Top 10 BORACAY Desserts & Snacks: Coco Mama, Halo Mango, Jonah's etc. (Filipino) • The Poor Traveler
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We're only including items that we have tried nitong huling tatlong visits namin sa island.
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So tulad ng lagi naming sinasabi,
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if wala dito sa list ang bet mo, hindi ibig sabihin nun na ayaw namin dun.
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Pwedeng matagal na since na-try namin or hindi pa namin na-try at all.
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And dahil taste is subjective,
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okay lang kahit iba-iba tayo ng mga ito.
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And dahil taste is subjective,
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okay lang kahit iba-iba tayo ng mga nagustuhan or hindi nagustuhan.
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Hindi kumpleto ang street food scene sa Pilipinas kung walang ihaw-ihaw.
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And ganun din dito sa Boracay.
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Dito sa island, you'll find them sa mga sulok-sulok
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or kanto-kanto selling staples like pork barbecue,
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isaw-manok, isaw-baboy, balun-balunan, atay, tenga, and hotdog.
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Isa sa mga nakatsikahan namin ay itong si Kuya Rel along the main road,
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na mas mura ang benta kaysa sa mga nasa beach.
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Pero sa mga yan, pinakasikat ang Merlis BBQ sa Station 1.
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1988 pa lang, nagstart na silang magbenta ng mga tuhog-tuhog dito sa beachfront.
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Pero nakilala ito hindi dahil sa barbecue,
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kundi sa isa pang iconic na merienda sa Boracay,
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ang Chori Burger.
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Pero mga mi, huwag kayong masyadong mag-expect ha.
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Simpleng-simple lang ito.
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Dalawang slices lang ng chorizo na grilled,
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pinalaman sa inihaw na tinapay, and sinirita ng ketchup.
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It isn't as mind-blowing or innovative as the others on this list.
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Pero kahit simple lang, ang laki na rin nung minahal niya.
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Nung pumunta kami nung March, 50 pesos ito.
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Pero nitong huling balik namin ng July, 70 pesos na.
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Sa totoo lang for me, may mga mas masarap pa sa ibang stalls.
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Pero if gusto nyong matry ang Merlis dahil sa legendary status nya dito, gora lang.
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May mga mas elaborate and elevated versions din ng Chori Burger sa mga restaurants.
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At number 9, ang Halo Mango or Halo Mango.
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Hindi namin sure kung alin yung tama.
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So kung alam nyo, pakicomment na lang sa comment section below.
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Established in 2007,
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ang Halo Mango naman ay pinakakilala sa kanilang mga icy and frozen desserts featuring,
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Meron silang fresh mangoes, shakes, juices, and soft serve.
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Pero sa lahat ng iyan, bestseller ang kanilang Mango Ice Cup,
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which is mango-flavored crushed ice na may bits of real mangoes.
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It's a bit too sweet for me, pero okay lang kasi masarap naman,
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lalo na kapag naturally matamis yung mangga.
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Yun nga lang, it's crowned with artificial-tasting soft serve,
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which does not do it any favors and for me, kind of spoils it.
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But overall, I still like it.
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Kind of spoils it.
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But overall, I still enjoy it so much,
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and I always get my hands on a cup kapag nasa Boracay ako.
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Nakakita kami ng tatlong branches while strolling around.
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Isa sa D Mall proper,
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isa sa D Mall palengke,
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and the other sa Station 2 Beachfront area near Uptown.
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This is the most famous fruit shake in Boracay.
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Institusyo na ito dito sa island.
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Marami sa mga fans ng Jonas will tell you
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na you shouldn't leave the island without emptying a cup or two into your tummy.
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And yes, for me, deserve naman ito ang reputation niya.
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They use fresh ingredients to make tasty and creamy fruit shakes
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and ang daming flavors na pagpipilian.
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Here are some of the best sellers.
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Kung mapapansin mo,
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usually ay combination ng two or more ingredients
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like yung all-time crowd-pleaser nila na banana-choco-peanut shake.
