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The reviews here speak the truth about this place.....it's awesome. Very small sit-down area, so don't expect to get a seat, and they do NOT take reservations. But, almost everything is available for take-out, EXCEPT their "sit-down" menu of a few cakes, etc. The display case as you enter will blow you away. I'm told by a server at The Store (a sister restaurant along w/ Ortalano), that you could order your desserts from Milse and your restaurant server will collect them from Milse and deliver to your table. Either way. just treat yourself and go. Once you do, I know you'll be back!!!
Very hard place to find. Hidden at the back of a very busy restaurant and local designer shop. Use Tyler st as the location marker, it's on that street. Milse is in a small confined space! However once inside there is enough room to enjoy the sweet desserts! It is made to order, fresh or deconstructed. Or select from the glass counter if the menu is not to your liking. Don't forget to try the macarons and popsicle treats too. A delicious sweet experience!
It's slightly difficult to find because it's down a little alley off the main shopping area, but that makes it like a little dessert speakeasy, and also ensures it's not super crowded inside because people need to be looking for it to find it. Great French style desserts, and you can even watch them making everything while you snack and relax! They're also very nice about people being indecisive and staring (and salivating) at all the tasty treats they have to offer. The cheesecake with passion fruit gel and almond brittle is highly recommended!
You could walk past here if you did not know it was there as it is a very small place and the entrance does not sit on the roadside. The small size shows indoors as well with limited seating and just enough room to move around. But if there is space the restaurant next door is used for additional seating or you can go on a waiting list and come back when a table comes free. We have tried many of the delights on offer here and all were delicious. It was a tough choice at times as so many to choose from. Another thing I like about here is that it is an open kitchen and so you are able to watch the preparation of all these heavenly delights. And the service is A plus...outstanding.
This teeny, tiny 13 seater restaurant churns out the most spectacular desserts and takeaway sweets that I have ever seen. A couple of friends and I went here at about 9pm on a Sunday night and the line was still around the corner - thank goodness we called to book. The restaurant is tucked rather inconspicuously behind Ortolana, noticeable only by the line. When you enter you head down a narrow corridor past several refrigerated cabinets full of beautiful cakes, tarts and gelato - a sugary sign of what's to come! The A La Carte menu is full of interesting flavour pairings - quite frankly I wanted to try them all but after much deliberation, opted for the lemon meringue which came with mini green tea pannacottas, a sumac crumb and tamarillo sorbet. It looked like a work of art and tasted heavenly. I absolutely love the concept behind Milse and think that they couldn't have executed it better!
I remember hearing about this one of a kind dessert restaurant that would be opening up in a few weeks time (this was back in 2013). I was so excited that I stopped by the restaurant every week to ask when they were opening their doors! First time walking in was quite a surprise! The inside is quite a small space, with only a few tables so it is quite hard to get a seat! My friend and I arrived about 11am and managed to get a table, but every other time I have been of late, it is always fully booked. I would love it if Milse moved to bigger premises but we will just have to wait and see! I highly recommend trying a verrine, gateaux or chocolate tart. These are all delicious treats. However, the macarons were a stand out. Milse has many macaron flavours to choose from and I always love popping in to try out the new ones. My favourites are Valrhona Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Tiramisu. I keep coming back to Milse because they have a range of different treats and there is always something I like on the menu. If I am in need of a gift, then I go to Milse. They have cute gift boxes for chocolates and macarons and my friends and family love them!
Milse is unlike anything we have in Auckland. I actually don't even know where to start. I could start off by impressing you with the credentials. First off Milse is another HIP group mastermind creation, they also own The Store and Ortolana in the Britomart Pavilions as well as several other award winning establishments. Under the watchful eye of Master Patissier Brian Campbell, Milse chefs or rather artists of gastronomy and visual feasts work in an open style kitchen to prepare what will be the best dessert you've ever had. I went tonight with some friends and discovered the evening has a different menu to the day menu. Besides selecting from the many mouth watering treats in the cabinets which line the narrow walk way into the intricate lattice cave where seating for only 20 is, there is a sit in menu. As a vegan I scanned it over and knew that as with all HIP establishments, staff have gone out of their way for me and tonight was no exception. My friends ordered dishes centered around apple, passionfruit and mandarin. I had a special dessert made for me which consisted of a ball made from an outer shell of mango sorbet, filled with berry sorbet. The plate was garnished with caramelised pineapple, dehydrated mandarin, passionfruit reduction and popcorn wafers. It was beautiful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food creations and what really added to the experience was sitting at the bar seating and watching the masters at work in front of you. In addition to the desserts Milse also sell macaroons, seriously amazing looking chocolates and other sweet treats to take home. I would give this place more stars if the rating system allowed it, really you just need to go.
