The GPS almost led me into a ditch! This 'hidden' Jakarta dessert shop is SO hard to find
qponx
2026-01-24
Discover Rodin Patisserie, a hidden dessert haven in Jakarta that’s notoriously hard to find. Tucked away above Sushi Masa, this spot reveals a stunningly quiet and chic interior, perfect for a chill hangout. The main attraction is its exquisite Japanese-style desserts, featuring six different intensity levels of matcha ice cream, a unique sake flavor, and decadent cakes. While on the pricier side, the high-quality ingredients and unique offerings make this secret spot a worthwhile discovery for any dessert lover.
Girls, I'm literally speechless! Last night, while trying to find this Rodin Patisserie, I almost thought I was going to be sold to a fish market Anjay… The GPS led me down a pitch-black alley, with not a single streetlight around[1], and there wasn't even a sign at the entrance, just a bare building with Sushi Masa downstairs. If I weren't so stubborn, I would have just turned around and left[2].
But once I got upstairs, I was stunned! It was a completely different world inside, quiet and beautifully designed, perfect for Nongkrong and chill[3]. The dessert display was sparkling! I went straight for their most famous Japanese-style ice cream, and there were so many flavors it was hard to choose.
Matcha lovers have to try this, they actually have 6 different intensity levels[4], from light to rich, for you to choose from! Being adventurous, I also tried the sake-flavored ice cream[5]. It has a light aroma of sake when you taste it, but it won't get you tipsy at all, Mantap! The cakes are also super exquisite. That dark chocolate caramel cake called Zoe[6] was so good I could die, and the texture was so rich and layered. Oh, and there was a pleasant surprise: the Melon Mochi[7]. It melts in your mouth, filling it with the sweet fragrance of melon. Loved it, loved it～
To be honest, the prices are definitely not cheap; it's in the 'bougie' category for Jakarta desserts[8]. But you can tell they use high-quality ingredients, and the sweetness level is just right, not that overly sweet, artificial saccharin taste. So I think it's worth the money[9].
Tips & Tricks Memo
- Super hard to find: Just set your GPS for Sushi Masa Pluit. It's right upstairs, don't question your existence[10].
- Be cautious at night: The road is too dark. I suggest coming during the day or with friends. The experience will be much better.
- The lazy way to order: If you're eating at Sushi Masa downstairs, you can order their desserts to be brought up for your post-meal treat[11]. A seamless transition!
- Excellent service: We went when they were about to close, but the staff was still very enthusiastic. It's Japanese-style service standards[12], which totally won me over.
- Hidden mysterious upstairs opens to a stunning world. Insane contrast, great for Nongkrong & chill [1][2][3].
- Matcha lovers: Japanese ice cream with 1-6 intensity levels! Also sake flavor (lightly boozy). Mantap [4].
- Must-order Zoe Dark Chocolate Caramel Cake (rich layers!). Plus melon mochi for melt-in-your-mouth sweet melon [5][6].
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