We like Uncle Tetsu as always. The location was pretty convenient that we could access from outside of the Mall. Now it was berries season that they had berry taste cheesecake. Their cheesecakes actually were baked cheesecake. And as always, it's tasty and fresh made. We loved them really much. read more

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Excellent Jaoanese cheesecake. I bought the caramel mochi cheesecake available on Sundays only. They also have small egg tarts and other delicious pastries. The aroma in the bakery is lovely. I visited the location at Pacific Mall which is outside the external entrance. read more

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Japanese-style cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts -- and that says a lot because I'm really not much of a dessert person. They aren't easy to find, and not many places bake them properly. For those unfamiliar, Japanese cheesecake is a completely different experience from its American counterpart. It's lighter, less dense, more delicate and spongy, with a subtle sweetness that lets the texture shine rather than overwhelming you with sugar. The version at Uncle Tetsu is a great representation of what makes this style of cheesecake so special. It feels authentic, satisfying, and absolutely hits the craving when you're looking for that light, airy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. read more

This is conveniently located outside of Pacific Mall. The decor on the outside and inside of the store is really nice. I picked up a matcha cheesecake which is only available on Mondays. It was $14.75 which wasn't bad at all. It would be nice though if they had a system where you could earn points everytime you make a purchase but unfortunately they don't. I had to wait 15 mins to get it as they were in the process of making the batch. The service was excellent, they apologized for the longer wait. The cheesecake was soft and fluffy. I would certainly be back again! read more

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Uncle Tetsu's Japanese cheesecake is an absolute delight from the moment you step into the shop. The aroma alone is enough to draw your appetite. The shop is small and I can imagine it can get pretty busy with long lines. But we went pretty early in the day, and right before more people started to come in. Their cheese tart is a standout, with a crispy crust and a thick, creamy filling that exceeded expectations. The flavors meld together perfectly, leaving a satisfying sweetness on the palate. Honestly, it did not look that appetizing, but once you try it you'll want more. It is pretty pricey for one cheese tart so is definitely a treat if you decide to grab one. As for the cheesecake itself, it's simply divine. Light, fluffy, and incredibly delicious, leaving you craving more. You can ask for the cheesecake either cold or warm. Uncle Tetsu's delivers an unforgettable treat, highly recommend you checking it out if you're in the area. read more

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Taste so good The best Japanese cheese cake Mostly I like New York cheesecake more than Japanese, the this one is the best one I've ever had The place very clean, staffs are very nice and friendly Service is very quick read more

Located right outside the Pacific Mall, and can easily locate the bakery from the strong scent. It smelt really good that it was hard to ignore! The place is a bit small and more of a takeout place, the line up moves pretty quickly. I decided to get the cheesecake and the madeline. Cheesecake: Delicious cheesecake and reasonable price. Decent value for what you get nowadays. They also have other variations such as chocolate and matcha on select days. Madeline: The madeline was good but wouldn't say it's anything special from other places. It was a bit on the pricier side. Overall, this location is pretty convenient if you're already visiting Pacific Mall. The wait time wasn't too long. read more

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It's been a while since I last bought a japanese cheesecake, I'm craving so I went to this branch along pacific mall. Place is still the same as before but the price has gone up quite a bit. read more

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I came here before Christmas on a weekday so it wasn't busy here. Literally in and out. Usually on a weekend you can't come late or else their sold out. The quality of the original cheese cake is pretty darn consistent throughout all their locations. Very fluffy and smooth. Their box and bag as well, makes it feel like a premium product. Can't even compare this to supermarket Japanese Cheesecake. It's day and night. read more

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I picked up a light fluffy cheesecake and a box of Madelines. I have frequented Uncle Tetsu's before but not since before the pandemic. I was in the area of this particular location and decided to drop by. Boy, was it phenomenal. The cheesecake was light, fluffy and moist beyond belief. The 4 madelines were buttery flavoured and delectable. I know they are known for their cheesecakes but my personal favourite are the Madelines. I can't wait to go back and get 2-3 boxes. Just thinking of them has my palette salivating. I definitely recommend this place for your sweet tooth and they are famous for a reason! Look out for me next time with a bag of 4-5 boxes of orders. Amazing cakes Uncle Tetsu's! read more

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Excellent location for Uncle Tetsu cheesecake. The original cake was fluffy, tasty, and an excellent mild amount of sweetness. I am also a huge fan for their cheese tarts. Some would complain that the cheese tart shell is much harder than the filling and it does not give a good contrast. However, over time, I would find myself thinking about this strange match and buy more tarts whenever I drive by! This place is also super quick with orders and have a great side parking lot for you to pick up and go. The convenience and quality of food really makes it difficult to avoid! I suggest coming here if you are craving a nice fluffy cake for tea time. read more

