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Roadside Halo-halo

By Mustachio @mustachio2011
How do you combat the sweltering summer heat?1. Hide in a room with the air conditioner on full blast2. Soak in a tub filled with ice cold water3. Eat halo-halo
Tip number one shoots your electricity bill sky high. Tip number two does the same to your water bill. Tip number three... now that's pocket friendly.
Roadside Halo-halo 
Lita's Special Halo-halo and Snack Haus. This humble roadside snack house in Lilo-an indeed has some good halo-halo hiding behind its dusty facade. Where else can you get halo-halo packed with so many ingredients and topped with two scoops of ice cream for just Php40?!
Roadside Halo-haloRoadside Halo-haloWhen I went to get my dose of halo-halo, they were making two dozens, some for to go.I had to wait my turn. Lita's halo-halo must be really good.
Pieces of sweetened banana, strips of nangka (jackfruit), melon, coconut, spoonfuls of sago (tapioca balls), gulaman (jelly), nata de coco, cornflakes, boiled kidney beans, a shot of milk, and two scoops of ice cream of my choice — it was a joyous party in my mouth!
Roadside Halo-haloWant a party in your mouth, too? Here's a map (from Google maps) to help you find your way.

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