The cheesecake is light and delicious. I feel like it's more health-conscious than regular cake. I've had ube and regular, and I actually prefer the regular. I couldn't taste the ube much. read more

Nothing like American cheesecake! Uncle Tetsu's is so soft and airy, like the sponge cake with a touch of cream cheese. Matcha 4.5/5: Not too sweet! A great balance of bitterness from the matcha and sweetness from the cheesecake Strawberry 4/5: sweeter than matcha but also really good Can't wait to try more flavors! read more

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These Japanese cheesecakes are not very sweet especially compared to your classic cheesecake. The Oreo does not taste like Oreo and is actually very bland. Pandan one has strong flavor so I preferred it. Seems pretty hit or miss depending on the type of cakes you try! read more

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

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Cute spot on the corner. The location was absolute because it was located near the movie theater and other vendors with savory dishes. This was my first time trying Japanese desserts, omg soooo yummy. I've ordered the matcha & original cheese tart and the Oreo cheese cake. Both were fluffy and fresh out of the oven. When I arrived, their was no line but it was difficult to find a place to eat. The service was fast and everyone were very friendly and polite. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Burnt basque cake "Oreo" - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Love the Japanese cheese cake, got the Ube and Pandan flavor. It's light, fluffy and moist. Definitely will come back again for more. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube and Pandan flavor cheese cakes - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Their cheesecake is airy and very light in flavor. Personally, I like my dessert at least 80% sweet. I love the aesthetics and how consistent they are with every single cheesecake they sell. I would compare the texture to pancakes soufflé. read more

Uncle Tetsu - cute bag - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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So far I've had the Ube, Matcha, Original, and Oreo cheesecakes. The cakes are fluffy and soft, and the flavors are incredibly light. Personally, I like deserts at 100% sweetness but this place is great for those who are into desserts that aren't overwhelming in sweetness. I'd say I'm good off Uncle Tetsu for now but I'd still recommend friends and family to try it. The shop is in a nice spot and the service is great. I'm always in and out quickly, even if there's a line. read more

I was excited to find out that Uncle Tetsu was inside the mall! I opted to get the following: 1 ube cheesecake = it was only, we wished there were more of an ube flavor. I ordered a few of the original cheese tart = wow, probably my favorite out of all the goodies I got that day... the matcha and chocolate cheese tart were both decent and definitely worth checking out. The ube cheese tart was also a hit from my mom and sis-in-law. Will definitely be on my stop list whenever I'm in the SJ area. read more

My first and last time. Rude customer service experience from cousin Raymond. Uncle Tetsu needs to train employees to be more friendly and accommodating when purchasing food. "No bag no bag!" read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake. Very fluffy and flavorful. This is not similar to classic American Cheesecake but is definitely a great dessert! read more

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

Welcome Uncle Tetstu to the United States! Coming to California on business trip, I checked out all of the Uncle Testu locations and their hours as I really wanted to come in to get some. Their cheese cake is nothing like American cheesecake. It's so light and fluffy, not so sweet. Just about perfect sweets in every way. In fact, I can eat the whole cake to myself, it's that good! I purchased one Ube and one original for my team. All of them love them so much, they all asked me how I know of this place... I know people... lol. They are located on the 2nd floor and it's easy to find. If you don't know what to get, Ube and original are the most popular kind according to the friendly staff. Oh when can I go back to California next or will they ever consider opening a store in Arizona someday??? read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube and original - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Finally got to try the famous Japanese cheesecake at Uncle Tetsu. I always pass by this kiosk at Valley Fair and notice people lined up. For traditional cheesecake lovers - this is a very different experience for your palate. The plain cheesecake is light, fluffy, and the sweetness isn't overpowering. We had this as one of our desserts for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Wouldn't pass it up if you are a fan of desserts that are just right and not too sweet. Would love to try their other flavors like Pandan and Oreo in the future. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Gotta love this small little place run by you guys people making great treats for old folks like me! New flavor cherry blossom so yummy hit the mall do some shopping and grab a cake read more

Uncle Tetsu - Cherry blossom goodness - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

If you like something new, then try this Japanese mini cheese cake desert. Not to sweet but full of favors. If you are watching your calories, then you can just satisfy your sugar rush by one small mini cheese cake. The only things that are not impressive is the price. Over prices even doing the inflation time. Go try it. And let me know. read more

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I bought this cake to celebrate my birthday a few weeks ago and I love how light the flavor is and how it's not overly sweet - it reminds me of a pound cake. The price is decent for the size you get, and I saw that they have different flavors. I noticed that the reviews for chocolate and the original flavor is popular, so I chose chocolate, and it did NOT disappoint :) I also love the cute little stamp on the cake too! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Chocolate Cheescake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

