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.