Your perfect year-ender list!
It’s the first day of the last month of 2016 and it has been truly a great year for our local food scene. From international franchises, vast food parks, and upcoming homegrown favorites, there’s no stopping these trends from breaking the rules. In this list we gathered some of the best new food trends that took over the year that was.
1. Nitrogen Ice Cream
One of the coolest (literally!) creations is this beautiful marriage of science and food: ice cream infused with liquid nitrogen.
READ: 10 Cool Spots for Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Where to get it: Joseph’s Craft Ice Cream, The Iscreamist, POPcafe by Kettle Korn, Outré Gelato & Sangers, The Seventh Element, Kiss the Ice, Ice Cream Laboratory, Winter Garden Desserts, Galaxy Freeze, Bono Artisanal Gelato, POPCafé, Icebox
2. Cheese Tarts
These gooey creations are a popular choice for tourists and locals in Japan but quickly made its way to our shores this year.
READ: 9 Best Places to Get Yummy Cheese Tarts in and out of Manila
Where to get it: Buttery & Co., Pablo, Kumori Cafe, Rowena’s, The Breadery, Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake, Loumar’s Cafe, LAVA Cheese Tarts,
3. Custom-made Coffee
Your regular cup of espresso just won’t cut it anymore if you’ve tried any of these cool and trendy caffeinated beverages. Here are a few new ways to enjoy your next fixer upper in style.
Rainbow Coffee from Happy Beans Cafe
READ: Happy Beans serves the first ever Rainbow Latte in the Philippines
Selfie Coffee – Selfie Cafe
READ: Selfie coffee lets you print personal photos on your latte!
Galaxy Latte – Artesania MNL
READ: 15 Sweet Dessert Spots You Can Find in Maginhawa
4. Food Parks
Food parks are perhaps one of the biggest things that happened to our neighborhood food strips this year. Whether you live in QC, Marikina, or Pasig City, you’ll be able to make great memories with your barkada while sharing affordable local food finds.
READ: 17 Trendiest and Upcoming Food Parks in Metro Manila
El Fresco Food Park – Project 8
Read our full feature here.
Happy Tables Resto Hub – Congressional Ave.
Read our full feature here.
5. Salted Egg Infused Food
What was commonly used as a side dish for your Pinoy breakfast has now become an addiction for most foodies in Manila. From potato chips to salted egg dumpling, this unlikely ingredient has proven itself worthy of being more than just ensalada.
Salted Egg Chips
READ: The Ultimate Salted Egg Chips Guide in Metro Manila
Salted Egg Dishes
READ: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Salted Egg Dishes In and Out of Manila
6. Soft Serve Ice Cream & Yogurt
The Philippines is no doubt, one of the hottest destinations in Asia. What better way to make the heat more bearable than fresh ice cream? The more health conscious crowd now also has more froyo store choices than ever before. Here are a few of the newest brands that made headlines this year.
READ: 12 Places to Get Swirly Soft Serve Ice Creams in Manila
BLK 513 – various branches
llaollao – various branches
7. Matcha
We cannot deny the overwhelming market for this Japanese staple in the Philippines as it’s now a mainstream choice for most dessert joints in the country.
READ: 18 of the Newest and Most Beautiful Matcha Desserts Around the Metro
READ: 15 Heavenly Matcha Desserts & Drinks to Fall in Love With
8. Board Game Cafes
It suddenly feels like the 90’s all over again as old school gaming made its overdue comeback this year.
READ: 13 Newly Opened Board Game Cafes To Visit this 2016
Game Over PH – Quezon City
Read our full feature here.
OnBoard Game + Gastro Pub – Circuit Lane
9. Crazy Milkshakes
What was once a faraway dream for most of us when we drool over over the top milkshakes in NYC is now a reality in Manila. These insane milkshake creations are truly not for the diabetic.
READ: 22 Outrageous Milkshakes in Metro Manila
Diner on 16th – Kapitolyo
Read our full feature here.
Amo Yamie Crib – various branches
10. Egg Waffles
These creative waffles from Hong Kong is now a popular choice for those who want their waffles on the go or with a variety of toppings such as ice cream, chocolate, candies, and more.
READ: 11 Great Places for Hong Kong Style Waffles in Manila
Yo! Panda – SM Megamall
Read our full feature here.
11. Crepe Cakes
This awesome dessert originally from Japan has been replicated by many local shops in the city. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a slice of these at one of the coffee shops near you.
READ: 13 of the Most Beautifully-Layered Crepe Cakes in Manila
Paper Moon Cafe – various branches
12. Unlimited Promos
Anything that says “unlimited” or “buffet” is an instant hit for Filipinos. No wonder many restaurants had their own gimmicks for their concept of eat all you can promos.
READ: 25 Best Value-for-Money Unlimited Deals in Metro Manila
Unlimited Coffee
READ: 8 Breakfast Spots in Manila You Didn’t Know Serve Unlimited Coffee
Unlimited Quesadillas
@ Mexican Belly – Maginhawa. Read our full feature here.
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