8 Places For Soft, Airy And Delicious Japanese Cheesecakes
Bakeries in Singapore where you can sample this delightful treat
Fancy some Japanese cheesecake? We’ve rounded up a few of the best local neighbourhood stores and Japanese bakeries where you can get the delightful treat.
Who wouldn’t say yes to a generous slice of cheesecake for afternoon tea or dessert? Besides American cheesecakes, which are known for their dense texture and super-rich flavour, and gooey Basque burnt cheesecakes with their eye-catching scorched surface, another much-loved variety is Japanese cheesecakes.
Many of these feature a soft, soufflé-like texture and have a lighter flavour profile and contain less cheese and sugar compared to their aforementioned counterparts. And, in our experience, it’s entirely possible to polish off an entire cake in a single sitting. Thankfully, Singapore has no shortage of places plying these bakes, from local shops to Japanese brands. Here are a few worth checking out to get your Japanese cheesecake fix.
You’ll find Meruto Cheesecake in the residential Bukit Merah area. The bakery specialises in freshly baked Japanese cheesecakes that often sell out well before closing time, so we suggest coming early to secure the goods. Their signature original cheesecake is slightly sweet, perfectly jiggly and airy and has a pleasant cream cheese flavour, and we’re also partial to the aromatic pandan cheesecake and citrusy orange cheesecake. Our advice? Get one of each to share with the rest of the family.
Meruto Cheesecake is at 165 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3663, Singapore 150165, tel: 8866 0100. Visit its website for more information.
Treat yourself to a premium Japanese cheesecake experience at LeTAO, which hails from the Japanese city of Otaru in Hokkaido. Their best-selling Double Fromage cheesecake is made with Italian mascarpone cheese, sports two different layers (a richly flavoured baked cheesecake and a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth unbaked cheesecake) and is finished with a crumbly topping. Chocolate lovers can try the Chocolate Double cheesecake, where the bitterness of the cacao pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the creamy cheese.
LeTAO is at #B4-05 Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, tel: 8799 3551. Visit its website for more information.
Besides their flagship outlet at Tanjong Pagar Plaza, you can also discover this bakery’s creations at the Meidi-Ya supermarkets of Great World and Millennia Walk. The specialty Japanese cheesecake has a lovely golden brown surface and a spongy, soufflé-like interior. If you’re looking for something to celebrate a birthday or special occasion, you can get a jazzed-up version of the original that’s crowned with plenty of juicy strawberries.
Chef Yamashita is at 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #02-44, Singapore 082001, tel: 6604 9709; #B2-111 to #B2-121 Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994; and #02-26 Milliennia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039596. Visit its website to order or for more information.
This perennially popular brand is famous for its cheese biscuits and soft-serve ice cream, but the Japanese cheesecakes are certainly worth writing home about, too. Their standard milk cheesecake is crafted with Hokkaido Jersey milk and premium cream cheese imported from Japan and France, with a base that’s wrapped in a thin, eggy crêpe. Other standouts are the seasonal pistachio milk cheesecake that’s dusted with Italian Pistachio crumbs; the mango milk cheesecake that incorporates high-quality Alphonso mangoes; and the truly decadent caramel milk cheesecake.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory has multiple outlets in Singapore. Visit its website for a list of locations and more information.
Operating since 2016, Oishi Pan Bakery is a beloved neighbourhood operation in Toa Payoh (they also offer island-wide delivery). Among their wide assortment of baked goods is a luscious Japanese cheesecake, which delivers a subtle sweetness with a nice underlying tang. Made with Japanese flour and premium whipping cream, it’s available in an original version and an Oreo alternative. You can also try their Japanese-influenced take on an American cheesecake, which has a lighter texture than the standard rendition.
Oishi Pan Bakery is at 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #01-572, Singapore 310190, tel: 6254 5994. Visit its website for more information.
Following the keto diet or searching for a gluten-free or diabetic-friendly option? You can score yourself a Japanese cheesecake from Ange Bakes Keto. They craft their goodies with premium grain-free flour and natural sweetener, and only use keto-compliant ingredients. On top of the usual cream cheese, butter and heavy cream, their Japanese cheesecake is made with coconut flour and erythritol for a healthier, low-carb bite. You can also get a birthday cake version that’s dressed up with assorted berries and cream.
Ange Bakes Keto is at #B1-07 The Adelphi, 1 Coleman Street, Singapore 179803, 8488 0891. Visit its website for more information.
Besides their sought-after financiers, Henri Charpentier also does a mean Japanese cheesecake. The bakery’s Double Cheesecake is extra creamy, courtesy of raw milk from Hokkaido’s Konsen region, which is renowned for making top-quality cheese. It has a no-bake layer made with mascarpone cheese and fresh cream, as well as a contrasting baked layer made with cream cheese. A smattering of sable crumbs adds a great crunch. Drizzle the accompanying honey maple syrup before digging in, and we suggest enjoying it with black coffee to cut through the sweetness.
Henri Charpentier has multiple outlets in Singapore. Visit its website to order or for a list of locations.
Another notable Japanese cheesecake purveyor in Bukit Merah, Kiroi Freshly Baked Cheesecake is a family-owned establishment that doles out light and fluffy bakes made with zero preservatives or additives – meaning that they are best consumed on the day of purchase. Traditionalists can get the standard original cheesecake, while those who want to sample more creative flavours can choose from the pandan cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, black cookie cheesecake, raisin cheesecake and mocha cheesecake.
Kiroi Freshly Baked Cheesecake is at 123 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-118, Singapore 150123, tel: 9845 9845. Visit its website for more information.