We went here to pick up a cake for a birthday. Located at the front of the (in)famous pacific mall, P-mall is still as busy as ever. Parking can be hectic so recommend coming early, if you can. This store front is small but once you step in, the fresh smell of cheesecake is mesmerizing. Staff are properly masked up and always seem to be making cakes. When we went early, there was essentially no line. We got a cheesecake for 12$. It was deliciously soft and fluffy with great cheese flavor. We've tried their cheese tart and madeleines on other occasions and can say they're good but still prefer the cheesecake. Price is fairly reasonable considering what you get and the quality of it. Definitely recommend for a "lighter" type of cheesecake. Would come back again! read more

Came by Monday to pick up their infamous matcha cheesecake. It is a cute five inch round cake. It is like fluffy angel cake except it is made with cream cheese and in our case...the added matcha. We came on Sunday evening thinking that they may have the matcha by then but, we were wrong. The cake made it all the way back to the USA from Toronto. We also got the cheese tarts which was very good and the baked cake bits and pieces(rusk). The entrance to the store is not inside the Pacific Mall. The entrance is at the back of the building. It has its own entrance. So just drive around if you do not feel like walking. Uncle Testsu takes credit cards and has AC. Will get their matcha cheesecake again when visiting Toronto again. The following comment is for the mall and not Uncle Tetsu: The mall itself is not well ventilated. I felt suffocated being in there for about a hour. Most of the stalls in the mall are cash only. Most will accept American cash. Ratio is 1:1(American:Canadian). They are doing you a favor as they get to keep your extra currency from the exchange rate. I do not care to be back when I visit Canada again. One visit is enough for me. read more

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I love Uncle Tetsi's Japanese cheesecake and can only get this brand while in East Canada and East Coast since there is no nearby store in NYC, PA, NJ, DMV, Mass. The cheesecake is very decent, service is quick, their location I can't speak much for it beside it like most store but it pretty decent enough interior is about the same. read more

The original Unlce Tetsu cheesecakes tastes great. This time, we tried the Cheese Tart and Honey Madeleine. The cheese tart was very good, and a nice change from the other Asian tarts su chi as the Hong Kong style egg tart and Portuguese tart. I would go back to have another Cheese Tart. I didn't care for the Honey Madeleine. It was dense and reminded me of corn bread. But that's more of a personal preference. read more

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake - Pacific Mall - Cheese tart (Fresh, triple-baked cheese tarts have a warm and creamy filling cupped by a crisp, buttery tart shell.) - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I haven't had many Japanese style cheesecakes in North America, but Uncle Tetsu's is SO good!! Located right outside Pacific Mall (well, kind of inside? Hard to describe... we had trouble finding the way to get into Uncle Tetsu's from inside so we walked through the snowy and icy small entrance outside. Since it was so cold outside, the once warm cheesecake was cold by the time we walked back outside and inside Pacific Mall again. We got to try some free samples of the cheese tart, which were just alright. We decided to skip on buying those and got a cheesecake to share among 6-7 of us. And honestly, I regret it because I could have eaten an entire cake by myself, although maybe I could have restrained myself to just half of the cake... it was light and airy and fragrant. As others have mentioned, it's not as "jiggly" as I expected from videos I've seen online of Japanese cheesecakes. Even so, it was still tasty and worth a taste... or consuming of an entire cake. Prices aren't cheap, but desserts (especially Asian cakes) generally end up costing this much and more anyway. Worth every penny! read more

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Very disappointed that we came here 3 days trying to get the rusk and they were sold out. The first day we came around 2:30-3pm so okay I get it.. "sold out" But!! The 2nd and 3rd day, my husband went when they first opened and they were sold out?! How?! How is it sold out when they just opened not even 15 mins ago?! So sad.. came to Canada and was excited about getting rusk and left with nothing. read more

I am so happy Uncle Tetsu started making Cheese Tarts. I love these. They taste- identical to ones I've had in Japan. The Original and Matcha flavors are my favorite. Must try. Bought a half dozen box and my friends LOVED it too. read more

This was the first Uncle Tetsu location I visited when it was still quite new. This is like an express location, meaning it only has the signature cheesecake and tarts. The staff were very friendly and greeted us when we came in. We ordered the cheesecake and got the order immediately. Very fast and efficient service, granted there was no line at the time and it was raining a bit (which might have driven people away). For the cheesecake itself, it was sort of...lackluster? It really didn't live up to the hype for me, as it tasted more like cake than cheesecake. The texture was quite fluffy and wasn't too sweet, but it didn't have enough of a cheese taste for it to really feel like a cheesecake. I tried a similar Japanese style cheesecake in a random small bakery in Waterloo, called O'My Bakery, a few weeks later that I would say is actually a bit better than Uncle Tetsu's. read more