Milse is a very special dessert restaurant. It is part of the restaurant group that owns "the stores". We have never been lucky enough to get a booking for a seated dessert so have only had their wide variety of takeaway desserts. In the glass cabinets in the front there are verrines, macarons, tarts and gourmet petit gateaux. The flavors always change to seasonal fruits. It always impresses friends when we show them this restaurant. Highly recommended.
I love how this place is nestled in an alleyway. Not the shady, dark ones that you know to avoid because of one too many teen thrillers, but the pleasant cobblestone ones that you remember from rustic European type movies. This is a restaurant that solely revolves around dessert. They display their colorful macarons in a case as you walk in, with all the lovely colors. Past that, you come across their freezer displaying their gelato sticks and sorbet creations. Continuing on, you come across the gateaux (cakes) and finally these small spheres of chocolate goodness. Always one for compromise, I opted to have a gateau, which was the Valrhona Dulcey, coffee, hazelnut, and vanilla, and later had the Stick Bomb Alaska gelato, which comprised of raspberry sorbet dipped in white chocolate and coated with the traditional egg white meringue and torched to a nice singed brown. I could not slow myself down while eating the gateau. It almost reminded me of tiramisu, in which there was some sort of spongecake going on in the midst of the layers. Occassionally, I would run into a hazelnut, which is always a pleasant surprise, and the coffee flavor was subtle, but not unnoticed. Not too sweet, but definitely a nice little dessert. Being the foodie that I am, I had to have a gelato stick as well to review and the Stick Bomb Alaska gave me the best look. Akin to eating a toasted marshmallow, you run into the raspberry sorbet and it somewhat takes you aback. I would almost prefer to have just the raspberry sorbet by itself, or even with just the white chocolate coating, as the meringue gets in the way sometimes. All in all, a good gelato stick, but the outside tends to compete with the inside goodness. There were too many selections to choose from, so I will have to return to make sure I try any flavors they are considering to change out due to the coming of summer. It IS a small place, so expect it to become packed quickly on a hotter day!
What a beautiful dessert place! I've come here for a few years and continue to keep coming back and recommending it to fellow friends and colleagues! The menu changes every season and over the years they've definitely crafted some amazing desserts and continue to play around with different flavours. It's a very small place, seating only a dozen at a time but Verrines, tarts, cakes, macaroons and the rest of the menu can be taken away to enjoy on the go. I absolutely love coming here for desserts ~ it's one of the main reasons why I don't typically chose desserts from restaurants because I know I can get quality desserts elsewhere (here). Beautifully displayed desserts as you walk in and very nice overall decor. It's a small place but they make it work! Staff are always friendly and helpful with decisions! Some interesting flavour combinations as we had the tasting menu for the winter 2017. My favourite would definitely have been the last chocolate dessert we had ~ Their dessert change seasonally and my favourite is the strawberry tarte that they didn't have this time round but I look forward to having it hopefully next summer as its my absolute hands down favourite! The repeated it for two summers so it's been a popular one. My favourite macaron would be the popcorn one, SOO GOOODDDD Milse definitely know how to make some damn good desserts. This will always be my first option if I need desserts. Highly recommended
This magical place is so hard to find but once you finally step into this wonderful restaurant it is unlike anything else in Auckland. Absolute dessert wonderland with so many yummy things to choose from. Only problem is that we went there around 10 pm and were told that if we got desserts from the Patisserie menu we weren't allowed to sit and eat it at the restaurant because it is only takeaway, which was a big disappointment. It also didn't help that the girl who was serving us was really rude and inpatient with our questions regarding flavours. Another thing to add is that while all the desserts looked super colourful and intriguing the taste however was not as good as both me and my boyfriend have hoped for. I guess that most people like it because it's different and is now the 'it' place in Auckland. But if you're someone who is not willing to pay a lot (and let me tell you something it is very pricey) but wants something delicious, then this is not the place for you. In a lot of ways I was disappointed with not only the service we have received but also at some of the desserts. Don't take it the wrong way they are all very creative and wonderful looking lil things but the taste as a whole was not very impressive. I would definitely go back and give it another go to try something new and different, but I am not jumping off my seat to go there again any time soon.
