Bingsu, the Korean shaved-ice dessert of feathery milk snow piled with red bean, fresh fruit, mochi or matcha, has a firm following in Singapore, where it doubles as sweet relief from the tropical heat. The scene spans long-running Orchard specialists and Korean chains, halal late-night spots, and affordable heartland cafes, with a shareable bowl typically costing anywhere from around S$6 to over S$18. Outlets and menus change often, so it is worth confirming a cafe's hours before heading down.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
O'ma Spoon Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $$$
Established in 2015, this Orchard mainstay is known for finely shaved milk-ice bingsu and Korean honey bread imported from Korea.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $$$ · Bingsu ~S$17.50-17.90
- Must-try: Injeolmi (rice cake) bingsu, Matcha mochi bingsu, Korean honey bread
- Where: 313@Somerset, #04-32, 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895
- Area: Orchard/Somerset
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
- Hours: Sun-Thu ~11am-10.30pm, Fri-Sat till 11pm
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $$
One of Singapore's pioneer bingsu chains, recognisable by its snowman mascot, with several mall outlets and a Korean food menu.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $$ · Bingsu ~S$14.90
- Must-try: Choco banana bingsu, Injeolmi bingsu, Mango bingsu
- Where: Bugis Junction, #01-70, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021 (also Plaza Singapura and Westgate)
- Area: Bugis
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Daily ~11am-10pm
Ice Lab Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $$
Founded by Korean entertainer Shin Jung Hwan, a long-running spot for generous, authentic Korean shaved-ice bowls and late-night dessert.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $$ · Bingsu from ~S$10; 3-flavour sharing set ~S$28
- Must-try: Oreo bingsu, Injeolmi bingsu, Green tea bingsu
- Where: Bugis Village, 164 Rochor Road, #01-01, Singapore 188439 (also Far East Plaza)
- Area: Bugis
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: ~12pm-10pm (Fri-Sat till late)
Bab & Bingsoo Cafe Korean dessert and food cafe · $$
A Korean-run late-night cafe near Jalan Besar with one of the highest bingsu ratings in town, plus hearty Korean snacks.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert and food cafe
- Price: $$ · ~S$10-20 per person
- Must-try: Traditional bingsu, Gimbap, Tteokbokki
- Where: 204 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208890
- Area: Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar
- Hours: Tue-Fri 5pm-1am, Sat-Sun 2pm-1am, closed Mon
Oriental Ice Bistro Halal Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $$
A halal-certified, late-night bingsu spot near Farrer Park serving oversized sharing bowls well into the early hours.
- Cuisine: Halal Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $$ · Bingsu ~S$15.90; XXL sharing bowl ~S$26.90
- Must-try: Coffee awakening bingsu, XXL overdose bingsu
- Where: Urban Lofts, 89 Rangoon Road, #01-02, Singapore 218375
- Area: Farrer Park
- Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
- Hours: Fri-Wed ~5pm-2am; closed Thu (confirm before visiting)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Han Bing Cafe Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $$
A cosy Bukit Timah cafe in Serene Centre known for local-twist bingsu flavours such as durian and gula melaka.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $$ · Bingsu ~S$11.90-13.90
- Must-try: Mao Shan Wang durian bingsu, Gula melaka bingsu, Nestum bingsu
- Where: Serene Centre, #01-08, 10 Jalan Serene, Singapore 258748
- Area: Bukit Timah
- Nearest MRT: Tan Kah Kee
- Hours: Tue-Sun ~12pm-9pm; closed Mon
Cafe BomBom Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $
The Singapore outpost of a large Daegu-born Korean dessert chain, popular for affordable bingsu and thick bomcaron macarons.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $ · Bingsu ~S$7.80-12
- Must-try: K-ogok (five-grain) bingsu, Dalgona bingsu, Bomcarons
- Where: Tampines 1, #04-14, 10 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529536 (also Jalan Klapa)
- Area: Tampines
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily ~11.30am-10pm
Coffeesarang Korean coffee and dessert cafe · $$
An east-side Korean cafe in Bedok Mall pairing specialty coffee with smooth, velvety bingsu.
- Cuisine: Korean coffee and dessert cafe
- Price: $$ · Bingsu ~S$12.90-14.90
- Must-try: Chocolate brownie bingsu, Red bean bingsu, Strawberry bingsu
- Where: Bedok Mall, #01-78, 311 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 467360
- Area: Bedok
- Nearest MRT: Bedok
- Hours: Mon-Fri ~9.30am-11pm; Sat-Sun 9am-11pm
San Gloo Bingsu Korean dessert cafe (bingsu and waffles) · $
A well-loved northern dessert spot opened in 2023 with 27 bingsu varieties and Belgian waffles at heartland prices.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu and waffles)
- Price: $ · From ~S$5.90; e.g. watermelon bingsu ~S$13.20
- Must-try: Watermelon bingsu, Durian bingsu, Blockbuster bingsu
- Where: Junction Nine, #02-41, 18 Yishun Avenue 9, Singapore 768897
- Area: Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
- Hours: ~12pm-10pm; closed Tue (hours vary)
dal.komm Coffee Korean coffee and dessert chain (bingsu) · $$$
The Korean coffee chain made famous by 'Descendants of the Sun', serving generously layered bingsu alongside its Arabica blends.