Another Uncle Tetsu's location just opened in Markham! This is at Pacific Mall right next to the South entrance. No lines and no one waiting. Smallish just for take out. The staff here is nice and fast. Just have the more basic selection: Cheese cake and Honey Madelines. read more

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I have always been a fan of their cheesecakes. However, this location does seem to be always out of stock. There was still 3 hours before closing; but many items were out. Sucks for those that drive from far away. The union location does seem to be more fresh and has quantities in stock. I also wish they sell chocolate flavour on other days as well, or offer samples of them. Would love more selection on other days of the week! read more

It was a quick pick up today at uncle tetsu. The cheese cake was still warm when I got back home. It was nice and fluffy and melt in your mouth. Madeleines were super fresh and buttery. Better deal to buy four vs one. Delicious! Will repurchase! read more

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake - Pacific Mall - Madelines and original cheese cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm pretty sure I've only tried Uncle Tetsu's full-sized cheesecake once, and at the time, I wasn't super impressed. The texture seemed wrong, somehow, but the flavor was nice, at least. This time around, I figured I'd give one of the individually-portioned Cheese Tarts a try. It's delicious. It's got that rich creaminess you expect from the best cheesecake, and the crispy crust proves to be the perfect vehicle for the whole thing. I could legitimately eat one of these things every day for the rest of my life. read more

This Japanese cheesecake is so soft and fluffy, it basically melts in your mouth! The place was very clean and had their cheesecakes ready for purchase. Surprisingly, the cheesecakes were warm which I loved! The only downside is that I wish there would be more of a cheese flavour. read more

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The tarts...are AMAZING. so good in fact, we went back for a second one...because we were trying to be reasonable and share one the first go. We had to go back for a second. The staff are friendly and courteous. I was impressed by the automated machines...I inserted my $5 and coins and it spat out my change! As a teacher, this concerns me because that means even less use of counting skills but who am I to question technology. Smart thinking on their behalf to stick this location right at the "front" of PacMall... Where you can't walk in without getting a delicious whiff. I'm not kidding... Go try those cheese tarts!! read more

Decided to grab a cheesecake today as I had to get something from pmall. The access to Uncle Tetsu is on the outside of the mall, to the right of the main entrance that's facing Steeles Ave. They limit a few customers inside the shop at one time. Once you walk in, you'll instantly smell the heavenly cheesecakes. There were about five staff working on different things. I ordered their fluffy cheesecake for $12. If you're paying via cash, you can insert your bills and coins separately into a machine without having the cashier handle any cash. The machine even spits out your change for you (neat idea and most importantly, sanitary). I like their cheesecake because its not too sweet and its fluffy. Just pop it in the fridge until you're ready to eat it, then microwave it for 30-60 seconds and its ready to be devoured. read more

This is as light as a feather ... just barely sweet (which I love), luscious, delicate and refined taste which melts on your tongue -- you are transported to sheer Paradise. Subtle background flavour of cheese, just the perfect amount of everything ... and fresh ... just a cloud of pure deliciousness without over-sweetening, which is a common North American habit. Oh man ... My last food item on earth ... let it be this ... Oh ... My Good Lord. read more

No queues here on a Wednesday afternoon. I was having lunch nearby, so I popped in to purchase a regular cheesecake. The cheesecakes here are nice but not spectacular enough for me to make a specific trip here. The parking situation is really bad and I'd never come on a weekend. One thing I don't understand about Uncle Tetsu stores is the bad customer layouts. They hardly leave any room for customers and the till is always in the wrong place. They really don't care about customer experience. I wouldn't know where to go if there was a long queue, then there's no space to wait for your order. There's enough space for around 10 people to stand, if that, and they infamously make you wait for your cakes, after you order them. They have a machine that takes bills and gives you change too. read more

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Always stop by this location when we are in the area (rarely these days) Seems the quality has gone downhill but price keeps going up. $14 now a cheesecake is no longer a must buy for me as other options are a tad cheaper and taste similar. Wanted to try the Yuzu flavor but was told it was sold out as well ($15). Not sure why but the texture was not the same as before not sure if these were sitting out. But I usually keep it a few days and it doesn't feel like this. Maybe I will just sit to the location DT. read more