I have walked past Milse few times now all the while kicking myself for being too full to try their desserts. So at last the day had come, I dragged my sweetest MM to have desserts before dinner, she said yes! Milse is a little claustrophobic when you walk in, but soon you will find yourself easily distracted by the long row of colourful treats on the side. Choosing one dessert is nearly impossible, until you start telling yourself there will be next time. I finally decided to go with the gelato stick, meringue covered with a layer of rasberry sorbet. This wasn't on the menu, however, you will find it in the fridge. The waitress said it is too popular and they often run out, so they don't bother putting it on the menu. What I loved about it was the presentation and the sorbet part, apart from that I thought it tasted too much of frozen cream. It was also too sweet. MM chocolate hazelnut verrine was good but really dense. She couldn't finish it, neither could I on her behalf! Milse is a much needed addition to the foodie scene in Auckland. A place where you are not forced to order food, when all you want is a drink and dessert in the evening. Nice for a first date, you can tell alot about a person by the way they handle pressure around their dessert. I give it 3 stars because I had higher expectations. What we ordered looked so dainty but turned out too rich. It was just meh, not omg this is heaven. Having said that I would go again and try other things before I call it quits.
6 years ago
We came here for a dessert after dinner. Had to wait 20 minutes for a table for two, which wasn't bad since we left our number with them so we could wander around. I chose to have the lemon and yoghurt bombe alaska that was fantastic. The right amount of sweetness and tartness. There was a bit of confusion that kind of spoiled our experience as we also ordered the passion fruit and peach chocolate bon bon and was only told after the dish arrived that the passion fruit and peach were only available as shards, which was eight dollars more. We would have appreciated the waitress explaining that some of the chocolates came as shards and the others as bon bons, so we felt like we were tricked into ordering something. The cookie dough macaron was good but didn't remind us of cookie dough, more of a chocolate macaron. We left wanting a lot more from our experience chocolate- and pastry-wise. read more
11 years ago
The reviews here speak the truth about this place.....it's awesome. Very small sit-down area, so don't expect to get a seat, and they do NOT take reservations. But, almost everything is available for take-out, EXCEPT their "sit-down" menu of a few cakes, etc. The display case as you enter will blow you away. I'm told by a server at The Store (a sister restaurant along w/ Ortalano), that you could order your desserts from Milse and your restaurant server will collect them from Milse and deliver to your table. Either way. just treat yourself and go. Once you do, I know you'll be back!!! read more
Very hard place to find. Hidden at the back of a very busy restaurant and local designer shop. Use Tyler st as the location marker, it's on that street. Milse is in a small confined space! However once inside there is enough room to enjoy the sweet desserts! It is made to order, fresh or deconstructed. Or select from the glass counter if the menu is not to your liking. Don't forget to try the macarons and popsicle treats too. A delicious sweet experience! read more
It's slightly difficult to find because it's down a little alley off the main shopping area, but that makes it like a little dessert speakeasy, and also ensures it's not super crowded inside because people need to be looking for it to find it. Great French style desserts, and you can even watch them making everything while you snack and relax! They're also very nice about people being indecisive and staring (and salivating) at all the tasty treats they have to offer. The cheesecake with passion fruit gel and almond brittle is highly recommended! read more
You could walk past here if you did not know it was there as it is a very small place and the entrance does not sit on the roadside. The small size shows indoors as well with limited seating and just enough room to move around. But if there is space the restaurant next door is used for additional seating or you can go on a waiting list and come back when a table comes free. We have tried many of the delights on offer here and all were delicious. It was a tough choice at times as so many to choose from. Another thing I like about here is that it is an open kitchen and so you are able to watch the preparation of all these heavenly delights. And the service is A plus...outstanding. read more
This teeny, tiny 13 seater restaurant churns out the most spectacular desserts and takeaway sweets that I have ever seen. A couple of friends and I went here at about 9pm on a Sunday night and the line was still around the corner - thank goodness we called to book. The restaurant is tucked rather inconspicuously behind Ortolana, noticeable only by the line. When you enter you head down a narrow corridor past several refrigerated cabinets full of beautiful cakes, tarts and gelato - a sugary sign of what's to come! The A La Carte menu is full of interesting flavour pairings - quite frankly I wanted to try them all but after much deliberation, opted for the lemon meringue which came with mini green tea pannacottas, a sumac crumb and tamarillo sorbet. It looked like a work of art and tasted heavenly. I absolutely love the concept behind Milse and think that they couldn't have executed it better! read more
