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In need of a treat whilst walking around downtown Sydney? Uncle Tetsu's has what you need! Pleasant friendly staff and reasonable prices. A small piece of Japanese cheesecake, some whipped cream all wrapped in a crepe...recipe for deliciousness! 5/5 After perusing their menu, they had many other items we wanted to try so will have to pop back in tomorrow and try the Japanese cheesecake and pudding. Uncle Tetsu, where have you been my whole life?!?
I've always wanted to jiggle a Japanese cheesecake and I finally got my chance in Sydney! This location is inside a food court like mall on the corner of George and Bathhurst. The directory says you'll find this place on the 10th floor. What they mean is actually street level. I ordered the original Japanese cheesecake and one choco tart. The cheesecake lived up to the jiggliness I expected! The texture was airy and cloud like. The flavor was not what I expected - slightly tart and not as sweet as I had hoped. The choco tart was a much better option! It was essentially a tiny chocolate flavored cheesecake in a mini pie shell. Great flavor and crispy crust. Overall super fun food to play with. Taste was not bad but not excellent.
I've never had a Japanese cheesecake before and we save Uncle Tetsu's while walking around downtown Sydney and my cousin got super excited. We promised we'd come back around after dinner for some dessert, which we did. We couldn't get anything but the Original Cheesecake, but sadly it comes only as a whole cake. We ended up sharing between 3 people, and the cake was a good size cause it goes down so easily. The cheesecake is light and fluffy, not as heavy as the NY style cheesecakes and is a mix between a sponge cake and a cheese custard. I didn't taste a lot of cheese in this cake, but a lightly sweetened fluffy cake/not yet a sponge. I can't describe the consistency but it's airy and light and softly creamy and delicious! We thought we'd each have a slice cause we were full but we kept eating at it and all of a sudden, half the cake was magically gone! We all agreed there wasn't anything particularly special about the cake, but it was good! And we all also agreed that we wouldn't go out of our way to get the cake, but would get it again! Overall, I'd say we were all fans and it was a good purchase, at least to try even once! If I had a friend who didn't like overly sweet and heavy desserts, this would make the most perfect cake!
Cheeeessseeeeeee. Uncle Tetsu's is ridiculously tasty. There are several locations around Sydney but this one is the best. You can order from outside the street, or inside the market area. They offer a variety of desserts but they are famously known for their cheesecake, which I've yet to try. You cannot purchase a slice of cheesecake, so it's all or nothing. A small cake will run about $15, which is totally worth it, i'm just waiting for the right event to buy it for. I have had their cheese tarts, which are literally to die for, literally. If you get lucky and buy one that's freshly baked its straight perfection. I went with the original cheese tart and the taro tart. The original cheese tart is sweet yet cheesy, it's very distinct, and very delicious. I've never had a dessert like these cheese tarts before. Each tart will run you about $4.5 but totally worth it. You can tell a lot of time and effort go into making these little pieces of heaven. They have package deals you can purchase. If I could, I would start and end every day with one of these cheese tarts. Highly recommended. Get on over to Uncle Tetsu's for some cheesecake and cheese tarts. They also have some other delicious baked goods that I would love to try.
Walked by Tetsu a few times during the opening week, but the queue was massive so decided for the hype to die down a little. Finally committed to the queue on a rainy day, so the queue was a little shorter. Waited around 15 mins, but time flew by as it was pretty entertaining to watch the chefs inside prepare the cakes. The price had upped from $15 to $18 for the Original Tetsu Cheesecake, cash only and limited to 1 per person. The cake was still warm and fressshhh af when i got it, so decided its best to demolish this little wobbly cake asap. It was very soft and airy, so its possible to eat the entire cake alone without feeling full. Its not too sweet as well, which makes the cake feel somewhat "healthy" to consume alone and doesn't make you feel guilty :) It's pretty good. (but i think the crazy hype makes it seem like a 12/10, but its more like a 9/10)
Some hype and some truth to the madness. The cakes are good but they not out of this world like many are proclaiming. The lines have somewhat died down, usually less than 10 min wait now. They're baked fresh and I would say they are about average to a little above average compared to the loads of cheese cakes I've had across Japan. The madeleines are interesting, especially the more exotic earl grey and green tea flavors but I've found the quality to be very inconsistent. Some days they soft and chewy and others they're dry as can be. The real MVP here is their cheese tarts, which are best when they're fresh out the oven.
