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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Wintermelon Milk Tea Ice Cream Cone in the Philippines

No straw is required to eat this wintermelon milk tea ice cream cone made by Cornetto from the Philippines. We crave for food when you are home we need to eat something sweet to take out our cravings as well when it is humid like the Philippines we need something to cool us off. When milk tea beverage is not available during this time we find something else to replace our craving. The cost per ice cream cone is PHP 25.00 ($0.50) Wintermelon with Milk Choco Cereal Pearls Wintermelon Milk Tea Ice Cream Brown Sugar Cone with Milk Chocolate Tip