Jakarta's Queue King, Busy Cheese: Original or Black Truffle?
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2026-01-24
Curious about the long lines at Jakarta's Busy Cheese? This article breaks down the hype, exploring whether its famous cheesecakes are worth the wait. It features a showdown between the silky, semi-molten Original Cheesecake and the polarizing Black Truffle flavor—a unique savory dessert for the adventurous. Plus, get insider tips on the best times to visit to beat the queue, accepted payment methods, and why it's more of a quick stop than a place to hang out.
Jujur aja (to be honest), the competition in Blok M has been insane lately! New shops are opening one after another, and this Busy Cheese Cafe is a real heavyweight. I've passed by several times and the line was always around the corner[1], so they really didn't get the name wrong. Today I finally decided to try this super-hyped cheesecake for you guys and see what it's all about.
The space inside is really small, with a retro vibe. The lighting is dim and moody, perfect for taking photos, but forget about trying to Nongkrong for a long time[2]. I sat down and ordered right away, trying all their signature items.
First up, the much-hyped Original Cheesecake[3]. This one is seriously good. It's incredibly silky smooth when you take a bite, and the center has that semi-molten, lava-like texture. The sweetness is just right, not cloying. Paired with a cup of coffee, Mantap! No wonder so many people say it's the top-tier cheesecake in Jakarta.
Next is the main event, the love-it-or-hate-it Black Truffle Cheesecake[4]. Anjay! This flavor... how should I put it, the truffle flavor is super intense. My brain just shut down after the first bite. It feels like eating a savory truffle pasta, but it's a dessert... A very peculiar experience, something for culinary adventurers. Regular folks might find it a bit weird.
I also tried the Chocolate Mousse[5]. The chocolate flavor is top-notch, but the texture is on the thicker side, not quite like the light and airy feel of a traditional mousse. It can get a bit jelak (cloying) if you eat too much.
Let's be real. The cake portions are definitely on the small side, especially the black truffle one at 60-65k IDR[6], so the value for money is debatable. The original one at 35k IDR[7] feels reasonable, though. The main issue is that the place is too small, so it's basically impossible to chill comfortably with your friends. The table turnover rate is super high.
Girls, take my advice! The Editor-in-Chief's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls
- Newbies, don't take risks: If it's your first time, just stick to the original flavor; you absolutely can't go wrong. Warriors who want to challenge the limits of their taste buds can go for the black truffle[8].
- Payment Methods: Attention! They don't accept cash or foreign credit cards here! They only accept local bank cards and QRIS[9]. For my friends visiting from abroad, remember to sort out your payment method in advance, or it will be very awkward.
- Go during off-peak hours: If you don't want to wait in line, go on a weekday, or come an hour or two before closing time at night. It will be much less crowded[10].
- Don't plan on staying long: This place is really only suitable for a quick pop-in to eat dessert and take photos. It's not suitable for bringing a laptop to work or for large group gatherings
- Original Cheesecake[1]: Silky, semi-melted, perfectly sweet. Jakarta's cheesecake pinnacle!
- Love-it-or-hate-it Black Truffle Cheesecake[2]: intense truffle, sweet-savory blend. A must for food adventurers!
- Blok M's spot: lines wrap around the corner[3]. Want this viral cheesecake? Snatch it fast!
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