Vanilla in Manila

Vanilla in Manila

Manila is firmly planted in a tropical zone. Which means two things: a) it’s hot as fuck and b) there’s plenty of bananas for banana splits. Though the favored summer treat in the Phillipines is the halo-halo, a mix of beans, plantains, rice, ice, and coconut milk, they don’t slouch in the ice cream dpeartment either. Recognizing that sooner or later someone’s gotta do it, Metroblogger Peter thoughfully compiled the best ice cream shops in Manila. Note that these all have multiple locations, there are more than three places to get ice cream in Manila.

Iceberg
Iceberg is one of the oldest ice cream parlors in Manila. With splits, shakes, halo-halo’s and a whole concoction of other treats, you’ll never tire of the place. Treat yourself to a Boracay split (shown above) or grab the barkada [ed. barkada means group of friends] and have a King Kong sundae which is good enough for about 5 people 

Floyd’s
One of the best ice creams around here is FIC (Fruit in Ice Cream) and it’s used by everyone from Jack’s Loft to Ice Monster and of course, Floyd’s. Floyd has this rather unique Ice cream treat called Cold Rock where they fold in your choice of sweets and toppings into your ice cream. The granite where your ice cream is folded is actually kept cold and this keeps the treat from melting.

Cold Rock
This one is not actually a native Manileno but an Aussie. Try the Choc Mint or Rum & Raisin for something interesting.

Best Ice Cream Parlors in Manila [Metblogs]
Iceberg [ClickTheCity]
Floyd’s [ClickTheCity]
Cold Rock [ClickTheCity] 

[Photo: Manila Metblogs]