Pablo 渋谷店

Best cheesecake ever! I even used chopsticks to eat it. Just so you know it isn’t a New York cheesecake. It’s asian style! ;)

Slightly overrated… just slightly…
Yes, so the «cheesecake» is light, fluffy, airy or whatever you want to call it with a semi tangy aftertaste, but I’ve had similar tasting ones elsewhere. I actually got sick of it after several bites. Big Mistake, I thought Pablo was a sit down café, but it was more like a mini corner store in the shopping area close to Shibuya station.
Tip: There are NO SIT DOWN TABLES!!! You buy and go… They don’t sell small cakes… only these huge cakes (size of two hands?) that can feed maybe 3 or even 4 people… no utensils or whatsoever… We ended up buying one cake and lugging it around the whole night and then eating it at McDonalds. Lol!
This was definitely a one time deal for me… :/

It’s really delicious! If you’re wondering if two ppl can finish in one seating — the answer is yes! It’s so good, I might need my own next time.
There was a line, but it moves pretty quick. You can also watch the whole baking process while waiting so that’s a good distraction.
The texture us creamy, with a fruity thin layer of gelatin like sweet, and the crust is perfect level of crispness

Must try! Egg tart meets cheese cake. After all the eating around Tokyo, this was the perfect way to finish the night. We got a cake and ate it slowly throughout the trip, keeping it in the mini fridge of the hotel.
Beware, it’s really hard to stop eating this once you start.

We happened upon Pablo while walking around Shibuya. Though the black burger from Burger King destroyed us, the cheese tart looked too good to pass up. We devoured it in our hotel room & it was damn good.

Rare centered Japanese cheese tart — where do I begin? Custardy, creamy, gooey, steamy — arg literally drooling just reminiscing the night I ate the whole tart by myself in one sitting. One of the cheapest and best dessert deals ever! A whole 8 inch tart for about 800 yens?! Will be on my must return list next trip to Japan!

I have had Japanese cheesecake in Toronto before but its nothing like Pablo. There are more option here; thin, thick, heavy, light, etc. I thought cheesecake here would be expensive but to my surprise, it was relatively cheaper compared to places in Toronto like Uncle Tetsu and taste much better. Their cheesecake has much more flavour. The smooth and soft cheese layers goes perfectly well with their crust. I can have this for breakfast every morning. And there’s no line up!!!

First tried this place in Osaka, where the Pablo shop has a sit-​down café. When I learned I’d later be visiting Tokyo, Pablo was pretty much number one on my places to (re)eat.
The cheese tarts here taste like a mix between an egg tart and cheesecake. You can choose to either have your tart cooked «rare» or «well done.» I’ve only had it well done, but even then the texture of the custard remains light and springy. Not too sweet. Perfectly creamy. Flaky crust. Soooo good. You can also get a matcha variety, though I’ve only tried the original.
FYI, if you need plastic utensils, tell them at the register while purchasing your tart because you have to pay for them.

Rien à voir avec les cheesecakes comme on le conçoit, le cheesecake de chez Pablo est composé d’une très bonne pâte feuilleté et d’une crème patissière assez aéré.
Cependant, Pablo né vaut pas le détour surtout quand on est habitué aux bonne pâtisseries françaises.

We ran into the famous pie shop PABLO near Shibuya station. Original or Matcha flavor was indeed very hard to decide! The limited cute green flavor stood out at last. Sweet Red bean and Japanese sticky rice balls are stiffed into the pie, offering this little surprise while we cut it open. The pie tasted pretty sweet as a whole, but with tea to make a combo, it was they two-​day of delicious breakfast during our stay in Shinjuku. Dessert lovers should never miss out!

Pablo was sinful,
A cheese tart for the ages,
Always in my heart.
A picture of this Pablo cake sits within the recesses of my phone and every now and then… I catch myself opening it just to gaze upon the loveliness that beholds me. Never has a food ever been so sexualized as this soft, quivering, beautiful, cheese tart. Simply a MUST if you are in Japan and have a sweet tooth, you will hardly be able to find anything in it’s likeness back in the United States.

