Try Halo-Halo Dessert! Chowking's Version with Ube for a Mild Sweetness
Halo-halo
PhilippinesManila, Chowking
- Food Travel Log
- Have you heard of the dessert called Halo-Halo? "Oh, from Ministop, right?" No! Well, if you trace the roots, you could say that. There are documents suggesting it originates from Japanese shaved ice.
The Filipino version is Chowking's, with the perfect sweetness of purple yam (ube). If you love shaved ice, try it; it’ll blow your mind! - Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 2/9/2019
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Halo-halo is a representative dessert of the Philippines, and its name means "mix" or "blend" in Tagalog. This dessert is a shaved ice topped with a variety of ingredients such as ice cream, jelly, beans, fruits, coconut, and ube (purple yam). Its origin is believed to trace back to Japanese kakigori, which was introduced to the Philippines and served as the base. In modern times, the unique diversity of halo-halo requires that all ingredients be thoroughly mixed when eating. Different regions within the Philippines have varying ingredients, allowing for diverse tastes across different areas. The Chowking version of halo-halo is particularly popular, with the ube cream serving as a highlight, offering a perfect balance of sweetness. Those who enjoy shaved ice should definitely try this colorful Filipino dessert. Even if you're overwhelmed by the flavor, there's no need to worry about ending up in the air like the blog's author—you’d still need to tidy your home from scratch before flying to the Philippines! After all, finding an empty instant noodle cup from the corner of the room might have surprised him just as much as a jump—just like his very own shaved ice.
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