ARTIRASA, Jakarta's Cake King: Trust me, order ONLY the cheesecake
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2026-01-24
Is ARTIRASA's viral cheesecake worth the hype? This review says a resounding yes! Discover Jakarta's "Cake King" and its criminally smooth Signature Original Cheesecake that will make you forget the tiny space and difficult parking. The rich Fleur de cacao is another must-try for chocolate lovers. Get the inside scoop on their huge portions, which offer great value, but also a serious warning to steer clear of their disastrous mochi. Plan your visit with these essential tips.
For this cheesecake that's been blowing up on social media[1], I made a special trip to Puri. To be honest, when I saw the line of people at the door and the tiny storefront, my heart sank a little: Anjay, this is it? The parking spots were also pitifully few, finding one was next to impossible[2].
But when you take a bite of that Signature Original Cheesecake[3], all your previous frustrations just melt away. How do I describe the texture? It's criminally smooth! It completely melts in your mouth, and the rich cheese aroma instantly fills your entire palate. The sweetness is just right, not cloying at all. No exaggeration, this is definitely in my top three cheesecakes I've ever had in Jakarta[4]. The only thing to complain about might be that the crust is a bit hard, making it difficult to cut with a spoon.
We also tried two other kinds:
- Fleur de cacao[5]: Chocolate lovers will adore this! The slightly bitter and tangy dark chocolate, paired with a sweeter chocolate mousse, creates a super rich and layered texture. Absolutely Mantap!
- Matcha Cheesecake[6]: This one was pretty average. The cheese flavor was too overpowering and completely masked the subtle fragrance of the matcha, which was a bit of a shame.
Warning!
Key takeaway: Whatever you do, don't order their Mochi[7]! I don't even know how to describe it. The texture is weirdly sticky, and the flavor tastes so artificial. It's an absolute disaster of a creation, and anyone who orders it will regret it.
Honest Thoughts & Practical Tips
Their cakes are indeed on the pricey side, but the good thing is the portions are huge! One slice is big enough for 2-3 girls to share[8], so definitely don't order one per person, unless you've just finished a marathon. When you do the math, the value for money is actually not bad.
Finally, a few tips for the girls who plan to Nongkrong there:
- Extremely small space: There are only a few small tables inside, and it gets packed during peak hours, which makes for a poor experience. It's best to go on a weekday afternoon if you want to Chill a bit[9].
- Weekend time limit: There's a 1-2 hour time limit for dining in on weekends[10], so if you're looking to chat for a long time, you might want to go somewhere else.
- Difficult parking: I'll say it again, don't drive! Taking a ride-hailing service is the smartest choice.
- Foolproof ordering guide: Just go for the cheesecake and the chocolate cake, you can't go wrong. Don't get too curious about the other items.
- Jakarta's top-3 signature original cheesecake! Sinfully smooth, it melts instantly, rich aroma filling your mouth. [1][2]
- Chocolate lovers, grab Fleur de cacao! Layered bitter dark choc, sweet mousse; pure bliss in one bite. [3]
- Don't let the tiny shop fool you; it's a social media sensation with queues. Each massive cake serves 2-3. [4][5][6]
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