連日長蛇の列で並ぶのをあきらめていたけど、やっとゲット。と言う事で期待が大きすぎた割にはお味の程は普通。日本に行けばもっとコスパがよくて美味しいチーズケーキが沢山あります。でもここはオーストラリアということで、星３つ！小さなチーズケーキがひとつ$18(約１４００円）小さなマドレーヌが＄４（約３１４円)。多分リピーターにはならないな。 My expectation was too high because every day there was long queue since opening day. Taste good but cost performance is not that good. I will not become a repeater. If you go to Japan, we have so many nice cheesecake shops with much better cost performance, however, considering this is Australia, I will give 3 out of 5.
I finally decided the queue was not too bad (i.e. 15min wait) and decided to join the Uncle Tetsu hype that has taken over Sydney. A highlight was being able to see the chefs at work. As for my $18 cheesecake, I must admit I thought it was average when I had it while it was piping hot. Extremely soft, spongey, just how I like it, but the cheese flavour was a little weird. After putting it in the fridge overnight and microwaving it, the cheese flavours had settled and it was really yummy! I'm so glad we have our very own fresh Japanese cheesecake store in Sydney. Will be returning for sure.
I was excited to try this because everyone compared this to PABLO Cheese Tarts. Well, this don't even compare. Not idea how the comparison even came about. It's light and fluffy, but after refrigeration it becomes oddly dense. I'm glad I only waited 15 minutes for this cake instead of the crazy hour long lines people were talking about. There's also a limit of 1 per person...and it's $18 for the cake - up from $15. They must be raking it in big time. I might go back to try other cheesecakes whenever they become available...but definitely wouldn't go in if there was a line. Long live PABLO!
Good things come to those who wait, and if you're willing to wait through what may well be a lengthy line at Uncle Tetsu's you're to be rewarded with a truly excellent and unique cheesecake. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I'd heard that Uncle Tetsu's over in Toronto was generating some seriously long lines, and that's certainly the case here in Sydney. Having said that, the lines are managed well, and it's made clear that it's only one cheesecake per person and it's cash only. Once you get to the counter, you're on your way with a nicely wrapped cheesecake in hand. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $18.00 isn't cheap for a relatively small cheesecake that can be shared between probably two people, but with a commodity this hot I'm honestly surprised that they don't charge more. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Historically I've 'liked' cheesecake, but I haven't 'loved' cheesecake. I've had good and bad, but nothing as unique as this. First and foremost, the consistency is fluffy and light almost like one of those Easter peeps, but that's deceiving, because once you bite into one of these bad boys it really is as though you've bitten into the smoothest cheesecake you've ever had. To top it all off, the flavor is fantastic, and I'm sure I'm not the first to say that this should probably be the benchmark for cheesecake just about anywhere. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Uncle Tetsu's really is phenomenal, but given they only have a single option, the lines can easily exceed 30 minutes, and the price point is a tad bit high, I can't say it's my new standard for desserts in Sydney. No Star Granted.
