Mochi is a Japanese dessert made with glutinous rice. It sometimes comes with fillings inside like…read morered bean paste or purple yam. You might be familiar with Chowking's buchi. They're pretty much the same except for the sesame seed coating. You get the idea. See, I'd always loved mochi. There was a point in my life where I became a total japanophile and kept wishing for a taste of authentic dango and mochi ice cream. That was ten years ago. Today, mochi ice cream is available for everyone, and you can eat it to your heart's content. Only catch is if you have sensitive teeth, you might have trouble biting the whole thing. Especially of you ordered something with a biscuit base like banoffee or blueberry cheesecake. I made the same mistake when I first tried it. It's all worth it, though.

Because we still had room for dessert (even though we already had chocolate cake), my family and…read moreninang's family decided to go to Red Mango. Plus the heat was just unbearable! Whenever I go to a yogurt place, I ALWAYS order one with toppings, especially nuts and cheesecake slices. It was my first time to try Red Mango's yogurt without any toppings, and I must say, it was really satisfyingly good! Sometimes, even the simplest meals or dishes make a lot of difference, so I will definitely make sure to have plain Red Mango yogurt from time to time!

You know you have some good-tasting frozen yogurt when you don't need to add any toppings to your…read moreorder. After all, it's the star of the dessert. While I do add in some brownies, nuts and the occasional sprinklers to my frozen yogurt, Red Mango's version is best enjoyed as plain as it can be. It's the only way you can actually taste the contrasting flavors that blend so well in your mouth. What I love about Red Mango is how they are never pretentious with their product. They don't hide between false claims or offer toppings to cover up their taste. They know they serve some great-tasting yogurt and they are proud of it. I like that in Red Mango, as much as I love their dessert. So kudos to them for being so real, vulnerable and just awesomely amazing!

I remember seeing this stall while it was still in its "coming soon" state yet it immediately…read morepeaked my interest. The lure of this place is that their yogurt is "activated and charcoal-enhanced". I don't really know what that means and I never thought I'd use the words "charcoal" and "yogurt" in the same sentence but honestly, it works and it tastes good. The yogurt itself has a mild, not overly sour taste like the variety served in other shops. It's made from U.S. premium Greek yogurt and it's fat and gluten free. They don't have flavor choices for the yogurt but you get to pick a choice of one "crunchers", up to two fruit toppings, and one of their homemade sauces. I went ahead and got a cup with Oreo bits, sliced banana, and their Nutella hot fudge sauce. It did not disappoint. I really liked the hot fudge sauce as it was served hot, as it should be. The Oreo bits did their job, adding crunch to the experience and the banana added sweetness to the mildly sweet yogurt. Definitely an experience for those with a sweet tooth, yet don't want to over indulge. Pros -Serving size is pretty decent. I eat a lot and this was almost too much for me. ALMOST. -Awesome in-house made sauces. The Nutella hot fudge was a winner! Cons -The yogurt itself doesn't have any flavor variations. Also, I've heard that you're not allowed to get it plain. You HAVE to get it with toppings. Something purists might not like. -Really pushes the envelope value-wise at ₱185.

I have not had charcoal activated frozen yogurt before, so I figured I would give it a try. It's…read morenot self serve, but you do get to choose your toppings. The frozen yogurt came out smooth, creamy, and black. Flavorwise, it was tart, as any other sort of yogurt would be. Toppings gave it a little variety in texture and flavor, but nothing special overall. The yogurt here is cool but gimmicky. At least you'll get a nice Instagram post from it.

Jipongyi is a Korean ice cream stuffed in a cone shaped like a cane, or a swirl. The ice cream is…read moreso good! Almost the same flavor and same consistency as a Wendy's frosty or a McDonald's sundae. It's really fun to eat especially when you're attempting to share it with someone else.

