Milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, according to Kelis. Not just the boys apparently, and it…read morebrings everyone not just to the yard, but to heaven. That's how good they are. A Taste of Heaven Milkshake Hub's gloriously blended dairy confections are SO good and addictive, they could sing the "Damn right, it's better than yours" line from this song convincingly. They could teach me, and I have no problem with them charging me. PROS: Have I mentioned milkshake? Or have I not referenced the song enough?; They offer so much flavors that all sound so good that you consider going every day for a month; The taste is smooth and creamy - not too lumpy; Décor and ambiance is calming and comforting, you could stay there for a day; The staff work promptly and are extremely helpful. CONS: If you go for the premium flavors, the toppings might be a tad fewer than what you've expected; Few seats and little space. It makes you feel guilty about staying too long when people start too pour in. But the interiors make it feel "maaliwalas" and not stuffy. TL;DR: The only reason you won't grab a milkshake here is that you're lactose intolerant.

I'm starting to wonder if milkshakes are trying to be the next milk tea thing. I've never been…read morereally too big a fan though. Maybe I'm just biased toward milk tea (or tea in general) or maybe I just like my strawberry milk too much. Most milkshakes tend to be too heavy for my tastes so it's hard to find a milkshake place that actually impresses me. It's either too heavy, too sweet or too plain. Plain, ie, been there done that. Gimme something more. Maybe I'm just getting old, I dunno. Sadly, Taste of Heaven isn't the place either. Trust me when I say I wanted to like it. I wanted to like their menu because it looked promising. I wanted to like the idea of a milkshake because it's such a guilty pleasure thing: milk, ice cream, all the trimmings. And salted caramel milkshakes. If there's one thing in the world I absolutely adore, it's salted caramel. But alas, it was not meant to be. For what it is, it's a good milkshake: thick, creamy, no frills and the flavor is definitely there. It's also a good sized milkshake. You definitely get your money's worth. Would I recommend it to someone? Definitely. The menu's pretty decent and they have a lot of selections, from the basic vanilla-strawberry-chocolate to said aforementioned salted caramel to strawberry cheesecake to matcha green tea. Not bad, Taste of Heaven. Not bad at all. Sadly, the milkshake line to make a believer out of me has yet to be conceived, it seems. A second trip is in order, methinks... just to see if it was just the salted caramel or if another flavor will give surprise me.

Note: I went to the MegaMall location in Mandaluyong, but couldn't find a Yelp page for that…read more I saw this on my friend's Instagram from his recent trip to the Philippines and made it a point to go too. The place is cute and tropically decorated. The cashier was very helpful and informative about the different toppings/flavors. We ordered two s'mores Sub-zero soft serve cups and one mini s'mores shake for my grandma. It was aesthetically pleasing and tasted pretty good. Nothing too crazy special about the flavor since ours was all blue-colored vanilla. There was a good amount of ice cream though, and I love anything s'mores so the marshmallows and graham cracker went well with it. Also loved the chocolate syrup syringe!! I knocked off a star because we actually got lost trying to find it (no one working in SM knew where it was but that's more the mall's fault than the actual place. So frustrating!). Also 4 stars because the inside is very small and so are the tables and chairs, and it took a while for our desserts to come out. It was good but probably won't be back anytime soon.

Disclaimer: I went to the MegaMall location. I think the MegaMall location is a new, because…read morethere's no Yelp page for it. I was wandering around the mall and stumbled upon a pastel-y colored shop filled with a lot of people taking pictures of their drinks and soft-serve. I decided to drop by and order the Baby Cookie Jar and Chocolate Popcorn Soft Serve. Baby Cookie Jar: a smaller size of the regular-sized Cookie Jar. It's filled with brown sugar cinnamon, chocolate cookie, and cookie dough ice cream. I thought that the drink was too sweet. I was expecting the drink to taste like a chocolate chip cookie, but it tasted more like a snickerdoodle because it had a very strong cinnamon flavor. I wasn't fan of the drink. Chocolate Popcorn Soft Serve: since it was the holidays, they only had a Gingerbread Cookie Crunch flavored soft serve. It was so good! The chocolate popcorn with the soft serve wasn't too sweet. It also came with a syringe filled with chocolate syrup, so you can put as much chocolate you want on your chocolate popcorn / soft serve that is served on a chocolate cone. Chocolate-overload! Overall, this place serves very Instagrammable drinks and desserts. If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, then come try this place! Since I am not a fan over overly-sweet things, I would take a pass on the drinks and get a soft serve.

