Durian heads, assemble! New Singaporean spot at MOI: The cake is Mantap, but the mains...
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2026-01-24
Singapore's famous cheesecake cafe, Cat & Fiddle, has landed in Jakarta! This new spot at MOI is a paradise for dessert lovers, with its divine Durian Burnt Cheesecake being the absolute star of the show. While the cakes are flawless, this review gives a friendly heads-up: you might want to skip the average main courses. With a cozy vibe and charging ports under every seat, it's the perfect place to chill with a slice of heavenly cake.
Friends, who gets it?! That super popular cheesecake spot from Singapore, Cat & Fiddle, has finally landed in Jakarta, with its first store in MOI. As a certified cheese head, I had to be the first to be your guinea pig and try it out! 🏃♀️
The online reviews are insanely good, it even has 4.8 stars on Google Maps. Is it genuinely good or just all hype and filters? Let's break it down today.
The Cakes are Divine, the Mains are Mortal
The shop is inside the mall; the space isn't huge but it's pretty cozy[1]. What made me scream was that there are charging ports under every seat! Anjay! As someone with low-battery anxiety, I was totally won over. This deserves a big thumbs up👍.
Okay, back to the main topic. The cakes, seriously, are flawless!
Signature Durian Burnt Cheesecake[2]: A must-order! They use Malaysian durian, and I was immediately captivated by that rich aroma. It's silky smooth, and the savory cheese and sweet durian explode in your mouth. The sweetness is just right, not cloying at all. Honestly, I'd come back a thousand times just for this cake!
Original Burnt Cheesecake[3]: For my friends who don't like durian, go straight for this one. The texture is top-tier—soft and dense, with a super rich cheese flavor. It's the perfect soulmate for an afternoon tea.
The Milk Tea[4] I ordered was also a pleasant surprise. It has a very creamy texture. I asked the staff for the sugar on the side, and it turned out to be delicious even without any sugar.
But! ⚠️ Rant alert ahead!
When you come here, promise me you'll just stick to the cakes, okay? The main courses are just... so average. The Chicken Cordon Bleu I ordered was a bit thick and on the dry side[5]; my friend's pasta portion was generous[6], but the taste was the kind you could find at any mall café. And that Iced Coconut Latte, it was way too sweet for me[7], and the packaging felt a bit cheap. Let's just say, you can skip this one.
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls, You're Welcome
Let me sum up my"hard-earned lessons" for you:
- What to order?: Go straight for the Durian Burnt Cheesecake[8] or the Original Burnt Cheesecake[9]. You can save your money on the main courses and some of the fancy drinks, unless you're absolutely starving.
- Who is it for?: Definitely a paradise for dessert lovers. It's also great for families with kids. The waitresses are super sweet and will proactively bring drawing tools for the little ones[10], so thoughtful!
- Best for: When you're tired from shopping and want to Nongkrong for a bit, or bring your laptop to chill here for an afternoon. Who doesn't love the sense of security that comes with a charging port[11]
- Singapore's hit dessert spot is in Jakarta! The Durian Basque [1] explodes with savory cheese and sweet durian – so rich, you'll crave more!
- Beyond cakes, every seat has a charging port [2]! 🔋 No more battery anxiety. Perfect for a chill laptop session post-shopping.
- Beyond durian, the Original Basque [3] is divine with rich cheese. Staff provide drawing tools [4] for kids, making it a paradise for dessert lovers & families!
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