Was here for a quick snack while walking around eastwood. This is a korean owned establishment and…read moreat the time wasent busy. I ordered the strawberry cheese bingsu. But they have about 14 other bingsus to choose from. They really follow the mantra of do a few things exceptionally instead of a lot of things but just average. It was cold, it was delicious and it really hit that sweet spot. It wasent overly sweet but u knew for sure it was a dessert. The strawberries were fresh and quite delicious. The pieces of cream cheese was good as well. And the strawberry drizzle or jam was throughout the bingsu. We got the regular size which was quite enough for one person. It was an excellent treat while walking the hot streets of manila!!

This bakery became my go to place for sweets. The ensaymada and cheese rolls were my late mom's…read morefavorite and mine as well. i recently tried cinnamon rolls it was good as well. The sourdough bread was light and great for sandwiches. I have yet to try the brownies and lemon bars. I will though the next time i am home. i highly recommend.

Love this bakery and for the quality you get, it's completely worth the price. Nothing tastes like…read morethey skimped on ingredients or used any substitutes for the real thing. This branch is in a really convenient location and is maintained well. The people who work here are also super nice! I bought my birthday cake (the Purple Carousel chocolate cake) here, and they gave me an extra bag of sweets! My favorites are their: *Lemon bars - really great lemon flavor and have a tart, refreshing sweetness *Chocolate revel bars - probably the best I've had *Chocolate Campfire cake - very rich, but in this amazing way where you don't get tired of eating it! I've also had their: *Purple Carousel chocolate cake - classic chocolate cake with these chocolate wafers on top *Mini Pecan Pie - not the consistency I prefer in a pecan pie but the flavor was still very good *Mini Chocnut Pie - light, could use a stronger chocnut flavor, I really liked the crust though *Cookies - I love cookies so I usually get 1 or 2 with whatever else I'm buying that day, theirs are crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside *Quiche Tinapa - Liked this a lot and just ate mine chilled, but I think it would be better to warm it a little at home

My friend kept telling us that we have to try this Korean shaved ice, I'd never had it before and…read moreit wasn't on my list of must tries but finally we went along and I'm glad we did, first of all the regular size could be shared with multiple people so I would say try that size first and see what you think, we were a group of 4 adults and a child and we split 4 of them, it's a small store but there was enough space since it wasn't crowded at the time, the prices are inexpensive but that's in my opinion with my USD, the flavors we tried were mango, choc/matcha, Ube and strawberry, I can't compare to other shaved ice since it was the first time I had it but I enjoyed it, the fruits were fresh and flavors good, it's something I would go back and try again especially because it's not really dairy based besides the ice cream on some of them, I'm here for another week and I'm sure I'll have it again before leaving

Probably the best ice cream I've ever had. Capable of supporting a large group. Vegan, sugar free,…read moreketo and a humongous selection of creative flavors. Flavors challenging even for the pickiest eater or with sensitive food allergies.

12.27.18 Dessert…read moreafter dinner is a must! Who can say no to ice cream?! This was the second ice cream places that I've been that has a lot of variety in flavors. The first was in Vancouver where there was 180 flavors. Anyway, we got to try as many flavors as we want and then decide on the ones we like to get. My friend got the barley tea, bf got the durian durian and I got avocado. The most memorable one will be the durian durian because it tasted just like a fresh durian. It has full flavors of it like you're eating a whole durian. My bf loved it. So if you're a durian lover and happened to be around the area, it's a must try. :)

If you have a weak spot for chocolates just as i do, then you'd also do a double take when you pass…read moreby this beautifully interiored pastry shop. And stare at the massive blocks of chocolates with biscuits and marshmallows, which they call Barks. Yes, they were delicious and my sweet tooth was more than satisfied. Lucky for me, when i happened to visit that day they had a promo: for Php 199 you can stuff as many pieces of chocolate barks as you can inside a plastic bag, and you can choose between white, dark, or milk chocolate. The catch is you can only do that from 3pm - 7pm. Otherwise, the regular price is Php 170 for 200 grams. A lady behind the counter told us that someone was able to actually fill their bag with up to 500 grams of chocolate barks which would be like getting it at more than 50% off compared to the regular price. We were able to fill our bags up to 350 grams (it was more than enough for us!) I'd recommend this store, especially because of the promo!