Beautiful and unique desserts. Only 5 tables in the back, but you can also get desserts to go. They have a display case in the front so you can admire how much love and care goes into each dessert. They also have macarons and chocolates! read more
12 years ago
I remember hearing about this one of a kind dessert restaurant that would be opening up in a few weeks time (this was back in 2013). I was so excited that I stopped by the restaurant every week to ask when they were opening their doors! First time walking in was quite a surprise! The inside is quite a small space, with only a few tables so it is quite hard to get a seat! My friend and I arrived about 11am and managed to get a table, but every other time I have been of late, it is always fully booked. I would love it if Milse moved to bigger premises but we will just have to wait and see! I highly recommend trying a verrine, gateaux or chocolate tart. These are all delicious treats. However, the macarons were a stand out. Milse has many macaron flavours to choose from and I always love popping in to try out the new ones. My favourites are Valrhona Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Tiramisu. I keep coming back to Milse because they have a range of different treats and there is always something I like on the menu. If I am in need of a gift, then I go to Milse. They have cute gift boxes for chocolates and macarons and my friends and family love them! read more
Milse is unlike anything we have in Auckland. I actually don't even know where to start. I could start off by impressing you with the credentials. First off Milse is another HIP group mastermind creation, they also own The Store and Ortolana in the Britomart Pavilions as well as several other award winning establishments. Under the watchful eye of Master Patissier Brian Campbell, Milse chefs or rather artists of gastronomy and visual feasts work in an open style kitchen to prepare what will be the best dessert you've ever had. I went tonight with some friends and discovered the evening has a different menu to the day menu. Besides selecting from the many mouth watering treats in the cabinets which line the narrow walk way into the intricate lattice cave where seating for only 20 is, there is a sit in menu. As a vegan I scanned it over and knew that as with all HIP establishments, staff have gone out of their way for me and tonight was no exception. My friends ordered dishes centered around apple, passionfruit and mandarin. I had a special dessert made for me which consisted of a ball made from an outer shell of mango sorbet, filled with berry sorbet. The plate was garnished with caramelised pineapple, dehydrated mandarin, passionfruit reduction and popcorn wafers. It was beautiful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food creations and what really added to the experience was sitting at the bar seating and watching the masters at work in front of you. In addition to the desserts Milse also sell macaroons, seriously amazing looking chocolates and other sweet treats to take home. I would give this place more stars if the rating system allowed it, really you just need to go. read more
12 years ago
Milse is a very special dessert restaurant. It is part of the restaurant group that owns "the stores". We have never been lucky enough to get a booking for a seated dessert so have only had their wide variety of takeaway desserts. In the glass cabinets in the front there are verrines, macarons, tarts and gourmet petit gateaux. The flavors always change to seasonal fruits. It always impresses friends when we show them this restaurant. Highly recommended. read more
I love how this place is nestled in an alleyway. Not the shady, dark ones that you know to avoid because of one too many teen thrillers, but the pleasant cobblestone ones that you remember from rustic European type movies. This is a restaurant that solely revolves around dessert. They display their colorful macarons in a case as you walk in, with all the lovely colors. Past that, you come across their freezer displaying their gelato sticks and sorbet creations. Continuing on, you come across the gateaux (cakes) and finally these small spheres of chocolate goodness. Always one for compromise, I opted to have a gateau, which was the Valrhona Dulcey, coffee, hazelnut, and vanilla, and later had the Stick Bomb Alaska gelato, which comprised of raspberry sorbet dipped in white chocolate and coated with the traditional egg white meringue and torched to a nice singed brown. I could not slow myself down while eating the gateau. It almost reminded me of tiramisu, in which there was some sort of spongecake going on in the midst of the layers. Occassionally, I would run into a hazelnut, which is always a pleasant surprise, and the coffee flavor was subtle, but not