Let’s talk about cheesecake. Normally, you think of a delicious, cheesy thick piece of rather solid, rather cheesy dessert. It’s usually pretty rigid, right?
That’s not the case for this famous cheesecake in Osaka. This cheesecake is a fluffy, jiggly cheesecake that bounces around when you move it. It is like the jiggly memory foam of cheesecake. It bounces right back! That’s because they use more whipped egg whites. It’s all about the fluffy egg texture. And that is exactly what makes it so good…The fluffy, bouncy, but still creamy cheesecake texture.
That’s why, when we went to Osaka, we had to visit Rikuro Ojisan (Uncle Rikuro). Uncle Rikuro’s cheesecake is well known worldwide for their bouncy cheesecakes with a raisin layer and branded stamp on top. They are a staple in Osaka for this delicious dessert. We had seen countless videos about this cheesecake and had to try it out for ourselves. It did not disappoint. It was absolutely incredible! We loved it so much the first time, we went back again on the following year’s trip.
On our first visit, we ate in store. We purchased a slice of cheesecake and a drink and sat in the cafe to eat. It was a super cute atmosphere with great service. The smell of sweets filled the air. They brought us our warm slices of cheesecake. The soft, squishy cake practically melts with each bite. The eggy texture makes it filling, but not too rich. It was the perfect amount of sweet. The bottom layer of the cheesecake is scattered with raisins to add an extra pop of flavor.
We went to the location right by Osaka Namba Station. It was just a quick walk from our hotel, in the middle of a covered shopping street called a shotengai. It was easy to find and a great evening activity. I definitely recommend checking out Rikuro Ojisan Cheesecake if you’re ever in Osaka.