Ladurèe!

Last Friday, me and my friend spent an afternoon at the City. We initially wanted to visit the Sydney Library, but unfortunately someone was caught in ZARA sale and it took her quite long in the shop (that's me!). Anyway, we made it to Laduree in Westfield Sydney instead. I was soooooo excited! You don't know how bad I wanted to try Laduree's macaroons! I always dream coming to Paris just to try these little sweethearts.

The menu book

I forgot how and where I get to know Laduree. But one thing I remember, Laduree invented the round colorful macaroons that we know of today and that they have the best macaroons in the world. 

When macaroons were so "in" in Jakarta, I read from a lot of reviews that Bakerzin produced the yummiest macaroons around in Jakarta. It was quite expensive for average Indonesians. But I'm one of those person who would pay more just to get that once in a lifetime experience (if I don't intend to repurchase). So, after I got married, I asked my husband to try a couple of Bakerzin's macaroons. Well, sorry to say, it doesn't have the nicest taste and feel in my mouth. Since then, I really wanted to know how a REAL macaroon supposed to taste like. Just like sushi, you will know how "good" sushi should taste like when you have tasted the "good" one. It's like teaching your tongue to differentiate.

Our orders

I am one heck of a lucky girl! I somehow ended up in Sydney. And a few months ago, I found out from Instagram that Laduree just opened its shop in Sydney. I was extremely excited! Because I get to taste the best macaroons in the world without actually having to fly all over to Paris! (I just found out a couple of hours ago that they have opened stores in Japan as well). Another lucky thing, I have a friend to experience it together as first-timers ;).

Rose-flavored mini mac

I just blabbered too much, didn't I? Okay, so, me and my friend arrived at Laduree's chic small open cafe. Each of us ordered two macaroons and a pot of tea (makes 5 cups). I tried the Rose and Pistachio flavor macaroons and was suggested The Melange Special Laduree (a blend of citrus fruit, rose, vanilla, and cinnamon tea) by the waiter. The macaroons were pricey ($4 a piece for dine in! -- $3.20 for takeaway), but it was all worth it! The taste was amazing and the texture was perfect. As far as I know, the macaroons were flown from Switzerland where they were stored. I was like, "Oh, so this is how the best macaroons taste like." The tea is also very delightful. All of the flavors were present and they were like flying around tickling my taste buds.

The Melange Special Laduree

This place is definitely recommended! But I suggest you wouldn't want to come here too often, hehe. They have cute packaging as well and takeaways come with a chic gift/shopping bag. All worth the price! Seriously.