Summertime is here! Beat the summer heat with halo-halo! Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert with shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various ingredients like jellies, leche flan, macapuno, palm seeds, sweetened red beans, ube ice cream, fresh fruits, toasted coconut flakes, and pinipig.

As you indulge in a bowl of halo-halo amidst the bustling energy of Naga City, you’re not just savoring a sweet treat; you’re immersing yourself in a tradition that has been passed down through generations. From its humble beginnings to its evolution into a beloved national dish, halo-halo remains a symbol of Filipino ingenuity and culinary creativity.

If you are looking for the best place to eat Halo-Halo in Naga City or nearby UMA Hotel, here’s a quick guide on where to find them:

Adriana’s
Location: Sampaguita Street, Naga City Subdivision, Naga City

Adriana’s is currently the most popular and ranks first in the halo-halo recommendations here in Naga City. Adriana’s first started in Iriga City but became more known here in Naga City as they had their first Naga City branch at Naga City Subdivision. Their quaint little store in the subdivision was frequented by local customers who patronized their delicious and creamy halo-halo. Adriana’s has a branch in Iriga, SM Naga, Naga City Subdivision, and SM Daet.   

MLC Halo-Halo
Location: Ilang-Ilang corner Solid Street, Dayangdang, Naga City

MLC Halo-Halo is one of the highly recommended Halo-Halo here in Naga City due to its uniqueness in its halo-halo. MLC offers a variety of flavors of halo-halo that you didn’t think was possible. Apart from the uniqueness in flavor, it has very unique names for its halo-halo too like Lecheng-Ex (Leche Flan Flavor sa Gatas), Avocado (Avocado Flavor sa Gatas), Gomakatao (Ube Macapuno Flavor sa Gatas), Pabebe (Creamy Gatas para kay BEBE) and Gatazan (Vanilya Flavor sa Gatas) 

Mama Nang’s Halo-Halo
Location: Panganiban Drive, Naga City

Mama Nang’s Halo-Halo is a refreshment venture known for its fresh fruits halo-halo in Rinconada established in 2016. Starting in Iriga City, Mama Nang’s also made it to Naga City to offer their fresh fruit Halo-Halo to the Naguenos which will surely make you crave more. Mama Nang’s has three branches in Naga City— Panganiban, Barlin, and Carolina. Expanding the business has led to more franchises around Camarines Sur— Nabua and Pili.  

DJC Halo-Halo

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DJC Halo-Halo originated in Albay but it also made its way to Naga City. They also have a lot of branches now in the city— LCC CBD II Naga and Barlin. Due to its popularity in the Bicol Region, it also made its way to Manila. DJC Halo-Halo in Naga started way back in 2009. They are renowned for dessert specialties in halo-halo. There is a distinct taste in the DJC’s Halo-Halo, perhaps it’s a special recipe and ingredient that is one of a kind. Some say that it’s made of a special blend of iced coconut juice. This made it to become one of the highly recommended halo-halo treat when in Naga City. Usually, this is where we would recommend tourists to visit and try the best halo-halo in the Philippines. 

Ice Blinker
Location: Elias Angeles, Naga City

Ice Blink is the oldest and longest-running halo-halo store here in Naga City. Based on the records and accounts, this is the very first one that offers halo-halo here. This is the pioneer halo-halo business in the city since it was only recently after the pandemic that the halo-halo business started to emerge and flourish. Ice Blinker thrived alongside DJC Halo-Halo through the years offering original halo-halo to the Naguenos.  

Especial Halo-Halo
Location: San Felipe, Naga City

This one doesn’t have a specific branding or name but they have one of the best and most affordable halo-halos in the city. They served as one of the inspirations for all other halo-halo businesses in Naga City. They only operated every summer because of the high demand for halo-halo during the summer season. They have been running for 3 decades now, serving halo-halo every summer for take-outs. Unlike other halo-halo business that has a store and have been operating daily, this halo-halo indeed is special because of its seasonality.

So, whether you’re a visitor exploring Naga City for the first time or a local seeking to rediscover the flavors of home, make sure to carve out a moment to try the local halo-halos near UMA Hotel. Let it transport you to a world where every spoonful tells a story—a story of tradition, innovation, and the unifying power of good food.