Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creams in Jakarta

Liquid nitrogen ice creams joint are slowly growing their roots in the city of Jakarta, and fortunately for me, I've hopped them all and actually trying them all myself! and here I am doing the judgement *hammers knock*.

Short explanation about Liquid Nitrogen ice creams, the real difference that you can see from the common ice creams is probably the making process. Liquid Nitrogen is used in the production process to freeze the ice cream scratch. I sometimes feel that the biggest excitement is looking at those mystique smoke on the production process, they're just lust for the eyes.

Here are my guide to Jakarta's Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creams!
(This list is sorted on alphabetical order)

Elicxir Artisan Gelato
Price Range: IDR 30k -  IDR 40k
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Elicxir Artisan Gelato is one damn unique Liquid Nitrogen ice cream in town, because basically they are currently nomadent, meaning they have no official store and they're open by exclusive orders or special events. I heard there are plans for the future about the official outlet (crossed fingers for that). I have tried their Avocado Matcha ice cream and it's pretty good, the ice cream texture is smooth and the flavor's bold. FYI, the owner of this ice cream brand is Indonesian fashion blogger, Jenifer Patricia, you can read here blog here

Kitchen Aid must be cashing in! I notice each and every brand is using this for the mixer, meaning it's awesome!

Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream
Mall Taman Anggrek 4th fl.
Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 21
Jakarta Barat
Price Range: IDR 30k - IDR 50k
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Banana Gelato Creation

IDR 36k

Freeze Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream in Mall Taman Anggrek is the new player in the game. Located at the 4th floor, just across Fish N' Co, you can have the ice creams while having the view of the sky rink one floor below. Their ice creams are smooth, sort of light in flavor, but one negative comment about this ice cream is the fact that it melts so quickly.

LIN Artisan Ice Cream
Jalan Taman Kemang 1 No. 6
Kemang, Jakarta Selatan
021 - 7179 4393
Opening Hours: 11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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For me, it's the best Liquid Nitrogen ice cream brand in town! I feel like they take this concept seriously, and don't take this liquid nitrogen thing for granted. I watched myself all the measuring, the fresh fruits and the hygiene during the process. All staffs were wearing googles and gloves for self safety and hygiene (certain brand doesn't wear any of that but I freaking have my eyes on those certain things, but I won't name names).

Such an eyegasmic view.

Recommended menu is this Dark Chocolate Gelato. Perfect! All recipes straight from Italy.

Ice creams from scratch, the texture, the flavor and the consistency are just gorgeous. LIN is probably the only brand among the four mentioned on this post that has the longest "surviving" period, meaning the ice cream do not melt even after a few minutes *clap hands*

I made my own gelato with the help of the owner/expert herself, Ms. Astrid :). FYI my gelato rocks!

Ron's Laboratory
Grand Indonesia West Mall 5th Fl. ED12-12B
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1
Jakarta Pusat 10310
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Ron's Laboratory is a new gamer in this Liquid Nitrogen business fiesta, located in Grand Indonesia Shopping Town Jakarta, this ice cream house has a pretty unique laboratory concept supported by fascinating interior and its creations as well. Some of my favorites from Ron's are Dark Chocolate and Avocado Coffee, especially the second one because it has a very unique presentation and tasty flavor. However, it has the same case as Freeze, the ice creams melt so fast, it's like within seconds.

Whenever and wherever there is new Nitrogen ice creams coming up, I'll update it to the list, and ehm *clear throats*, if they make it to the eatandtreats cut! Please help me updated incase you know new Nitrogen ice cream outlets in town, I'll rush my ass to the crib!

Peace and see ya!

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LIN Artisan Ice Cream: I Scream Ice Cream

I remembered this new joint in Kemang area that caught my eyes on a trip back home inside a taxi, and just a few days later I got the privilege and honor to try their creations! I know right, grateful.

LIN Artisan Ice Cream is the first declared ice cream store in Indonesia for using Liquid Nitrogen (awesome) as their freezer material. Liquid Nitrogen is pretty safe, so you don't need to worry about all those bad side-effects, and the greater thing is, your order is made on the spot and it only took two minutes to a hearty splash of so-called-heaven!

Did I tell you that LIN itself stands for Liquid Nitrogen?

I think I am pretty much impressed with the venue, I tried to look at the outlet and realizing that it's originally not a huge place, but they managed to set the interior to be minimalist, while managing the aesthetic of the venue by the usage of woods, white paint. Looking from the unity part, I think the colors, the ambience of this outlet is impressive for me.

