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Shirokuma: Japanese Dessert Spot Thrives Amidst Jakarta’s Competitive Scene

Shirokuma It seems at first that the odds are against Shirokuma. First of all, it is tucked along PIK’s street that is lined with restaurants, including a few dessert stores. Secondly, given that it is a dessert focused store, it faces much cut-throat competition from familiar names in the area such as Taiwanese desserts Hong…

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PAUL: Renowned French Family Bakery and Patisserie in Singapore

On my last trip to Singapore I stumbled upon Paul, nestled strategically in Ngee Ann City. What started as a humble family-run bakery in Croix, France in 1889 has expanded to become an internationally renowned French bakery restaurant with more than 450 stores that can be found in over 20 countries. No thanks to the fact…

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Pipiltin Cocoa: Jakarta’s Pioneer Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Experience

Over the past few years, Jakarta has transformed into one of the must-go destination in Asia for global foodies. Along with the mushroom of trendy new restaurants, specialty restaurants such as this one is starting to emerge. Pipiltin Cocoa falls under this category; a new concept restaurant – pioneer in offering an in-house chocolate bean to…

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Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop Showcases Pastry Chef Wita Girawati’s Creations

Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop The Fat Corner was warmly invited to an afternoon tea tasting event at the Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop. What started as a tasting session turned out to be an unforgettable experience of the works of Pastry Chef, Wita Girawati. Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop has always been known for its range of best-selling desserts; from…

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Elicxir Artisan Gelato: Science Meets Culinary Art with Liquid Nitrogen

Ice cream lovers around the world should be giving their utmost adoration to the inventor of the liquid nitrogen ice-cream. This cooking technique is often classified under molecular gastronomy as it is seen as the merging of science and culinary arts. Aside from the cool smoke that it gives off that makes you feel like…

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LIN Artisan Ice Cream Brings Liquid Nitrogen Gelato to Jakarta

The first liquid nitrogen ice cream shop in Indonesia is here! The liquid nitrogen ice cream craze has finally infiltrated Jakarta, with LIN Artisan ice cream recently opening its door in Kemang. For those unfamiliar with the term, this is a form of molecular gastronomy technique that takes merely 5 minutes to produce a…