Tenant Improvement Plans Filed for Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake at H Mart Haltom City
Uncle Tetsu, the popular Japanese cheesecake brand, is planning its first restaurant in the DFW market. The restaurant submitted plans for a 1,400-square-foot tenant improvement at the H Mart shopping center in Haltom City, Texas. State filings list the address as 3970 N.E. Loop 820 Suite #700 with construction slated to start December 2025 and wrap up by February 2026. The estimated tenant improvement cost is $500,000.
What to expect from Uncle Tetsu — Japanese cheesecake craft
Founded in Japan in 1985 by Tetsushi Mizokami, Uncle Tetsu is known for its light, souffle-style Japanese cheesecake. The brand operates 16 locations and focuses on fresh, made-to-order cheesecakes and boxed specialty desserts.
In the United States, Uncle Tetsu has expanded strategically through a partnership with Panda Restaurant Group, the parent company behind Panda Express. This collaboration has allowed Uncle Tetsu to scale its presence in major metro areas while maintaining its signature handcrafted approach. Rather than relying solely on corporate rollouts, Uncle Tetsu’s U.S. growth model blends regional franchise partnerships and local market expertise to ensure consistency in quality and brand experience.
Haltom City H Mart shopping center at Loop 820
The H Mart shopping center serves as a grocery and retail hub for north Fort Worth and Haltom City shoppers. The center anchors with H Mart and includes a mix of food and service tenants — the new Uncle Tetsu will add a specialty dessert destination and bolster evening foot traffic for the retail center. You can see a list of all the tenants that will be leasing a space at the H Mart shopping center at the Texas Legacy Realty's website.
Design partner and tenant improvements
Dallas-based design firm idGROUP is listed as the project designer. The tenant improvement scope includes kitchen and baking fixtures, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting to support on-site production and counter service.
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