Light and delicate like snow, silky smooth and indulgent, these frozen creations are the newest rage on the island. Our last day in the island paradise of Boracay ends on sweet note with a stop at Ice Flakes Boracay...
Chef Jen Rose Smith of CNN recently declared shaved iced creations as one of the Top 50 desserts for the year, and one name on the island just reaffirms this. Ice Flakes Boracay is the newest entry in the island's re-emerging culinary landscape with its indulgent shaved ice creations. Curious? Read on for a closer look and virtual taste of this icy phenomenon sweeping the island...
Located at the heart of D'mall, Ice Flakes Boracay takes you away from the tropical heat with a serving of their specialty shaved ice desserts. It also boasts of being the only air-conditioned stall in the busy market.
The secret to Ice Flakes Boracay's popularity? It all begins with a solid block of ice made from 100% all-natural fruit puree as its creamy base then tediously shaved into light, feathery and smooth flakes that melts in your mouth releasing fresh, vibrant and intense notes. They say it's almost like biting into snow, sweet and decadently creamy with real fruits immediately cooling your palate and body with one big spoonful. And better yet, each dessert is low in sugar using the natural sweetness of fresh fruits for that sweet and icy finish.
Each order is prepared a la minute for freshness, and you may have to wait in line to get your icy fix at Ice Flakes Boracay. And it's well worth the wait. You can enjoy your order to go or stay a while in the air conditioned comfort of Ice Flakes Boracay.
When you opt for dine in at Ice Flakes Boracay, your order is served on coconut shells for that cool island vibe. What to order? Ice Flakes Boracay offers a full line of decadent creations including their best-selling signature Mango (P 280) with creamy shaved ice made from real fruit drizzled with condensed milk topped with fresh mangoes and a mint leaf.
A closer look at the feathery texture of the shaved ice reveals the smooth and snow like consistency for that melt-in-your-mouth burst of pure indulgence...
...made richer with a side of fresh fruits for even more layers of rich notes and textural contrasts.
The Coconut (P 280) is one of my personal picks at Ice Flakes Boracay with its subtle yet refreshing sweetness topped with crunchy coconut chips...
...and served with lemon wedges to bring out even more flavor with each bite. Other tempting flavors include the Durian (P 350), Watermelon (P 280), Japanese Matcha (P 300) made with premium Japanese green tea, Banana (P 250), Pineapple (P 250) and Mango Coconut (P 300) for a fruity tropical blend.
Don't forget to check their daily specials of inventive creations. If you want to go all out with your Ice Flakes Boracay experience, go for the Mermaid (P 300) with its novel mermaid tail fondant...
...and you even get the special spoons for this indulgent limited edition creation. The Specials are based on seasonality and what's available on the market.
The playfully inventive blends from the changing Specials selection is enough reason to visit Ice Flakes Boracay.
In addition to the Coconut variant, my other hands down pick at Ice Flakes Boracay is the Halo-Halo (P 200) loaded with sweet beans and topped with leche flan. All the different ingredients highlighted by the creamy shaved ice just comes together perfectly for that indulgent Ice Flakes Boracay experience.
From their Signature selection to daily Specials, Ice Flakes Boracay has just what you're craving for. The entry of new and innovative concepts to the island's culinary scene is a positive sign in this new normal. The complex weave of the island is infused with even more flavorful colors at Ice Flakes Boracay in a continuing and ever-changing story.
Does it ever snow in Boracay? It certainly does at Ice Flakes Boracay...
Ice Flakes Boracay is located at D'mall, Station 2, Boracay, Malay. You can also visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/boracayiceflakes/ and IG Feed at @iceflakes_boracay for updates or call 0945 342 3588 for more information.
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