Spice level warning — Halo-Halo is not what I expected

I underestimated Halo-Halo. The subtly sweet and sour description didn't prepare me for the reality. annatto seeds brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

kamayan feasts eaten with hands from banana leaves are experiencing a cultural revival. The a beach seafood restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. San Miguel beer cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.