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Pero ako, I'm not big on chocolate shakes,
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kaya mas nagli-lean talaga ako towards more fruity flavors.
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And ang go-to choice ko ay, well, anything na may pineapple.
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Pineapple mango, pineapple papaya, or kahit pineapple rum.
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Basta may pineapple.
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Ako, favorite ko, anything na may papaya.
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What sets Jonas apart from the countless other shake bars in the island
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is the consistency.
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It's so rich, somewhat dense na nga eh,
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and not watered down.
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You could really taste the individual ingredients.
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Yung iba kong friends, for them, masyadong matamis,
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pero you have the option naman na baba ng sugar level.
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Just tell the staff as you order.
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We've spotted at least four branches in the island,
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but I think the most ideal is the one near Willis Rock at Station 1.
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It also has a great view.
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This wasn't part of our original itinerary,
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but when we posted on Instagram that we were back in Boracay,
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Joanna, one of our followers, invited us for a chat at her cafe,
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Mr. D. La Betola Boracay.
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It's an Italian-inspired cafe located along an alley stemming from Road 1A.
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Nope, hindi ito beachfront,
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but kung naghahanap ka ng kape sa isang quiet spot away from the crowd,
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Also, dahil nga hindi beachfront,
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hindi nakakalula ang presyon dito.
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Mr. D.'s quaint and cozy spot is quite Instagrammable,
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wearing a mixture of Filipino and Mediterranean styles.
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The menu is also largely Italian,
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dominated by brick oven pizzas and pastas.
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But because we visited in mid-afternoon,
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drink lang yung in-order namin kasi busog pa kami.
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Vince had latte and I had matcha latte.
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But they're enough for us to put them on this list kasi quality naman talaga.
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These are some of the better cups we've had in the island
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at much more accessible prices,
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lalo if i-compare sa mga mas mahal na cafes dito sa Boracay.
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This year, Lemony Cafe and Restaurant will be celebrating its 18th anniversary.
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Yes, kung tao ito, malapit na siyang magdebu.
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And since uno itong nagbukas noong September 2005,
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it has been satisfying Boracay's sweet tooths
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with a roster of cakes, tarts, and cookies.
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It's best known for serving the best lemon bar in the island,
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so we made sure to sink our teeth into one.
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Tinrahinan namin ang isa pa nilang bestseller na Mango Madness.
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Hindi kami magkasundo ni Vince kung alin ang mas masarap sa dalawa.
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Vince was on Team Mango Madness,
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pero ako naman ay kampi sa Lemon Bar.
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Visually and gustatoryly,
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the Mango Madness reminded me of, well, mango grey ham,
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with alternating layers of biscuits and creaminess,
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but presented more fashionably.
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Yung Lemon Bar naman had the perfect pastry-to-filling ratio
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and the right tanginess tempered by the whipped cream on the side.
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Pero I can see na not all people would love it
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kasi most of us ay hindi naman sanay sa mga maaasim na desserts.
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Na-imagine ko yung family ko na for sure ay hindi ito magugustuhan,
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pero ako, na mahilig talaga sa citrusy flavor sa dessert,
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bet na bet ko na iti.
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Other items like cookie balls, crinkles, and muffins
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are sold per piece or per dozen.
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Lemony's menu also offers main courses and drinks,
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including its popular detox fruit juices.
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Meron din mga vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options
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na labeled accordingly sa menu nila.
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Sa La Union ko unang natikman ang Coco Mama,
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and hindi ko alam if I was just having a bad day that time
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kasi I clearly remember na hindi ko siya type.
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Yung coconut ice cream nila was too fragrant for me.
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Alam mo yun? Nabanguhan ako masyado.
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Reminded me of yung mga coconut lotion sa bahay ng tita ko.
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I didn't hate it, I didn't dislike it, I just didn't love it.
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Pero hindi ko alam kung bakit, pero when I tried it here sa Boracay,
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diglang gusto ko na siya.
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Eh, ewan, minsan talaga magulo tayo.
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Or ako, magulo ako, dinamay ko pa kayo.
