EAT: Rikuro Cheesecake
Legendary Rikuro Ojisan no Mise—home to the famously jiggly Japanese cheesecake had been sitting high on my to-eat list for a while, so when I found myself in Osaka, I made it a point to search for the nearest branch.
With anticipation building, I arrived to find a long queues. Faced with two options—queue for the freshly baked version or grab a ready-made one—I opted for the latter. Even so, the line is a 30-45 mins queue and the payoff? Absolutely worth it.
The cheesecake is incredibly light and airy, almost cloud-like in texture. It’s subtly cheesy, not overpowering, which makes it easy on the palate and dangerously easy to eat more than one slice. What really surprised me was how well the raisins at the bottom complemented the cake—adding a gentle sweetness and a bit of texture that balanced the fluffiness beautifully.
After grabbing our cheesecake, we headed off to Nara, and honestly, it made for the perfect travel snack. Not too rich, not too sweet—just right.
If you’re in Osaka and debating whether to brave the queue or settle for the ready-made version, don’t worry—you’re still in for a treat either way. Rikuro’s cheesecake is a delightful experience that lives up to the hype.
Comments
Post a Comment