if you're looking for something small and quick. Plus, the packaging is so adorable. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Mango Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I am not really a fan of Japanese Cheescakes. I am an American Cheesecake fan because I love SWEET!!!! That being said, I will still eat Japanese Cheesecakes from time to time. I would have to say that Uncle Tetsu makes the best Japanese Cheesecakes around, A buddy of mine purchased a couple of Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes from this specific location in San Jose. They were packaged very nicely. Got their Original Cheesecake and their Ube Cheesecake. Both of them tasted Fine. Light, airy, spongy, and not sweet at all. The family loved them. I simply liked them. As I said, I am a major sweet tooth, and Uncle Tetsu does not make them sweet enough for myself. Still, Uncle Tetsu is a winner. Got to say that I also like the stamp of Uncle Tetsu on every cheesecake that they make. So cool!! read more

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The matcha cookie is just so bad, full of artificial flavors, the Ube Burnt Basque Cheesecake is fine but not as impressive as some private kitchen. Their Ube cookie tastes good though. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Matcha Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The cheesecake here is absolute crack, light, fluffy, and addictive with just the right touch of sweetness. If you're into heavier American-style cheesecakes this probably isn't your alley, but if airy and delicate is your vibe, this place nails it. Dangerous stuff, I blinked and half the cake was gone. Fun fact: The first Japanese soufflé cheesecake shop opened back in 1985 in Fukuoka, Japan, thanks to Uncle Tetsu. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is such a delicious dessert spot!! Their original cheese cake is so good, so fluffy and light and creamy! Their burnt basque is also really tasty: a more original cheesecake texture, and great flavor!! But, their original cheese tarts are the BEST cheese tarts I've ever had. So creamy, rich, light, and so flavorful! The crust is also nice and buttery, and it makes for an amazing dessert. The restaurant itself in Valley Fair Mall is also so cute, and the workers are super nice and the service is quick!! I highly recommend stopping by here for dessert sometime, you'll really enjoy it!! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Original Cheese Tart, Matcha Cheese Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love Uncle Testsu's Japanese cheesecakes! I've tried almost every flavor and haven't had one I disliked. Got the ube again which has a pretty light flavor. The texture is always super fluffy and addicting to eat. The cheesecakes are already pre-made so there's no wait. There's only a small storefront next to Ramen Nagi with no seating. I usually take there to-go but there's seating around the mall for anyone who wants it there. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube Japanese cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The Burnt Basque Cake (Original) is so good! The Pandan Coconut Cheesecake is my go to. Be sure to check out their seasonal menu - we were able go try their Cherry Blossom Cheesecake. read more

I recently was craving some tarts but when I arrived, early in the da, during a weekday, all they had was ube and pumpkin tarts. Not a fan of either of those flavor, so I got the strawberry cheesecake. I've had a variety of their cheesecake flavors before including the original, pandan and black sesame. But I can't say I've had their strawberry before this most recent time. So creamy and yummy. Strawberry flavor was there and subtle. Love this place for a light dessert. And if you're the only one eating it, you can have it over several days. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Strawberry tart - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Store is next to Ramen Nagi. Picked up a couple for my mom and mother-in-law. Tried the Oreo cheesecake on site. It was rich and fluffy. Got the ube and pandan coconut cheesecakes for the moms. Great service! read more

We ordered the regular cheesecake and the regular cheese type. They were both delicious but she started is definitely a must. Service was fast and staff members were definitely super nice. They make it fresh. read more

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If you're looking for a delicious and unique treat, Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake is never disappoints ! Not only is the cheesecake incredibly light and fluffy, but it is the perfect gift. The texture is smooth, not overly sweet, and just melts in your mouth, making it the perfect indulgence. It's also a fantastic gift--beautifully packaged and always a crowd-pleaser. I love how they offer seasonal flavors that keep things interesting; it's always fun to try something new. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Seasonal Oreo cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We usually get their original or matcha cheesecake when we are craving for Japanese cheesecake, but this time we noticed their have a limited edition seasonal flavor- Cherry Blossom cheesecake. We just had to try it out! It came in the cutest pink gift bag with Cherry Blossom design on it. Even the cheesecake box is pink! Overall, their marketing dept did a great job of promoting this seasonal flavor. We were unsure how Cherry Blossom would taste IRL so we took a bite and we both uttered "ohh it's lychee flavor?" (and I usually love lychee anything). This flavor was a bit too sweet in comparison to their other cheesecakes. While the pink gift bag and cake box were hella cute, this Cherry Blossom cheesecake was a hit or miss. I would stick with their staple cheesecakes. read more

