Waited 1 hour for this eggy taste? You need to Chill about the viral Blok M donuts
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2026-01-24
Is the viral Blok M donut shop worth the hour-long wait? This honest review gives you the unfiltered truth. Find out why the classic donut disappoints with a strange eggy flavor and overwhelming sweetness, questioning if the trendy treats justify the high price and hype. While the Cheese Donut is a safer bet, the article provides essential tips on queuing strategy, what to order, and payment methods for anyone still curious to brave the line for these talked-about sweets.
Anjay… The hype in Jakarta has been getting crazier lately. I've seen this viral Blok M donut shop countless times, and seeing that ridiculously long line, I admit, I had FOMO[1]. Standing under the scorching sun, I was thinking, what kind of magical donut is this, that could make all of Jakarta's trendsetters stand here like they're being punished? 🤷♀️
Live Report: Hot, and Hotter
After waiting for almost half an hour[2], it was finally my turn. The open kitchen lets you see the making process, which is pretty cool. But to be honest, the shop is completely outdoors. It was so hot while queuing that my makeup was about to melt, and seeing flies buzzing around the uncovered donuts, I couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy[3]. But the staff were all super friendly[4], which was the only consolation, I guess.
I chose a few of the most hyped flavors. The Cheese Donut[5] was actually pretty good, the cheese flavor was strong, and the dough itself was OK, so it's a safe bet. The Pistachio Donut[6] had a generous amount of filling, and the texture was decent. BUT! Here's the problem… That classic Crispy Donut[7], I frowned after the first bite. What's with that faint eggy smell? Some of the dough even had a slight sour, fermented taste[8]. The texture was soft, but the taste was a real turn-off. Plus, everything was overly sweet, like cloyingly sweet[9], not the kind of sophisticated dessert feel I like.
Let's Have Some Real Talk
Seriously, a single donut selling for 30,000 Indonesian Rupiah[10] is really overpriced. For this quality, price, and waiting time, the value for money is really low. Girls, jumping on this bandwagon was kind of a loss.
A Guide to Avoid the Pitfalls (Save This for Later)
Okay, ranting aside, let me give some real tips to the girls who still want to check it out, to help you save time and money!
- ⏰ Queuing Strategy: If you want to go, pick a weekday afternoon. Don't even think about the weekend. They supposedly open at 12 PM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends[11], but don't trust Google Maps too much, their hours are pretty random.
- 🥡 Takeaway Warning: The filling melts super easily! Don't even think about taking it back to Tangerang, it'll turn into a puddle on the way. Plus, if you buy just a few, they only give you a paper bag, which will get crushed easily[12]. It's only suitable for eating right there while you Nongkrong.
- 💸 Payment Methods: Bring your phone! They only accept QRis scan-to-pay[13], no cash or cards.
- 👍 Ordering Recommendations: If you're dead set on trying, just get the Cheese Donut[14], at least you won't hit a major disaster. If you're sensitive to flavors, you really need to think twice
- Jakarta's trendsetters [1] queue for this internet-famous donut. Worth the scorching sun?
- The unique cheese donut [2] has rich flavor, firm dough – your only safe bet here.
- 30,000 IDR [3] per donut, yet a blogger criticized its fishy egg smell [4]. Join the hype, or pass?
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