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7 of the Most-Favorite Halo-Halo Stores Of All Time
Don't miss the ultimate Halo-Halo Filipino food experience!
By: Niña Caraig | April 26, 2024
From the classic to the trendy, discover the best Halo-Halo Filipino food stores of all time!
Images: Mang Inasal Philippines (L); Kuya J Restaurant (R)
Prepare to beat the summer heat in the most delicious way possible with the all-time Filipino favorite dessert—Halo-Halo! Here’s a list of the best places to have it, so head over to cool off and indulge in this refreshing treat. Whether salivating for something icy or craving the perfect beachside treat, Halo-Halo is the ideal choice.
So why wait? For the ultimate summer refreshment, check out this list of all-time favorite places for the Halo-Halo Filipino food experience!
1. Chowking
Halo-Halo Price: Starts at PhP75
Chowking offers a delicious and affordable fusion of traditional Chinese cuisine and modern fast food, including a satisfying Halo-Halo.
Image: Chowking
If you're in the mood for an affordable, delicious, and satisfying Halo-Halo, look no further than Chowking. As the leading Chinese quick-service restaurant in the Philippines, it has been serving a mouth-watering fusion of traditional Chinese cuisine and modern fast food since 1985.
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Chowking's Halo-Halo Supreme, a dessert that is loaded with a variety of Sangkap, including creamy ice cream, decadent leche flan, and sweet langka; all topped off with other luscious additions. This refreshing dessert is like a burst of summer in your mouth, perfect for beating the heat and satisfying your sweet cravings. Despite being a high-quality dessert, it is surprisingly affordable, starting at only PhP76, which makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a combination of taste and value for their money.
2. Mang Inasal
Halo-Halo Prices: PhP77 (Halo-Halo Small), PhP77 (Crema de Leche), PhP100 (Halo-Halo Regular)
Mang Inasal serves the popular Extra Creamy Halo-Halo, providing its customers with a Unli-Saya experience.
Image: Mang Inasal Philippines
Mang Inasal, the ultimate destination for grill lovers in the Philippines, has been delighting its customers with mouth-watering Ihaw-Sarap dishes and an unrivaled Unli-Saya experience for almost two decades. With an extensive network of nearly 600 branches nationwide, Mang Inasal takes pride in serving the best-tasting grilled chicken in the country, along with the much-loved Extra Creamy Halo-Halo.
Mang Inasal's Pinoy Halo-Halo is a beloved dessert among Filipinos and tourists. You can choose from the following luscious Halo-Halo products: Halo-Halo Small (PhP77), Halo-Halo Regular (PhP100), and Crema De Leche (PhP77); all feature generous creamy milk content that balances perfectly with the various ingredients, making it a sweet treat worth indulging in.
3. Kuya J
Halo-Halo Price: PhP100
Kuya J is a Filipino restaurant offering affordable and tasty Filipino food, including the popular Halo Halo Espesyals, for only PhP100.
Image: Kuya J Restaurant Facebook page
Kuya J is a Filipino restaurant, formerly Ang Kan-anan ni Kuya J. It began as a small eatery in Cebu and now has branches in different parts of the Philippines. It serves Filipino food at affordable prices with excellent taste, like its Halo Halo Espesyals, which cost only PhP100.
Experience the perfect summer treat with Kuya J's Halo-Halo Espesyal. Each glass is a work of art, packed with layers of creamy, smooth, milky ice and a colorful array of sweet toppings. The flavors and textures blend beautifully, giving every spoonful a refreshing experience. Whether you're enjoying it on a hot afternoon or as a lovely ending to a meal, Kuya J's Halo Halo Espesyal is the ultimate dessert that will leave you craving for more.
4. Razon’s of Guagua
Halo-Halo Prices: PhP105 (Jr), PhP145 (Classic)
Savor authentic Kapampangan cuisine at Razon's of Guagua. Don't miss their signature Classic Halo-Halo!
Image: Razon's of Guagua
Discover the ultimate dining experience at Razon's of Guagua. This family restaurant offers a mouth-watering menu of authentic Kapampangan cuisine that will satisfy your cravings. Indulge in its signature Classic Halo-Halo, known for its unique simplicity and delicious taste.