I'm not a "cupcake " type of person but when it comes to Wicked I'll make an exception! Ran into…read morethis store inside the shangri-la plaza mall on my way back to my hotel. The desserts lined up were just too enticing and mesmerizing not to go in and try something. I ended up getting a Reese cupcake because I didn't want anything too big. I thought wow this is going to be SO sweet, but to my surprise it wasn't! It was a perfect blend of sweetness that didn't overwhelm the palate, I'm only sorry I didn't get a cup of coffee to go with it. This place is definitely worth a try!

This is by far the best Bingsu place I've been to in the Ortigas area! Their shaved ice is like…read moresnow but the texture is like ice cream. Creamy, milky not too sweet. Delicious! They are open til late during the weekdays. So, make time to try their bingsu after a big dinner. Location is inside Salang Restaurant, on the ground floor. The prices for the bingsu are very affordable and, in my opinion, order the regular sizes of 4-5 flavors. My favorite is the Injeolmi bingsu, which is shaved ice with sweet fine grain powder and almonds. It also has mochi and condensed milk. The condensed milk made the shaved ice taste like ice cream. I also recommend the Strawberry, Mango, and Berry Yogurt. In Korea, this type of shaved ice is called snowflake shaved ice. I highly recommend trying it out if you are in for something cool during humid evenings and if you've had a heavy Korean dinner nearby. :)

La Lola churros are consistently good at all of their branches and I love that they have a location…read moreat Megamall. It's an easy dessert to pick up after eating at another place in the mall and everything is made to order. Like I've mentioned in my other review for their UP Town center branch, they offer perfectly crispy churros without being too oily and the melted chocolate you dip your churros in has a good, rich consistency that isn't watered down. I usually get their medium classic churros (you get 6) with a medium-sized chocolate dip and I think it's good enough to share for three. I have also tried one of their xuros (stuffed churro, I had mine stuffed with Nutella). It's good, but you only get one and it's almost the same price as a cone of six of their churros so it's less sulit imo.

overall: 3.8/5 -------------------…read more food: - 3.5/5 1) nutella stuffed churro service - 3/5 cleanliness - 3.5/5 location - 5/5 experience - 4/5 ---------------------------- wait time: 0 mins (weekend, afternoon)

Ambiance - very classy decor, beautiful cafe. Service - very…read moreattentive, excellent Food - we only ordered their hot chocolate and napoleon. My hot chocolate was rich and silky. I loved that it was not too sweet. Same with the napoleon - not too sweet but good.

2nd Ladurée to visit! First NYC, now Philippines! I should go visit LA's location. Absolutely…read moregorgeous inside. I was thrilled to even find this place! It's inside a tall building housing Balenciaga, two other couture retailers, a small art gallery, and event space with escalators ... anywho, when inside Rockwell's Uptown Mall, go left toward Zara on the first floor and exit the mall. Walk across the street into an expensive looking tall building and ask the guard for directions. It's a bit confusing but plan ahead while in AC. I was skipping like a kid in front of a candy store. I suppose the pastel macaron shells will have to do. Of course we took photos in front of the glass entrance. The employees probably had a good laugh at us tourists. This is the most posh Ladurée location I've ever been to, high decorated ceiling with macarons all around, shades of pink, blue, lavender, and yellow permeating the space. They even sell perfume, or at least the bottles here! Filipinos definitely love to smell good, I noticed perfume at H&M as well. I was thinking to get a 3 macaron stack keychain but figured I'd get one in Paris one day. They go for about ~$35 but the rhinestone studded Eiffel Tower one I had my eye on was $100! Eh, that's ok. I'll stick to the baked goods. My mom & sis were skeptical prior to visiting, wondering if they'd be as good as NYC's. I had my doubts, but one bite into that chocolate Earl Grey and I knew it was exactly the same. Delicate shell making way for a chewy ganache center. Ahhh perfection in a tiny bite. TBH who couldn't gobble these up in 2-3 bites? At PHP 150 ($3) a piece, or $4 if it's in a fancy box, we've got to savor the moment and take at least 4 bites. 12 flavors available each day. I planned to buy a 6 piece Arabesque box ($24, cute oblong box with gold leaf design, almost looks like an eyeglass case) but got the 8 piece ornament box instead. My sis & cousin got the Arabesque. I was able to try pistachio, brown cheese, chocolate Earl Grey, vanilla, coffee, raspberry rice pudding, chocolate, and salted caramel. Brown cheese was definitely a stand out. I couldn't really place the raspberry rice pudding, just happy it was ganache and not jelly. Coffee wasn't as strong as I remember. Employees were nice, polite, and bagged up our purchases separately in those cute green paper bags. They'll also accommodate requests for wax paper bagged individual macarons. Boxes themselves cost ~$4-6. Would I come back? It's Ladurée! Can't wait to visit more locations.

