I was out to eat with extended family at Kalsada Filipino BBQ down the street here in St. Paul last week, and I started Googling some of their sodas. Many were fruit-based, but this one called "Sarsi" was labeled something between a Sarsaparilla and a Root Beer. When it was brought to my table, it was labeled as a Root Beer:
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| It only had 80 calories, and that's because it had some real sugar and some sucralose. |
Brand: Sarsi Root Beer from the Philippines.
Origin: Taguig, Philippines.
Purchase Place: Kalsada, St. Paul, MN.
Sweetener: Sugar and Sucralose.
Review: This was really interesting! It was extra "herby" and had a great bite. It was super unique and had a strong, deep flavor. My wife and boys all got a sip, and they enjoyed it as well. Really fun and unique soda that's supposed to only be available for purchase in the Philippines.
Score: 8.5 out of 10.