unnoticed. Not too sweet, but definitely a nice little dessert. Being the foodie that I am, I had to have a gelato stick as well to review and the Stick Bomb Alaska gave me the best look. Akin to eating a toasted marshmallow, you run into the raspberry sorbet and it somewhat takes you aback. I would almost prefer to have just the raspberry sorbet by itself, or even with just the white chocolate coating, as the meringue gets in the way sometimes. All in all, a good gelato stick, but the outside tends to compete with the inside goodness. There were too many selections to choose from, so I will have to return to make sure I try any flavors they are considering to change out due to the coming of summer. It IS a small place, so expect it to become packed quickly on a hotter day! read more
9 years ago
What a beautiful dessert place! I've come here for a few years and continue to keep coming back and recommending it to fellow friends and colleagues! The menu changes every season and over the years they've definitely crafted some amazing desserts and continue to play around with different flavours. It's a very small place, seating only a dozen at a time but Verrines, tarts, cakes, macaroons and the rest of the menu can be taken away to enjoy on the go. I absolutely love coming here for desserts ~ it's one of the main reasons why I don't typically chose desserts from restaurants because I know I can get quality desserts elsewhere (here). Beautifully displayed desserts as you walk in and very nice overall decor. It's a small place but they make it work! Staff are always friendly and helpful with decisions! Some interesting flavour combinations as we had the tasting menu for the winter 2017. My favourite would definitely have been the last chocolate dessert we had ~ Their dessert change seasonally and my favourite is the strawberry tarte that they didn't have this time round but I look forward to having it hopefully next summer as its my absolute hands down favourite! The repeated it for two summers so it's been a popular one. My favourite macaron would be the popcorn one, SOO GOOODDDD Milse definitely know how to make some damn good desserts. This will always be my first option if I need desserts. Highly recommended read more
12 years ago
This magical place is so hard to find but once you finally step into this wonderful restaurant it is unlike anything else in Auckland. Absolute dessert wonderland with so many yummy things to choose from. Only problem is that we went there around 10 pm and were told that if we got desserts from the Patisserie menu we weren't allowed to sit and eat it at the restaurant because it is only takeaway, which was a big disappointment. It also didn't help that the girl who was serving us was really rude and inpatient with our questions regarding flavours. Another thing to add is that while all the desserts looked super colourful and intriguing the taste however was not as good as both me and my boyfriend have hoped for. I guess that most people like it because it's different and is now the 'it' place in Auckland. But if you're someone who is not willing to pay a lot (and let me tell you something it is very pricey) but wants something delicious, then this is not the place for you. In a lot of ways I was disappointed with not only the service we have received but also at some of the desserts. Don't take it the wrong way they are all very creative and wonderful looking lil things but the taste as a whole was not very impressive. I would definitely go back and give it another go to try something new and different, but I am not jumping off my seat to go there again any time soon. read more
12 years ago
I have walked past Milse few times now all the while kicking myself for being too full to try their desserts. So at last the day had come, I dragged my sweetest MM to have desserts before dinner, she said yes! Milse is a little claustrophobic when you walk in, but soon you will find yourself easily distracted by the long row of colourful treats on the side. Choosing one dessert is nearly impossible, until you start telling yourself there will be next time. I finally decided to go with the gelato stick, meringue covered with a layer of rasberry sorbet. This wasn't on the menu, however, you will find it in the fridge. The waitress said it is too popular and they often run out, so they don't bother putting it on the menu. What I loved about it was the presentation and the sorbet part, apart from that I thought it tasted too much of frozen cream. It was also too sweet. MM chocolate hazelnut verrine was good but really dense. She couldn't finish it, neither could I on her behalf! Milse is a much needed addition to the foodie scene in Auckland. A place where you are not forced to order food, when all you want is a drink and dessert in the evening. Nice for a first date, you can tell alot about a person by the way they handle pressure around their dessert. I give it 3 stars because I had higher expectations. What we ordered looked so dainty but turned out too rich. It was just meh, not omg this is heaven. Having said that I would go again and try other things before I call it quits. read more
7 years ago
