Technically, the period of May to July are considered the “summer months” in Singapore. But let’s face it; the weather in the island is hot and humid most of the time.

This means that it’s almost always the perfect time to munch on cold desserts like ice cream and cold drinks. And if you’re feeling a bit extra, you can even try bingsu or Korea’s shaved ice.

Bingsu (빙수) is made out of shaved ice and usually topped with sweet ingrdients like chopped fruit, condensed milk, syrup and red beans. It is the perfect treat to beat the heat!

Han Bing Café

Located at 10 Jalan Serene, Serene Center, Han Bing  Café is a cozy space where you can get a taste of bingsu that comes in unique flavours.

They have classic varities like Green Tea Bingsu and Black Sesame Bingsu – both best sellers to fruit versions like the Durian Bingsu, Lychee Rose Bingsu and Tangerine Fruity Bingsu.

For those who love hawker drinks, you can order them in a bingsu form because they have the Horlicks Bingsu and The Terik Bingsu! Han Bing Café even offers a “mystery flavour” if customers want to be adventurous.

Their dessert starts at $4.80 for mini (recommended for kids), $9.90 for small (solo) and $17.80 for regular (sharing).

Of course, you can compliment your bingsu with their Korean and Western dishes like hash brown, fries, kimchi pancake, teoppoki and army stew!

Check out their Facebook page for more information.

O’ma Spoon Korean Dessert Café

O’ma Spoon Korean Dessert Café can be found at the level 4 of 313 @ Somerset Mall, just at the heart of Orchard Road. It also has a branch in Marina Square Mall near food court.  

It prides in being Singapore’s first contemporary Korean dessert café, with the goal to introduce healthy desserts to the word.

To keep their dishes authentic, all their major ingredients are imported directly from Korea. This creates a perfect combination of genuine taste and local flavour to meet customer’s needs.

The café has more than 15 flavours of bingsu (prices start at $12.90) and some of their best sellers include the Signature Injeolmi, Mango Cheesecake, Oreo Bingsu, Choco Banana, Very Berry Bingsu and the classic Pat Bingsu.

Check out their Facebook and Instagram page for more information.

Nunsaram Café

This dessert spot has two outlets in Singapore. One is located in Westgate Mall and the other in Orchard Central.

In total, they have 12 flavours of Bingsu available on the menu for as low as $12.90. There’s Injeolmi, Pat, Oreo, Choco Banana, Green Tea, Sweet Potato, Chocolate, Blueberry, Strawberry, Mango, Black Sesame and Cheese.

Customers can also choose to add a topping of ice cream or additional red bean at a cost. If you happen to visit their café on a rainy day, you can instead purchase their hot coffee drinks like espresso and cappuccino, and try their snacks of toast and breads.

Check out their Instagram page for more information.

Patbingsoo Korean Dining House  

shaved ice dessert!

The restaurant does not only specialize in bingsu, they also offer a wide range of Korean dishes from 5 kinds of jiggae, 6 types of ramyeon, rice meals, noodles and other finger foods!

When it comes to bingsu, the flavour names are inspired by places in Korea. They have the Gangnam Patbingsoo made out of popcorn, cornflakes and caramel, Chungmuro Patbingsoo which contains green tea, Jamsil Patbungsoo with almonds, oreo as well as chocolate and more!

They even have a special Sinsa Patbingsoo that is served in an actual melon fruit!

Check out their website, Facebook and Instagram page for more information.

Oh My Mango Dessert Bar

Despite being a Thailand inspired café, Oh My Mango Dessert Bar has non-Thai dishes on their menu like Korea’s famous bingsu.

As their store name implies, their most popular bingsu is the Fresh Mango Bingsu (costs $13.90), which is, topped with mango ice cream and mango cubes. A condensed milk is also served on the side for added sweetness.

Another customer favourite is the Mango Coco Duo, which has a coconut fruit and ice cream ingredient. Other options include the Espresso Bingsu, Thai Milk Tea Bingsu and Oreo Choco Bomb Bingsu.

For those who want something more filling, you can order their Shibuya Toasts (starts at $10.90), sticky rice (starts at $9) or hot toast (starts at $8.9). OMMDB has three branches in Gek Poh Shopping Centre, Sunshine Place and Yewtee Square.

Check out their Facebook and Instagram page for more information.

Coffee Smith

For coffee lovers, by coffee lovers - this is the mantra of Coffee Smith. Nevertheless, even if you’re not a certified fan of a cup of joe, this café still has a lot to offer!

It is already given that they have a wide range of drinks on their menu. But their bingsu is also one of the items most sought by customers. From the simple taste of Injeolmi and Red Bean bingsu, to flavours that will satisfy your sweet tooth like Choco Brownie bingsu, Oreo Bingsu and Green Tea bingsu, they have it all.

Strawberry Banana bingsu, Mango Bingsu and Yogurt bingsu is also available for people who want a little sour kick on their dessert. Coffee Smith is located at Orchard Gateway, Suntec, Northpoint and Westgate malls.

Check out their website and Instagram page for more information.

Smile Dessert Grid

If you’re the type who loves taking pics for the social media, then Smile Dessert is the perfect place just for you! It is famed for its creative twists to traditional Chinese and Korean desserts, as well as its aesthetic interiors

Their café is a Instagram-worthy blue and white themed store situated at the GR.ID mall along Selegie Road. (Fun fact: They have an outlet in Bugis that has a pink-bubble gum theme instead!)

6 variations of bingsu are available in their menu with the Thai Style Snow Ice as the best selling product (costs $16.90). There’s also the Icebeg Strawberry Snow Ice, Taro Matcha Snow Ice, Mango Love Snow Ice, Oreo Snow Ice and Mochi Snow Ice.

Check out their website and Instagram page for more information.

Which of these cafés are you planning to visit soon? Let us know below!