I stopped by here for dessert on my way to the Capitol Theatre to see a show. I've already had their famous cheesecake before in the States and really enjoy the light fluffy texture. This time around they had the limited edition crème brûlée strawberry cheesecake crepe so I had to get it. There was a separate line to get this crepe and only available 3pm-6pm. I waited about 20 mins. The crepe was very good and not as sweet as I thought it would be and this is a good thing. I def would get this crepe again as I love crème brûlée on its own and I like crepes and combined it's pretty good and portable. read more
Really good !! Light, fluffy, flavorful, and really easy to eat. Similar to a soufflé but more of a cream cheese flavor also similar to a angel cake too! Came to this little pop up and was super quick to purchase. Heard a lot about this Japanese style cheesecake and they have locations all around the world. Lasts a couple days and can store in the fridge -- when you're ready to eat again just heat up an extra 10-15 seconds and it's good as new ! Would recommend read more
4 years ago
Absolutely amazing. I try everything here and it was incredible. I highly recommend this place. The cheesecake flavour is Asian style. read more
In need of a treat whilst walking around downtown Sydney? Uncle Tetsu's has what you need! Pleasant friendly staff and reasonable prices. A small piece of Japanese cheesecake, some whipped cream all wrapped in a crepe...recipe for deliciousness! 5/5 After perusing their menu, they had many other items we wanted to try so will have to pop back in tomorrow and try the Japanese cheesecake and pudding. Uncle Tetsu, where have you been my whole life?!? read more
I've always wanted to jiggle a Japanese cheesecake and I finally got my chance in Sydney! This location is inside a food court like mall on the corner of George and Bathhurst. The directory says you'll find this place on the 10th floor. What they mean is actually street level. I ordered the original Japanese cheesecake and one choco tart. The cheesecake lived up to the jiggliness I expected! The texture was airy and cloud like. The flavor was not what I expected - slightly tart and not as sweet as I had hoped. The choco tart was a much better option! It was essentially a tiny chocolate flavored cheesecake in a mini pie shell. Great flavor and crispy crust. Overall super fun food to play with. Taste was not bad but not excellent. read more
7 years ago
The cheesecake is light but also cheesey enough. Baked fresh everyday at the bakery. They now have a second bakery in the same complex which serves the same but matcha flavoured. The cheese tarts are divinely delicious almost like egg tarts. read more
I've never had a Japanese cheesecake before and we save Uncle Tetsu's while walking around downtown Sydney and my cousin got super excited. We promised we'd come back around after dinner for some dessert, which we did. We couldn't get anything but the Original Cheesecake, but sadly it comes only as a whole cake. We ended up sharing between 3 people, and the cake was a good size cause it goes down so easily. The cheesecake is light and fluffy, not as heavy as the NY style cheesecakes and is a mix between a sponge cake and a cheese custard. I didn't taste a lot of cheese in this cake, but a lightly sweetened fluffy cake/not yet a sponge. I can't describe the consistency but it's airy and light and softly creamy and delicious! We thought we'd each have a slice cause we were full but we kept eating at it and all of a sudden, half the cake was magically gone! We all agreed there wasn't anything particularly special about the cake, but it was good! And we all also agreed that we wouldn't go out of our way to get the cake, but would get it again! Overall, I'd say we were all fans and it was a good purchase, at least to try even once! If I had a friend who didn't like overly sweet and heavy desserts, this would make the most perfect cake! read more
8 years ago
YUM. DRIPPING GOODNESS. def recommend the original tart. It's warm, it's crunchy, it's gooey. fyi- the lines here get kinda crazy. I recommend going at awkward times of the day, or if anything lines go pretty fast. Asians got that flick of the wrist. read more
7 years ago
