Ezo Hokkaido Cheesecakes and Desserts - Mall Taman Anggrek

Ezo Hokkaido Cheesecakes and Desserts - Mall Taman Anggrek

Posted by Carina Hartanto on July 22, 2017 in cheesecake, dessert, japanese cheesecake,

Jakarta never seemed to get enough of Japanese cheesecakes lately, starting from Hokkaido, Fukuoka, Tokyo, and more. New cheesecake brand keeps on coming in with various variety from tarts to fluffy cheesecake. I'm not going to review Pablo today since I honestly don't like it too much (personal opinion, what about you guys?), so I'm going to review one of the black horse in the Japanese cheesecake business, which is Ezo Hokkaido Cheesecake and Dessert.

Ezo is actually pretty famous during its grand opening days, but I see that the popularity is kind of going down lately compared to its competitors like Uncle Tetsu or Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart. Nevertheless, Ezo is actually one of my favorite! The taste is consistent, price is affordable compared to the other cheesecake brand, and the place is very comfortable.

You can find Ezo in Mall Taman Anggrek, Mall Kelapa Gading, and Pantai Indah Kapuk. In Mall Taman Anggrek, it is located on the 2nd floor beside Eaton restaurant. The place is not too big, but pretty eye catching. It has a chill, sophisticated, and elegant feel to it. They use big sofas and comfy arm chair, which is a big plus. If you're lucky and the place is not too packed, this place is perfect to just chill out with your girl friends or even a relaxing me time (the song they played was so calming!). Be prepared to do takeaways because they don't have too many seats inside.

Tiramisu Cheesebomb and Marshmallow Cheesebomb (IDR 12k each)

Their main specialty here is the cheesebomb, which is mini cheese tart with various flavors. You can have them baked or chilled, but I prefer it baked myself because it gives a crunchier texture to the tart crust. Not all of the cheesebomb can be baked, though! Like this tiramisu one, which can only be eaten cold. The tiramisu cheesebomb is dusted with bitter cocoa powder on top, filled with coffee flavored cheese filling. I personally think it captured the taste of tiramisu perfectly. For the marshmallow cheesebomb, I actually expect it to be really sweet, but it's actually not! Under the sticky marshmallow topping is a chocolate flavored cheese filling. I can taste a bit of coffee in the filling, but almost unnoticeable. Can't really feel the cheese taste in this one, so I'm not really a fan.

(Left) Tiramisu Cheesebomb ; (Right) Marshmallow Cheesebomb

White Chocolate Almond Cheesebomb and Blueberry Cheesebomb (IDR 12k each)

The white chocolate almond was love at first bite. HIGHLY recommended. The crust is crunchier than the others, and the combination of almond, white chocolate, and cheese is just PERFECT. I actually find that the white chocolate taste like Silver Queen's white chocolate bar, not the usual compound chocolate for baking (which is one of the reason it tasted so good, I think). The blueberry cheesebomb is also quite good. Thought I was going to find a blueberry jam filling inside, but none. It's only a thin swirl of blueberry jam on top, but you can still taste the blueberry taste. If I have to describe it, it kinda tasted like Breadtalk's blueberry cheesecake. Not that mindblowing, but definitely a good choice.

(Front) White Chocolate Almond ; (Back) Blueberry

Polo Pan with Cheese Gelato (IDR 25k)

The cheese gelato was really cheesy. Not the sweet cheese dessert type, but actually a bit salty and strong (like a cheddar taste). It's different from the camembert cheese ice cream, which is a soft ice cream cone. The camembert one is sweeter and the cheese flavor is more subtle, while the gelato one is stronger and saltier. Two scoops of cheese gelato were put inside a bread called the polo pan, which looks like a Japanese melon bread. I think the bread is a bit too hard because of the sweet dough crust on the top and bottom of the bread, but the sweet and salty combination of the bread and the cheese gelato works well. The only thing I don't really like is that it's kinda hard to eat. Trust me, it could get pretty messy. Worth to try, though!

They kinda look like pacman, no?

