With recent food trends circling around "What's Your Ulam Pare?" on Facebook, food fanatics have now found a platform to share all their gastronomic adventures for free! And with this page accessible to everybody, everything is bound to be mainstream. For instance, the world of frozen yogurt has recently risen to fame. With that said, instead of turning on ice cream as a refreshment, most people prefer to visit frozen yogurt shops nowadays.
Moreover, yogurt is currently among the food trends in Metro Manila that are quite easy to hop on. With yogurt brands in the Philippines scattered around Metro Manila, you can literally have some anytime, anywhere! So if you want to know everything about yogurt, from the best yogurt brands in the Philippines to what yogurt's benefits are, the different flavors, and the price range, you have come to the right place. Continue reading to learn more about Metro Manila's top 7 frozen yogurt spots!
The Health Benefits of Eating Frozen Yogurt
If you have a sweet tooth, dessert is never off the table. With that said, if you are looking for a healthier way to ease your cravings, consider having frozen yogurt! Among its plethora of benefits are the following:
Frozen Yogurt contains good bacteria.
In essence, yogurt is made from milk. However, good bacteria, or probiotics, are added to milk, which is why frozen yogurt has a unique texture and taste. And once ingested, these good bacteria offer the body a wide range of benefits.
Yogurt has fewer calories than ice cream.
Satisfying your sweet tooth while cutting back on sugar is as easy as 1, 2, and 3 with frozen yogurt available in the market. To illustrate, yogurt offers much fewer calories than ice cream. However, you still need to watch how much you eat and which toppings go with your fro-yo. That way, you can ensure that you will be eating just the right amount of calories while still enjoying a cup of cold dessert.
Yogurt is filled with a multitude of nutrients.
Aside from probiotics, frozen yogurt, or even yogurt drinks, also boast of giving your body protein, calcium, potassium, and numerous vitamins. Thus, every cup fills you up with all-natural essential elements that can boost your immune system, lower blood cholesterol, and help with digestion.
Top 7 Frozen Yogurt Spots in Metro Manila
We took the liberty of narrowing down the list of must-try yogurt brands in the Philippines for you. So with the many branches and shops in Metro Manila, here are the top 7:
Pinkberry
Swirling up a bunch of yummy frozen yogurt flavors, Pinkberry offers a wide range of tart and non-tart flavors that will have everybody craving more. But aside from that, Pinkberry has also been a renowned substitute for desserts in sunny Los Angeles since 2005. With over 100 pink berry frozen yogurt shops in the Philippines, many Filipinos can testify that this shop is the best and the original. To illustrate their frozen yogurt in different flavors, they have chocolate chip cookies, hazelnut, vanilla bean, cookies and cream, and many more! As for their prices, their menu ranges from Php 165 for small to Php 275 for large, both with toppings. Not too bad, right? Additionally, they have branches in Parkway Drive, Makati, Rockwell, and SM Aura in Taguig! With that, you can be anywhere in Metro Manila and still be able to get a fresh cup of Pinkberry.
Red Mango
Undoubtedly, Red Mango is one of the best yogurt stores you should visit. For instance, many Filipinos adore this shop because of Red Mango's affordable price! In a nutshell, their all-natural, non-fat, original yogurt only costs PHP 90. However, you must pay PHP 20 for each if you want to buy or add toppings. Nevertheless, this is great if you're more anchored to the natural taste of fro-yo than the toppings. On the other hand, it is amazing how this shop started in the beautiful country of Korea in 2002! Given that, you can rest assured that they have one of the best yogurts in the country. So if you want to buy nothing short of amazing yogurt for dessert, do not hesitate to visit this store. They have branches in Greenhills Promenade, U.P. Town Center, Glorietta 4, Trinoma, Robinsons Place Manila, and Eastwood Mall.
Llaollao
Probably among the mainstream yogurt stores, Llaollao is the trendiest place to get your fro-yo. Not only is it often posted in "What's your ulam pare?", but many Filipinos and more admire the taste Llaollao brings. With that, their yogurt is made from skimmed milk. Moreover, you can eat the yogurt with the shop's wide selection of toppings. From fruits and crunchies to colorful toppings, you can indeed never go wrong! Notably, their cups cost Php 100 for a small, Php 190 for a medium, and Php 200 for the biggest one. They have branches at SM Megamall, Makati Glorietta 2, SM City Manila, SM Mall of Asia, and more. So if you stay at one of Vista Residences' strategically located condos, you will conveniently find a branch near your home.
Koomi
Boasting many flavors of yogurt and smoothies, Koomi takes the fourth spot. After all, if you are sipping on a cup of deliciousness from Koomi, you are undoubtedly in for a treat! Notably, their flavors are creatively named after famous phrases like "avo nice day," "you're the berry best," and "will ube mine"! Not only that, but Koomi is also known to give you added health benefits through its purple rice flavor. As for Koomi's prices, their cups range from PHP 125 to PHP 170 without toppings. So for yogurt with toppings, you will only pay Php 15 to Php 40, depending on your topping of choice. With everything mentioned, try out Koomi to satisfy your next craving. They have branches at prime locations within Metro Manila like SM Manila, SM Sta. Mesa, SM San Lazaro, Robinsons Place Manila, and many more! This is quite convenient since their branches are scattered throughout the Metro.
Mahalo Acai
Yogurt and good company undoubtedly sound perfect. With that, try visiting Mahalo Acai for your next dessert run. For instance, they are among the few that serve vegan-friendly yogurt in Metro Manila. Their plain fro-yo is available at Php 200, and the loaded one at Php 220 comes with one fruit, crunch, and sauce. On that note, you can enjoy their vegan yogurt at Poblacion, Makati.
Yogorino
With hundreds of stores worldwide, you can rest assured that Yogorino offers one of the best yogurts in the Philippines. For instance, their shop sells extremely low-fat yogurt, which is perfect for those trying to lose weight. And with their branches at Commerce Avenue Filinvest, Alabang, and Glorietta 3 Makati, you will undoubtedly have a blast with every taste of their swirly delicacy. Notably, their prices range from Php 139 to Php 189, from the smallest to the largest.
Blk 513
This sleek Greek yogurt place is undoubtedly one of the most visited places in Metro Manila for cold goodness. And the best thing about BLK 513 is that they are all for your satisfaction by serving uniquely bold-colored yogurt, toppings, and sauces! Get creative on your next run for yogurt in the Philippines and visit Blk 513. Notably, their yogurt drinks can be bought for Php 150 to Php 160. On the other hand, their yogurt cups are available for as low as Php 135 to Php 199, depending on the flavors, toppings, and sauce. In the world of frozen yogurt, Blk 513 is indeed a must-try. Head to one of their branches at SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, S Maison, Glorietta 1, or BGC now!
Also Read: Top 7 Best Dessert Places Near Your Condo in Manila
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