We went here for Valentine's Day and loved the desert and experience so much we came back a second time in less than a week! The flavors they put together were incredible, let the pictures speak for themselves! read more
I'm a big fan of the hybrid bakery and fine chocolate confectionary, and while Milse has a truly excellent breadth of goods covering both, when it came to the quality of the macaron I can't quite say it was anything beyond A-OK. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Milse is, without question, quite classy, with well dressed and informed staff and glamorous display cases that highlight all of the many different sweets. While the selection was at first overwhelming, I was immediately drawn towards the macarons and the shortbread, both of which I ordered. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Fancy schmancy doesn't come without a cost, but given the high cost of macrons these days, I was appeased with a NZ$21.00 price tag for six macarons and six pieces of shortbread. That's not exactly value, but it isn't the blatant price gouging that's becoming commonplace these days in upscale bakeries. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? So. Marcarons. You've got the ever so slightly crunchy cookie that's soft in the middle and a soft and flavorful filling. I opted for a hodge podge of six different flavors, and Milse certainly delivered in the flavor department. The vanilla bean was the best of the lot, with kudos to hokey pokey and salted caramel as well. The one issue came with the consistency, and the cookie in particular. I was a bit surprised to find that the cookies at Milse were hollow, and cracked a bit like a saltine cracker. This made the endeavor a bit of a messy one and did take away from the expected flavor a bit, but I'd still categorize these as "good" macarons. The shortbread had wonderful consistency and good flavor, but the macarons were the focus here. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Milse is a great option for sweets, but I've had better macarons and better shortbread elsewhere. No Star Granted. read more
Best dessert experience in Auckland. If you get the chance, Milse for after dinner dessert is a must. Or just skip the dinner and go for a three course degustation like I did. The wait can be quite long for a table but you can go for drinks at a neighboring bar and they'll call you. Well worth the wait. The menu changes every couple of months but there's usually a chocolate & salted caramel type dessert if you aren't feeling adventurous. Highlights for me include a Granny Smith apple crumble with tamarillo, and a Valrhona Tainori chocolate dessert. The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing, it's like you're in this cosy nest, with seating for only about 12. I love to sit at the bar and watch everything happen in the kitchen. If you're short of time, or looking for something to take home, their patisserie selection is great. The gateaux and verrines are always delicious. read more
A very fancy dessert restaurant. They don't take reservations, and always seem to have a long wait list for a table (where they apparently serve amazing desserts), but the take away options are still amazing. Make sure to try their ice creams, maracons and everything else, really! The only thing I don't like about this place (apart from the long wait), is the small space there is when browsing through the desserts. read more
Came here a few times after having brunch next door. The place is TINY and it looks like it has as small seating area but both times we got takeaway and ate our desserts on a bench in Britomart. The fridges display and array of chocolates, desserts, ice creams and macaroons. We got various flavors of macaroons, ice cream and a passion fruit jar dessert and everything was incredible. The desserts weren't too sweet which is great, yet had such unique flavors. read more
This was truly an experience not to be missed! walking to this shop i was expecting good pastries with my coffee, but never had i imagined an spectacular explosion of flavors in your mouth right to your soul ! I HAD to hug the chef and thank her personally! read more
9 years ago
So this little hidden gem is like a hobbit hole that you stumble across while trying to find where you're really going. There is a tiny sign, and a long dark hallway. On one side of the hallway are frosted windows, and the other is case after case of delectable desserts. These desserts are the kind you find in Food & Wine magazine. The kind that don't even look real! But they are, and you choose what you want from the case if you're taking it to go. If you feel like staying, there are four tables in the back that over look the vast bakers kitchen where pastry chefs scramble to make their masterpieces. You can order coffee or tea, and even a glass of wine or a liqueur if that's your fancy. The desserts range from $5-15 each and are very rich and indulgent. I ordered a pot of earl grey tea, which came out in a black cast iron pot, and a lemon meringue tart. Holy hell, it was the best lemon meringue of my life. Pictures don't do it justice. They tart was a buttery shortbread crust which was a little hard to break into with the fork provided. On top a mound of toasted meringue, fluffy and sweet, that encased a lemon curd bomb in the middle. It didn't look that big, but I couldn't finish it. Much too rich for me. My bill came out to $13 which is pretty fantastic for such an amazing dessert. I will definitely be back to try the chocolate desserts, especially the gelato bars they had elegantly displayed in a glass freezer. Yums!! read more
