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Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake is my new addiction

dpanim

dpanim

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Oct 27, 2017
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I live in Toronto, so I'm a few years late to the party on this one, but in recent weeks I've tried this cheesecake and I can't keep away.

The texture is incredible, like you're eating a cloud, super light. Exact opposite of a New York style cheesecake. I like both, but Uncle Tetsu's being so light allows me to scarf down a cake in about 2 minutes flat.

Flavour is all there too. I'm not one for a heavily topped cheesecake either. All those different flavours, blueberry, cherry, no thanks. Just give me the actual cake and I'm good, which is exactly what UT offers. If you get one freshly made it comes out very warm which is nice, but you can also put it in the fridge to cool it and it's even better that way.

Have you tried one of these things? Heavenly.

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Deleted member 13328

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Oct 27, 2017
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Can someone hit me up with an recipe for this bad boy? I want to try it this weekend.

Looks amazing.

I'm guessing it's japanese cheescake?
 
Kitsunebaby

Kitsunebaby

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Oct 27, 2017
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I've never tried that brand, but Japanese "cotton" cheesecake recipes were really popular a few years ago, and I'm quite fond of them. It's a bit more work having to whip the egg whites, though.
 
krae_man

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zyvorg

zyvorg

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Oct 25, 2017
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Its pretty freaking good, when they first opened, they had to limit sale of 1 per customer cuz they couldnt keep up.

In Toronto they also have a Japanese style maid cafe, expensive but kind of a unique experience.
 
Avis

Avis

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Oct 25, 2017
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I walk by it all the time, when I'm around the eaton center/yongue dundas. I should probably try it, but the line is typically huge.
 
donkey

donkey

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Oct 24, 2017
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dpanim said:
Outside Japan, the brand has more than 70 shops across China, as well as in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, and Canada.

Didn't realize the US don't have any. Score one for Canada.
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Nah my dude. Had my first Uncle Tetsu in Cali a couple years back, specifically the Santa Anita Westfield in Arcadia if any of you are close by.

Shit is made out of clouds. Soooooooo good.

EDIT: Lo and behold, there's only two in the US. So Cal and Honolulu... xD https://uncletetsu-us.com/locations
 
Mullet2000

Mullet2000

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Oct 25, 2017
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I don't think I've ever been more disappointed in a food product than this.

I'm also in Toronto - the lines were huge for Uncle Tetsu's for a long time. I finally bit the bullet and waited the 20-30 min wait. When I tried it, it was the most "that's it?" feeling I've ever had. There's just very little taste to it at all. I'm not against light tasting foods but it was just...nothing.
 

Formless61

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Oct 27, 2017
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Haven't tried that particular brand but in general souffle/Japanese cheesecakes are nice. Very different so I wouldn't even compare them to NY style.
 
Pacbois

Pacbois

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Oct 27, 2017
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They recently opened a store in Montreal, I need to test this out because everytime I tried to get one in Toronto, the line was way too long for me.
 

Valus

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Nov 21, 2017
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There's on in Arcadia, CA if you're local. Pretty good, only $10 for a cake.
 
heavy liquid

heavy liquid

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Oct 27, 2017
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I've been to the one at Pacific Mall in Markham. It's good, but like other's mentioned, expensive (if not overpriced).
 
papermoon

papermoon

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Oct 27, 2017
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If you're in New York City, Fay Da Bakery has a "Japanese" cheesecake that looks a lot like the pic in the OP. And it's divine.

I wouldn't call Fay Day's Japanese cheesecake "light." It's way lighter than classic American cheesecakes. The texture is superfine. But it's still a substantial cake. And warning: once you put this cake in your mouth, it will set off all the pleasure centers in your brain.
 
The Driver

The Driver

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Oct 25, 2017
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I tried one in japan and while it was good it has a much more eggy flavor than normal cheesecake. It's also not very sweet either lol
 
Abyss

Abyss

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Oct 27, 2017
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I've tried making this a few months ago and it didn't turn out great. The recipe I used was kinda weird with the directions. I even showed it to my baking teacher and he'd never seen it before either
 
Zoe

Zoe

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Oct 25, 2017
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I haven't had one from that chain, but most Asian bakeries and stores will have this or something like it.

I've tried my hand at making it, but for some reason I can never get it to not crack. I also have trouble getting it to cook all the way through :\
 
deepFlaw

deepFlaw

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Oct 25, 2017
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I'm trying to remember if I ever actually had Japanese cheesecake while in Japan. It's making me hungrier either way.

I miss the Japanese pancakes I had, though.
 
Zoe

Zoe

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Oct 25, 2017
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The Driver said:
I tried one in japan and while it was good it has a much more eggy flavor than normal cheesecake. It's also not very sweet either lol
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It gets its texture from a bunch of whipped egg whites. As for not being very sweet, that describes a lot of their cakes (and I prefer it that way).
 
Liquid Plejades

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Mar 3, 2018
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had like 3 this week lol. Its my birthday and friends know I love that so they got me one on different occasions. Its so fluffy and just melts.
 
subpar spatula

subpar spatula

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Oct 26, 2017
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Mediocre. Tried to a bit ago. It's an abomination to those who actually enjoy cheesecake.

Don't @ me.
 
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