Uncle Tetsu's Cult Favourite Japanese Cheesecakes Are Coming to Melbourne

When Uncle Tetsu arrived in Sydney it was known as 'the place with the very long line'. It also resulted in crowd control barriers and staff with clipboards to manage manic customers after a bite of soft fluffy cheesecake. 

The good news is here: everyone's favourite uncle is moving to Melbourne. According to a Facebook post, the Japan-based chain — which now has over 70 stores worldwide, including a new one in Auckland — will open not one, but two stores in Melbourne "really soon".

Uncle Tetsu's is world renowned for its distinct light cheesecakes. You won't find a biscuit base or fresh cream cheese top layer; baked in a water bath, the sides are moist like pudding, they're eggy and pancakey, with little sweetness. Not: the cakes are vegetarian friendly but not gluten-free. 

The menu is yet to be confirmed, but here's hoping we get the honey madeleines too. The locations haven't been announced either, so we'll keep you updated on that one. 

Image: Ryan La.