This Japanese-inspired brand offers authentic Asian flavours that include black sesame, red bean, kinako vanilla, and lots of new flavours (and collaborations) to get excited about. Each pint offers complex hints of various ingredients, all of which are sourced from Filipino craftsmen and artisans. A perfect way to celebrate local, while also being reminded of your favourite international desserts. You can now get scoops of your Kurimu favourites at their many kiosks and shops around the metro— be sure to try out their special cones with sesame and nori.

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Are you a fan of Filipino flavours? If so, grab a pint of your favourite ice cream from Manila Creamery. Try their brown butter polvoron flavour from their Solenn Heussaff collab line or relish nostalgic scoops like the Chocnut crumble. Grab these flavours fast, as some of them could be limited edition offerings.

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For good old-fashioned, hearty ice cream, visit Farmacy. Get their flavours for yourself in a pint, or even to share with a full gallon! More traditional ice cream eaters are likely to enjoy their wide range of classic offerings that include no-fail flavours such as strawberry, chocolate, and ube. Meanwhile, those searching for more complex tastes can look forward to some exciting menu items such as apple pie, lemon blueberry, and moonshine. 

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Papa Diddi’s wide menu of flavours extends over various taste profiles—so no matter what you’re craving, you’re sure to find it here. There are seasonal fruity flavours such as Golden Spice Mango, but there are also those which are perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers. Take, for example, their Kafe Kalinga, which relies on the bold flavours of arabica coffee mixed with condensed milk. Tablea de Cagayan is another noteworthy name on the menu, incorporating ingredients from Papa Diddi’s own hometown. Of course, let's not forget specialities such as Brazo de Mercedes and toasted forbidden rice, which have become all-time favourites.

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The Lost Bread is ahead of the curve when it comes to creating and collaborating with our favourite brands, offering fun and unique scoops like Lily’s peanut butter brownie fudge and HawHaw milk ice cream. Other exciting (and heartwarming) flavours include mango graham, brown sugar milk tea, and campfire s’mores. 

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Merry Moo has always been known to create fun, family-friendly flavours such as Milo and Cheesy Mamon. For a time, their candied bacon flavour was definitely the talk of the town. However, Merry Moo regularly collaborates with other local brands as well, sprouting an array of new flavours like the mocha cake, in collaboration with Hizon’s and the triple cheese doughnut, a partnership with Lola Nena’s.

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Evenings at Greenhills are never complete without a quick stop at Carousel Creamery, the ice cream shop that's most famous for its hundred and one flavours. While we can’t list down every single flavour they have, we can tell you that each of them is as delicious as it sounds from matcha mochi to eggnog and cranberry crack pie. Even the more outlandish flavours—such as cough syrup—are worth a try! 

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Milky Way Cafe brings Filipino nostalgia into our homes with delightful ice cream flavours. They even have a panutsa ice cream flavour, which we’re sure your parents will remember from their childhood years in the ‘70s. Ube, avocado and cheese are other flavours we’d recommend you try, although we'd also be lying if we didn’t say that the most exciting thing on their menu has got to be their Halo-Halo Kit, which makes six servings. It includes one gallon of ube ice cream, as well as everything else you need such as red gulaman, green gulaman, sweet white and red beans, macapuno, and the like.

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If you’re one to love weird (yet delicious) flavours, then by all means, order a pint from Sebastian’s Ice Cream. Known for its wide array of ice cream flavours, Sebastian’s has even rolled out creative Valentine’s Day menus with quirky flavours like ampalaya. But that’s not all that’s tempting with them, as their everyday flavours and ice cream cakes are also drool-worthy. Check out their leche flan torte for a truly indulgent treat, or opt for classic scoops like the refreshing melon sorbet. 

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While Tipsy Cream Manila offers ice creams sans booze such as choco peanut butter, they’re most famous for their wide range of tipsy selections. We love the sound of their bourbon custard with candied bacon ice cream, as well as their pistachio whiskey, and strawberry vodka flavours. 