Ever since I bid goodbye to Bubbie's Ice Cream, I've been on a quest to discover the best mochi ice…read morecream in Metro Manila. Make no mistake, I'm referring to mochi with ice cream inside and not just any kind of custard cream filling. They're two different things. A lot of places sell mochi, but don't necessarily promise ice cream. Mochi Creme, however, is a close call to the kind of dessert I was looking for. Located at The Podium's 3rd floor, Mochi Creme is a kiosk that takes Japanese mochi, a sweetened rice confection, and combines it with magnificent flavors of ice cream to create a bite-sized ball of joy. They ran out of coffee mochi that day, so I tried their chocolate flavor instead (P70). The ice cream itself is alright. But it's the mochi that makes the whole morsel stand out as a dessert. Once it melts, the skin is neither too thick nor too gooey, and the balanced ratio of ice cream to mochi assures that not one element can outshine the other. My only issue with Mochi Creme is that the skin of their mochi is frozen harder than Elsa's ice castle, too tough to chew on right after your purchase. Good thing I nibbled on that mochi first or else I might have broken a tooth. Lesson learned: let it thaw.

Great ingredients means great quality soft serve!! Go the…read morehoney comb or raw honey to experience what theyre all about. It will set you back about 185 Pesos for a cup. And then try the fancier caramel popcorn or rock salt dark chocolate next time around. Overall, not mind blowing like all the reviews have been saying, but, still, id come perfect on a hot summer arvo! B+

In my hierarchy of desserts, ice cream has got to be near the top. I love trying new ice cream…read moreplaces and flavors, and was really excited when a friend told me about Honey Creme. I've gone back twice, the first time for their dark chocolate - rock salt combo and the second time for their honeycomb one. And so far I can say that it is, well... Ok I guess. Honey Creme claims to be premium soft serve ice cream and it really does taste "premium." The ice cream is really creamy - when it melts you really taste the milk. But, after my second visit, I realized that I paid about P180 for soft serve ice cream. Even if It didn't live up to the hype for me, I'd probably still come back though because I did enjoy my dessert.

It's definitely a blast from the past when cream puffs used to be my childhood treat. Upon seeing…read moreHappy Cream Puff for the first time, I had to do a little happy dance because I haven't eaten one of those babies in a long, long time. They're small in size and fits snugly on the palm of your hand, but they also make larger sizes. They're offered in a variety of flavors such as caramel, blueberry, green tea, and the like. You could even see them make everything by hand! Something that's also cool about them is that they offer cream puff towers for celebrations. Tiny cream puffs of varying flavors are stacked on a cone-shaped mold which would be a nice unconventional way to surprise a loved one.

I don't really like cream puffs…read more They're just too sweet and nakakaumay with their fillings. But when I found myself eating here once, I couldn't resist trying out their selection! Attractive displays, eh. I'm still not a super fan but I did like what I got 'cause it wasn't too sweet. They had different flavors too, like the green tea cream puff which I really liked. I've actually gone back 2 or 3 times since, but it's not because of the cream puffs-- it's the food! Despite the name, this place is not just some dessert/pastry bar. It's a legit Japanese cafe that offers real food that are actually really really good. I just love the Chicken Karaage. Perfectly fried, good portioning (3 pcs of chicken & hefty side cabbage), and comes with a cup of plain rice. So good!! There are some sandwiches and pasta dishes too, but they're just kind of okay. Go for the bento sets they come up with every now and then. Anything they put together with the chicken karaage or the pork is good! The coffee and matcha green tea latte are also very good and served in big cups, yay. I also really like how Japanese-looking the simple little cafe is. It's quite plain with simple white tables and cushioned or wooden chairs. It's like going into the dining area of some small hotel right in Japan!

We went to have our afternoon snacks here. We ordered Pansit…read moreLuglug (Rice Thick Noodles) with sliced boiled eggs, crispy pork skin (Chicharon) and shrimps. Taste delicious. One big bilao (native coconut basket) is good for 4 people. Servers are helpful. Nicely decorated and clean restaurant.

Went here just to try their famous dessert, halo-halo (mix-mix), and it was amazingly good! I've…read moretried halo-halo in a few places, but Razon's version really stands out. It's simpler than most, not overloaded with too many ingredients, but everything in it works perfectly together. The shaved ice was super fine and creamy, the leche flan on top was smooth and sweet, and the mix of banana and macapuno (coconut) was just right. It wasn't too sweet or heavy, which made it really refreshing. The staff were friendly and the place had a nice, local feel to it. Nothing fancy, just clean and comfortable. A great spot to cool off on a hot day in the Philippines!! Honestly one of the best desserts I've had on my trip!