The New Magnum Cafe at Grand Indonesia

If you're a chocolate worshipper then you must be familiar with this cafe. It has been an ongoing phenomenon for years ever since it's being released two years ago. The hype of this cafe is still pretty much on top and no wonder because they're serving chocolate, in which I bet, most people love!

Well I gotta admit, one of the many reasons they're surviving is definitely their lovely creations and great chocolate dishes, Magnum chocolate ice creams are made using belgian chocolates (which I love to death) and Magnum cafe is a one unique factory that "manufactured" those chocolates ice creams into a unique yet mesmerizing dishes.

Beware to be visually diabetic!

Waffle de Aristocrat

IDR 45k

My regular order everytime I visit this, I don't even have to look at the menu. I am very fond of the caramelized banana and the waffles, I think they're very moist, must be cooked in a parfait temperature. The waffles are denser, balanced sweet and chewier. Another reason to love this is because I love the idea of using vanilla ice cream to this dish, I am a sweet tooth but when it's overloaded, I must raise the flag. This one is definitely recommended.

Wafel de Liege

IDR 45k

This is on the same range as the "Wafel de Antwerp" displayed below. Just different fruit sides and ice creams. Wafel de Liege's using strawberry and vanilla ice creams, while Wafel de Antwerp's using cherry compote and chocolate ice creams. Both of them are nice to me but I am still more fanatic with the Waffle de Aristrocrat.

Wafel de Antwerp
IDR 45k
Wafel de Antwerp's using chocolate ice cream sticks and cherry compote sauce. Cherry compote sauce is awesome!

Pepites du Chocolat
IDR 45k
On presentation, I personally think this one is the simplest, but it has a very great texture thanks to the crunchy cookies topped with chocolate sauce, yet the chocolate sauce tastes sort of caramelish, which is good! Watch out for their impressive strawberry sauce. I love a little touch of sourness.

Frozen Chocolate
IDR 40k
Belgian chocolate smoothies, that's how I describe it straight to the point. Inside the drink you'll find a hint of extra belgian chocolate sauce. This one is also declared as one of their best sellers, yeah no wonder because the chocolate is very rich but I don't think the sweetness overpowers me so it's a really positive thing. Sometimes, literally, very sweet flavor can be stressful and paranoid in mind. Good job for this one.

Belgian Snow
IDR 35k
If you're a fan of Melon then I'll recommend you to have this. When I paid a visit, I was sort of lucky because the beverages I happened to try were very balanced in sweet, the same thing happening to this beverage :).

Blueberry Emporium
IDR 35k
I'd recommend this one whenever you visit here and wanting to try their beverages. This is not very sweet and this one is also fresh, there's a little glimpse of sourness from the blueberry, overall I am very fond of this beverage!!! and plus it looks dead pretty <3.

Short to say, most food they're serving here are sweet desserts and yes they're made out of chocolate or at least has a little touch of chocolate. Most desserts here are priced for IDR 45k. I'd recommend something sour like lemon ice tea or neutral like water to reduce those feelings after you've been eating tons of chocolate dishes. Trust me, you know what I mean.

Overall, it's always been a nice experience visiting Magnum Cafe!!! Will I come back? Hell yeah! Even though I've tried most of their menus. Maybe I'll start trying their main courses in the future. And oh, make sure you come here a little early or on weekdays because the queue line is freakin crazy during weekends!

Thanks for reading lovely peeps <3. I am obviously visually diabetic right now.

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Grand Indonesia 6th fl.
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Jakarta Pusat

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LIN Artisan Ice Cream: I Scream Ice Cream

I remembered this new joint in Kemang area that caught my eyes on a trip back home inside a taxi, and just a few days later I got the privilege and honor to try their creations! I know right, grateful.

LIN Artisan Ice Cream is the first declared ice cream store in Indonesia for using Liquid Nitrogen (awesome) as their freezer material. Liquid Nitrogen is pretty safe, so you don't need to worry about all those bad side-effects, and the greater thing is, your order is made on the spot and it only took two minutes to a hearty splash of so-called-heaven!

Did I tell you that LIN itself stands for Liquid Nitrogen?

I think I am pretty much impressed with the venue, I tried to look at the outlet and realizing that it's originally not a huge place, but they managed to set the interior to be minimalist, while managing the aesthetic of the venue by the usage of woods, white paint. Looking from the unity part, I think the colors, the ambience of this outlet is impressive for me.