So far have tried the Oreo, Ube, Cherry Blossom, and Pandan cheesecake flavors here. The Pandan is always a fan favorite! The cakes are light and fluffy balancing the creaminess of cheesecake with a soufflé like softness. Every flavor I've tried has not been overly sweet and makes an ideal treat for any time of day. The service is always quick right after ordering as well. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Pandan flavor - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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A 3 because it is not Uncle Tetsu's fault that Japanese desserts isn't my thing. Ordered the Oreo and let me say that other than the giant Oreo on top, nothing about this is an Oreo. The cheesecake is very light and fluffy but very non-dessert like to me. Not my thing but that doesn't mean they are not good. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Oreo.. - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My dad used to have business trips to California and every time, he would visit Uncle Tetsu and fly one of these cheesecakes back to the East Coast for me. That's dedication and love! If you've never had a Japanese cheesecake before, Uncle Tetsu is a solid place to try one. They are soft, light, jiggly, and one of my favorite desserts. Even my family who thinks all dessert is "too sweet" love eating this. You can't go wrong with the original flavor and you'll be surprised how fast the whole cheesecake disappears once you start eating. I've tried a range of their flavors and they've been great at maintaining the texture of the cheesecake even while adding different flavors. I've been eyeing the new basque cheesecakes and will definitely have to come back to try some! read more

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

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Very fun! In my life, I've never seen cakes with such volume as these. The displays were enticing even when I intended on passing by, and so enticing that I ended up buying one. I tried the strawberry and it was very pleasantly fluffy. On my next trip for Uncle Tetsu's, I would love to try a different flavor! read more

Sometimes if I am craving something soft, spongey, and light, I will order a cheesecake at Uncle Tetsu! I haven't tried all of their flavors, but I've tried the original, ube, and pandan. All are good! However, if it's your first time, I would recommend starting with getting the original. They always have the cakes ready and you'll get your order right away. Also, try their cheese tarts! They are so good!! I haven't tried their basque burnt cheesecake, but I will someday! read more

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

I prefer Japanese cheesecake to NY cheesecake, but I was disappointed with my purchase. I ordered the ube cheesecake since I haven't tried that flavor in cheesecake form before. It is a deep purple color resembling the sweet potato itself and there is a subtle hint of the flavor. What I didn't care for was the apparent eggyness with each bite. I know that the method of making Japanese cheesecake involves a different preparation for the eggs, but the aroma and taste of the cheesecake shouldn't taste like eggs. While I personally wouldn't go out of my way to grab another cheesecake there, I think the texture is correct for a Japanese cheesecake if you've never tried it. read more

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

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I tried the Pandan Japanese Cake and I'm not impressed. The pandan flavor is pronounced, but other than that I could only taste butter and that tased a bit heavy. There isn't much cheese flavor. The cake was fluffy but felt dry overall. I don't think it's worth it. I will try their tarts next time. They should called it Japanese-styled cake. Any cake at any convenience store in Japan tasted better. read more

I have been a fan of Japanese cheesecake for a long time. I was so happy when Uncle Tetsu arrived at Westfield Valley Fair. In my opinion the texture of their cheesecake is the standard all others must be measured by. If you haven't had Japanese cheesecake, it is very light and fluffy. Not at all like New York Cheesecake. In fact, I don't consider them even the same thing. This weekend we were having some friends over for lunch and dropped by Uncle Tetsu to pick up a cake to have for dessert. While I really like their original flavor, sometimes the seasonal ones are interesting and they had a lychee rose one which looked yummy. We ordered one and paid $14. By fancypants shopping mall cake standards this is an absolute bargain. While the cakes do look small, they are enough to feed 4-8 people depending on how much everybody wants. Have a bigger crew? Get a few different flavors. We brought the cake home and it was fresh the next day when we served it. Personally I thought the rose flavor was too up front, but that's a tough one to dial back. Rose wants to take over in anything. Our guests really enjoyed the seasonal flavor we picked, and that's really what mattered. I'll keep coming back to Uncle Tetsu's. It's just too good to pass up! read more

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Located inside Valley Fair mall. Of course I've been curious after seeing so many posts about this Japanese cheesecake. After visiting Japan it's hard to compare food to the bay area but why not try? Uncle Tetsu has plenty of flavors to choose from but since the bf was with me he likes Strawberry I decided to get it. The Strawberry flavor was ok. I regretted my choice and thought I should of either got coffee or matcha flavor. read more

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First time here. Finding this place was a pain. Didn't realize it was located inside a mall, a busy one too. First time to this mall too. Ended up walking the opposite directions looking for this place before realizing it was pretty close to where we entered but it was on the second floor. We got there around 4ish and they were pretty much out of majority of the flavor for cheese tarts. Ended up grabbing two each of the Taro and Original plus a strawberry flavor cheese cake. The cheese tarts were delicious. I do prefer the original over Taro. Loved the cheesecake. It's nice and fluffy. Not too sweet just how I like it. Parents liked it too. Will come back to try other flavors if in the area again. read more

