10 Essential Halo-Halo Spots That'll Help You Beat the Heat

(SPOT.ph) We Filipinos are maximalists by nature. We love things that are over-the-top, eclectic, colorful, and multipurpose, and so there’s no wonder halo-halo is our national dessert. It has everything we need for hot, sweltering days. From the sweet evaporated milk to the scoops of good ol’ ube ice cream to its variety of other mix-ins, halo-halo looks like a rainbow and tastes just as colorful in our mouths. In celebration of this delightful delicacy, here are ten restaurants and food places that offer halo-halo for every kind of palate.

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Where to get halo-halo in Manila

Milky Way

This cozy restaurant known for its handmade ingredients and delectable Filipino meals started shortly after the war. And no one who drops by their Pasay Road HQ will skip ordering their famous Milky Way Halo Halo (P295)! All twenty or so ingredients of their halo-halo are independently sourced or handmade with special recipes. Topped with a scoop of the softest and delicate-tasting ube ice cream, mixed with just the right amounts of evaporated milk and scoops of beans and gulaman, mixed with some shaved ice, this is a perfect treat for summer. But really, you can enjoy it in any kind of weather—we sure do.

Milky Way also delivers halo-halo to nearby areas in Makati such as Rockwell, Salcedo, Legaspi, Dasmarinas Village, San Lorenzo, Urdaneta, Bel Air and Forbes Park.

Milky Way is at 2/F Milky Way Building, 900 Arnaiz Avenue, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City. For orders, contact 0966-6345792, 8843-4124, or 8843-7124.

Little Quiapo

Aside from tasty Filipino meals and food items, Little Quiapo has multiple desserts that any foodie (or casual food lover) will enjoy! Collectively called “Samalamig,” the desserts include Saba Con Yelo (P170), Mais Con Yelo with Ice Cream (P170), and Halo-Halo (P170/regular, P195/special, and P220/fiesta). Founded by a former sorbetero who made a name serving frozen desserts in the UP Diliman Campus, Little Quiapo is also known for their multiple flavors of ice cream scoops and banana split. Their halo-halo in particular has a hefty serving of ube ice cream along with a huge chunk of milky leche flan among all the other colors and flavors.

Little Quiapo is at 89 Malakas Street, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City. For orders, contact 0917-706-1053.

Aristocrat

Who hasn’t grown up on Aristocrat? This Manila classic is famous for its chicken barbeque and Java rice pairing, but it also serves a variety of local sweet treats. Aside from leche flan, buko pandan, and gulaman-and-sago, Aristocrat has three kinds of halo-halo. Their Regular Halo-Halo (P180) consists of evaporated milk, various sweetened beans and fruits. Their Special Halo-Halo (P220) is almost the same, except it's topped with ube ice cream. For a less conventional take, try their Halo-Halo Blanca (P160) which is a creamy variation mixed with Macapuno.

See a list of Aristocrat branches. For orders, contact 0977-894-0000.

Razon’s of Guagua

Razon’s is practically synonymous with halo-halo. Like the previous options, they offer three variations of the beloved icy treat. You can order a Classic Halo-Halo (P145) or, if you have a kid or a small appetite, a Halo-Halo Jr. (P105). But you can also get their special KLM—that's Keso, Langka, Mais (P145). What makes Razon’s even more remarkable is that it allows you to be picky. For a small price, you can remove or include ingredients of your own choice, including scoops of banana, slices of macapuno, cups of milk, langka, cheese, corn, and corn flakes.

See a list of Razon’s branches.

Workshop

A classy, upscale bakery and patisserie in Rockwell, Workshop also offers Halo-Halo among other eclectic menu items such as French flan (in Red Ben and Matcha flavors), various types of canned cakes, and brownies. These frozen treats of theirs can be likened to bingsu with their fine, creamy shaved ice base. Best part? They have not one, not two, not three, but five distinctive options to choose from: Melon Halo-Halo (P375); Mais Con Helo Halo-Halo (P315); Knickerbocker Halo-Halo (P375) inspired by the Zamboanga treat and topped with strawberry ice cream; Mango Basque Cheesecake (P395); and Ube Turon Halo-Halo (P325).

Workshop is at 2/F The Grid Food Market, New Wing, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City. For orders, contact 0917-700-5346.

Bebang

Bebang is a TikTok sensation that deserves all the attention that it’s getting! A dessert chain known particularly for their delicious, aesthetically pleasing halo-halo, they’ve got multiple variations available for every set of taste buds. Their bestsellers are Mango Graham Halo-Halo (P158), Banana Cinnamon Con Yelo (P158), and the classic Presidential Halo-Halo (P168) with all the familiar ingredients and ube ice cream. But they’ve also got Buko Pandan Halo-Halo (P158), Halukay Ube Halo-Halo (P158) for those who can’t get enough of purple yam, Matcharap Halo-Halo (P168) for the green-tea stans, Mango Classic Halo-Halo (P128), and the simple yet reliable Special Halo-Halo (P138).

Bebang is at CNE Mansion, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

Chowking

Chowking’s Halo-Halo is everyone’s childhood favorite. Their Super Sangkap Halo-Halo Supreme (starts at P76) is affordable and reliable. At the same time, it tastes like a party in one’s mouth. Its winning combination of milk, beans, jellies, leche flan, and ube ice cream will feed your need for a nostalgic treat. It’s the kind of the treat that one can mass-order for a day out with friends or family in the beach or somewhere hot.

See a list of Chowking branches.

The Peninsula Manila

Want to go out on a fancy date but still craving for something cold and classic? The Peninsula, a five-star hotel, offers one of the best, fanciest halo-halo in the Metro. Served in the chic, posh, spacious, and comfortable lobby dining area during tea time, their Halo-Halo Harana (P890) is comprised of a blend of classic ingredients including their own ube ice cream, a variety of gulaman jellies, beans, leche flan, and milk. The servings are generous—one order is good for two. Perfect for sharing with that special someone!

The Peninsula Manila is at Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, 1226 Makati City.

Kabigting’s

A Pampangueño classic, Kabigting’s famous Halo-Halo (P110) has a unique ingredient: carabao milk pastillas, which gives the dessert a creamy and flavorful touch that'll keep you coming back. Topped with a mountain of shaven ice, it has more than what meets the eye. Its simple yet effective combination of a few ingredients gives it a unique twist that is hard to match—dig in with a spoon and just enjoy the rich sweetness.

See a list of Kabigting's branches.

Aling Banang

An affordable break from the sweltering heat, Aling Banang’s has a simple yet effective, iconic take on every Filipino’s favorite icy dessert. Their Halo-Halo (starts at P70) is loaded with the right ingredients, with an assortment of gulaman jellies, beans, cornflakes, chunks of leche flan, ube ice cream, and grated cheddar cheese that actually makes for a delightful savory contrast with the sweetness of everything else. It’s a creative take on a delicacy we’ve always known.

Aling Banang’s Pansit and Halo-Halo is at 45 N. Domingo Street, Progreso, San Juan City.

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