I'd usually rotate among many chocolate beverage options but Frozen Matcha tempted me this time. It…read morewas perfectly bittersweet: bitter thanks to the matcha and sweet thanks to the shreds of white chocolate flakes. On top of all that was the thick, mildly sweet whipped cream and one chocolate wafer stick that still seemed new due to its maintained crunchy form. I'd consider getting this again if I want to tone down on sweets, so looks like it'll be awhile til then! (Feb. 2018)

Xocolat has always rested in a special place in my heart, because it's where I used to hang out a…read morelot during college. I revisited the restaurant's Greenhills branch, and it felt like rewatching a childhood favorite movie and no longer feeling the magic. The menu changed. Old favorites like the dory salad were now gone. The salad options were basic and boring. But we were there for a heartier meal anyway, so we ordered the chocolate chicken pasta and meaty lasagna. The chocolate in the pasta was a little too overpoweringly sweet. They failed to integrate it smoothly into the dish. Instead, it was a dish that tasted passable with a little chocolate in it. The serving size of the lasagna looked big at first, but then you dug into it and realized the plate was terribly shallow, the lasagna way too thin. It tasted good, but it was nothing special. Not meaty enough, not cheesy enough, just.. Plain old not bad lasagna that was a little too skinny. I'm thinking it was slightly disappointing because of it being a smaller branch, with a smaller kitchen, away from central command.. Who knows? I do need to eat in the Katipunan branch again though, and try to change my mind.

I'm sure you're probably sick of me talking about how much I love adventurous flavors... but I do!…read moreI really do. I appreciate culinary creativity when it shows itself. So vanilla, chocolate, strawberry... that's oldschool. Been there, done that even if you're packing gelato. But carmelized fig? Rum cream? Chili chocolate? Yes. By all freaking means, yes. What some people don't know is that there's actually a difference between ice cream and gelato. This, my friends, is good gelato. The flavors come in nice and clear and there's a distinction between each flavor. No two chocolate-based flavors taste the same as no two vanilla-based flavors taste the same. And what about that chili chocolate? It comes off as a rich dark chocolate and you probably start wondering where the chili is then you notice it building as a slow enjoyable burn at the back of your throat that doesn't have you reaching for a glass of water. It's the kind of flavor you dream about for days. And the price! Most places give you a scoop that barely fills the cup but these guys... for what you pay, they give you a really good amount of Gelato. I end up using the cup like a cone. Definitely a great value for your buck.

Mmmm! I love Gelatissimo. It's a chain gelato shop which has loads of stores around the world but…read morethis place tastes really good and authentic. There are a lot of flavors to choose from here, and it's fun because you get to try all the flavors you like before you buy. Usually they keep stock of all of the popular flavors. What's good is that they even have dairy free options! The consistency of the ice cream is always the same. It's really smooth, creamy, and a bit stretchy and chewy - not like the normal scooped ice creams. I love it! Make sure to get lots of toppings on yours. There are lots to choose from - but I'm a fan of the simple chocolate syrup and almonds.