- Cuisine: Korean coffee and dessert chain (bingsu)
- Price: $$$ · Bingsu ~S$18.90
- Must-try: Injeolmi bingsu, Strawberry bingsu
- Where: Marina Square, #02-272/273 & 278, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594 (also Funan and Parkway Parade)
- Area: Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Hours: Daily ~10am-10pm
Nayana Kpop Cafe & Restaurant Korean cafe and restaurant (bingsu) · $$
A Korean-owned, K-pop-themed cafe-restaurant serving authentic red-bean bingsu alongside Korean mains; pet-friendly.
- Cuisine: Korean cafe and restaurant (bingsu)
- Price: $$ · Bingsu ~S$12.90
- Must-try: Red bean bingsu, Green tea red bean bingsu
- Where: Flora Vista, #01-13, 7 Ang Mo Kio Street 66, Singapore (also Poiz Centre, #01-28, 51 Upper Serangoon Road)
- Area: Ang Mo Kio
- Hours: ~11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm (varies by outlet)
Sweet Reservations Korean-style dessert cafe (bingsu) · $
A heartland favourite in Sengkang, with a Woodlands outlet, turning out well-executed classic bingsu at value prices.
- Cuisine: Korean-style dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $ · Bingsu ~S$11-13
- Must-try: Injeolmi bingsu, Matcha bingsu, Mango pomelo bingsu
- Where: Rivervale Plaza, #01-K20, 118 Rivervale Drive, Singapore (also Kampung Admiralty, 676 Woodlands Drive 71)
- Area: Sengkang
- Nearest MRT: Rivervale LRT
- Hours: Daily ~12pm-9.30pm
Oh My Mango Thai-style dessert cafe (bingsu) · $
A Thai-centric western-heartland cafe serving fresh mango bingsu, Shibuya toasts and mango sticky rice.
- Cuisine: Thai-style dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $ · Bingsu ~S$12.90-14.90
- Must-try: Fresh mango bingsu, Thai milk tea bingsu, Mango sticky rice
- Where: Sunshine Place, #01-24, 475 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680475
- Area: Choa Chu Kang (Sunshine Place)
- Hours: Daily ~12pm-10pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'ma Spoon | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $$$ | Orchard/Somerset | Muslim-friendly |
| Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $$ | Bugis | — |
| Ice Lab | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $$ | Bugis | — |
| Bab & Bingsoo Cafe | Korean dessert and food cafe | $$ | Jalan Besar | — |
| Oriental Ice Bistro | Halal Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $$ | Farrer Park | Halal-certified |
| Han Bing Cafe | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $$ | Bukit Timah | — |
| Cafe BomBom | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $ | Tampines | — |
| Coffeesarang | Korean coffee and dessert cafe | $$ | Bedok | — |
| San Gloo Bingsu | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu and waffles) | $ | Yishun | — |
| dal.komm Coffee | Korean coffee and dessert chain (bingsu) | $$$ | Marina Centre | — |
| Nayana Kpop Cafe & Restaurant | Korean cafe and restaurant (bingsu) | $$ | Ang Mo Kio | — |
| Sweet Reservations | Korean-style dessert cafe (bingsu) | $ | Sengkang | — |
| Oh My Mango | Thai-style dessert cafe (bingsu) | $ | Jurong West | — |
Your questions answered
How much does bingsu cost in Singapore?
Most bingsu costs about S$8 to S$18 for a shareable bowl. Heartland spots like San Gloo start from around S$6, while premium Orchard cafes and chains such as O’ma Spoon and dal.komm charge closer to S$17 to S$19.
Is there halal bingsu in Singapore?
Yes. Oriental Ice Bistro near Farrer Park is halal-certified, and O'ma Spoon describes itself as halal-friendly. Many other bingsu cafes are not certified, so Muslim diners should confirm each outlet's current status directly before visiting.
What makes a good bingsu?
The base matters most: well-made bingsu uses finely shaved frozen milk rather than plain ice, giving a soft, snow-like texture that does not melt into water too quickly. Beyond that, look for generous, quality toppings such as real fruit, red bean, injeolmi rice cakes or house-made syrups.
Which areas have the best bingsu in Singapore?
Bugis (Nunsaram, Ice Lab) and Orchard (O'ma Spoon) have the highest concentration of dedicated bingsu cafes. There are also strong options island-wide, including Bukit Timah, Tampines, Bedok, Yishun, Sengkang and Jurong West.
Do bingsu cafes take reservations, and should I expect a queue?
Most are walk-in only. Popular or smaller cafes such as Bab & Bingsoo and Han Bing can fill up on evenings and weekends, so go early or expect a short wait. A few spots stay open late (Oriental Ice Bistro and Bab & Bingsoo run past midnight) for a quieter supper-time visit.