5 Bingsu Cafes in Bangkok Any Fan of the Korean Ice Dessert Must Try
Noticeably, Korean culture has infiltrated the City of Angels very quickly over the past few years. From technology, K-Pop artists, fashion, music, and even TV series - but undeniably, the one thing that has arguably made the most impact among Thais has been the Korean food and desserts. With so much quality and time put into everything with Korean origins, it is not surprising why Bingsu cafes have become the cooling off place of choice for both young and old.
Bingsu, simply put, is Korean shaved ice that is usually served in a large bowl and packed to form an alluring cloud-like dessert mountain. Of course after the Instagram photos - because Bingsu bowls are like art. Many places add freshly cut fruit onto the ice, be it melons, strawberry, mango or matcha powder. To top it off, some condense milk also makes its way into the rich creaminess of the dessert. We have a winner that not only cools you off but also does it by fulfilling every side of your sweet cravings.
With so many bingsu cafes popping up, it may be hard to choose which one to hit first. We have compiled a list of 5 Bingsu cafes from different areas around Bangkok that you should definitely try out. Happy digging in!
Gangnam Bingsu
A very cute Korean dessert café run by a very kind Korean manager himself. The staff here are super friendly and they offer such a wide variety of Bingsu from juicy fresh Mango to savory cheese cubes. Other than the awesome Bingsu, there's also the Berry Cherry Brick Toast that is simply crispy golden toast topped off with fresh fruits and sweets. They also have a free blanket at your service in case you get cold!
There are 3 branches:
- The Street Ratchada
- The Nine Center, Rama 9 Road
- Viewpoint Complex, ABAC Bangna
Han Bingo Korean Dessert Cafe
This dessert shop with white furniture and wooden decor that gives off a very cozy vibe. There's even an outdoor section at the Emquartier branch for you to enjoy the view. The signature item here is the Bibimbap Bingo that draws inspiration from the all-time favorite Korean bibimbap dish. Colorful fruits like Mango and Kiwi cover the whole bowl, and an egg-shaped jelly just tops everything off perfectly. The taste? Pure delight!
There are 3 branches:
- The Paseo Ladkrabang
- Emquartier (Helix Building, 7th floor)
- Belle Avenue Rama 9 (The Shoppes Zone, 1st floor)
Seobinggo Korean Dessert Cafe (서빙고)
This cafe is simplicity at its best. The interior is lined with wooden seats and light colored walls making it very easy to the eye. This place serves one of the most smooth shaved ice that will give you satisfaction upon every bite. Two menus we'd like to recommend are the Injeolmi, Bingsu topped with almond powder and almonds, and Mango Cheese Bingsu that blends the savory cheese and sweet mango just perfectly.
There are 4 branches:
- The Mall Thrapra
- Siam Square Soi 9
- The Mall Bangkapi
- Seacon Square Bangkae
Ok Bing Sul
This Bingsu franchise from Korea that takes pride in having one of the most delicate textures. There's 12 different Bingsu you can choose from. The top picks from us are the Strawberry Bingsu that uses fresh imported strawberries and the Brownie Bingsu that features a generous portion of homemade brownies. The best part of this place is the affordable price that will surely not put a hole in your wallet.
There are 2 branches:
- Central World (7th floor)
- Home Village, Soi Ngamwongwan 52
Softbee
This modern Korean dessert café is filled with wooden chairs ready for you to take a break from a hectic day. The signature item that has been taking social media by storm is the "Honey Soft Ice Cream" the comes with a bite-sized honeycomb. Another must-try is the smooth Melon Bingsu that goes super well with the yogurt ice cream on the side. There's also free wifi so you can just stay as long as you need.