On my birthday, I decided to gift myself a Pablo cheese tart.
I don’t know how the other Pablo locations are since this was my first time, but the Shibuya location has no seating area, so it’s a to-​go stand which is still insanely popular. For their original cheese tart (note — cheese tart, not cheesecake) you can choose between rare, a meltier version, or medium, which has the texture of a merengue.
For 800 yen, you can get a very sizable cheese tart which can serve up to five people. It’s light and airy, and unlike a lot of desserts, it won’t make you feel weighed down at all. I wasn’t utterly blown away by it, but I thought it was very good, especially when left in the fridge for a couple of hours (it comes out warm when you get it since they make them in fresh batches).

I would give all Pablo locations 10 stars if I could! We got Pablo in Tokyo (waited too long to eat it — dont make the same mistake!) and in Osaka. It is truly the most amazing cheesecake ever! I still dream about it!!!
Pablo is not a thick, fatty, american cheesecake. It is a light airy, custardy cheesecake that is a little tart (mango gel on top) and just the right level of sweetness. My only regret is that I did not get the matcha one to try!
Also go early if you want the Premium Cheesecake. It was sold out every time we went !

If you’re near the Shibuya station, add this to your itinerary! It’s just a short walk from the station across the scramble, and definitely one of the more unique cheesecakes out there. It is vaguely reminiscent of a chinese egg tart (flaky crust style, not cookie, with its lighter jelly-​like filling texture), but also has a thin layer of mango glaze coating the top. It did not ooze out like their logo implies, but then again we ate it hours later and never tried tipping it on its side. :P The filling tasted fairly different from a western NY style cheesecake as well as the fluffy Japanese cheesecakes (think Uncle Tetsu’s for example), so check it out! One 700 yen cake is great for 4 people I’d say.
They have other items available as well that I’d like to try. We did try the macha mille-​feuille, which is definitely low on the sugar scale compared to western desserts, and not as sweet as the cheesecake. If you like macha and delicate crunch textures with only a light sweet touch, give it a go at 1200 yen.
Oh yes, there’s no seating here, so you’ll have to take your items somewhere else to enjoy!

I don’t think I’ve ever had a cheesecake quite like this one! It’s a creamy texture, reminiscient of an egg tart, which a mango glaze over the top. They only sell the whole cake (no slices), but it can be shared between 3 – 4 people. The best part is that it only cost $ 7!
We also tried the green tea mille feuille, which was more expensive at around $ 11 – 12. That can last up to a month, which was pretty impressive. We brought it all the way back to the US, and when we ate it a week later, it was still crispy and flaky! The green tea was very prominent and flavorful. It had a slightly bitter flavor, which is how I know it’s the real deal!

Tasty cheesecake but not worth going out of you way for it. First they make you buy the whole cake as they don’t sell by the slice. Second when you ask for a fork they charge you for it.
As for the cheesecake it was definitely light, fluffy, rich, and moist. And not overly sweet like what you’d get for dessert anywhere in America. If you’ve always wanted a fluffier, less sweet cheesecake then come here. Otherwise there are better desserts to try in Tokyo, like Higashiya.

BEST THING I have eaten in Tokyo so far, this place is amazing, for $ 7 (721 yens) you get an amazing cheese tart. The cheese tart is kinda like a giant Chinese egg tart. You have to eat it on the spot while it is still warm. The crust is flakey and the custard is not too sweet. It was definitely a wonderful experience in Shibuya finding this gem.

Most amazing cheesecake (cheese tart) EVER! Baked to perfection… perfect crust to perfect filling and topped with (mango) jam like coating. I think it’s mango flavor.
Since we stayed only a few blocks from Pablo… we had 1 everyday till it was time to head back to the states. It was that good! Must try whenever you visit Tokyo (Shibuya)!