◆Nearest station: Kintetsu Yao Station, 5-minute walk◆Parking available◆Cashless payment accepted◆Ordered menu: Creamy pudding x2 for 260 yen each◆Impression: A new Rikuro Ojisan store has opened at Ario Yao. They offer popular cheesecakes, various breads, unique cakes, and side dishes. This time, I purchased the creamy pudding that I had tried before and really enjoyed. When you first look at it, you might think it's a baked pudding, but it's actually very rich, smooth, and delicious. I was surprised that you can enjoy this for only 260 yen. The caramel adds a slightly bitter taste, but it pairs perfectly with the pudding!! The cheesecake is great, but make sure to try the pudding too!!

After being open for a while, it's not as crowded now. Easy to buy. Initially, there were long lines and it was tough. I bought a cheesecake for 965 yen. It's really affordable. Some say the taste has declined, but I think it has always been like this. I find it delicious.

When it comes to Rikuro Ojisan, everyone thinks of cheesecake. But they also sell bread. I bought some for the first time in a long time. Each piece costs around 200 yen, so it's not too expensive. They don't have as many varieties as a regular bakery, but they have all the classic ones. The taste was decent.

I came to Ario Yao. Just before leaving, I found a bakery on the 1st floor. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Rikuro Ojisan's shop. It seems that they have been selling more than just cheesecake. They have bread, zangi (deep-fried chicken), cakes, and more. You can even see them making cheesecake in the back. This time, I bought some bread: - Grape bread: It has raisins, which are also used in the cheesecake, adding to the excitement. It's easy to eat in small bites, which is a plus. - Walnut condensed milk bread: The walnuts in the bread are delicious, and there are plenty of them since the bread is long. The condensed milk cream is undeniably tasty. - Edamame crunchy pizza: It has cheese and edamame on top. The combination of bread and edamame is surprisingly rare but definitely works. It's like a square pizza you would find in Rome, Italy. Rikuro Ojisan is quite skilled in business to succeed as a bakery as well!

This is a chain store known for its cheesecakes. It is located in Ario Yao, north of Kintetsu Yao Station. I bought some Madeleines as souvenirs, which have a good shelf life. I also bought some for myself, but they had a common taste. The Ario Yao store has a wide variety of bread, which is different from other stores.

This is convenient. The cheesecake is as usual. They also have bread and cake. It's quite nice here. It's different from Tennoji Station and Osaka Station. They even have fried chicken. Lately, I feel like cheesecake has become monotonous for me. My family says the taste has declined, but I think it's just because we've eaten too much. Today, I had a sandwich.

I visited the newly opened store in early June, a little over a month after it opened on April 27, 2023. The mall was not crowded on that weekday afternoon, but there were over 10 customers, including myself, waiting in line for the freshly baked cheesecake. It seems to be quite popular, with people lining up even more on weekends. Just as I was thinking about that, I heard a bell ringing - the cheesecake had just finished baking! The staff at the counter were a bit awkward, but there were no issues with receiving the cheesecake. When I brought the "freshly baked cheesecake" home, it had the familiar and delicious taste of "Rikuro Ojisan". However, I'm not a fan of the raisins stuck to the bottom. Thank you for the meal. Located on the 1st floor of Ario Yao, directly connected to the Kintetsu Osaka Line Yao Station.