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Korean Food Dictionary

Bingsu 빙수

A shaved-ice dessert topped with ingredients such as fruit, red bean, condensed milk or rice cake.

What is Bingsu?

A shaved-ice dessert topped with ingredients such as fruit, red bean, condensed milk or rice cake.

What does it taste like?

Cold, sweet, soft Spice level and ingredients vary by restaurant and recipe.

What to know before ordering

Recipes differ widely. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions or need a vegetarian version, ask about broth, sauces and hidden meat or seafood ingredients rather than relying only on the dish name.