I personally like Ezo because of the taste, the affordable price, and the comfy place. All of the flavour is like infused to the cream cheese filling, so it blends perfectly with the cheese taste. Not too sweet, not too sickening, and just right (Try to hold yourself from eating too much because they are pretty small and you might forget your self control. It happened to me, folks). So, what's your favorite cheesecake shop? Share me your thoughts and have a sweet day! :)



Ezo Hokkaido Cheesecakes and Desserts
Mall Taman Anggrek, 2nd floor Unit D12
(021) 5639004
Open : 10.00 - 22.00

Rating : 8,5 out of 10
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Banainai Taiwanese Dessert - Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

Banainai Taiwanese Dessert - Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

Posted by Carina Hartanto on July 20, 2017 in Drinks, Healthy Dessert, Popsicles,

FIRST. POST!!

Trust me, I'm REALLY excited. Like, really with a capital R (or maybe with capital everything. I don't know, you got what I mean). I've been wanting to try food blogging since many years ago, but now I'm finally doing it for real ( huge thanks to my boyfriend for pushing and supporting me! <3 ).

It's really hard to decide which place should I review for my first post. (I mean, first post is a huge deal, duh). Finally, my choice goes to Banainai Taiwanese Dessert at Pantai Indah Kapuk. I've been here once, but I'm back again for a complete review because I just love this place.

Look at those popsicles!

First Impression

This place isn't hard to find at all, it's near the gas station and in the same row as Cabe Ijo Restaurant. The waitresses are very friendly and smiley (I absolutely love a place with friendly waitresses), and the place feels very homey and comfortable. Overall, it got a nice atmosphere. When I first came in, my attention was caught at their popsicle display. So many colorful popsicles were displayed so beautifully, it deserves a place on your Instagram story. I also realize the waitresses can actually speak Mandarin (wow!), and don't bother trying to ask or talk to the supervisors in Indonesian because they can only speak Mandarin. Looking at the menu and by listening to the waitress' explanation, I assumed Banainai is trying to position itself as a healthy dessert place. Most of the menu are made from fresh fruits with less sugar, and I think this place is perfect for girls who want some less guilty dessert.

Say hello to Miss Snow Ice Maker!

Double Milk and Chocolate Milk Popsicle (IDR 26k each)

The Double Milk Popsicle quickly caught my attention with its beautiful color combination. The pink part is mixed with dragon fruit juice, while the lower part is mixed with clitoria flower (which is one of the specialty here). The popsicle itself is pretty sweet (I assume it has some sweetened condensed milk in it), but there's a tangy kick from the kiwi and strawberry slice which makes it refreshing. The kiwi is a bit too sour for me, though. When I tried the Chocolate Milk Popsicle, I was really surprised by how strong the dark chocolate flavor was. There's still a hint of sweetness, and also a sour taste from the banana slices. Since I'm a milk lover, I prefer the Double Milk. But if you love chocolate, I think you will love the chocolate milk popsicle. Both are very refreshing.

Left (Double Milk Popsicle) ; Right (Chocolate Milk Popsicle)

Azzura Milk (IDR 33k)

I totally fall in love with the beautiful color in this drink. It makes such a beautiful gradient and the tall bottle really pops the color even more. For the taste, it's milky, that's all I have to say. There's almost no sweetness in it, and the clitoria flower gives a subtle unique taste although I can't really describe it. It's quite light, not creamy like the taste of a full cream milk (I heard they use only low fat milk here). Overall, it's pretty decent but not that extraordinary as well.

Such a pretty color <3

Sweet Potatoes (IDR 24k)

When it was first served at our table, I was so tempted by how good the smell was! Seriously, the steam from those hot sweet potatoes gives such a wonderful sweet aroma that I can't resist. It was also drizzled with crunchy caramelized sugar. Since it was so hot, they gave us a little bowl of cold water so we can dip the sweet potatoes inside to cool it down. At first, I was not so sure with the dipping thing (I mean, won't it change the taste?). Turns out, it doesn't give a significant change to the taste. But the water actually made the caramelized sugar became a bit like thick sauce consistency (I like it better when it's crunchy). I also like how the caramelized sugar has a bit of bitterness to it so it's not overly sweet. I think it makes a good, light snack.

That caramelized sugar pull, though!

So in the end, I must say I always enjoy my visit to Banainai. Might visit more to try their other drinks and snow ice. Have a sweet day! :)


Banainai Taiwanese Dessert
Rukan Emerald No. 16
Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta Utara
(021) 50116466
Open : 11.30 - 23.00

Rating : 8 out of 10
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