LIN Artisan Ice Cream offers two options of ice creams: Gelato and Sorbet. Gelato is definitely using a glimpse of milk to the mix and on the other hand, Sorbet is using all original ingredients (mostly fruits). Both fits my liking, I'm going to get to those beautiful ice creams in a moment.

Let's take a brief tour to how the ice cream is made.

It's so futuristic looking, I feel like I am inside a medical facilities instead of an ice cream house LOL.

Each glass refers to an ingredient, the base ingredients is turned into a more liquidy form by a mixer. 

Fresh premium fruit, you can tell.

THE FUN PART!
I personally think the most fun part of this ice cream is the freezing process. I love love love watching beautiful cold smokes flowing out of the ice cream blender. It's an amazing view for me.

The reason why they're using gloves in the process (besides from the hygienity point that they need to keep), is because you don't want to get the Liquid Nitrogen all over your hand. It's freakin freezing I bet.

*sexy smoke*

and just in two minutes on each ice cream, there comes:

Ultimate Chocolate

IDR 39k

For everyone who worships chocolate, then this is definitely the one for you. This is made out of Cocoa Powder and overall I am very into this! I think it has a very well balanced sweetness: not very sweet, not bitter either. They also had a little additional of chocolate chips. Eating this makes me realize that there's a difference between chocolate ice cream in general and LIN's chocolate gelato! So so good! Recommended.

Rum and Raisin
IDR 69k
Another kick-ass gelato! Rum and Raisin has been in my regular order everytime I visited a gelato house and this one is another gorgeous made. I like it that the Rum (which is alcohol) doesn't overpower the creamy flavor from the milk and cream. Loving this one!

Lemon Sorbet
IDR 36k
Can I just get to the point and awarded this: THE BEST LEMON SORBET I'VE HAD PERIOD?!?
I love everything about this one: smooth-melts-in-yo-mouth texture, color as white as snow and incredibly playful flavor in my mouth. Even though it's lemon, which is known for its high acidity and sourness, but they "manufactured" it into a culinary artwork. I love how the flavor is stable (still more sour which is perfect for me).

Merry Strawberry Sorbet
IDR 39k
Overall, I am a bigger fan of LIN's sorbets over their gelatos, they already have very great gelatos, so those sorbets must have meant something very precious. I mean, for example, just look at this one: it looks pretty and mouthwatering already, just the moment you put that in your mouth, there's an explosion of flavor you might remember forever. HAHAHA I know right, the words I am using are very hyperbolistic (???) but I am very true about the ice creams here, and sorry, I don't do sugar-coating reviews.

Cheesy Strawberry
IDR 59k
For cheese lovers, this can be a good choice. Initially, I am not a huge fan of Cheese, but trust me, this one is good, the cheese somehow diffused into something a creamy flavor. Another great hit.

These may not be created in two minutes, different timing, same awesomeness!

LIN's Affogato
IDR 62k
Another favorite of mine, LIN's Affogato is clearly an attention seeker, regarding to that this one is a coffee fusion. Just like the common Affogato, the presentation is sort of the same: vanilla ice cream poured by one shot of Espresso on top. I love the vanilla ice cream, I took one tiny scoop to feel the original Vanilla Ice Cream and you can feel the premium-ness of it. I personally think you need to have that right away, don't wait until it melts because you'll end up feeling like you've spent money for a cup of Cappuccino. Do remember, the value of having Affogato is to have that right away. The difference with the other Affogato that I have had before is that the Espresso itself doesn't taste very acid. LOVING THIS ONE!

Plain Waffle
IDR 20k
The waffle is cooked soft, more of a sponge cake character instead of the crunchier one you probably have usually.

Chicken Nuggets
IDR 22k
Praised the crunchiness of the nuggets, the chicken is tender and yummy!

Squid and Prawn Balls
IDR 22k
Another nice light bites, one is not enough, this may cause you an addiction.

French Fries
IDR 29k
This may seem and look like a regular french fries, but there's something about the seasoning that's pretty good and surprisingly, this bowl of french fries rise to the upper part of my list of the yummiest fries. Cliche but it's true. Thick cut fries rawks!

Thank you LIN Artisan Ice Cream for those adorable sweet treats <3. Convinced me enough to keep screaming for ice creams :).

Come on guys, go here and experience having ice creams using Liquid Nitrogen, it's a cool experience watching the creation process!

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Jalan Taman Kemang 1 No. 6
Kemang, Jakarta Selatan
021 - 7179 4393
Opening Hours: 11.00 - 23.00