Jakarta's Hottest Pour-Over Tiramisu: The Biggest Scam of the Year?
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2026-01-24
Is Jakarta's viral pour-over tiramisu worth the hype or just an Instagram trap? This review of Scarlett's Café reveals the truth. While the famous tiramisu looks amazing, it might disappoint your taste buds. The real hidden gems are the incredibly rich Pistachio Basque Cheesecake and a super cheesy Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Discover what's actually worth ordering, how to navigate the long queues, and whether this trendy, photogenic spot lives up to its viral fame.
After seeing it on my TikTok feed countless times, the hype around Scarlett's Café was so real it finally blew me all the way to PIK. To be honest, if it weren't for that poured tiramisu that's gone viral all over the internet, I would've turned right around and left the moment I saw the long queue at the door. Anjay, I went at 2 PM on a weekday and still had to wait for almost an hour![1]
Expectations vs. Reality
Once inside, the Korean aesthetic vibe is pretty strong, and any random shot you take looks great. But! The reality is the space is ridiculously small💥, with tables packed right next to each other. I felt like I could hear every single word of the conversation at the next table. Want to have a quiet Chill session with your bestie? Forget about it. When it's crowded, you basically have to shout to be heard, which kind of ruins the experience.[2]
Alright, here comes the main event!
That highly anticipated Poured Tiramisu[3] finally arrived at our table, and the moment the cream is poured is definitely very Instagrammable. My phone got to"eat" its fill first. But when I eagerly dug in for the first spoonful... Huh? Where's the rich coffee and liqueur flavor that was promised? Why is the texture a bit watery? For a serious coffee lover like me, it felt like half my soul was sucked out. I can only say its looks are better than its taste.
Just as I was about to be disappointed, a divine plot twist happened! The Pistachio Basque Cheesecake[4] I ordered on a whim was the absolute star of the show! The pistachio flavor was incredibly rich, made with generous ingredients, and the sweetness was just right. It was so good I wanted to tell the owner, this should be your signature item! And then there was the Grilled Cheese Sandwich[5], which I didn't have high hopes for, but it turned out to be so cheesy it stretched for days, and the accompanying tomato soup was super appetizing. Mantap!
Oh, by the way, you can skip the other one, the Earl Grey Peach Cake[6]. The Earl Grey flavor was almost completely drowned out by the cream, making it a bit heavy.
Wallet & Pitfall Guide
To be brutally honest, the prices here aren't cheap. For two people, two slices of cake and two drinks will set you back around 250k. The cake portions are quite large, though, so I'd recommend one slice is enough for two people to share[7]. What confused me the most was the service staff's attitude was inconsistent. Sometimes it was hard to even get their attention, but they didn't forget to charge the full 5% service fee.[8]
Here's a heartfelt guide for you girls, if you're planning to Nongkrong here, save this now!
- Ordering Guide: Go straight for the Pistachio Basque Cheesecake[9] and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich[10]. Trust me, you won't go wrong! As for the signature tiramisu, well... you can try it for the novelty, but don't get your hopes up.
- Queueing Hack: If you don't want to stand guard at the entrance, you can try their"in-car dining" service! They'll give you a tray so you can enjoy your food in your car, which is a unique experience in itself.[11]
- Important Note: The signature Poured Tiramisu is not available for takeaway[12], it's for dine-in only.
- Best Time to Go: Try to come on a weekday. I can't even imagine the queue on weekends. Be mentally prepared, this place is basically made for taking pictures. As for the taste... it's subjective
- Witness TikTok pouring tiramisu `[1]`'s cream cascade! Long weekday queues `[2]`? A must-try trend! ✨
- Beyond the main: pistachio Basque cheesecake `[3]` (rich, dense) and stretchy grilled cheese sandwich `[4]` – for takeout! 🤤
- Weekday queues `[5]`? No sweat! Their 'dine-in-car' service `[6]` means viral treats in your car. Experience: 💯! 🚗
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