What sets Razon’s Halo-Halo apart from other versions of this dessert is that it doesn't have scoops of ice cream, colorful beans, or jellies. Instead, this Kapampangan version uses only three ingredients that come together in a perfect harmony of flavors: macapuno, caramelized bananas, and leche flan. The shaved ice in this dessert is ground finely like snow, making it light and fluffy, and is soaked in a generous amount of rich, creamy milk that adds a luxurious texture and flavor to the dessert. All these ingredients combine to create a refreshing and satisfying dessert, making it a popular choice for dessert lovers all over the Philippines.
5. Max’s Restaurant
Halo-Halo Prices: PhP149 to PhP288
Discover the Filipino Halo-Halo tradition that has won over the hearts of countless people—the Max’s Restaurant!
Image: Max’s Restaurant
Experience the Filipino tradition that has captured the hearts of many. Max's Restaurant, also known as "The House That Fried Chicken Built," has become an institution that offers more than just a meal but a sense of belonging. It's no wonder why it's one of the top choices for Halo-Halo stopovers.
You can choose from the following delectable Halo-Halo products: Tres Leches Halo-Halo Solo (PhP175), or Tres Leches Halo-Halo Regular (PhP288) is a creamy dessert with saba, langka, macapuno, and cheese, comes topped with leche flan, caramel bar, and caramel syrup. Three kinds of milk make it extra creamy; Halo-Halo Solo (PhP175) or Halo-Halo Special (PhP288) is a creamy dessert with caramelized saba, langka, macapuno balls, gulaman, garbanzos, nata, and sago, topped with leche flan, ube, and cheese, made creamier with three kinds of milk; and Knickerbocker (PhP149) that is an iconic dessert from Zamboanga. Unlike our usual halo-halo, it is made from fresh fruits such as watermelon, mango, buko strings, and red and green gulaman. It is then topped with strawberry ice cream and Max's Caramel Bar, giving it a unique twist that will delight your taste buds.
6. Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant
Halo-Halo Price: PhP165
Try Conti's award-winning cakes and Filipino-style Halo-Halo at any of their branches in the Philippines.
Image: Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant
Discover the irresistible taste of Conti's Bakeshop & Restaurant’s award-winning cakes and authentic Filipino-style Halo-Halo! With over 20 branches across the Philippines, it has become synonymous with soul-satisfying desserts that delight your taste buds.
Treat yourself to the authentic and mouth-watering Filipino shaved ice dessert at Conti's for only PhP165. This delectable treat is a perfect blend of sweetened beans, juicy fruits, and jellies served on a bed of finely shaved ice. To elevate the flavor, it is topped with creamy milk, rich leche flan, luscious purple yam jam, and scoops of ice cream. It will surely leave you craving for more!
7. Café Via Mare
Halo-Halo Price: PhP215
Experience authentic Filipino cuisine at Café Via Mare, enjoy casual dining, and taste the iconic dessert, Halo-Halo.
Image: Via Mare Facebook page
Learn the authentic taste of Filipino cuisine at Café Via Mare, the pioneering café that brings the essence of the Philippines to your plate. Regarding casual dining, Café Via Mare is the ultimate choice for an unforgettable experience, including Halo-Halo.
With Via Mare’s traditional Halo-Halo, you can indulge in a delightful blend of succulent fruits, including berries, pineapple, and mango, paired with creamy yams and hearty pulses. This heavenly mix is topped with a rich layer of egg custard, drizzled with fresh, creamy milk, and finished with a velvety ice cream as an add-on. To add a refreshing twist, the concoction is served over a bed of crushed ice, giving you an excellent and satisfying treat that will leave your taste buds craving more.
If you're a fan of Halo-Halo, then you'll want to check out these stores that have amassed a considerable following over the years. From traditional ingredients to innovative twists, these stores have something for everyone. Take advantage of indulging in the best Halo-Halo of all time!
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About Niña Caraig
Niña is the content development manager at Yoorekka. Before Yoorekka, she began her career at a publishing company. In her free time, she loves to pamper herself, go shopping, and watch movies with her friends.
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