12 Unique Ice Cream Flavors To Try In Manila

The heat is intense. I say this while I lie on my bed with my electric fan directly in front of me as I type without a shirt on. The heat is just extreme. Of course, living in a tropical country where it’s hot and humid most of the time, what else can we do but find ways to beat the heat? Our go-to: ice cream.

There’s nothing quite like munching on something sweet and cool at the same time. And sure, chocolate and vanilla are both amazing flavors, but why stop there? Add more thrill to your ice cream eating sessions with these unique flavors we found all around the Metro.

Check them out:

12. Ensaymada

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgFeXm8lHaX/?igref=ogexp&utm_source=fb_www_attr

What it is: buttery cheesy ice cream with chunks of legit ensaymada

Where to get it: Fog City Creamery

Order from their Facebook page: Fog City Creamery

11. Butterbeer

https://www.instagram.com/p/6d-vPtKceo/?taken-by=upinthecloudsicecream

What it is: caramel butterscotch ice cream with crushed toffee

Where to get it: Up in The Clouds Ice Cream

Location: 99 Maginhawa, Diliman, Quezon City

Check out their Instagram: @upinthecloudsicecream

10. Mango Ginger

Papa Diddi's Ice Cream Company Maginhawa Street

What it is: fruity mango ice cream with tangy ginger

Where to get it: Papa Diddi’s

Location: 168 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City

Check out their Instagram: @papadiddis

(READ: Papa Diddi’s Ice Cream Company: Goodness Without the Guilt)

9. Dragon Pavlova Rolled Ice Cream

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYsj-AOBm74/?taken-by=elaitph

What it is: dragon fruit, kiwi, and mango ice cream

Where to get it: Elait!

Location: 3F Century City Mall, Brgy. Poblacion, Makati / 3F Ayala 30th Mall, Ortigas, Pasig

Check out their Instagram: @elaitph

(READ: Elait and Overdoughs: Mouthwatering Make-Your-Own Desserts!)

8. Blue Cheese

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRsHtRultFw/?taken-by=dojodairy

What it is: ice cream made from aged Hokkaido blue cheese and sweet figs

Where to get it: Dojo Dairy

Location: G/F Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City / Little Tokyo, 2277 Chino Roces Ave., Legazpi Village, Makati

Check out their Instagram: @dojodairy

7. Salted Egg Caramel

https://www.instagram.com/p/BM6Hd79B72B/?taken-by=karabelladairy

What it is: caramel ice cream with a sweet and salty Salted Egg flavor

Where to get it: Karabella Dairy

Check out their website to order: www.karabelladairy.com

6. Tinutong Na Kanin (Burnt Rice)

https://www.instagram.com/p/-lLF72Cwzg/?taken-by=mnlcreamery

What it is: the “traditional” burnt rice turned into a nutty and earthy ice cream

Where to get it: Manila Creamery

Location:  3/F Cinema Level, Phase 2, UP Town Center / ATC Corporate Center / Malingap Central Food Hall, Quezon City

Check out their Instagram: @mnlcreamery

5. Ketchup Mayo

https://www.instagram.com/p/BY71cf7lZWs/?taken-by=freezerburnph

What it is: ketchup and mayo flavored ice cream that’s a perfect dip for their thick-cut fries

Where to get it: Freezer Burn

Location: G/F Q3, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig City

Check out their Instagram: @freezerburnph

4. Beer and Garlic Nuts

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSVuyA1lYlo/?taken-by=carouselcreamery

What it is: beer-flavored ice cream with crunchy garlic nuts

Where to get it: Carousel Creamery

Location: 8 Missouri St., Greenhills, San Juan City

Check out their Instagram: @carouselcreamery

3. Bacon Crisp

https://www.instagram.com/p/9zxGzdAGlf/?taken-by=josephscrafticecream

What it is: bacon flavored ice cream with crispy bacon bits

Where to get it: Joseph’s Craft Ice Cream

Location: 4/F EDSA Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City

Check out their Instagram: @josephscrafticecream

2. Sampaguita

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiDzshNHOFs/?taken-by=ilustradorestaurant

What it is: Sampaguita with vanilla ice cream

Where to get it: Ilustrado Restaurant

Location: 744 General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila

Check out their Instagram: @ilustradorestaurant

1. Sili

https://www.instagram.com/p/ryfny9sQ1-/?taken-by=1stcolonial

What it is: chili ice cream with varying levels of spiciness

Where to get it: 1st Colonial Grill

Location: NAIA Terminal 3, Pasay City

Check out their Instagram: @1stcolonial

Which unique ice cream flavor would you like to try?