Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
This month of December is all about the season of gift giving, spending time with your loved ones and of course, to some countries, it’s the season where snow mans are built and winter activities are available.
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It’s sad that we don’t have snow in the Philippines, but fear not! These desserts will surely transport you to a cold country with snow. You don’t need to take that long haul flight anymore. You simply have to drive around the Metro for these shaved ice treats.
Kko Kko – multiple branches
Kko Kko is a modern Korean chicken house that uses traditional and contemporary recipes from owner Grace Lee and her mom. They aim to bring together Korea and Manila through food. Kko Kko has a three-part menu that includes Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Street Food, and Dosirak (Korean Lunchbox). They also have their own version of bingsu desserts!
Also read: Kko Kko in Market! Market! serves Korean dishes that you’ve never seen before!
Max’s Restaurant – multiple branches
Max’s Restaurant has been around since our grandparents’ time. In one way or another, we all grew up with Max’s and that’s why their simple and reliable Filipino offering keeps us coming back for more.
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Hobing Korean Dessert Cafe – multiple branches
Hobing Korean Dessert Cafe specializes in Korean shaved ice desserts topped with generous servings of fresh fruits, cheese, ice cream and other toppings. French toasts, smoothies, coffee and tea are served as well.
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K Bingsu Cafe – Promenade
KBingsu Cafe serves the famous shaved ice dessert from Korea. They offer different kinds of flavor like Choco Banana Bingsu, Berry Berry, Banana Mango and Choco Green Tea.
Also read: 13 New Exciting Food Spots in Greenhills You Shouldn’t Miss
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2B Food Court, Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan
(0917) 317-7921
Cafe Seolhwa Bingsu – multiple branches
Cafe SeolHwa Bingsu is a Korean dessert cafe serving snowflake Korean patbingsu or snowflake shaved ice made of milk.
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Snowbing – multiple branches
Snowbing specializes in Korean bingsu in different flavors like tiramisu, matcha, and more as well as other dishes.
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Tsujiri – multiple branches
Founded in 1860, Tsujiri is a 155-year old Japanese matcha brand from Uji Kyoto, Japan. It just recently opened its first branch at S Maison, serving authentic matcha products. Tsujiri is also the pioneer of matcha desserts! Read more here.
Also read: 12 Matcha Desserts in Metro Manila that Will Make You Drool
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Ikigai Kakigori Cafe – Tomas Morato
Ikigai Kakigori Cafe serves kakigori, a Japanese shaved ice dessert that is often compared to the Korean bingsu. Try their Strawberry Kakigori, Matcha Kakigori, and Kuromitsu Kakigori.
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G/F POS Building, Scout Madrinan St cor. Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 372-1341
Tokyo Ice Cafe – SM Mall of Asia
Tokyo Ice Cafe serves authentic Japanese kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, (different flavors like matcha, honey and lemon, and more), pasta, sandwiches, and more.
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G/F North Wing, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
Vampire Penguin – Ayala Malls The 30th
Vampire Penguin is a dessert shop from California that specializes in shaved snow desserts. A must try is their Smoreos, Twix, and Snw Thiger.
Also read: 12 Irresistible Red Velvet Desserts to Heal Your Heart
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3/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 942-5261
Rita’s Italian Ice – multiple branches
Rita’s is a popular Italian dessert brand, specializing in Italian ice, frozen custard, blendini, and milkshakes. We recommend you order the Gelati, a half-half option where you can enjoy both the custard and ice.
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Chowking – multiple branches
Chowking offers a combination of Chinese and Western cuisine, fast food-style. Their signature halo-halo has satisfied many Filipinos for generations and even approved by the Queen of all Media herself, Kris Aquino.
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