Rikuro - JR Tennōji Station — Local services in Osaka

This shop is part of another store that has snacks and souvenirs. The Rikuro portion is 2 counters. There was a small line for the cheesecake section. The other counter had smaller pastries and no wait.

As you wait in line, you can watch the cheesecakes get prepared. They start with adding the raisins in the pan, then pour the batter into the moulds. Next they add water to the land to steam during the bake. It's actually quite soothing to watch!

The cheesecake was very jiggly. I wasn't sure about the raisins at first but they're good! They add a brightness to the cheesecake. The cheesecake itself is fluffy and kind of melts in your mouth reminiscent of...

Excellent cheesecake! Fluffy, light and delicious. Not too sweet (which is perfect) and the raisins on the bottom really compose a perfect bite. The cakes are sold fresh and hot - straight from the oven. The nice lady rings the bell every time she stamps the forged hot metal onto the cake to create the logo. You can pay less if you eat the cake right in place instead of taking it away. My family and I bought a whole cake and took it to the hotel. It was still hot and we ate it all. Absolutely...

Yummm! Amazing cheesecake! And this place prides themselves on serving fresh, straight out of the oven cheesecake. We tried it when it was warm and it was delicious but a little eggy. I loved it most at room temperature or once it has been refrigerated for a little...