I always get very excited whenever a new coffee shop opens in Maginhawa. My neighborhood has plenty…read moreof good restaurants where you can eat your fill, but sadly, there are only a handful of places where you can relax and sit down with a book while enjoying your coffee. Some of the places are always full, and some close rather early. I really loved it when Magpie opened in StrEAT, not only because they are very close to my house, but also, because they offer really good coffee and real espresso, which is always a plus. I am a big espresso machiatto person, and when a shop makes good espresso with a hearty layer of crema, I'm sold. Magpie is in the hopping and popping Maginhawa StrEAT Food Park, and when all of the other stalls are chaotic, loud and always filled with the hungry hordes, Magpie seems like an oasis of calm and relaxation. The air-conditioned premises are a far cry from the hot and humid outside seating areas. The glass walls create a sound barrier that isolates the coffee shop from the commotion of the food park. Here, you can pick a table and zone out. The smell of coffee fills the air, and the casual yet reserved coffee shop din is comforting, not distracting and overwhelming. Russel, the owner is always fun and quirky, and her baristas are friendly, knowledgeable and skilled at making the beverages. They told me that the source their coffees from the North, bringing to their store the best of Kalinga, Benguet and Sagada blends. What I also love about Magpie is its Korean pastries and ice desserts. The green tea bing soo is a refreshing treat when you want to stave off the summer heat. Local coffee and Korean desserts? A perfect marriage, if you'll ask me.

Magpie Cafe is one of the food trucks/food stalls found in Maginhawa strEAT Food Park Area…read more Definitely a coffee lover haven, they not only serve coffees and frappes, but they serve desserts as well. Mango madness had me crazy!! It's an ice shavings dessert with whipped cream, graham, chocolate drizzle and mangoes on top. Definitely a must-try! Affordable price, too!

Who's a gelato lover? I am! A few years back, it would be so rare to be able to get your hands on…read morequality gelato here in the Philippines and only recently where there have been mushrooming establishments of artisanal this, homemade that and what not, and craft ice cream is not an exception. Manila Creamery is something to watch out for. As of now, they don't have a physical store yet as they have only recently launched last April 2015 at EDSA BDG, however you will find their humble stall in bazaars and event functions for the time being. It's a start up business by two young individuals but don't be fooled for they deliver you nothing but quality! They have the staple flavor selections but have also created their own unique trademark flavors. When you are able to catch them on bazaars, I suggest you try the cereal milk flavor! It's one of their own unique creations. This one is very promising! I must say, Manila Creamery is almost at par with my own personal favorite gelato brand!

Another gelato brand has entered the market and it is indeed not the typical one! Manila Creamery…read morewas spearheaded by Filipino gelato specialists who went to Italy and studied the craft of making artisanal gelato. They only use fresh ingredients of high quality to make delicious and unique flavors for everyone to enjoy. I came across their pop-up store in Glorietta 4 and tasted all the flavors available. These flavors were Vanilla Almond, Coffee, Kinder Bueno, Pistachio, Double Chocolate, Black Sesame and my personal favorite that day, Mangga't Suman. Its main ingredients were Mango and a famous Filipino delicacy called Suman which is a rice-based dessert. Everything tasted good, that's for sure! Their gelato was carefully made and tested. I could really tell because of how it was rich and flavorful. I think if I did a blind taste test, I'd know more or less what the main ingredients were! I'm not much of a dessert kind of person but Manila Creamery's gelato has made its mark on my taste buds. I can't wait till their next pop up! Know their whereabouts through their Facebook page (Manila Creamery) and Instagram account (@mnlcreamery). Talking about it can only go as far so go and try their exciting flavors for yourselves!