Cheeeessseeeeeee. Uncle Tetsu's is ridiculously tasty. There are several locations around Sydney but this one is the best. You can order from outside the street, or inside the market area. They offer a variety of desserts but they are famously known for their cheesecake, which I've yet to try. You cannot purchase a slice of cheesecake, so it's all or nothing. A small cake will run about $15, which is totally worth it, i'm just waiting for the right event to buy it for. I have had their cheese tarts, which are literally to die for, literally. If you get lucky and buy one that's freshly baked its straight perfection. I went with the original cheese tart and the taro tart. The original cheese tart is sweet yet cheesy, it's very distinct, and very delicious. I've never had a dessert like these cheese tarts before. Each tart will run you about $4.5 but totally worth it. You can tell a lot of time and effort go into making these little pieces of heaven. They have package deals you can purchase. If I could, I would start and end every day with one of these cheese tarts. Highly recommended. Get on over to Uncle Tetsu's for some cheesecake and cheese tarts. They also have some other delicious baked goods that I would love to try. read more
Walked by Tetsu a few times during the opening week, but the queue was massive so decided for the hype to die down a little. Finally committed to the queue on a rainy day, so the queue was a little shorter. Waited around 15 mins, but time flew by as it was pretty entertaining to watch the chefs inside prepare the cakes. The price had upped from $15 to $18 for the Original Tetsu Cheesecake, cash only and limited to 1 per person. The cake was still warm and fressshhh af when i got it, so decided its best to demolish this little wobbly cake asap. It was very soft and airy, so its possible to eat the entire cake alone without feeling full. Its not too sweet as well, which makes the cake feel somewhat "healthy" to consume alone and doesn't make you feel guilty :) It's pretty good. (but i think the crazy hype makes it seem like a 12/10, but its more like a 9/10) read more
Some hype and some truth to the madness. The cakes are good but they not out of this world like many are proclaiming. The lines have somewhat died down, usually less than 10 min wait now. They're baked fresh and I would say they are about average to a little above average compared to the loads of cheese cakes I've had across Japan. The madeleines are interesting, especially the more exotic earl grey and green tea flavors but I've found the quality to be very inconsistent. Some days they soft and chewy and others they're dry as can be. The real MVP here is their cheese tarts, which are best when they're fresh out the oven. read more
連日長蛇の列で並ぶのをあきらめていたけど、やっとゲット。と言う事で期待が大きすぎた割にはお味の程は普通。日本に行けばもっとコスパがよくて美味しいチーズケーキが沢山あります。でもここはオーストラリアということで、星３つ！小さなチーズケーキがひとつ$18(約１４００円）小さなマドレーヌが＄４（約３１４円)。多分リピーターにはならないな。 My expectation was too high because every day there was long queue since opening day. Taste good but cost performance is not that good. I will not become a repeater. If you go to Japan, we have so many nice cheesecake shops with much better cost performance, however, considering this is Australia, I will give 3 out of 5. read more
10 years ago
I finally decided the queue was not too bad (i.e. 15min wait) and decided to join the Uncle Tetsu hype that has taken over Sydney. A highlight was being able to see the chefs at work. As for my $18 cheesecake, I must admit I thought it was average when I had it while it was piping hot. Extremely soft, spongey, just how I like it, but the cheese flavour was a little weird. After putting it in the fridge overnight and microwaving it, the cheese flavours had settled and it was really yummy! I'm so glad we have our very own fresh Japanese cheesecake store in Sydney. Will be returning for sure. read more
I was excited to try this because everyone compared this to PABLO Cheese Tarts. Well, this don't even compare. Not idea how the comparison even came about. It's light and fluffy, but after refrigeration it becomes oddly dense. I'm glad I only waited 15 minutes for this cake instead of the crazy hour long lines people were talking about. There's also a limit of 1 per person...and it's $18 for the cake - up from $15. They must be raking it in big time. I might go back to try other cheesecakes whenever they become available...but definitely wouldn't go in if there was a line. Long live PABLO! read more
Good things come to those who wait, and if you're willing to wait through what may well be a lengthy line at Uncle Tetsu's you're to be rewarded with a truly excellent and unique cheesecake. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I'd heard that Uncle Tetsu's over in Toronto was generating some seriously long lines, and that's certainly the case here in Sydney. Having said that, the lines are managed well, and it's made clear that it's only one cheesecake per person and it's cash only. Once you get to the counter, you're on your way with a nicely wrapped cheesecake in hand. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $18.00 isn't cheap for a relatively small cheesecake that can be shared between probably two people, but with a commodity this hot I'm honestly surprised that they don't charge more. