Cheese dessert lovers, take note: 4 popular Japanese cheesecakes and cheese tarts now in Taiwan

Reported by Huang Shih-yuan / Taipei　

In recent years, Japanese cuisine has been making its way to Taiwan, with ramen shops being the most common. But lately, popular Japanese desserts have been arriving one after another. Beyond matcha specialists, there’s also a surge of cheese tarts and cheesecakes—great news for cheese dessert enthusiasts. ETtoday has rounded up 4 popular Japanese cheesecake and cheese tart shops that have come to Taiwan.


▲ Osaka’s No.1 ranked PABLO freshly baked semi-soft cheese tart is now available in Taiwan too!(Photo/Huang Shih-yuan)

Freshly Baked Semi-Soft Cheese Tart – PABLO
When it comes to cheese desserts, the hottest one right now is PABLO’s freshly baked semi-soft cheese tart, ranked No.1 in Osaka. This dreamy dessert features a uniquely developed “semi-soft” baking level that makes the filling rich but not greasy, smooth and delicious—so good that many in Japan are willing to wait an hour or two just to have a bite. The freshly baked matcha, white bean paste, and red bean semi-soft cheese tart combines imported cheese, Uji matcha powder, red bean paste, and mochi, all hand-mixed. The bitterness of the matcha balances the sweetness of the cheese, while the layers of red bean paste and mochi offer a rich, multifaceted texture. Meanwhile, the Gold Label Cheese Tart is made with two premium types of cheese, topped with a crispy layer of baked custard caramel for a dense, creamy mouthfeel.

Address: 1F/B1, No. 36, Sec. 1, Zhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Tel: 02-2370-3678


▲ Impression Cheese Tart. (Photo provided by Murino Catering)

Impression
The Japanese Kobe-based dessert brand “Impression” has officially opened at Linkou Mitsui Outlet Park. The Taiwanese branch of Impression focuses on “cheese tarts,” offering handcrafted versions with a daily limited supply of 2,500 tarts at NT$45 each. The cheese filling blends three different cream cheeses from Hokkaido’s Takano, France’s Elle & Vire, and Australia. At room temperature, the texture resembles a cheese mousse; when chilled or slightly thawed, it feels like ice cream; and when microwaved or baked, the filling becomes gooey and bursts in your mouth.

Address: B1, No. 356, Sec. 1, Wenhua 3rd Rd., Linkou District, New Taipei City (Mitsui OUTLET PARK)
Tel: 02-2608-5130


▲ Hokkaido dessert LeTAO’s double-layer cheese cake. (Photo by Reporter Zhou Chen-geng)

LeTAO Songyan Store
The Taiwanese branch of the popular Hokkaido Otaru dessert shop LeTAO has opened near the entrance of Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. This is LeTAO’s first overseas branch under the same name, and you can also enjoy their signature double-layer cheese cake here. To maintain authenticity, the cakes are made in Japan and then flown to Taiwan. The original double-layer cheese cake combines Italian mascarpone cheese, Australian cream cheese, and rich Hokkaido fresh cream. One layer is a no-bake chilled cheese cake, the other is a baked cheese cake—both incredibly rich and melt-in-your-mouth. Aside from the original flavor, there are also chocolate and seasonal matcha flavors, which are equally popular.

Address: No. 30, Lane 553, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City
TEL: 02-2760-2100


▲▲ Uncle Tetsu’s Freshly Baked Cheese Cake. (Photo from Uncle Tetsu’s Taiwan Facebook page)

Uncle Tetsu’s Freshly Baked Cheese Cake
Hailing from Fukuoka, Japan, Uncle Tetsu has been making cheese cakes for over 20 years. Their signature product is the cheese cake, made without adding a single drop of water—using Australian cream cheese, French butter, and milk for an ultra-smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The flavor gets even richer when chilled.

Zhongshan Main Store
Address: 1F, No. 2-1, Lane 56, Sec. 1, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: 02-2563-6529

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