If a Cheesecake and Sponge Cake from Japan immigrated to Toronto, Canada to make a baby, it would be Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecakes.
I was drawn to these Japanese-style cheesecakes from this bouncy gif: http://i.imgur.com/KHbHUbk.gifv .. and knew I had to check it out on my recent trip to Toronto!
- You're not purchasing a slice, you are receiving a full (on the smaller side) cheesecake.
- $10 Canadian - debit or cash only
- Go on off-times (preferably near opening time or afternoon). You will wait an hour to purchase a cheesecake if you go in the evening, and possibly receive a notice that cheesecakes are sold out.
- There's a cafe side that sells only matcha-flavored treats. That line is much shorter (or no line at all), but go to the store side for the original cheesecake.
- 1 cheesecake per person
The cheesecake is really not even remotely close to a traditional cheesecake. It's subtly sweet, eggy, and fluffy (like a sponge cake or pancake). This emulsification technique makes the texture totally different.
There's a food court across the street where Red Lobster is and have your cheesecake there, since there are no seats. This Cheesecake is To-Go only!
My cheesecake line-waiting date hates cheesecakes and he loved this. That's all I have to say!