During summer in the Philippines, it is a normal scenario to see halo-halo stands on the streets. Well, it is simply because Halo-halo is considered as the favorite Filipino refreshment during summer.
Halo-halo (or “mix” in English) is actually made of shaved ice with lots of sweetened fruits like banana and langka (jackfruit). Plus sweet beans are also added to give vibrant color to it. To make the halo-halo more special, ice cream, leche flan and ube are placed on top. If these ingredients are not enough for you, then you may request for additional milk and sugar to make it more flavorful.
Philippines is a tropical country, and having a bowl or glass of halo-halo on hot summer days will surely provide a refreshing feeling. Here is a short list of the Philippines most famous halo-halo brand, this is in no particular order:
- Razon’s Halo-halo – this is the famous halo-halo of the Kapampangan and it is now being offered in many cities around the country.
- Chowking Halo-halo – the only food chain which offers the Filipinos favorite dessert during summer.
- Kabigting Halo-halo – it is famous for its usage of fresh carabao milk and pastillas for added flavor.
Whew! Writing about halo-halo made me crave for one. If you know other restaurants which offer delicious halo-halo feel free to leave a comment.
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I miss that, Taipei’s halo-halo is very much different… miss the pinipig
cool..
oh how i miss halo2x…good thing chowking has my fave
; halo 2x here i come!
One of the many things i miss about summer in Philippines. I love Razon’s but Corazon’s serves yummier halo halo.. i wonder why they didn’t expand in bigger cities like Manila.
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That halo-halo looks so yummy! I want to eat it right off the screen! Thanks for posting
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wow! Talagang halo-halo sya in every sense of the word sa dmai kasi ng halo.
hmmm.. summer na, sarap mag halo-halo..:)
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It’s pretty tropical here too and it’s been crazy warm for April. The meterologists are calling it August like weather. With it being near 90 already, I think I’ll need some halo-halo just to make it through the summer months.
Visiting her from Food Trip Friday! Love the name of your blog. Very clever! I co-host a foodie meme and I would like to invite you to link up and play along at our Friday Food Fight. I hope to see you in the ring!
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yummy, one of the many foods that i am missing! have a great weekend! -PinayMum – Mommy’s Life Around…
-Seriously drooling!