If Ali Baba was a sweet tooth, then herein would lie his treasure. The cosy lattice wood paneled interior of Ortolana's dessert kitchen deceptively hosts a cavernous array of bejeweled cakes, gelatos, dessert pots and handmade chocolates. At night, there is even a freshly made mini-degustation of artistic puddings from which to choose and watch being constructed if you are lucky enough to nab one of the twelve or so available seats. Open sesame, chocolate, pistachio and baked Alaska - it's all yours to enjoy! read more
11 years ago
The Art of Dessert What do you get when you combine revolutionary food technology and artistic flair in the department of confectionery? The Milse Sensorium Gallery! I am not kidding, this is a dessert restaurant that offers a multi sensory experience of the sugary artworks on display! People cue (inside joke) to enter. They shuffle - single filed - along the narrow glass cabinets to take a peak at the Brenton Sable, Bahibe or Kalingo, for example! Then they hover around the centerpiece display of frozen sticks in sheer amazement! The Bomb Alaska is perhaps the most famous masterpiece in this series and is usually, on permanent display! After much deliberating, a decision is usually made and at least one of the beautiful sugary sculptures are purchased and whisked away, to indulge and delight the senses! The real art-loving enthusiasts however, go so far as to wait for hours to get a seat inside the studio! I once watched Gustav Klimt add a finial touch of gold-leaf to one of his masterpieces and the last time I visited; I got to experience his hot steamy kisses...I can't get the smell of his salted caramel breath and the taste of his velvety smooth chocolate lips out of my head!! I dare you to order a salted caramel hot chocolate! Start sipping and see if your imagination doesn't run away, leaving you feeling all sexy!!!! read more
9 years ago
Desserts galore. It's a small space so we had a tiny little wait for a table for 2. We were lucky to get seats. I think there were only 4 or 5 tables in total in a pretty alcove from which you can watch these desserts being made. The desserts tasted as amazing as they looked. I had the red wine, honey and fig leaf cake - loved it! According to our server, a crowd favorite is the Bombe Alaska which of course we had to try as well & I can see why it's a fave. read more
Another visit to Milse after a late night dinner next door at Ortolana (it's almost compulsory isn't it?) This time I ordered the rhubarb plate from the tasting menu. It was very good, but the table next door had the carrot-inspired plate and it looked amazing! Love this place... read more
12 years ago
Craving that something sweet? Milse is an eatery found in Britomart specialising in sultry, delectable desserts. With the option of an a la carte menu or takeaway, its a place that will fulfil anyones desires. With the chance of finally dining in, the menu is listed to give you a flavour profile of each of the desserts listed with more to come when served. I have always wondered why the hype is so big and the line so long, its due to the inside. It is very small with only seating 4-5tables and a small bar that sits in front of the dessert kitchen. After only trying the takeaway desserts before, I finally got a table to sit and dine in. We shared the kumquat special, and the chocolate hazelnut dessert. We found both were layered well, with mounts of textures and great flavour. The lemon sorbet on the kumquat dessert really balanced out the dish however I wish the scoop was a little bigger, as I felt it just needed a bit more. Its always a great idea to order one fruitier dessert with an indulgent chocolate dessert, to balance out the richness. If your a chocolate lover, I recommend ordering this one. It's almost a deconstructed chocolate brownie, with hazelnut throughout. Delicious, but my only negative for this dish, is that it's a bit dry. I would really like to see a puree or tea drizzled over for moisture. The atmosphere is warm and inviting but a bit claustrophobic at the same time - that just might be me as I am claustrophobic ha. Lovely service and would return anytime for dine in or takeaway dessert, but who wouldn't for who doesn't love dessert. Rating Food: 8.5/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Very Good 31 Tyler Street, Britomart Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-11pm read more
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The location is rather hard to find, but for good reason... This cafe can only accommodate a handful of tables. I ordered a maccha and yuzu dessert with a kiwifruit and lime soda. Both were excellent! read more
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27 Tyler St
Britomart
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
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