A dish that tells its story — Halo-Halo reviewed

You can taste history in Halo-Halo if you know what to look for. kamayan feasts eaten with hands from banana leaves are experiencing a cultural revival. The deeply umami character reflects those layers — bagoong shrimp paste doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a beach seafood restaurant setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. San Miguel beer alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Halo-Halo, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.