Seoul · Jongno
Ikseon-dong Hanok Cafes
Renovated alley of 1920s houses turned into dessert and tea cafes.
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Desserts
Bingsu
Korean name: 빙수 · bingsu
What is it?
Mountain of shaved milk ice with red bean, fruit or matcha, shared with spoons.
Taste & texture
Light, milky and snow-like — it melts almost instantly, with sweetness coming from the toppings.
How to enjoy it
Usually one large bowl is shared by two or more people, each digging in with their own spoon.
Ingredients & preparation
Finely shaved milk ice topped with sweet red bean, fruit, matcha, injeolmi rice-cake powder or condensed milk.
Traveler tips
Portions are big; one bowl is plenty for two after a meal. Most popular in summer, but cafés serve it year-round.
Where to try it
Dessert cafes in Gangnam and Insadong.
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