Ombu Kusina’s Summer Special

Ombu Kusina (located in Mother Ignacia, Q.C.) is your next door go-to restaurant that serves traditional Filipino fare that is perfect for family and friend gatherings. So when I got invited to attend the launch of their Summer Food Special, Halo-Halo (Tres Leches, Mango & Milktea), I didn’t hesitate a second anymore.

@ronipotato, Edison & Iris (the owners) and @thegreedyapptiteph

I’ve already tried Halo-Halo of all sorts but this one’s different. So, what makes Ombu Kusina’s Tres Leches Halo-Halo different from the others? By merely looking at it, you would think it’s just your common Halo-Halo topped with the usual ingredients. But, their specialty is anything but common. The super creamy and almost powdery-like ice made of milk is what sets this halo-halo apart from the rest. The ice has been shaved so fine that every flavor of the ingredients seep through when you mix it and instantly gives pleasure with mixtures of momentary paralysis due to dairy delight. Even the photo I took doesn’t truly do justice to how beautifully made their ice is. 

Milktea Halo-Halo, Tres Leches Halo-Halo & Mango Halo-Halo

The abundance of ingredients that can be found at the bottom is expected of any halo-halo, but the rich creamy leche flan and sweetened red beans give Ombu Kusina’s Halo-Halo extra character. Surprisingly, the ice doesn’t melt easily so it doesn’t give you a frustratingly watery halo-halo unlike the regular ones you’ve probably tried before. And for only PHP 160, their Halo-Halo can’t just help you beat the summer heat, but can also truly satisfy your sweet tooth cravings! 

Ombu Kusina does not only serve great halo-halo. They also have a good number of impressive dishes to boot that will delight you.

Ombu Kusina’s Variety of Classic Filipino Merienda Food

Arroz Caldo &Tokwa’t Baboy

Three Cheese Pizza

French Toast & Cassava Chips

Every great restaurant must have a signature dish or dessert — I consider their Sisig Pizza to be one of the very notable items. (Ahhhh!! Good stuff!) I’m a sucker for anything fried and anything fatty. The more fat, the better! So, when this baby was served, I knew I just had to dig in as soon as I finished taking a snap of it. A Filipino feast won’t be complete without it.  True enough, this glorious Sisig Pizza specialty definitely stole the show — crispy and deliciously moist meat with its secret sauce on the side. The dough was also crusty on the outside and flimsy on the inside, just how pizza is supposed to be baked in my own opinion. 

Ombu Kusina’s Famous Sisig Pizza

You can avail a 10% of when you dine here by using my code- VIPThegreedyappetiteph. Promo runs until May 11! 

They also have a special promo to all moms out there! So what are you waiting for? Bring your mom here and go get them a treat that they deserve! 

The Food Hall: Where Theater Meets Food

Brought to fruition by Foodee Global Concepts and established in 2014, The Food Hall is now getting a makeover that incorporates its original “food theater” concept and exciting additions to its roster of stations, not to mention new dishes from each one.

Hook by Todd English is now only available in The Food Hall. Specializing in a seafood menu offered through Platters that comes in Raw, Grilled and Fried. Hook’s must-trys include their Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Pan Seared Halibut, Spicy Salted Egg Prawns and Torched Nigiri.

Flatterie’s scrumptious Italian menu is available at The Food Hall as well. Crowd favorites include their signature Barbecue Pork Belly, a flatbread exclusive at the Food Hall, and an extensive pasta menu that covers everything from Mac & Cheese to Spicy Frutti de Mare.

Burger lovers can enjoy Pound’s juicy offerings at The Food Hall, starting with their Double Backyard Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Burger, and Pound Foie Gras Burger.

The Grill is an exciting new addition to The Food Hall, as well as its hallmark food station offering a wide variety of premium steaks at affordable prices, such as the Petite Rib Eye Steak is available for only P890 while the Flat Iron Steak at P680, Braised Lamb Shank, The F.H. Half Chicken, Braised Beef Cheek and The F.H. Pork Chop.

Fixed lunch sets are also now available on weekdays. Pomodoro Pasta and Classic Margarita or Pomodoro Pasta and Pound x Pound Sliders combo are available for P285. Food Hall Chowder or Caesar Salad, Food Hall Pork Chop with Garlic Rice or Food Hall Chowder or Caesar Salad, Spicy Salted Egg Shrimp with Garlic Rice, is a set menu available for P365.

A group menu good for four pax starts at P995. Guests can select from set menus that include Asian Chicken Salad, Crunchy California Roll, Dynamite Salmon Skin Roll, Classic Margarita Flatbread, Pesto Pasta, and Winglets.

Last but not least, Dessert. First-time diners at The Food Hall have to try the OMG Lava Cake, and The Bomb, a white chocolate dome (homemade chocolate brownie, banana and dulce de leche ice cream cake) poured with melted salted caramel sauce.

Foodee Global Concepts is also expanding this year, opening four more Pound branches and 2 more Flatterie branches.

With the relaunch of The Food Hall, guests can expect the same premium dining experience in an unfussy yet sophisticated setting, with well curated food stations that offer freshly prepared dishes, more menu options and affordable lunch sets.