Whether it's a crystal-shaped wagashi in Bali or a tipsy afternoon tea treat in Jakarta, two of Indonesia's gastronomic destinations have proved that there should always be room for dessert. The sweet showstoppers are available throughout the day in different pâtisseries, boulangeries and viennoiseries in the city and the island.
JAKARTA
1. NAMELAKA
True to its name which means "smooth and creamy" in Japanese, Namelaka has been garnering ardent followers due to its addictive choux creations. Founded by pastry chefs Ivan Setyawan and Yoan Tjahjadi, Namelaka started off in 2016 selling online pastry products made from fine-quality ingredients. Since then, they have opened two in-store shops in Central and North Jakarta, serving more than 15 flavours of choux, cakes and plated desserts.
Unique local flavours like Tape (fermented cassava) sit together with Honey Yuzu, Blue Cheese & Pear, and Snickers. Each choux is topped with craquelin, adding an extra texture to better enjoy the creamy puff. Its latest must-try creation is Blossom Cake, made of Oolong tea, Bavarian cream, white peach cream, jelly, jam, and almond crunch. Open daily, 10am - 9pm. Shophaus, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No.36, Menteng. Tel: +62 813 2023 2025
2. CONSERVATORY
Located on level 23 of Park Hyatt Jakarta, Conservatory offers four different experiences throughout the day. There's the Library where one can retreat to or work amid a serene setting filled with objets d'art; the Living Room to socialise and view the city's iconic landmarks; the open-air Veranda; and last but not least, the Patisserie.
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