Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake facts for kids
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Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake is a famous bakery from Japan. They are best known for their delicious cheesecakes. The first shop opened in 1990 in Fukuoka, Japan. It was started by a man named Tetsushi Mizokami. The company is named after him! Today, Uncle Tetsu's is a popular bakery chain all around the world.
In 2011, an Uncle Tetsu's store opened in Taiwan. The cheesecakes became very popular there. A local TV show called Kangsi Coming even talked about them! Now, Uncle Tetsu's has over 70 shops outside of Japan. You can find them in many countries. These include China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. They are also in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
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Why Uncle Tetsu's Is So Popular
Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes are loved by many people. They are known for being light and fluffy. This makes them different from many other cheesecakes.
Popularity in China
Uncle Tetsu's came to China in 2013. Their cheesecakes quickly became a big hit in Shanghai. People would wait in long lines for hours to buy them. Sometimes, customers could only buy one or two cheesecakes. This was because so many people wanted them. The bakeries also have limited oven space. This means they can only bake so many cakes at once.
Where to Find Uncle Tetsu's Shops
The first Uncle Tetsu's outside of Asia opened in 2015. This store was in Toronto, Canada. Today, there are more than 45 shops in Japan. There are also many stores in other countries. For example, Malaysia has 11 shops. Indonesia has 9, and Taiwan has 8.
Shops Around the World
In 2016, stores opened in Sydney, Australia. Another opened in Melbourne in late 2017. Around the same time, a shop opened in Auckland, New Zealand. In the United States, you can find stores in cities like Waikiki, Los Angeles, and San Mateo.
Canada has thirteen Uncle Tetsu's stores. These are in cities like Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Vancouver. In 2019, an Uncle Tetsu's shop opened in Lahore, Pakistan.
Inside the Bakery: Design and Kitchens
Uncle Tetsu's shops have a special look. They often have warm red and white colors inside. They also have open kitchens. This means customers can watch the bakers. You can see your cheesecake being made right in front of you!
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