At a Glance

• 14: Pisang goreng’s world rank (4.35 out of 5)
• 37: Klepon’s world rank (4.27 out of 5)
• 97,422: Ratings behind the 2025 list, covering 2,274 desserts
• 1: Antakya künefesi from Turkey

A banana dipped in batter and fried at a roadside cart now has the same score as desserts from Brazil and Mexico. That isn’t a joke. It’s the 2025/26 TasteAtlas ranking, and Indonesia has two dishes on it.

Pisang goreng and klepon, two Indonesian desserts, made TasteAtlas’s “100 Best Desserts in the World” list for 2025/26, released in late 2025. Pisang goreng (fried banana) ranked 14 with a 4.35 out of 5 rating, and klepon (pandan rice balls filled with palm sugar) ranked 37 with 4.27. TasteAtlas is an online food guide that builds its lists from ratings by people around the world.

What Are the Indonesian Desserts on TasteAtlas’s Top 100 List?

Two made the cut. Pisang goreng is the highest-ranked Southeast Asian dessert on the list. Thailand also placed two, mango sticky rice and khanom khrok. 

The Instagram post from Noble Asia (@nobleasia.id) that sparked this story asks a simple question: which one gets your vote?

“A common everyday snack eaten throughout Indonesia.”  TasteAtlas, describing pisang goreng

Why Does Pisang Goreng Rank So High?

Start with the sound. A good pisang goreng crackles when you bite it, then the banana inside turns soft and sweet. The batter is the crunch, and the fruit is the cream.

There is no plating and no tasting menu. Vendors sell it from carts, and most Indonesians have eaten it more times than they can count.

Here’s the part worth sharing. Pisang goreng scored 4.35, the same as Brazil’s pavê and Mexico’s carlota de limón. A street snack is level with two desserts from kitchens on the other side of the world.

 

 

 

 

 

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What Is Klepon, and Why Is It 37?

Klepon is a small green ball made of pandan-flavoured rice dough, rolled in fresh grated coconut. It looks plain from the outside.

Then you bite in. Melted palm sugar runs out, warm and dark and slightly smoky. The coconut is cool and soft against it.

That small surprise is probably why people rate it so well. It scored 4.27 out of 5, which puts it in the top 40 of 2,274 desserts.

What Does the TasteAtlas Ranking Mean for Indonesian Food?

It’s a vote, not a jury. TasteAtlas compiled 97,422 evaluations for the 2025 list, covering 2,274 desserts, and Turkey’s Antakya künefe took the top spot. 

That means ordinary eaters pushed these snacks up. Nobody had to dress them up or rename them.

For Indonesia, it’s a useful reminder. Everyday market food can travel far without changing a thing. Next time a friend abroad asks what to eat in Indonesia, you already have your answer.