If a good cold shake is all you need then this stall tucked in the corner is ready to take your…read moreorder. Located within Eco Eats a new concept of the Max's group that showcases all their brands and Jamba juice is one of them. I usually have a drink here while waiting for VFS transactions of my family members, since this has its own nook and a couple of tables for a bit more privacy. Favourites include, but not limited to: Strawberry Wild, Banana Berry, and Mango A-Go-Go

In this day and age when time is of the essence and everything, especially food, is served quick…read moreand easy - the quicker the better, people, myself included, sometimes take nutritional value or health implications for granted. That's why my heart jumped when I walked by this place as I was strolling in my favorite mall. I've known about this for a while now but the other branches are not that accessible to me. At least now, there's one right at my fingertips. I loved the clean white theme of the place including its Parisian inspired murals and decorations. I thought maybe this is how they envision your insides to be - sparkling clean and pure. They even have quotes about health and wellness posted on the walls to inspire a healthier lifestyle for the goers. Since I just came from a night of partying, I definitely needed a bottle or two. I decided to get their Minty Berry Detox - a purplish concoction with different kinds of berries, lemon and mint leaves. Each bottle is quite pricey but I didn't mind paying especially if it's for the benefit of my health. So all you health buffs out there, do try this one out. Remember, health is wealth, prevention is better than cure and (well go check their store, there are more related quotes there).

It would be unfair to discuss Detoxify Bar's food service because they were on soft opening when I…read morevisited, and apparently all out on most of the food on their menu (they got an influx of customers prior to my arrival, so that's a great sign that they're worth a try, right?) But in terms of ambience and the amiability of the staff, I was very satisfied. It had a cozy atmosphere, comfortable couches, and an attentive staff. And though I couldn't try their food, their detox drinks are so good! I ordered the Minty Berry which tasted like a delicious berry shake. It's great that they have the ingredients written down on the bottle label so you'd know what's going in your body. I'm looking forward to coming here again, and I hope I could try their food this time!

Super refreshing during hot days! It's made up of tofu so I feel less guilty drinking it haharead more

Wheeeee! Now we're talking. It's unquestionable and undebatable: Soy Yummy has the yummiest taho in…read morethe world for me. I've tried street taho, taho from restaurants such as Gloria Maris, Via Mare, and Choi Garden, taho from a slew of other kiosks and establishments and the verdict is in, there is just no taho quite like the taco from Soy Yummy. The soy beancurd has the perfect texture, and Ate always puts in the perfect amount of sago and syrup. Delicious. I've come to SM Hypermarket countless times for the sole purpose of purchasing this taho. Hot or cold is irrelevant. It's extremely enjoyable either way.

I am absolutely in love with calamansi juice. If it wasn't so darn tedious to make (squeezing a…read morebajillion calamansi for 10 years!), I would have it everyday. I was so happy to discover the Green Fresh kiosk. Finally, a convenient place to get good and cheap calamansi juice! What I like about this place is that they don't add honey to their juices (I'm vegan and I don't consume bee products). Some similar kiosks do boast using honey for sweeteners. Green Fresh is cruelty-free juice. It's a pretty straightforward kiosk. All you can buy here is calamansi juice--and if you're feeling a bit flu-y, they also offer hot calamansi tea. Also, I feel so lucky I live in a tropical country that has calamansi. For people like me who cannot always afford to purchase lemons, calamansi is a lifesaver.

When people are trying to lose weight, they sometimes substitute unhealthy drinks like sodas with…read morefruit shakes or juices. A lot of people I know spend countless money on smoothies, hoping that it would help them achieve their ideal beach body. What people don't know is a glass of blended fruits actually has more amount of sugar than one glass of Coca Cola. Before I sound like a complete know-it-all, let me just ask why would people spend so much money on overpriced fruit smoothies that will make them fat anyways, when they can have 22 ounces of fresh Calamansi juice for only 25 pesos?!?! Green Fresh is one of my recent discoveries. I found this place when I was looking for a cheap juice bar that could quench my thirst. They seriously sell the cheapest products. You can buy a cup of freshly squeezed Calamansi juice for only 11 pesos. They don't use any kind of artificial ingredients in their product so there's no need to worry. PS: All of these information came from my friend's personal trainer, a certified gym junkie and cutie ;)