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Dito sa Boracay, parang alamat na ang Coco Mama
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sa haba ng pila and dami ng gustong magtry.
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What started as a simple ice cream place in Boracay
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now has branches in other destinations.
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But actually, it's not just a simple ice cream place.
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What they sell is vegan, dairy-free coconut ice cream
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served in natural coconut shell and prepared as you order.
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And ordering is a process on its own.
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Una, pipili ka ng flavor ng ice cream.
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Pwedeng plain coconut, coco pandan, or both.
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Tapos decide kung ilang scoops ang gusto mo.
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And kung papalagyan mo ng fresh mango cubes.
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And then it's topped with sticky rice and pinipig.
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Ayun na, when you dig in deeper,
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you'll scoop out fresh coconut strands too.
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It's an amalgamation of tropical flavors.
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Yung freshness of coconuts, sweetness of mangoes,
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and texture ng pinipig,
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they all blend together to create a balanced dessert.
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Php 150 to Php 380 yung presyo dito
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depende sa laki o ilang scoops
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and yung extra ingredients na idadagdag mo.
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Pero ang bestseller ay yung four scoops with mango.
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You'll find Coco Mama sa tatlong locations in Boracay.
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At the mall, at Station X, and sa Station 1,
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malapit sa Dos Mestizos.
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Isa ito sa pinakapopular na breakfast places in Boracay.
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Pero bago pa man ito naka-establish ng footing sa Station 2,
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kilalang pangalan na ang Real Coffee.
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Hindi lang dahil sa coffee,
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kundi dahil sa signature kalamansi muffins.
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Naalala ko pa dati,
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kailangan talaga munang ordering ito in advance.
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Thankfully ngayon, marami na sila nabibake
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and you can visit and buy on the spot.
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Medyo polarizing itong muffins na ito.
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Tulad ng Lemon Bar sa Lemony,
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hindi kasi talaga for everyone ang strong citrus flavor.
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Kami ni Vince, we adore these muffins.
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Pero marami sa mga friends and relatives ko,
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hindi ito masyadong gusto.
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Masyado kasi raw maasim.
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And aaminin ko na sa unang kagat,
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medyo overwhelming talaga.
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Maasim nga naman kasi talaga.
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Pero once you get past the tangy first bite,
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it's not hard to get addicted to these little packets
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of citrus realness.
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I'd pick this any day.
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I'd pick this any day
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over any sweet pastry in the island.
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In fact, lagi akong nagti-take out ng box nito
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and inuuwi ko pa manila.
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Yes, it's pasalubong material.
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No need to worry about freshness
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kasi mahaba naman ang shelf life.
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Of course, you can also have them on site.
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Preferably with brewed coffee
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while taking in a gorgeous view of the beach.
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Aside from coffee and muffins,
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the cafe also serves juice, shakes,
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cookies, brownies, cookies,
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salads, sandwiches, and breakfast.
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Ang Chachas Beach Cafe
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ay ang in-house restaurant ng Coast Boracay,
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serving a wide array of Pinoy and international dishes.
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May tacos, seafood, pizzas,
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grilled meat, salads, and rice meals.
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But I'm usually here for just one thing.
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Alam naman na natin yung champorado.
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Sweet cocoa or chocolate-flavored rice porridge
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often served with dried salted fish called tuyo.
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But itong sa Chachas is a delicious,
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colorful take on our favorite Pinoy merienda.
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Just like the classic chocolate,
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the ube flavor is complemented well
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by the saltiness of the danggit.
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Huwag masyadong masyak sa presyo
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kasi higante rin naman ang serving.
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Hindi kaya ng isang tao lang.
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Kahit nga dalawa kami ni Yosh,
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hindi pa rin namin maubos.
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Hindi dahil sa lasa ha, masarap siya.
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Laki lang talaga yung serving.
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Bukod sa champorado, isa pang gusto ko dito
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ay ang kanilang coconut mango tres leches.
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A decadent cake in cold mango cream
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and chantilly cream flecked with desiccated coconut
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and tapioca pearls.
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Mango desserts are on top of my faves list.
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And this one, check all the right boxes.