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The lightest, fluffiest, most moist cheesecake I've had in the Bay Area! I am a huge fan of Japanese cheesecake but I've always found them to either be too expensive, dense, or heavy on the sweetness. Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake is none of these things. The flavor is present but subtle and with every bite, it melts in your mouth. I could eat an entire cake in one sitting. Service is quick and easy. They usually have packaged cakes prepared for a quick checkout experience. So far, I've tried ube, panda, and a seasonal cherry blossom flavor. If it's available, I'd highly recommend giving cherry blossom a try! read more

Always curious about their cheese cake finally got a chance to try it. Ordered a mango cheesecake based on staff recommendation and it was very good! Smooth, creamy and SOFT. I loved it! Friendly patient female staff answered my questions and informed me of other products. Next time going to try the burnt Basque. Recommend it. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Divine - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Amazingly good sponge like cheesecake. Only my 2nd time having it and a reminder that these cakes are pretty good Light, not so sweet and just delicious Inside Valleyfair Mall right outside Macy's on the second floor. Lots of flavors and I will be back to try others. read more

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Not only do I love their cheesecakes, but their service is so fast. They have their cakes premade, so they were already handing me my order by the time I was done paying. I've been here many times and my favorites are the Oreo cheesecake and the pandan cheesecake. They're super affordable prices as well. This place gets a lot of foot traffic as well since it's right next to the movies and Ramenagi, but the line usually isn't too long. Highly recommend! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Exterior - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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If you are down shopping at Valley Fair, be sure to give these a try. I got the Japanese strawberry and cookies and cream cheesecake. They are so fluffy and delicious. Trust me, you won't be able to stop at just one bite. The service is excellent when it comes to speed; you literally walk up to the counter and are out walking with your treats in seconds. When it comes to the ambiance, it is inside the mall, so it's basically another food stand. read more

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My friends and I picked up a matcha cheesecake from here and one cheese tart. Surprisingly for a late evening, they had plenty of flavors and none sold out yet. The matcha cheesecake was fluffy as I would expect from Uncle Tetsu and had good matcha flavor. The cheese tart was more like a traditional cheesecake in a tart shell. The employees were also friendly and quick for service. I am sure I'll be back. read more

Uncle Tetsu - cheese tart - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Tried the ube flavor cheesecake and the original cheese tart! It was delightfully soft, melt in your mouth creamy, and not too sweet. :) The cheese tart was definitely more like an American cheesecake. The two flavors I've tried taste pretty similar in terms of taste, so I look forward to trying more flavors! Service was pretty quick, and it's located inside the mall. There are a few tables in the area for eating. Not much ambience, but you do get a great view of people lining up for Ramen Nagi and Marugame Udon. Parking is okay in this mall but can definitely get crowded. The first two hours are free. read more

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Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2023 Post Pandemic Chronicles Uncle Tetsu is a go to of mine for dessert in Westfield Valley Fair. I love Japanese Cheesecake- it's so fluffy and lightly sweetened. They also have the most delicious mini tarts in different flavors. On our most recent visit we purchased the following: Oreo Cheesecake Basque Cheese Mini cheesecake tarts- yuzu, matcha, ube, chocolate. My husband and son are fans of Uncle Tetsu cheesecakes. I prefer the cheesecake tarts. While all the flavors are delicious- Yuzu is my all time favorite flavor. They are opening an Uncle Tetsu in Westfield Oakridge Mall (closer to my house) which is exciting news. Uncle Tetsu cheesecakes and tarts are great for a light dessert, something to bring to a party or a gift for a family or friend. Different locations have different items. The San Mateo location has the biscotti and more flavors. The biscotti is amazing!!! I love Uncle Tetsu Bakery and glad they are expanding in the San Jose area. Noelle's Notes Great cheesecake Amazing Yuzu cheesecake tart Makes a great dessert for a party Makes a great gift for a loved one read more

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