Where to chill with bingsoo in Seoul

Looking to cool down in Seoul this summer? Try bingsoo (빙수, bing‑soo) — Korea’s ultimate shaved ice dessert! From the old-school pat‑bingsu (팥빙수, pat‑bing‑soo) at Taegeukdang (태극당) to towering matcha (말차) and mango (망고) “ice mountains” at trendy cafes and hotels, the Korea Times highlights where to go for both jeontongjeok (전통적, traditional) and hyeondaijeok (현대적, modern) flavors.

shaved ice desserts in Seoul

Don’t miss injeolmi (인절미) toppings or sweet red beans. Seoul’s bingsu game is strong — one bowl might not be enough!

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Bingsu gets an upgrade at Seoul hotels

Update 7/13/2013 More great places to try bingsu.

A hot summer day isn’t complete without a bowl of bingsu. And if you’re in Seoul this summer, you really should try it at one of these hotels. Bingsu is a Korean dessert made with a foundation of shaved ice and topped with: condensed milk, sweetened red beans, fruit, ice cream, corn flakes, green tea powder, flavored syrups, sliced rice cake, and just about anything else you can think of. (Our favorite is still served atop the Hyundai Department Store in Apgujeong-dong.) Continue reading

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