Gelato is an Italian frozen dessert that typically includes 6-10 percent butterfat, lower than other frozen desserts. It has 70 percent less air than traditional ice cream, giving it a solidity and richness that sets it apart from other ice creams.

Vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, almond, pistachio, cream (also known as custard), and stracciatella (fior di latte gelato with chocolate chunks) are some of the dessert's most popular flavors. Fior di latte or "milk flower" is pure, unflavored ice cream with no additional eggs. Fruity flavors like raspberry, strawberry, apple, lemon, and pineapple are used in more current flavors.

Nowadays, gelato is known by many people, including Indonesians. You can easily find a lot of gelato shops that provide delicious and authentic gelato in Jakarta. It has been part of Jakartans' go-to dessert choices since it's purportedly healthier.

Here is our version of the five most recommended gelato shops around Jakarta.

Gaya Gelato

Gaya Gelato first opened in Bali. It eventually came to Jakarta in 2017 to deliver gelatos and sorbets free of artificial coloring, chemicals, and preservatives, stirred up fresh from 100 percent quality local ingredients. Locally sourced tastes, including lemongrass, passion fruit, Balinese durian, and tamarillo, are produced and collected on-site. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The people behind Gay Gelato believe that specially selected ingredients are essential components of a gelato that bring back memories of genuine, original flavors and scents. You can find Gaya Gelato in both North and Central Jakarta. Simply go to Grand Indonesia if you want to try them out.

MOONI Artisan Gelato

The flavors they offer here are diverse and one-of-a-kind, unique and alluring. All of them taste pleasant, their sweetness is mostly on point, and you can have it in various sizes. Besides the ice cream, there is a great range of coffee and non-coffee beverages here. The shop's environment is amicable and helps you feel at ease. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Its frozen treats are relatively more affordable compared to other gelato shops, yet the quality is still top-notch. MOONI Artisan Gelato is located in Marina Raya, Ruko Crown Golf of North Jakarta.

aRoma Gelato

aRoma is one of the few gelato shops that combine and whip their gelatos right in front of the customers' eyes, using only natural ingredients and no preservatives. Enjoy delectable freshly made gelato in excellent traditional flavors like vanilla, dark chocolate, strawberry, or even local favorites like Thai tea and durian. 

 

 

 

 

 

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You can find aRoma Gelato at Senayan City, Kota Kasablanka, and Pantai Indah Mall 2.

Grom Gelato

Originating directly from Italy, many would agree that Grom Gelato is among the best when it comes to the frozen treat. Grom offers gelato made with high-quality fresh milk and cage-free eggs, as well as sorbets made with 50 percent fruit, Sparea water, and white cane sugar. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Grom creates all liquid mixes in their Turin facility, which are then transported to their store outlets, where they are whipped fresh every day. 

You can find them in Lotte Shopping Avenue Indonesia, Kuningan, Pacific Place Mall, South Jakarta, or Plaza Senayan, Central Jakarta.

Gelato Secrets

Gelato Secrets, another Bali original, has been exploring the globe for the most delectable fruits, vegetables, spices, and other natural ingredients to use in their gelatos since 2009. 

 

 

 

 

 

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You can try their classics like Tabanan chocolate and Toraja coffee, or if you're an adventurous person and love to try new things, you can taste their unusual east meets west flavors like brown rice, charcoal, and caramelized tempeh if you're feeling adventurous. Stores are available in Shop Haus Menteng and Citywalk Sudirman, Central Jakarta, or Setiabudi One, South Jakarta.