Benedict – Hearty All-Day Breakfast And Mango Sticky Rice Tart, At Grand Indonesia Jakarta
Feature - Review, Food - Desserts, Overseas - Jakarta
January 26, 2018
Just when you thought that Mango fever is fading away in Jakarta, think again… introducing a Mango Sticky Rice Tart. Yes… Mango Sticky Rice in a cake form Introduced by Benedict, nestled on the lower ground of Grand Indonesia East Mall. This cake has been appearing far too frequently on my Instagram feed. Benedict is part of the Union Group known for their Red Velvet Cheesecake & Pie, and they never fail to amaze me with their innovative cakes creations. This is considering I am not a dessert person. As the name suggest, Benedict offers different kinds of......
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Manjedad Donburi 瞒着爹 – Popular Japanese Restaurant In Taipei, With Two-tiered Chirashi Don
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Fika Fika Café – Scandinavian Style Cafe In Taipei By Award-Winning Barista
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Ekkamai Macchiato Home Brewer – Cafe Within A Cozy House In Bangkok, All Drinks At 100 Baht
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Commune A7 新時代都市生活空間 – Hipster Container Market At Taipei, Near Taipei 101
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Tian Jin Flaky Scallion Pancake 天津蔥抓餅 – Popular Crispy Pancakes At Yong Kang Street, Taipei
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Lucky Cat Coffee & Kitchen – Hip Instagrammable Cafe In Jakarta, Opens 24/7
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Miracle Coffee – JJ Lin 林俊杰‘s Blue-Themed Takeaway Coffee Store, At Taipei Neihu District
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Ichiran Ramen 一蘭拉麵 – Famous Ramen Restaurant In Taipei, Opens 24/7
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Ceresia Coffee Roasters – Specialty Café For Some Of Bangkok’s Best Coffee. At Sukhumvit And Saladaeng
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