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Creamy goodness to seduce the eyes and tantalise the tongue—this is what Crèm Gelato promises with every pint. This gelateria makes decadent, small-batch gelato that’s tough to resist. While they offer more traditional Italian flavours such as Crèm Vanilla and sorbete de limone, Crem Gelato is also known to experiment with tried and tested Filipino favourites. Check out their merci cheese and Basque burnt fior for a truly fulfilling summertime indulgence. 

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Bungalow Café & Bakery continues to impress with its star offerings, from pastries to brunch fare and their homemade ice cream. Their menu of frozen flavours may be leaner than the creameries on the list, but they showcase a mix of cult classics like espresso and strawberries & cream, as well as more inventive creations like pastillas and Earl Grey, each of which is sure to keep you scooping for more. They also have some of the thickest, largest milkshakes around, from mangoes & cream to oreo hazelnut.

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Super Scoops’ vegan ice creams prove that plant-based food really can pack a punch. With fun, indulgent flavours like coffee cashew crumble, choco brownie madness, and almond cookie dough, these coconut-milk-based ice cream alternatives will undoubtedly win you over. In addition to being gentler on the stomach, these pints are also a more sustainable option (using organic coconut sugar rather than regular cane sugar), and help support our local coconut farmers.

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For a local twist on the frozen treat, try out Karabella Dairy Ice Cream, which utilises proudly local and deliciously rich carabao milk. The all-natural ice cream comes in reliable flavours like vanilla, Kopi-oh (coffee), ube halaya, and tablea, as well as unique creations like turon, salted egg caramel, tequila, and even Bazooka (bubblegum). Keep an eye out for new and seasonal releases, too.

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The Antonio’s Group newest concept, Pedro the Grocer gives discerning city folk a convenient way to dig into the brand’s famed treats, including piaya, artisanal jams and even ready-to-cook bulalo. Now, for the first time ever, Antonio’s delectable housemade ice creams are available for takeout as well through the store. Whether you opt for simple variants like panna and dark chocolate or indulge in loaded flavours like roasted strawberry, banana with caramelised white chocolate, or apple crumble, you’re guaranteed a sweet, crave-worthy treat.

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Owned and operated by Xandra Rocha, Pinkerton is home to small-batch artisanal ice cream, sorbet, and sherbet. From unique flavours like That’s My Jam ice cream (cream cheese with house-made mango jam) and guava basil sorbet to more familiar flavours like red velvet, durian, and date and walnut, Rocha’s passion project has proven to be a delicious success, with over 40 flavours and treats to sample.

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Those avoiding dairy or simply looking for a low-calorie treat will delight in Alt Scoops’s oat milk-based ice creams. The brand has impressively expanded its operations and offerings, now boasting a kiosk at The Podium Mall, plus popsicles, soft serve, and a much wider range of flavours.

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This new kid on the block is making waves, fast. Made with carabao milk, Ararô gelato is not only more nutritious than the standard cow’s milk gelato, but has less lactose and calories, too. The brand also champions farmers from Rosario Batngas, and shines a light on local ingredients like 100 per cent sustainably-sourced cacao beans from Davao, Baguio strawberries, and other tasty ingredients any Filipino should be proud of. Since launching on January 2023, Ararô has rolled out newer flavours including ube coconut (a collaboration with Tigre y Oliva) and yema.

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Another frozen treat that’s easy on the tummy, Bubu bars are full of flavour but totally vegan and dairy-free. The Basic Bu is perfect for purists, a simple pairing of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and Auro 55 per cent dark chocolate. Meanwhile, flavours like You Little Monkey (caramelised roasted banana ice cream, toasted almonds, Biscoff crumble, and Auro 55 per cent dark chocolate) and Fancy Pants (roasted strawberry ice cream, Auro 77 per cent dark chocolate, freeze-dried strawberries) are sure to swoon those after something more indulgent.

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