Love their cheese cake. Light and delicious. I can eat the whole thing by myself. Their auto cash payment machine is cute! Matcha cheesecake only available on Monday. read more

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This is a review for their Honey Madelines and Rusk. Madelines - box of 4 costs $6.64 ($1.66 each). Good size, moist, nice and just a little sweet. I wish it has more flavor. Could really use more sweetness. But over-all good. Rusk - pack costs $3.54. These are actually very sweet, nice and slightly crunchy texture. These goods smell good! Heavenly! Came in after 7pm on a Monday, and there were only like 4 customers including us. Not busy during weekday evenings. Of course, I would come back. No entrance from inside the mall, entrance is from the outside of the mall. read more

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This new Uncle Tetsu's just opened on the ground floor of the Pacific Mall. It's actually located on the ground floor of Pacific Mall with the entrance at the outside of the mall. Came here during dinner time and the line was about 20 minutes long. From the line outside, you can smell their cheesecakes! They have the Honey Madaleines, Rusks, and the classic cheesecakes. The cheesecake was exactly $10 (no tax) which makes it a really good deal considering how delicious they were. Love their cheesecakes due to the fact that they're always fresh, soft, and moist. I will most definitely return back for more whenever I visit Pacific Mall. read more

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I came on a Monday afternoon but the line was quite long and it took an hour to get my cheesecake. The reason it took so long is because they serve the cheesecake fresh. I saw them took the cake out of the oven and put another batch in to bake. So at least you know the cake is fresh and is not sitting there for a while. I got the Japanese cheesecake and I think it tasted alright. It wasn't as giggly as I expected and the flavor was a bit plain. The cheesecake flavor was not super cheesey but I think it was still worth a try. The price is very reasonable, $10 for one cake. I don't think I'll come back but I would definitely want to try it in Japan and see how it compares. read more

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake - Pacific Mall - Fresh out of the oven Japanese cheese cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great cheesecake. I brought the cake in the afternoon and didn't eat it until late evening. It was moist, soft, and fluffy.

Semi-new location opened uptown at Pacific Mall, where Uncle Tetsu is located at the right side of the mall's main doors. This shop is almost as small as the downtown location but interestingly, people tend to line up in a loop within the store instead of outside. We went mid-afternoon on a weekend and only had to wait about 10 minutes. We bought one original flavoured Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake ($10 no tax) and a box of four Honey Madeleine ($6.64 plus tax) to snack on. Just admiring the store, I was amazed by the batch process and how efficiently they can bake cakes quick enough to satisfy customers within a confined area. For payment, they have dedicated machines that would take your cash and automatically spit out the change. Same with debit card purchases which can be done through their advanced cashier system. The cheesecake was amazingly good - just like every time! It's softness every bite would melt on your tongue slowly yet its never too sweet. Similarly, the madeleines were nicely made into moist cupcake-like molds. We were surprised their madeleines were so big, unlike the usual flat ones. My overall experience with this Uncle Tetsu was great. The only comment / suggestion I have is to make sure those cheesecakes are cooled down before serving into boxes because we've noticed our cheesecake was a bit too moist and the paper stuck onto the cake's surface. read more

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Spongy jiggly cheesecake, so good. Too bad we don't have Uncle Tetsu in the States. Their egg tarts are also really good and creamy. We always get some when we're in Toronto or around Pacific Mall. read more

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So fluffy and delicious I could have ate the whole cheesecake if I didn't have to share! read more

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I bought an original cheesecake and a pack of madeleines yesterday. I got sick after eating a piece of the cheesecake. I got severe stomachache and diarrhea. We even heat it up before taking it. The madeleines tasted very bad. It irrigates our throats. We needed lots of water to wash it down. The experience was horrible. The quality has gone down hill. read more

Fluffy cheesecakes!!!!!! Been craving for a Japanese cheesecake for months since I saw a YouTube video on how they are made! It was a sweet surprise when I stopped by the pacific mall and saw Uncle Tetsu at the very corner of the mall!!! I could not wait to eat it that I was cranky walking around looking for a fork hahaha it was good. read more

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Went there on Christmas eve afternoon at 4:28pm, there was no lineup but they were sold-out of the original cheesecake and that I had to wait for 20mins for the next batch. I decided to purchase two boxes of the honey madeleines instead. The girl who took and prepared my order asked if I was by myself and I replied my parents are outside waiting. She offered three already packed cheese tarts as samples, explaining that they were all baked today but because of the appearance, it could not be sold. Our initial disappointment quickly faded with the free cheese tarts and this is a sign of good customer service for us. Both honey madeleines and cheese tarts were delicious read more