Uncle Tetsu’s Fluffy Japanese Cheesecakes Land in Haltom City
A line stretched around the corner of Haltom City’s newest shopping plaza on September 10, and for once the draw wasn’t barbecue or tacos. It was Japanese cheesecake, specifically the soft, jiggly, made-from-scratch kind that Uncle Tetsu has spent four decades building a global following around. The bakery’s arrival at 3970 NE Loop 820, Suite 700, in Haltom City, Texas, marks its first location anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and its third in Texas overall.
The story behind the cake goes back to 1985 in Hakata, Japan, where Tetsushi Mizokami, known to customers as Uncle Tetsu, opened his first bakery with a Japanese cheesecake built to split the difference between rich American-style cheesecake and airy French soufflé. That balance is still the whole point: soft, delicate, warm out of the oven, and finished with the bakery’s signature stamp on top. From that single Hakata storefront, Uncle Tetsu has grown into a chain of more than 80 bakeries spanning Asia, Australia, and North America, with Texas locations already established in Katy since 2023 and in Austin before Haltom City became the third.
The grand opening leaned into the occasion. Haltom City leadership, members of the Haltom City Council, and representatives from the North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony backed by taiko drums and a dove release, a bigger production than most bakery openings attempt. Customers waiting for the doors to open were rewarded with the bakery’s original Japanese cheesecake, Hokkaido-style cheese tarts, Basque cheesecake, and a beverage lineup that includes coffee, cold brews, teas, and tea lattes, plus a Dallas-exclusive drink unique to this location. The broader Uncle Tetsu menu also rotates in flavors like mango, pandan coconut, and Oreo, all made fresh in an open kitchen visible from the counter.
The bakery occupies 1,406 square feet inside H Mart Plaza, a fast-growing 50-acre development off Loop 820 anchored by an H Mart grocery store still on its way. Texas licensing records show a $500,000 interior buildout for the space, developed by Haltom City Forest Properties LLC starting in late 2025, a real investment for a shop built around a single dessert. Uncle Tetsu joins a cluster of new Asian dining concepts already open or opening at the plaza, part of what’s shaping up to be one of North Texas’s largest hubs for Asian food and grocery under one roof.
For now, Haltom City is the extent of the expansion. Uncle Tetsu has no announced plans for additional Dallas-Fort Worth locations, which makes this single Japanese cheesecake bakery, at least for the moment, the only place in the metroplex to get one without a drive to Katy or Austin. Given the line on opening day, that’s likely to keep it busy for a while.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Uncle Tetsu located in Haltom City?
Uncle Tetsu is located at 3970 NE Loop 820, Suite 700, Haltom City, Texas 76117, inside the H Mart Plaza development.
What neighborhood or area is this Uncle Tetsu in?
The bakery sits in Haltom City, a Tarrant County suburb in the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, just off Loop 820.
What is Uncle Tetsu’s official website?
Uncle Tetsu’s official website is uncletetsu-us.com.
What flavors does Uncle Tetsu offer in Haltom City?
The Haltom City bakery serves Uncle Tetsu’s original Japanese cheesecake, Hokkaido-style cheese tarts, Basque cheesecake, and a Dallas-exclusive beverage, alongside rotating flavors such as mango, pandan coconut, and Oreo found across the chain’s menu.
Can I order Uncle Tetsu cheesecake online?
Online ordering is available through Uncle Tetsu’s website for participating locations; availability for the Haltom City bakery should be confirmed directly with the store.
Does Uncle Tetsu take reservations?
No. Uncle Tetsu operates as a walk-in bakery and does not require or accept reservations.
Is parking available at H Mart Plaza?
Yes. H Mart Plaza is a shopping development with on-site parking available to all tenants, including Uncle Tetsu.