{"id":62994,"date":"2026-05-05T14:21:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62994"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:32:59","slug":"kariton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/kariton\/","title":{"rendered":"Kariton in Alabang: Filipino Flavors Reimagined into Artisanal Gelato"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kariton,<\/strong> from the laneways of Melbourne to the streets of <strong>Molito, Alabang<\/strong>, has finally come home to the Philippines\u2014bringing with it a nostalgic, elevated take on Filipino flavors through expertly crafted gelato.<\/p>\n<p>At its core, Kariton remains <strong>deeply rooted in Filipino flavors<\/strong>, serving not only as a dessert shop but as a place for scoops and stories, where every creation connects childhood memories with modern indulgence. The brand first gained a following among Filipinos abroad, offering flavors that reminded them of home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62995 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Whether-youre-here-for-a-scoop-handheld-gelato-or-something-signature-theres-a-Kariton-crea-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Whether-youre-here-for-a-scoop-handheld-gelato-or-something-signature-theres-a-Kariton-crea-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Whether-youre-here-for-a-scoop-handheld-gelato-or-something-signature-theres-a-Kariton-crea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Whether-youre-here-for-a-scoop-handheld-gelato-or-something-signature-theres-a-Kariton-crea-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Whether-youre-here-for-a-scoop-handheld-gelato-or-something-signature-theres-a-Kariton-crea.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>When Kariton opened in the Philippines, the goal was to present a full Filipino-inspired menu\u2014starting with familiar flavors before exploring lesser-known ingredients and regional specialties. Through gelato, the brand introduces guests to unique local produce and culinary traditions in a fun and approachable way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63002 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/0d8fa6f49a815fad11ced8444d743c39-480x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/0d8fa6f49a815fad11ced8444d743c39-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/0d8fa6f49a815fad11ced8444d743c39-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/0d8fa6f49a815fad11ced8444d743c39-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/0d8fa6f49a815fad11ced8444d743c39-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/0d8fa6f49a815fad11ced8444d743c39.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the creativity and vibrant diversity of Filipino food culture, Kariton offers <strong>artisanal gelato<\/strong> made in small batches, <strong>soft-served ice cream, sorbet<\/strong>, and <strong>desserts\u2014<\/strong>all made using using high-quality ingredients sourced both locally and globally. In addition to their classic gelato flavors, they introduce an <strong>exciting new limited specialty flavours <\/strong>to look forward to.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63000 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/50b3ea922fa44d9a4252e052291e85cf-480x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/50b3ea922fa44d9a4252e052291e85cf-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/50b3ea922fa44d9a4252e052291e85cf-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/50b3ea922fa44d9a4252e052291e85cf-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/50b3ea922fa44d9a4252e052291e85cf-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/50b3ea922fa44d9a4252e052291e85cf.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Among their stand-out limited creations is the Turon Gelato, a flavor inspired by the snack staple most Filipinos grew up with\u2014featuring banana, jackfruit, and that sweet brown sugar crunch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-105054-e1763363969516.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"518\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cheese lovers will also delight in their <em>\u201cextra cheesy\u201d<\/em> creations, featuring a playful blend of Fior di Latte, kesong puti, cheese bread, and queso de bola\u2014an unforgettable tribute to the Filipino obsession with cheese.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"445\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62997\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-105037.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-105037.png 415w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-105037-203x218.png 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For vegan options, the <strong>Guyabano Sorbet<\/strong>, which showcases the fruit\u2019s natural sweetness and acidity through a clean, refreshing preparation that allows the ingredient to take center stage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67340 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/9a22018bfa6d799d8a592c8d19f94059-480x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/9a22018bfa6d799d8a592c8d19f94059-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/9a22018bfa6d799d8a592c8d19f94059-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/9a22018bfa6d799d8a592c8d19f94059-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/9a22018bfa6d799d8a592c8d19f94059-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/9a22018bfa6d799d8a592c8d19f94059.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Guyabano Sorbet\/IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Kariton doesn\u2019t just stick to standard cups or cones either. Their innovative menu invites guests to switch things up with a <strong>pandesal<\/strong> for an <strong>ice cream sandwich twist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62998 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Pro-Tip-You-may-want-a-cup-or-a-cone-but-why-not-ask-for-a-pandesal-instead-480x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Pro-Tip-You-may-want-a-cup-or-a-cone-but-why-not-ask-for-a-pandesal-instead-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Pro-Tip-You-may-want-a-cup-or-a-cone-but-why-not-ask-for-a-pandesal-instead-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Pro-Tip-You-may-want-a-cup-or-a-cone-but-why-not-ask-for-a-pandesal-instead-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Pro-Tip-You-may-want-a-cup-or-a-cone-but-why-not-ask-for-a-pandesal-instead-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Pro-Tip-You-may-want-a-cup-or-a-cone-but-why-not-ask-for-a-pandesal-instead.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Kariton&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, Kariton continues to expand its presence in Metro Manila, with branches at <strong>SM Aura in BGC, Taguig<\/strong> and <strong>Tiffany Place in Salcedo Village, Makati <\/strong>in collaboration with Sabi Sounds Salcedo,\u00a0bringing its Filipino-inspired gelato creations closer to more customers.<\/p>\n<p>With its playful yet thoughtful approach to combining Filipino soul and global technique, Kariton is more than just a gelato spot\u2014it&#8217;s a reminder of how food can bring joy, nostalgia, and new memories together in every scoop.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re after something refreshing or decadent, there\u2019s a Kariton creation waiting for you, handcrafted with the careful consideration of flavor, texture, and tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kariton brings Filipino-inspired artisanal gelato to Metro Manila through nostalgic flavors, regional ingredients, and creative creations like Turon Gelato, Guyabano Sorbet, and pandesal ice cream sandwiches. The brand currently operates branches in SM Aura, BGC and Salcedo Village, Makati.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":63003,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[112,32,12,110,74,14,3267,114],"tags":[128,324,7805,350,1709,1139,4574,7803,633,7804,190,3098],"class_list":["post-62994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makati","category-muntinlupa","category-taguig","category-alabang","category-bakery-and-sweets","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-molito","category-sm_aura","tag-alabang","tag-bgc","tag-cake","tag-dessert","tag-gelato","tag-ice-cream-shop","tag-ice-cream-shops-in-the-metro","tag-kariton","tag-sm-aura","tag-sorbet","tag-taguig","tag-tiffany-place"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62994"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67342,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62994\/revisions\/67342"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}