Attention, egg tart heads! This shop just cured my "egg tart burnout."
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2026-01-24
Discover a hidden gem inside a Jakarta fresh market that's curing "egg tart burnout" one bite at a time. While the location is unconventional, the reward is a legendary Portuguese egg tart with an incredibly flaky crust and a rich, pudding-like filling that isn’t overly sweet. Often compared to Macau's best, these tarts are a must-try for dessert lovers and skeptics alike. The environment isn't ideal for dining in, so grabbing them for takeaway is highly recommended.
Honestly, if my friend hadn't practically forced me to try it, who would've thought to look for a coffee shop inside that fresh market in PIK, Jakarta? 😂 I walked around in circles twice and almost thought I was being pranked... As for the atmosphere, well, you know how it is, it's literally a wet market. It's a bit stuffy and hot, and there aren't many seats. My heart sank a little.
But when I got my hands on that legendary Portuguese egg tart, it was all worth it! It was fresh out of the oven and still warm, the crust was so flaky it crumbled everywhere, layer after layer, making a"crunch" sound when you bite into it. The filling inside was just incredible, rich and creamy but not sickeningly sweet[1], so smooth and tender it was like eating a Japanese pudding. Mantap! As someone who's usually indifferent to egg tarts, and even finds them a bit too rich, I was completely won over this time. I could eat three in one go! I can totally see why some people say it's comparable to the ones you get in Macau[2]. Anjay, this taste is so on point.
But, to be fair, the environment is definitely a major drawback. The shop's space is small, and it feels a bit stuffy to sit in, not really suitable for a leisurely Nongkrong[3]. Also, when it's crowded, the staff might get a bit overwhelmed, so service might be a little slow[4]. My impatient friends, you'll need to have a little patience.
TL;DR Guide 📝
- How to get there: The shop is inside PIK Food Plaza (the fresh market). You can't see it from the outside, so you have to be bold and walk right in to find it[5]! Don't just wait foolishly outside.
- How to eat: Highly recommend getting it Takeaway! Buy some to take home, put them in the fridge, and they'll have a different, special flavor the next day. Or the best way to enjoy it is: devour one in your car while it's still hot. Pure bliss!
- Who should come: Dessert lovers and level-10 egg tart connoisseurs, this place is a must-try. Even if you don't like egg tarts, you should give it a try. You might just have your world opened up, like I did[6]
- Hidden in a fresh market, find flaky to crumbs, rich, not-too-sweet custard `{{1}` tarts. Like Japanese pudding!
- This hidden gem tart shop `[1]` in PIK's fresh market depths is forcefully recommended by all!
- Even me, a tart skeptic, fell for its Macau-level `{{1}` taste, could eat three in one go!
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