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Historically I've 'liked' cheesecake, but I haven't 'loved' cheesecake. I've had good and bad, but nothing as unique as this. First and foremost, the consistency is fluffy and light almost like one of those Easter peeps, but that's deceiving, because once you bite into one of these bad boys it really is as though you've bitten into the smoothest cheesecake you've ever had. To top it all off, the flavor is fantastic, and I'm sure I'm not the first to say that this should probably be the benchmark for cheesecake just about anywhere. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Uncle Tetsu's really is phenomenal, but given they only have a single option, the lines can easily exceed 30 minutes, and the price point is a tad bit high, I can't say it's my new standard for desserts in Sydney. No Star Granted. read more
A slice of heaven, it transported me back to my osaka trip immediately. So light, so fluffy and so yum The wait was mayhem but wasnt too bad. 9 mins :) A little expensive ($18) for a small cake but for now, its worth it ! read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Japan's #1 Most Overhyped Cheesecake 19 July 2016 8.35pm - Today, Uncle Tetsu opens in Sydney. If there's one thing Sydneysiders know how to do, it's how to hype things up. Let's see whether this shit lives up to the hype. 8:40pm - We just joined the line. Uncle Tetsu looks like an oompa loompa. First impression? This guy sucks ducks nuts. He upped the price on the "soft opening day" from A$14.99 to A$17.99. This is f*****g extortion. 9:15pm - I just got the cheesecake. Will taste test at home and keep you posted. Read more at... https://theruthlessfoodie.wordpress.com/2016/07/20/uncle-tetsus-cheesecake/ read more
10 years ago
No ordinary cheesecake! Absolutely delicious delight My fav is eating while warm. I firstly love eggs. So while it's warm it can taste eggy and creamy with a touch of cheesy flavour. Once it cools down, it's much more dense and taste almost like a normal cheesecake. That's personally what I think of the taste. I'm definitely hooked. read more
9 years ago
Went a few weeks after it opened hoping the hype had died down - lucky it had. The line was short and only had to wait about ten minutes. Be prepared though - they take cash only. You can also only buy one cake each. We ordered a cheesecake and it came out steaming hot. It was like eating a fluffy cloud, it was the best cheesecake and it doesn't even taste like cheese, just airy fluffy goodness. Yum! I had some leftover and it was still good the next day. We also ordered the Madeleine's - small little cakes (had to wait about 15 mins for these). They weren't amazing but nice to eat hot. So many people working there, hence everything is hot as it is served. For a cheesecake, it's rated pretty highly. read more
9 years ago
10 years ago
You can't ignore the queue, even if you wanted to. It leaves passer by's going "what the hell. It's just cheesecake" Yes, it's just cheesecake....to you. The ability to get this elusive Japanese chiffon style cheesecake is in Sydney is enough in its own to leave me waiting 20-30 minutes just so I can hoove it down in less than 5. This particular style of cheesecake is light, fluffy and so so buttery. It's neither overly sweet or dense either and no matter how many times I've tried , it's pretty hard to replicate. Plus the chance to meet Tetsu himself is super exciting, especially when he's next to his own sign. The new honey cheesecake has just come out as well which adds another sweet addition with an intense honey flavour. All in all very happy. With the lines decreasing the only thing that could make this better is if they start letting you pay card. Nevertheless , being enveloped in buttery smell while watching the chefs is enough entertainment to stop you from losing patience and finally being awarded with a butterfly cloud. read more
7 years ago
I had heard good things about this place, so I waited to go with a friend because you can't buy a slice of cheesecake (only the entire thing.) We got the original cheesecake which was a bit pricey at $17. I think it was kept in a fridge or something (bought at the very end of the day) so it firmed up a bit and didn't jiggle at all. It was really light and fluffy, but I really couldn't eat more than a small slice because it was a bit heavy to eat. The cheese taste is very mild. All in all I'm glad I tried it, but I probably won't buy it again. Might buy a cheese tart though! read more
10 years ago
10 years ago
This cheesecake is incredible - melts in your mouth and is just perfection it's like eating a cloud! It's $16.00 but so worth it.! read more
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Very disappointed, the cheesecake was undercooked and it was wet and soggy, not fluffy at all. It tasted like raw flour, hardly any cheese flavour. Quality control is needed! read more
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