Forget Lapis Legit! This Bolen by Pekanbaru Airport is an instant holy grail for cheese lovers.
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2026-03-06
Cheese lovers, rejoice! A cozy bakery near Pekanbaru airport is serving up the ultimate treats. Ditch the usual souvenirs and grab their signature Bolen, a flaky pastry with an explosive smoked beef and cheese filling. Don't miss the next-level Korean Garlic Bread, made to order with rich, homemade cream cheese. It's the perfect, delicious stop to grab a unique gift before your flight, offering a fresh alternative to the typical layer cake.
Every time you leave Pekanbaru, is layer cake the only thing that comes to mind when you think of souvenirs (Oleh-oleh)? For real, I'm so sick of buying it! 🙄 This time, I was just wandering around near the airport before my flight and actually stumbled upon a hidden gem of a bakery, completely refreshing my souvenir list!
The shop isn't big, just that kind of cozy, family-style bakery[1]. The moment you walk in, you're hit with a rich buttery aroma that's instantly healing. Their signature item is the Indonesian pastry, Bolen[2], and I went straight for the most popular flavor: Smoked Beef & Cheese. Oh my god, the crust was so flaky it crumbled everywhere, and the savory cheese and beef filling just explodes in your mouth. The texture is incredibly rich, and after one bite, all I can say is: Mantap! 👍
Alright, all you cheese heads, listen up. Their Korean Garlic Bread[3] is on another level, it's almost unfairly good! They say it's made with homemade cheese, and that rich cream cheese paired with the incredibly fragrant garlic butter sauce is simply a “Slice Of Heaven On Earth”! The only “downside” is that it's baked to order, so you have to wait patiently for about 10 minutes[4], but for that warm, molten cheese, I'm telling you, you should wait! Trust me, it's worth it!
Highlights! An Exclusive Guide for Long-time Fans
- A must-read for those catching a flight: This shop is right across from the airport[5], the location is perfect! You can rush over before your flight to grab a few boxes of Bolen as souvenirs. It's convenient and a fresh idea, and my friends who received them couldn't stop raving about it.
- For those with decision paralysis: There are tons of filling options for the Bolen. Besides smoked beef, there are also unique combinations like cassava cheese. You can buy a set package or customize your own fillings[6]. There's a lot of freedom to satisfy all your curiosities.
- For the dedicated stalkers: They're super fun; the owner even calls her fans “Bestie”. They often have pop-up events at various malls. If you don't want to travel far, you can follow their IG, and you might just run into them at the mall you're visiting[7]
- Smoked Beef & Cheese Bolen: Shatteringly flaky crust, savory bursting cheese filling. A game-changer for Indonesian pastries! 👍
- Cheese lovers: get the Korean Garlic Bread. Homemade cream cheese, intense garlic butter. A true "Slice Of Heaven On Earth"[1]!
- Flying out? This gem is opposite Pekanbaru Airport[2]. Grab Bolen boxes pre-flight for a unique, easy gift.
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