If one ever pictured of how an actual gingerbread house from Hansel and Gretel would look like, just visit this particular dessert cafe in Alwarpet and experience deja vu ! Maison Indulgence is where fantasies are realised and played out. The cafe is filled with a whirlpool of desserts that makes it difficult for the eyes to focus on just a particular section. The different colours and shapes makes the head tailspin in amazement. The cozy setting inside spells class with the warm blend of colours in furniture and the stylish hanging chandeliers. The glass panes at the entrance lets in a generous amount of sunlight that further accentuates the hues in its entirety.
The menu also includes savouries in the form of loaded fries, melty sandwiches, zesty wings, crispy puffs and scrumptious pizzas. The Korean Fire Chicken Sandwich literally flares heat on account of the Gachajung marinated chicken chunks and the Sriracha mayonnaise with an additional burst of peppy flavour coming from the lively kimchi. Similarly, the Kimchi Loaded Fries is an intoxicating mix of high spirited flavours that has layers of exotic elements with diverse textures that slowly reveals it’s true colours. The fries itself are long, thin and tossed up in the fiery flavours of the sauces to effect a brillant alliance with the piquant fermented vegetable.
The dainty Veg Empanadas with Salsa and Queso packs a punch with its stimulating flavours of plantain and banana peppers that rouses the palate, right from the first bite. Just try dunking their blazing Chicken Wings in their ranch dressing and witness an effusion of spicy aromas that accelerates the heartbeat.
And then the main cast !! The array of decadent cheesecakes, glistening pastries, fudgy brownies, spongy tres leches, heaped sundaes and even their in-house made Chocolate Bars, all scream luxury with tons of charm and enticement. Just the sight of their images in the menu card is enough to let the senses go overboard. Imagine being served a KFC style chicken with Ketchup for dessert !! Well, thats exactly what the Ice Cream Fried Chicken resembles. The drumstick looking dessert is actually a gorgeous chunk of vanilla ice cream with a Kit Kat twig at its core that’s smothered with crunchy golden orange cornflakes to give it that broasted appearance. However, the ketchup looking Raspberry Caramel Sauce is a grandiose artwork curated in the clouds of heaven. The saccharine of fruit and sugar emulsifies into a velvety consistency that drips like honey. Every bite of this fried ice cream and caramel sauce combination is a fulfilment of undefined desires.
Much like it’s name, the Nuts about Tiramisu can make one go gaga at the mere sight of the theatrics at plating. Watching the hot Nutella pour hit the surface of the cold cream is satisfaction like no other. What’s even more gratifying is experiencing the blend of warm and cold temperatures of the textural components hitting the palate in sync. The intense aroma of coffee is prevalent in the deepest layers of the light moist base and folds of airy cream. Each scoop of this magnificent dessert spurts a rapture of ecstasy.
Maison Indulgence is what the city needs in terms of ingenuity in confectioneries. Its also a place that can make a grown adult feel like a kid in a candy store. Just be careful not to get your hand caught in the cookie jar !