20 Best Spots to Indulge in Korean Bingsu in Singapore
Korean food culture has been an enduring trend over the years, with fans all across the globe indulging in Korean fried chicken, KBBQ and desserts like bingsu. Originally known as Patbingsu, this sweet and icy treat was first eaten during the Joseon Dynasty and remains a favourite summertime indulgence. Early versions of this dessert combined pat (red bean paste) with bingsu (shaved ice), but it has since evolved to encompass an array of mouth-watering varieties. You may notice some similarites to our local ice kachang, but the Korean version is quite different in its taste and texture. Read on to find out where to savour the Korean bingsu in Singapore!
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O’ma Spoon
An authentic Korean dessert cafe, O'ma Spoon serves a finely shaved, snow-like Bingsu made purely from premium milk with various toppings. If you like the traditional Injeolmi bingsu, this is probably one of the best in Singapore. The towering bowl is dusted in soybean powder and features almond and rice cakes similar in texture to muah chee. It also comes with a side of condensed milk as a sweete...
Oh My Mango
Oh My Mango has transformed over the years, from being mango-centric to more diverse options. This Thai-style dessert café serves huge portions of Korean bingsu which includes flavours such as Choco Banana, Milo Dinosaur and Thai Milk Tea, to name a few. Apart from bingsu, you’ll also find other sweet treats such as Shibuya Toast, Mango Sticky Rice and Frappes. Address: 762 Jurong West Street 7...
Oriental Ice Bistro
A halal-certified bistro along Rangoon Road, this cafe stands out thanks to its fusion of Korean-Western cuisine. Sweet tooths should not miss decadent options such as Oreo Cookie Pleasure and Triple Chocolate Fantasy, but those feeling more adventurous should try locally inspired creations like Chendol Pak’ Dol, which comes with fresh jackfruit and gula melaka, or the Duri Durian which features r...
Pluseighttwo
Co-founded by BTOB's Eunkwang, Pluseighttwo is a Korean dessert cafe at Dhoby Ghaut that serves bingsu, toasts and a variety of drinks! Try their unique Siltarae Bingsu which comes in three flavours – matcha, chocolate, and banana – and doesn’t look like anything you’ll see in Singapore! Unlike the usual mountain of shaved ice, this one looks like a pile of silk threads instead. Aside from the Sil...
San Gloo Bingsu
With an array of sweet and even savoury flavours, you need to add this dessert bar to your Korean bingsu list! Highlights include Popcorn with Caramel Sauce, 5-in-1 Breakfast Cereal, and the unique signature Spicy Bingsu that’s made for those who can’t live without their spice! For something more conventional, the Blueberry Bingsu, Milo Crunch Bingsu and Chocolate Peppermint Bingsu will not disapp...
Seoul Yummy
This Korean restaurant chain also has some of the best Korean bingsu in Singapore. End off your meal by sharing one with your friends! Although the variety is pretty small as compared to other dessert cafes with only three flavours – Matcha Green Tea, Chocolate with Oreo, and Chocolate with Chocolate Flakes – they are still sure to hit all the right spots with the fluffy shaved ice and generous to...
Snow Angels Dessert House
With a warm and cozy ambience, this family-run cafe will surely make you feel refreshed in Singapore’s summer heat as you indulge in their wide variety of mouth-watering concoctions. This includes the likes of Black Sesame, Chendol, Taro, Strawberry, Caramelized Cookies, Sweet Mango Purple Rice Bingsu and many more! Apart from that, you’ll also find a wide variety of Shibuya toast, sweet and savou...
Sweet Reservations
Sweet Reservations is a Korean dessert cafe where you can get your bingsu cravings satisfied. A popular fan favourite is the Earl Gray Bingsu that’s topped with earl grey ice cream and boba which adds a fun textural dimension to the dessert. Another popular pick is the classic Injeolmi Bingsu which comes packed with roasted soybean powder, almond flakes and chunks of rice cake. It is not overly sw...
Tom N Toms Coffee
Located in the CBD, Tom N Toms Coffee from Korea serves not just coffee but a variety of bingsu as well. Try their Yoghurt Cheesecake bingsu which is refreshing and sweet, with yoghurt-flavoured ice that is delicate and melt-in-your-mouth. The next time you’re grabbing a coffee, why not get a bingsu too? Address: 12 Gopeng Street, Icon Village, Singapore 078877 Opening Hours: 8 AM–9 PM Mon to...
Wan Wan Thai Café
Although it’s a Thai cafe, Wan Wan Thai Cafe has some of the finest Korean bingsu in town. Think milk tea coated in biscuit crumbs and whipped cream, strawberry and banana with mango ice cream and oreo topped with vanilla ice cream, cookie crumbs and chocolate sauce! Their unique, Thai-inspired flavours like the Coconut Bingsu Sago Bingsu are also worth trying if you’re looking for a change. The c...