Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream (Chinatown London)

32 Newport Ct, London WC2H 7PQ, UK

London

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Visit Website +44 20 7287 7955

Cuisines

Filipino

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12/7/2025

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Mamasons is a London-based Filipino dessert shop known for introducing traditional Filipino treats to the UK, including the iconic halo-halo. The shop has gained a loyal following for its creative takes on classic desserts, such as ube and mango ice cream, and is celebrated for its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and commitment to authentic flavors.

The Visit

Mamasons offers a unique dessert experience in London, specializing in Filipino sweets that are both nostalgic and innovative. The reviewer tried halo-halo for the first time, finding it delicious and not overly sweet, with a variety of chewy and fruity elements. The ube and mango brownie was described as a wild but enjoyable combination, with the mango ice cream standing out for its strong flavor. Overall, Mamasons impressed with its bold flavors and inventive desserts.

What They Ate

Halo-halo (Filipino shaved ice dessert with jellies, jackfruit, red kidney beans, and more)

Ube and mango brownie (sweet potato brownie with mango ice cream)

Quotes

"That's delicious. It's really, really good. It's sweet, but it's not crazy. There's all chewy bits in there. Jellies, jackfruit, red kidney beans, all kinds of things down the bottom that I'm just not gonna be able to get to for a few moments."

"The mango ice cream is excellent. It's a really strong mango flavor. And the sweet potato brownie is good. It's weird. It's weird, but it's good."

Our Reflection

Mamasons brings the heart of Filipino dessert culture to London, offering a taste of home for some and a new adventure for others. The reviewer’s excitement at trying halo-halo for the first time is palpable, and the dessert’s complexity—layers of chewy, fruity, and creamy textures—delivers a memorable experience. The inventive pairing of ube and mango in a brownie pushes boundaries, inviting curiosity and delight. Mamasons stands out as a place where tradition meets playful creativity, making it a must-visit for dessert lovers.

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