Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creams in Jakarta

Liquid nitrogen ice creams joint are slowly growing their roots in the city of Jakarta, and fortunately for me, I've hopped them all and actually trying them all myself! and here I am doing the judgement *hammers knock*.

Short explanation about Liquid Nitrogen ice creams, the real difference that you can see from the common ice creams is probably the making process. Liquid Nitrogen is used in the production process to freeze the ice cream scratch. I sometimes feel that the biggest excitement is looking at those mystique smoke on the production process, they're just lust for the eyes.

Here are my guide to Jakarta's Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creams!
(This list is sorted on alphabetical order)

Elicxir Artisan Gelato
Price Range: IDR 30k -  IDR 40k
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Elicxir Artisan Gelato is one damn unique Liquid Nitrogen ice cream in town, because basically they are currently nomadent, meaning they have no official store and they're open by exclusive orders or special events. I heard there are plans for the future about the official outlet (crossed fingers for that). I have tried their Avocado Matcha ice cream and it's pretty good, the ice cream texture is smooth and the flavor's bold. FYI, the owner of this ice cream brand is Indonesian fashion blogger, Jenifer Patricia, you can read here blog here

Kitchen Aid must be cashing in! I notice each and every brand is using this for the mixer, meaning it's awesome!

Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream
Mall Taman Anggrek 4th fl.
Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 21
Jakarta Barat
Price Range: IDR 30k - IDR 50k
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Banana Gelato Creation

IDR 36k

Freeze Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream in Mall Taman Anggrek is the new player in the game. Located at the 4th floor, just across Fish N' Co, you can have the ice creams while having the view of the sky rink one floor below. Their ice creams are smooth, sort of light in flavor, but one negative comment about this ice cream is the fact that it melts so quickly.

LIN Artisan Ice Cream
Jalan Taman Kemang 1 No. 6
Kemang, Jakarta Selatan
021 - 7179 4393
Opening Hours: 11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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For me, it's the best Liquid Nitrogen ice cream brand in town! I feel like they take this concept seriously, and don't take this liquid nitrogen thing for granted. I watched myself all the measuring, the fresh fruits and the hygiene during the process. All staffs were wearing googles and gloves for self safety and hygiene (certain brand doesn't wear any of that but I freaking have my eyes on those certain things, but I won't name names).

Such an eyegasmic view.

Recommended menu is this Dark Chocolate Gelato. Perfect! All recipes straight from Italy.

Ice creams from scratch, the texture, the flavor and the consistency are just gorgeous. LIN is probably the only brand among the four mentioned on this post that has the longest "surviving" period, meaning the ice cream do not melt even after a few minutes *clap hands*

I made my own gelato with the help of the owner/expert herself, Ms. Astrid :). FYI my gelato rocks!

Ron's Laboratory
Grand Indonesia West Mall 5th Fl. ED12-12B
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1
Jakarta Pusat 10310
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Ron's Laboratory is a new gamer in this Liquid Nitrogen business fiesta, located in Grand Indonesia Shopping Town Jakarta, this ice cream house has a pretty unique laboratory concept supported by fascinating interior and its creations as well. Some of my favorites from Ron's are Dark Chocolate and Avocado Coffee, especially the second one because it has a very unique presentation and tasty flavor. However, it has the same case as Freeze, the ice creams melt so fast, it's like within seconds.

Whenever and wherever there is new Nitrogen ice creams coming up, I'll update it to the list, and ehm *clear throats*, if they make it to the eatandtreats cut! Please help me updated incase you know new Nitrogen ice cream outlets in town, I'll rush my ass to the crib!

Peace and see ya!

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Ron's Laboratory Grand Indonesia

When it comes to food trend, Jakarta always manage to have a rapid trend for food and some of them could survive for pretty much a long period. Back then there was the red velvet, rainbow cake, you can still find those two almost everywhere, and now Cronuts and Nitrogen ice-creams are getting more and more easily accessed. Yes, in a way everything gets so mainstream, but life is a freaking bet right? Businessman don't want to miss this chance because the trend and that so-called "mainstream" is the money maker.

Anyway I sound so politic-ish, I just want to introduce you guys to this new Nitrogen Ice Cream brand that's ready to compete with the other brands on the league. Say hi to Ron's Laboratory!

Why is it "Ron's"? well one of the owner is Ronald Prasanto, and along with some friends who shared the same passion for both creative and business industry, there goes Ron's Laboratory, a venture hoping to capture a lot of hearts from ice cream worshipers.

Since the name itself is "laboratory", the concept itself is not far from the root. It's shown from the staff's uniforms, the formula writings on the glass, the utensils and the chalkboard. The area can hold up to around 25-30 people. When I got there, it was so crowded (since it's the grand opening), and the queue has been mad crazy. Good sign of a good business.

Let me take you on the tour and the production process!

Addicting to looking at the mystic smokes! I feel like I am in a real lab!

Cafe Latte
IDR 30k

Cappuccino
IDR 30k

Avocado Espresso
IDR 50k
For me, Avocado and Espresso has always been such a lover to one another and this creation from Ron's is a decent quite succesful one. There's something about Avocado that's already coffee-ish and it even gets better when it's stronger. Loving the presentation! They're using injection to inject the shot of espresso to the gelato. Nice one!

Dark Chocolate
IDR 50k
This is another best seller, well it's chocolate, no need to explain. I was hoping the dark chocolate flavor to be stronger, because it feels more like a milk-chocolate to me, the milky flavor dominates this creation.

Lemongrass Sorbet
IDR 45k
This one is another personal favorite. Citrus has always been the loveliest ingredients for sorbet creations, especially when the natural sourness evolves! I love the fact that this one is not overpoweringly sweet, it still has that hint of sour (even though I was expecting for more), and the usage of Magic Pop Candy on top. This one is another good recommendation :).

Tape Ketan Gelato (Glutinous Rice)
IDR 45k
Overall, this one is probably the one that needs more to WOW-ed me, it's a good creation but I was hoping to have that stronger flavor from the Glutionous Rice, it's more like a vanilla ice-cream with glutinous rice and that's it.

Caramel Swirl
IDR 50k
Another personal favorite, this one is different than the "Tape Ketan" even though they're using the same base, but when Vanilla and Caramel meet on a palate, that could be a great creation! Aside from how simple this is, I was really fond of this one.

Red Velvet
IDR 60k
If you're a cheese lover then this one might fit you the best. It has that strong "Red Velvet" flavor that I am quite fond of, and it completed with cream Marscarpone cheese. This creation's really fragrant and the Red Velvet essence is quite strong.

Overall, it was a nice visit to Ron's and get the chance to try out their ice cream creations. Maybe if I can give more suggestion, toppings will be nice to add a little texture to these creations, maybe that's why I sometimes prefer eating sorbet aside from its flavor. Also, there's something about Ron's ice creams that makes them melt so fast, it's like in seconds.

For the pricing itself, well, some ice creams are pricy, but some are still pretty reasonable for me. Also they're having this flavor rolling, meaning that every month there will only be six flavors and two flavors from the previous month will be "eliminated" and substituted with the other two new flavors. As the cherry on top, you can also customize your own flavor with the ingredients you brought from home! Exciting.

I really don't know if this Nitrogen Ice Cream trend is going to stay for a long period or the opposite, but for now, it's your choice to blend or not blend with the trend, but for me, as long as it's ice creams, I am hooked!

Till the next post!

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Grand Indonesia West Mall
5th fl. ED2-12B
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1
Jakarta 10310

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