Cherylynn N.
Yelp
COVID-19 TAKEOUT
I was getting my weekly hoji fix at Matcha Cafe Maiko when I smelled that irresistible sweet aroma wafting in the air.
I started air sniffing around trying to figure out where that smell was coming from.
I got a few weird looks but hey, it's SF...
Anything goes, like ( | )-less chaps in the afternoon on Folsom street.
Ahhhhh haaa!
The sweet aroma is coming from Uncle Tetsu, their first SF location is finally open!
(Located at the old Ms. Field's at Stonestown's food court, 2nd floor near the escalator going down.)
Well, sorta.
They're open for online PRE-ORDERS ONLY via Tock and you have to order the day before. No same day orders. No in-person orders...for now.
Pick-up: 12 pm - 6 pm, 15 minute time slots.
M E N U
* Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake: Original, Strawberry, Ube, or Chocolate ($11.80 each)
* Burnt Basque Cheesecake ($21.80)
No drinks available.
$1 online order fee.
No tip option. Tax was set to 9.5% by accident?
I placed my order via Tock and returned the next day to pick-up my order.
M Y O R D E R
I've tried their Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes a handful of times (like a cheesy sponge cake) so this time, I wanted to try their Burnt Basque Cheesecake.
These crustless cheesecakes are cooked at a high heat producing an crackly, burnt exterior but with a rich yet light custardy center. In theory, at least.
Basuku started the Burnt Basque Cheesecake craze in the Bay Area. But, if you've been stalking their page, than you know their cheesecakes sell out within seconds online. No joke.
For the price ($14 less than Basuku), Uncle Tetsu's rendition is decent. Even tempering it for an hour, it's not nearly as creamy and custardy in the center as Basuku's. But, it does the job and is much easier to get your hands on.
Compared to their Soufflé cheesecake, it's closer to the texture of an NY cheesecake (heavier and cheesier) if that's what you're looking for.
You can eat it straight from the fridge which has a denser texture or at room temperature for a softer texture.
These cheesecakes are AZN sweet (my preference) so if you have a major sweet tooth, you may not find it sweet enough. But hey, they're healthier!
Wrap up the uneaten portion in saran wrap to keep it moist and store it in the fridge. Enjoy within 72 hours.
I'm glad I tried Uncle Tetsu's Burnt Basque Cheesecake once but I'll stick with their Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes going forward.
Overall, Uncle Tetsu is another welcome addition to the Stonestown food court. With the holidays coming up, their cheesecakes are a great gift idea for friends and fam.
Or, if you're like me...for my damn self. You know, "self-care". :P