Got 6 mosquito bites for a taste of GIN ice cream in Jakarta. Worth it?
qponx
2026-01-24
Discover Pipiltin Cocoa in Jakarta, home to a phenomenal chocolate soft-serve praised for its rich, authentic Indonesian cocoa flavor. However, this review reveals a major catch: a terrible dine-in experience with stuffy air, limited seating, and pesky mosquitoes. The article also flags poor service and warns of potential overcharging. Learn why this delicious ice cream is best enjoyed as a takeaway and get essential tips to avoid the pitfalls for a perfect chocolate fix.
Girls, I'm so done! Who would've thought that in a high-end mall like Grand Indonesia, I'd be eating ice cream while feeding mosquitoes! 🥵 It's inside Alun Alun, this chocolate shop called Pipiltin Cocoa. The seating is pathetically limited, and it's unbearably stuffy and hot. After sitting for just a few minutes, I got 6 new bites on my legs, Anjay![1]
The taste is truly Mantap, but the atmosphere is a deal-breaker
But seriously, that rich chocolate soft-serve in my mouth instantly made me forgive everything. They use real Indonesian lokal cocoa beans, and that robust flavor is nothing like those cloyingly sweet, cheap knock-offs made with cocoa butter substitutes[2]. The texture is silky smooth, the sweetness is just right, and with the crunchy honeycomb, it's god-tier for me!
No wonder it's the pride of Indonesian lokal chocolate. From Papua to Sumatra, they really know how to showcase their local terroir[3]. Besides the ice cream, their chocolate bars are also to die for. I tried the sea salt flavor; the mix of salty and sweet creates super rich layers of flavor. Definitely presentable enough to buy as souvenirs[4].
To be honest, there are quite a few downsides…
However, I still have to air my grievances. The service is really a hit or miss. When I went, the guys were just Nongkrong and chatting at the counter, completely ignoring customers. I also saw online comments about people being overcharged, quoting 240k for a 40k ice cream to rip off customers. Everyone should be careful before paying[5]! The ice cream is about 35-40k per cup[6], which is a fair price, but the experience... is hard to put into words.
A Guide to Avoid the Pitfalls, You're Welcome!
So, here are my hard-learned lessons for you:
- Don't eat in! Don't eat in! Don't eat in! Buy it and go. Find a comfy spot somewhere else in the mall to chill, or you'll be a buffet for the mosquitoes.
- Confirm the price before paying, especially if you have a tourist face. Be careful not to get ripped off with a"special price"[7].
- The ice cream might be sold out. Just be zen about it. Don't get upset if you can't get any; it just means it wasn't meant to be.
- Want to snag a deal? You can ask the staff if there are any promotions. Sometimes they give free ice cream if you spend over 100k rupiah![8]
- Top choice for souvenirs: Chocolate bars[9] and cocoa powder. They're a safer bet than the ice cream you have to eat on the spot. Mantap for both gifting and personal enjoyment
- Real Indonesian Lokal cocoa bean soft-serve with crunchy honeycomb. It's divine, far superior to compound chocolate! 🍫[1]
- The light of Indonesian Lokal chocolate, showcasing Papua to Sumatra terroir. Each bite, a unique flavor journey! ✨[2]
- The sea salt chocolate bar is also amazing: sweet-salty layers make it a top Indonesian souvenir! 🎁[3]
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