Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that translates to “mix-mix”. It consists of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various sweet ingredients like boiled beans, jellies, fruits, ube halaya (purple yam paste), leche flan (caramel custard), and ice cream. The ingredients are placed in a tall glass in layers and then mixed before eating.
Halo-halo is a refreshing treat that’s perfect for the hot tropical climate of the Philippines. It’s enjoyed all year round but is especially popular during the summer months.
Things You Need To Know About Bebang Halohalo
Bebang Halohalo is a small business based in Mandaluyong, Philippines that sells premium halo-halo. They offer unique twists on the classic dessert like adding 24-karat gold flakes, using frozen milk instead of just shaved ice, and incorporating high-quality ingredients.
Here are some key things you should know about Bebang Halohalo:
- Went Viral for Their 24k Gold Halo-halo: Their Royal Halo-halo with edible 24-karat gold shavings became a viral hit on TikTok and made them popular. The gold flakes add luxury and make it an extra special treat.
- Use Frozen Milk for Creaminess: Rather than just shaved ice, Bebang Halohalo uses finely shaved frozen milk in their halo-halo to make it creamier and richer. This is similar to Korean bingsu shaved ice desserts.
- Premium Quality Ingredients: They use high-quality ingredients like strawberry jam, pistachios, macapuno, ube halaya, leche flan, etc. to create a premium halo-halo experience.
- Six Signature Flavors: Bebang Halohalo currently offers six signature halo-halo flavors customers can choose from (detailed more below).
- No Walk-Ins: Due to high demand, they currently only accept delivery orders and do not allow walk-ins at their store. Expect some delays as they work on managing order volumes.
- Competitively Priced: Despite using premium ingredients, their halo-halo prices are still competitively priced starting at P250 per serving. The 24k gold Royal Halo-halo is their most expensive at P498.
Six Flavors I Was Able To Try
During my tasting of Bebang Halohalo’s offerings, I was able to sample six of their most popular halo-halo flavors:
1. Royal Halo-halo
- Their signature halo-halo with 24-karat gold flakes on top
- Also includes toasted marshmallows, strawberry jam, and pistachios for added flavors
- Has shaved frozen milk instead of just shaved ice to make it creamier
- Leche flan, macapuno, ube halaya, etc. complete the base
- P498 per serving – most expensive due to real gold shavings
2. Cheesy Graham Halo-halo
- Topped with crushed graham crackers and cheese powder
- Gives it a sweet, salty, and creamy flavor profile
- Also has shaved frozen milk for extra richness
- P250 per serving
3. Matcha Halo-halo
- Flavored with matcha green tea powder mixed into the milk
- Gives it a bright green color and a subtle earthy taste
- Topped with red bean paste for contrast
- P280 per serving
4. Mango Graham Halo-halo
- Graham cracker bits mixed with sweet mango syrup on top
- Perfect for mango lovers
- Great blend of fruits, cream, and crunch
- P270 per serving
5. Ube Cheese Halo-halo
- Infused with ube and topped with cheese powder
- Vibrant purple ube and salty cheese combine for something unique
- Sure to be an Instagrammable dessert
- P260 per serving
6. Classic Halo-halo
- Their take on the traditional Filipino halo-halo
- Still made with frozen milk rather than shaved ice
- Affordable option if you want something familiar
- P250 per serving
The flavors I tried were all tasty with generous portions. The frozen milk makes them richer and more satisfying compared to regular halo-halo.
How To Order Bebang Halo-Halo
Since Bebang Halohalo currently does not accept walk-ins, you’ll have to order for delivery if you want to try their signature halo-halo.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to order Bebang halo-halo:
- Check the Bebang Halohalo Facebook page for their latest menu and flavors. The options change regularly based on ingredient availability.
- Send them a Facebook message or contact them through Viber to place your order. Provide your complete delivery address.
- Choose your halo-halo flavors and specify the quantity per flavor. You can mix and match different ones.
- Wait for their confirmation message with the total order amount. Delivery charges will be added on top depending on location.
- Send your payment via bank transfer or GCash using the details they provide. Include your reference number.
- Wait 1-2 hours for your halo-halo delivery! Due to demand volumes, deliveries may take longer than estimated.
- Enjoy your cold and creamy Bebang halo-halo! Don’t forget to snap some pictures before mixing it all.
Be sure to follow Bebang Halohalo on Facebook to get notifications on new flavors and promos. Their menu is updated frequently based on ingredient availability and season.
Other Premium Halo-Halo Offerings
Aside from the six signature flavors highlighted earlier, Bebang Halohalo also offers other premium halo-halo options:
- Pistachio Sansrival Halo-halo – Includes crushed pistachio sans rival bars and is drizzled with honey for added sweetness.
- Cookie Butter Halo-halo – Topped with cookie butter spread made from Speculoos cookies to give a sweet caramelized flavor.
- Kitkat Halo-halo – Infused with crushed Kitkat chocolate wafer bars for a crunchy texture and chocolate taste.
- Cotton Candy Halo-halo – Topped with cotton candy dissolved into the milk to give it a bright pink color and sweet flavor.
- S’mores Halo-halo – Includes graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate to mimic the classic campfire treat.
- Purple Yam Halo-halo – Bright purple ube-flavored frozen milk is used to create this colorful halo-halo.
Their Facebook page showcases pictures of these other halo-halo varieties. Prices range from P250 to P350 depending on the ingredients used.
Bebang Halohalo also sometimes offers limited edition seasonal flavors like Strawberry Shortcake Halo-halo during Valentine’s season.
Conclusion
Bebang Halohalo serves some of the most unique and decadent halo-halo that you can order for delivery in Metro Manila. Beyond their signature 24k gold halo-halo that went viral, they offer a rotating selection of premium flavors made with quality ingredients like frozen milk, ube, fruits, sweets, and more.
Their halo-halo is on the pricier side but still competitively priced considering the components. Supporting small local businesses like Bebang can also help the community.
If you ever get a craving for halo-halo in the Manila area, I highly recommend giving Bebang Halohalo a try for something special. Just be sure to order in advance via Facebook as they currently don’t accept walk-ins. Let me know what cool flavors you end up trying!