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I'm so happy there's an Uncle Tetsu in SJ/Santa Clara! This location is inside Valley Fair Mall (near the theater/where Somi Somi is located). Depending which day/time, it can be super busy, especially on weekends but the line moves quick! They also have the option to pre-order on their website. The price is ok. It's almost $12 for a cheesecake. It's different from your normal type of cheesecake - this is a Japanese type of cheesecake and it's more fluffy. There's different flavors (regular cheesecake, strawberry, ube, oreo, matcha, etc). Some of the flavors are seasonal, like their black sesame! If it's your first time, I recommend trying the regular or strawberry flavored cheesecake. Tbh it's kind of like a hit of miss. Some of the cheesecakes are either very flavorful or lack flavor (-1 star for lack of consistency with flavor). I hope you score a flavorful cheesecake but I would just stick with the regular plain cheesecake so you won't be too disappointed. It's super easy to devour this in one sitting, but if you don't, you can easily store it in the fridge and finish it in the next day or so. The cheesecake is perfect to bring to an event or gift to a friend. It comes with a cute pink bag with Uncle Tetsu on it. Lol :) read more

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Another spot in the Valley Fair that has super long lines which indicates that there is usually something yummy at the end of the line. It is next to Ramen Nagi which has even longer lines Uncle Tetsu is a yummy light Japanese cheesecake that comes in a lot of different flavors. I kept it simple the first time and got the chocolate which was super good. I will be back to try more of their flavors! read more

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I have never been to Uncle Tetsu before and always wanted to check it out if I ever am in the bay. My family and I stayed in Cambell and Valley Fair mall had the Japanese cheesecake. It was about a 10 minute drive from the hotel we stayed at, which was convenient. I don't think I have ever been to this mall since living in the bay. First time to ever see this mall from the outside to the inside. If I ever have been here, I was too young to remember and I think I been only once. It's a pretty decent size mall. Looks pretty big but we didn't walk the whole place. We parked where the theater was at, which basically had the same location as Uncle Tetsu. The service here was impeccable. I addressed the workers that my family and I have never been here before so they were extremely helpful in making our order easier. I really wanted to try the whole menu of cheesecakes but ended up with Matcha Green tea and Ube flavor. Seems to me that Ube is in high demand as I seen this one being made alot! I didn't try these until I got back home. We went to Santa Cruz then drove back to Sacramento that evening so the cheesecakes lasted pretty long in the car, while we still did other things. I bought these cheesecakes about 11:30 ish and didn't get home til about pass 10p, maybe almost close to 11p. The cheesecakes still tasted fresh, moist, spongey and most of all flavorful. That was impressive‼ I eventually had my brother & my son order the oreo flavor next wknd at the Daly City location and it wasn't too bad. But it was seriously bland unless you ate it with the cookie that was on the top of the cake. (Photos shown in review) Overall their cheesecake tastes amazing, more like sponge cake texture and no where close to regular cheesecake, where it's super rich. Really light and airy read more

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The best prices on fluffy Japanese cheesecake!! It's $14 for their original style and $25 for the burnt basque cheesesteak. They have a variety of flavors like pandan, strawberry, ube, oreo, chocolate, original, and then they have rotating seasonal flavors. Best to come earlier in the day because they will sell out if you're looking for a particular flavor. Service is pretty quick because the cheesecakes are already packaged and staff is always friendly. Its located near the movie theater FYI! read more

Light fluffy and less sweet from an American Cheese cake. Think of a sponge cake meets a cheesy sponge bread. That's the best way I can describe it. Having tried a few flavors, the original is my favorite. They sell different sizes, but they are not always available. They have a few flavors like original, strawberry, chocolate, matcha, oreo and ube. I have yet to try their egg tarts, but that is something I need to come back for! read more

I e only heard how delicious this place was and man- after getting a cake for my birthday, I was in love! Hee So light, fluffy and delicate. Almost like a sponge cake, with its light yet delicious flavor! My Boyfriend loved the flavor so much, the next week he bought 10 Ube Cakes for his Nephew's 100 day party! Hee I can't waste to try all the other flavors!!! read more

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Im not an expert on Japanese Cheesecake but I really enjoyed it! I ordered the pandan coconut flavor and it was sooooo good. I really wish it had more of the toasted coconut on top because it goes so well with the pandan flavor. The cheesecake is so light, fluffy and airy. It just melts in your mouth. The service was nice and answered the questions I had. There are a few seats out front but the location it mostly a grab and go spot. Not a place to hangout and eat your food. I would come back for sure to try the other flavors! read more