LIN Artisan Ice Cream offers two options of ice creams: Gelato and Sorbet. Gelato is definitely using a glimpse of milk to the mix and on the other hand, Sorbet is using all original ingredients (mostly fruits). Both fits my liking, I'm going to get to those beautiful ice creams in a moment.

Let's take a brief tour to how the ice cream is made.

It's so futuristic looking, I feel like I am inside a medical facilities instead of an ice cream house LOL.

Each glass refers to an ingredient, the base ingredients is turned into a more liquidy form by a mixer. 

Fresh premium fruit, you can tell.

THE FUN PART!
I personally think the most fun part of this ice cream is the freezing process. I love love love watching beautiful cold smokes flowing out of the ice cream blender. It's an amazing view for me.

The reason why they're using gloves in the process (besides from the hygienity point that they need to keep), is because you don't want to get the Liquid Nitrogen all over your hand. It's freakin freezing I bet.

*sexy smoke*

and just in two minutes on each ice cream, there comes:

Ultimate Chocolate

IDR 39k

For everyone who worships chocolate, then this is definitely the one for you. This is made out of Cocoa Powder and overall I am very into this! I think it has a very well balanced sweetness: not very sweet, not bitter either. They also had a little additional of chocolate chips. Eating this makes me realize that there's a difference between chocolate ice cream in general and LIN's chocolate gelato! So so good! Recommended.

Rum and Raisin
IDR 69k
Another kick-ass gelato! Rum and Raisin has been in my regular order everytime I visited a gelato house and this one is another gorgeous made. I like it that the Rum (which is alcohol) doesn't overpower the creamy flavor from the milk and cream. Loving this one!

Lemon Sorbet
IDR 36k
Can I just get to the point and awarded this: THE BEST LEMON SORBET I'VE HAD PERIOD?!?
I love everything about this one: smooth-melts-in-yo-mouth texture, color as white as snow and incredibly playful flavor in my mouth. Even though it's lemon, which is known for its high acidity and sourness, but they "manufactured" it into a culinary artwork. I love how the flavor is stable (still more sour which is perfect for me).

Merry Strawberry Sorbet
IDR 39k
Overall, I am a bigger fan of LIN's sorbets over their gelatos, they already have very great gelatos, so those sorbets must have meant something very precious. I mean, for example, just look at this one: it looks pretty and mouthwatering already, just the moment you put that in your mouth, there's an explosion of flavor you might remember forever. HAHAHA I know right, the words I am using are very hyperbolistic (???) but I am very true about the ice creams here, and sorry, I don't do sugar-coating reviews.

Cheesy Strawberry
IDR 59k
For cheese lovers, this can be a good choice. Initially, I am not a huge fan of Cheese, but trust me, this one is good, the cheese somehow diffused into something a creamy flavor. Another great hit.

These may not be created in two minutes, different timing, same awesomeness!

LIN's Affogato
IDR 62k
Another favorite of mine, LIN's Affogato is clearly an attention seeker, regarding to that this one is a coffee fusion. Just like the common Affogato, the presentation is sort of the same: vanilla ice cream poured by one shot of Espresso on top. I love the vanilla ice cream, I took one tiny scoop to feel the original Vanilla Ice Cream and you can feel the premium-ness of it. I personally think you need to have that right away, don't wait until it melts because you'll end up feeling like you've spent money for a cup of Cappuccino. Do remember, the value of having Affogato is to have that right away. The difference with the other Affogato that I have had before is that the Espresso itself doesn't taste very acid. LOVING THIS ONE!

Plain Waffle
IDR 20k
The waffle is cooked soft, more of a sponge cake character instead of the crunchier one you probably have usually.

Chicken Nuggets
IDR 22k
Praised the crunchiness of the nuggets, the chicken is tender and yummy!

Squid and Prawn Balls
IDR 22k
Another nice light bites, one is not enough, this may cause you an addiction.

French Fries
IDR 29k
This may seem and look like a regular french fries, but there's something about the seasoning that's pretty good and surprisingly, this bowl of french fries rise to the upper part of my list of the yummiest fries. Cliche but it's true. Thick cut fries rawks!

Thank you LIN Artisan Ice Cream for those adorable sweet treats <3. Convinced me enough to keep screaming for ice creams :).

Come on guys, go here and experience having ice creams using Liquid Nitrogen, it's a cool experience watching the creation process!

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Jalan Taman Kemang 1 No. 6
Kemang, Jakarta Selatan
021 - 7179 4393
Opening Hours: 11.00 - 23.00