Calling all cheesecake heads! Is DORÉ by LeTAO worth the hype?
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2026-01-24
Curious about Jakarta's hyped-up DORÉ by LeTAO? This review explores whether their famous cheesecakes live up to the buzz. Discover the heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth texture of their signature Fromage Cheesecake, but also get the real scoop on the steep prices and small portions. Learn crucial tips about its takeaway-only setup, cashless payment, and how to avoid getting a frozen cake before you decide to splurge on this luxurious treat.
My friends have been raving about this place for ages, saying DORÉ is the holy grail of cheesecakes in Jakarta[1], and every time I saw it, I'd quietly add it to my wishlist. This time, I finally went to Plaza Indonesia to check it off my list, but when I got to that little corner on the third floor, I was dumbfounded…
It's just a tiny little counter. The decor is a pretty high-end gray and gold color scheme, but want to sit down and chill for a bit? Girls, forget about it. This place is basically just a takeaway-only spot[2], there's not even a chance to take a picture for your social media on the spot! I almost thought I was in the wrong place.
The taste lives up to the hype, but…
Although the setup was a bit of a letdown, when I dug my first spoonful of their signature Fromage Cheesecake[3], mmm, Mantap! All my previous complaints were temporarily forgiven. That texture… Anjay! It's really like eating a cloud made of milk; it melts in your mouth and is incredibly smooth.
The layers are fantastic. The top layer is a light mascarpone cream, and the bottom is a baked cheesecake base. The milky flavor is rich but not overly sweet, and I feel like I could finish a whole one by myself, no problem. Besides the signature cheesecake, their Hokkaido Roll Cake[4] is also amazing. The cake itself is super soft, the cream filling isn't too sweet, and the texture is very light.
Okay, let's get real
OK, enough with the praise, let's talk real. This cake is delicious, for sure, but it's also really expensive; a whole cake costs anywhere from over 200,000 to over 800,000 Rupiah[5]. And the size is pitifully small[6]; some friends complained it's just"a mouthful." The value for money really falls a bit short. I feel it's more suitable as a small gift for birthdays or holidays. Buying it for yourself on a regular day will really make your wallet hurt. 💔
A guide to avoid the pitfalls, you're welcome!
Finally, for the girls who want to go, here are a few hard-learned lessons:
- 1. Takeaway only: Don't even think about being able to nongkrong here. Grab your cake and go, find somewhere else to eat.
- 2. Cashless payment: The shop is cashless[7], they only accept cards or e-wallets. It'll be awkward if you show up with a wad of cash.
- 3. ⚠️ The ultimate tip to avoid disaster: When you buy it, make sure to ask if the cake is frozen! Some friends have complained that they got home and it was still a hard, frozen block, impossible to eat right away[8]. If that happens during a birthday celebration, it would be a real mood killer!
- 4. Be cautious with delivery: Although they offer delivery, I've seen people say their cake arrived completely ruined. For a cake this expensive, it's safer to just pick it up yourself from the store.
- Jakarta's cheesecake white moonlight [1]! Signature Fromage Cheesecake [2]: a milky cloud, meltingly smooth.
- Pricey (200k+ IDR) [3] and "one-bite" tiny [4], yet its ultimate deliciousness is worth every rupiah.
- Just a mini takeaway specialty store [5] (no sit-down/photos!), but their soft, light Hokkaido Roll Cake [6] warrants a special trip.
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