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An LA area staple has FINALLY found its way to the Bay Area. Originating from Japan, Uncle Tetsu's signature Japanese cheesecake is a dessert experience you don't want to miss out! These cheesecakes come in a 6 flavors - original, strawberry, chocolate, matcha, oreo, and ube. What's sets these cheesecakes apart from others is its light airy texture that literally melts in your mouth. While the cake is sweet enough to satisfy anyone with a good sweet tooth, it's not overly sweet. This is definitely appealing to those who love a good dessert, but can't (or don't want to) stomach quite that much sugar. It's truly a dessert for all tastes. So far, I've only tried the original flavor of cheesecake, but with another 5 flavors left to try, let's just say I'll definitely be going back for more. If you like desserts, then you definitely need to give these cheesecakes a try; after all, how could you say no to the smiling face of Uncle Tetsu? read more

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

I've wanted to try the cheesecakes here for over a year, so maybe the wait set my expectations too high but I was disappointed with my ube cheesecake. Texture hit the mark, but there was no ube flavour--If it weren't for the bright purple color I would've assumed we got the wrong order. Prices are reasonable at around $13 for a cake that can feed 3-4 as a light snack or dessert. Line was also not too long on a busy Saturday afternoon as they have the cakes ready to go. If you find yourself here I'd recommend ordering stronger flavours like coffee or matcha. read more

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

Uncle Tetsu is located on the 2nd floor of Valley Fair, right outside Macy's men. Customers can purchase many different Japanese cheesecake flavors. If you want to view the full menu, I noticed the QR code is posted at the beginning of the line. Each cheesecake cost $12.30. I've tried the Original flavor, and it is so light and fluffy. I also tried the Chocolate cheesecake flavor and it is delicious! The cheesecake is not too sweet, too. Overall, I highly recommend Uncle Tetsu. read more

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

I had my first taste of Uncle Tetsu a few years ago in Hawaii and made damn sure to bring a little something back home to the Bay. Fast forward, and here Uncle Tetsu is with it's 4 locations scattered!! Since I was in the area having brunch, I decided to make a quick detour prior to heading home. This Japanese cheesecake is a cross between a sponge cake & a fluffy soufflé, which makes it the perfect little treat for my 10 month old who isn't too good at actually chewing. This airy, semi sweet cake comes in a bunch of flavors such as original, matcha, ube, chocolate, strawberry. Keep in mind that certain flavors are seasonal and are offered for a limited amount of time. 5/5 stars because I lucked out with having a fresh fresh batch of cheesecakes that came out of the oven & ready for purchase. So fresh that the sales associate informed me she couldn't close the box's lid because it was still warm. SCORE!!! An extra kudos to the sales associate for being efficient and extremely pleasant. My visit was an absolute delight. read more

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Came to purchase two cheesecakes on Father's Day. The parking at ValleyFair was a little challenging. The price is now $15 each. We bought: -Original- tried and true. It was soft and wonderful -Pandan Coconut- if you love that South Asia taste, this is a really great flavor to try. We packed it in an insulated bag and it made it through our car drive that was about 2.5 hours. The whole clan (12 of us) loved the two cakes. read more

Is it worth the hype? Hm... not quite. Not that it's bad cheesecake; it's just not fantastic cheesecake. I thought I would try the original cheesecake first, and it was pretty good. It's not very sweet, and it has a spongy texture, which makes for a very light cheesecake. The problem I have is it doesn't have a lot of flavor. In fact, other than the sweetness, I didn't really taste any other flavor. Also, the spongy texture makes it a little dry. Maybe if I try a different flavor, it would be more flavorful. The original cheesecake, though, was just ok to me. read more

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Finally got to try this place out! I love that they have plenty of cakes ready so you don't have to wait very long even if you're ordering in person. I thought the original was really tasty and light especially after being chilled, but the chocolate was a lil too chocolatey for me. I also was looking forward to getting a cute Uncle Tetsu stamp on the cake but they didn't do that :( These cakes are great for gifts because of the adorable orange bag they come in and the careful packaging with the little wrap around the cake. Will definitely be back to try the taro and basque cakes! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Being a person without much of a sweet tooth, Uncle Tetsu's Japanese cheesecakes is perfect for me. Interestingly, our friends and family who usually enjoys sweeter desserts are also quite happy with the light and fluffy goodie. Recently for a dinner get-together I wanted to give our friends cheesecake to take home and came up with an idea of creating cheesecakes with 'rainbow' flavors. I purchased five cakes in the flavors of original, chocolate, mocha, ube and strawberry. Took a while to figure out how to divide each one into five equal pieces and re-assembled them into one. Needless to say, friends were quite happy with the colorful yummy treat. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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