Ube is everywhere these days, but truly great ube—the kind made with real yam, not extract or purple food coloring—is surprisingly hard to find. When it's done right, the flavor is unmistakable: rich, earthy, a little nutty, faintly floral. The difference between real and fake ube is obvious the moment it hits your tongue.

We went looking for the places that do it best to bring you this list of the best ube dishes and drinks in and around Metro Manila