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Meron din silang halo-halo cha-cha.
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Pero huwag nyo ng orderin yun kasi nothing special
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and not worth its hefty price.
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Yung iba na lang yung i-try nyo.
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If drinking by the beach is your thing,
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enjoy sipping your favorite cocktail drinks
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or your choice of alcoholic drinks during happy hour.
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Nasa usapang ube na rin naman tayo.
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Alam mo ba na may bagong ube dessert
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na kinababaliwan dito sa Boracay?
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Ito ang Ube Mama.
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And as you might have guessed dahil sa name,
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mula ito sa same team behind Coco Mama.
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And just like Coco Mama,
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it uses vegan, dairy-free ice cream.
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Pero dito, two big scoops na ube flavor
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coated with sweet and creamy coconut milk
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and strings of delicious ube pudding
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tapos topped with chewy palitaw balls
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or yung bilo-bilo
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and crunchy cornflakes.
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Iba-ibang textures complementing the ube flavor we all love.
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In fairness, mesyerep talaga.
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Di lang mahilig talaga ako sa anything ube.
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Hello! Favorite dessert ko kaya yung ube cake ng caramilla.
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Pero that's for another story.
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Ayan, nag-digress ako.
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Anyway, balik tayo sa Ube Mama.
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So, ayun, Php 280 ito,
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pero mas malaki and pwedeng for sharing.
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Yung scoop pa lang ng ice cream,
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more than twice the size ng scoop sa Coco Mama.
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Pero promise, if mahilig ka sa ube,
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malamang magugustuhan mo rin ito.
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Itong ang teammate naming si Paikan
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na normally ay hindi naman mahilig sa ube,
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sobrang delighted din sa natikman niya.
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And puro rave din siya.
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Dapat titikim lang siya dito sa order ko eh,
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pero mas marami pa siyang nakain kesa sakin.
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You'll find it sa D-Mall Palengke,
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yung lane behind the Coco Mama branch sa D-Mall.
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When we think of icy desserts in Boracay,
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this isn't the first establishment to come to mind.
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Sigurang mas may isip natin ang Jonas Food Shake
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or Halo Mango or Coco Mama.
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But not Ice Flakes.
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Pero sa totoo lang, Vince, it should be.
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Of all the desserts we've tried in D-Mall,
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this is by far our absolute favorite.
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And siguro kasi grabe yung surprise na nafeel natin
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after the first spoonful.
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You see, we were expecting something like
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yung typical shaved ice or bingsu
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na kahit fine, you can still feel the crunch nung ice
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na solid pa rin siya.
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But nung natikman namin itong Ice Flakes,
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we were taken aback in a good way.
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It was light, airy, and it instantly melts
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as soon as it touches your palate.
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Para kang kumakain ng ulap.
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Well, hindi pa kami nakakain ng ulap,
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pero that's how I imagined it would feel.
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Na-amaze talaga kami.
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This is our kind of beach dessert.
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Fruity, tasty, and never heavy on the tummy.
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And nakaka-rhyme.
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Nung first time namin dito,
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sinunod lang namin ni Yosh
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yung recommendation ng staff
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and ordered the mango-coconut combo.
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Presentation pala ang pak na pak na.
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It was served with flower-shaped fresh mangoes
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for extra flavor,
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condensed milk for extra sweetness,
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and roasted coconut chips for texture.
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Nitong huling balik namin,
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kasama ko naman si Paikan.
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Inrye namin yung dalawang classic flavors nila.
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Yung plain na mango and plain coconut.
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Takeout kami dapat kasi dahil generous kami,
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gusto namin i-share sa mga kasama namin
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na namimili sa labas.
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Sabi namin, ishoot lang muna natin dito sa loob,
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pero ayun, halos naubos namin.
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Hindi pala kami ganun ka-generous
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pag masarap yung pagkain.
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Parehong fluffy and masaya kainin.
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Yung sa katabing table namin,
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umorder ng durian flavor naman.
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And haaa, hindi ako mahilig sa durian,
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pero natakam talaga ako.
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