It feels as though bingsu has exploded in popularity around Melbourne, and for good reason. This snowy, shaved ice dessert is a delightful bowl of happiness, that can be topped with all sorts of fruits, sauces and toppings to suit any mood. You’ll find this frosty Korean dessert in plenty of places around the city, as well as in the surrounding suburbs. Indulge in traditional flavours, and discover interesting twists on this beloved treat. Here are some places to get you started if you’ve got cravings.
1. Sulbing
The popular Korean dessert cafe, Sulbing, is here in Melbourne, and they’ve got plenty of delicious bingsu to help you keep your cool. Their bingsu comes in generous sizes, with tasty flavours like matcha strawberry, mango cheese, lotus caramel and red bean injeolmi. You can also add toppings like cheesecake if you’re craving some extra goodies. After having their bingsu, stick around for other desserts like waffles and shortcakes. See more here.
📍168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 and 656 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
2. Sulhwa
This dreamy dessert cafe has heaps of adorable treats, like bear-shaped cakes and their viral jiggly pudding, for you to try. But if you’re feeling hot, Sulhwa also has a selection of shaved iced desserts. Opt for their signature ingeolmi, or go for something else like their classic melon or popular strawberry cheesecake flavour. See more here.
📍347A Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
3. Homm
This terrific Thai dessert store has plenty of dreamy things to try, such as shokupan, milk bread, and yes, bingsu. Find a Thai twist on this Korean dessert with flavours like mango sticky rice and cane sugar caramel. You’ll find Homm scattered around Melbourne, with two locations in the CBD and a couple of other venues further out in the suburbs.
📍294 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, 211 La Trobe Street Melbourne VIC 3000 and 17-21 Market Street Box Hill VIC 3128 and 5-6/254 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
4. Nimbo
Tucked away in Hardware Street, you’ll find the incredible dessert store Nimbo. Run by Raymond Tan (the same person behind Raya Melbourne), Chian Ting and Belle Vy, you’ll find a seasonal list of six flavours. When you’re not treating yourself to their stacked bingsu, try some of their other creations like their range of dessert toasts. Follow them here.
📍119 Hardware St, Melbourne VIC 3000
5. Bingsoo
The aptly named Bingsoo is serving up plenty of bingsu in both their Melbourne and Springvale stores. There’s currently eight flavours to choose from, including Oreo, taro red bean and peach crumble. You’ll also find other treats like mini pancakes or sweet and savoury toasts. Find out more.
📍Shop 3/260 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000 and 1/327 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171
6. Scoopy
Scoop some sweet bingsu into your mouth at Scoopy, which is not too far from Melbourne Central. They’ve got ten interesting flavours to choose from, such as Vietnamese iced coffee, Mork chocolate and Thai milk tea. This snow dessert also comes with fun toppings, like popping pearls and rainbow jelly. After a round of bingsu, don’t forget to try their viral age-pan, or fried shokupan filled with cream and toppings. See more here.
📍 303 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7. Snow Moon
Wander down The Walk Arcade and find dreamy desserts at Snow Moon. This cosy corner of Melbourne has plenty of delicate bingsu to try. Go for their signature Snow Bualoy, which is made with a butterfly pea milk base. Or go for other lovely options like Yakult, Milo or Cocoa Berry. When you’re not having their shaved ice desserts, try other things like waffles or toasts. Find their menu here.
📍Shop 6&7 The Causeway, 306 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8. Pandan Dessert Bar
Find plenty of Malaysian flavours at Pandan Dessert Bar. Located on Hardware Lane, this spot has the classic Ice Kachang dessert, as well as other bingsu flavours like Green Tea and Teh Tarik. This dessert store also has croffles, pudding and more. Follow them here.
📍27 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
9. Bingsu Ya
Bingsu Ya is serving up some truly adorable bingsu, as well as croffles, drinks and snacks, in Queen Victoria Market and Box Hill. You’ll find your bingsu topped with waffle teddies, and you can enjoy sweet flavours like Thai tea, watermelon, matcha and more. Follow them here for more.
📍Queen Victoria Market, Shop 23, F Shed, Melbourne VIC 3000 and 990 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128
10. Bing Chilling
Bing Chilling has a few spots around Melbourne if you need to satisfy your bingsu cravings. Indulge in flavours like earl grey milk tea, black sesame and coffee tiramisu. If you’re vegan, there’s also a refreshing lychee yuzu option. Each dessert comes with fun toppings like pearls or jelly. Learn more here.
📍3/398 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, 1/958 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, 91A Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 and 334A Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168