La Petite Manis pastry shop draws crowds in Paris

La Petite Manis, a Franco-Indonesian pastry shop located on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, has gained significant popularity, often selling out of products by 2:00 p.m. during peak demand. Founded by Indonesian entrepreneurs, including celebrities Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina, the patisserie aims to showcase Indonesian ingredients within the demanding Parisian pastry market.

The kitchen is led by Bali-based pastry chef Kevin Krisna Pratama, who utilizes classical French training alongside artisanal Indonesian components. Signature items include croissants and pain au chocolat made with Sulawesi chocolate, and the ‘Cinnamon de Java,’ a laminated brioche featuring Javanese cinnamon and gula jawa (palm sugar).

The shop plans to expand its menu to include traditional Indonesian sweets such as martabak manis, cendol, and kue cubit once additional staff members arrive in France.