I have finally found the best bingsu joint! I had to try the ube bingsu because of the ube ice…read morecream. They claimed they make ube ice cream in-house. They also claim that they make matcha ice cream in-house, I will have to try it next time. I ordered a large ube bingsu to share with my husband. First of all, the presentation of the bingsu was perfect. We figured that the whole bingsu measured to about the size of my husband's hand! As I was taking the bingsu to my table, I was worried that the ice cream would tumble to the floor. It was like an art. I absolutely love the presentation! The ube ice cream scoop was huge. Sitting on top of the perfectly sculpted shaved milk, it was almost too gorgeous to eat. The shaved milk was the correct texture. It came with a ribbon of red bean along the edge of the bowl. I was impressed that the shaved milk was built to the edge of the bowl. The bowl was nicely chilled and was quite deep. I think a large could easily serve 3 people but 2 people was just right for my serving :) There was also red bean around the ice cream. The bingsu also had some shredded coconut, sliced almonds and some sprinkle of ube dust. It was so perfect that I will be using my picture as my wallpaper on my cell :) The best thing about bingsu is that I don't have guilt after eating it. It is just like having a large glass of cold milk with red beans. I think if they also come with some mochi pieces, then it would have been 100% perfect.

On Hawthorne & 15th (plenty of street parking) is an unpretentious little Korean dessert shop that…read moreserves one of the best bingsus I've had (and I've had at least a half dozen in the US). Very cute feline-centric minimalistic decor with free cat stickers! Along with fresh taiyaki (fish-shaped stuffed bakery), this place specializes in bingsu (finely shave ice-milk dessert). It's like an exotic super fancy refined shaved ice. At $10 to $18 per dish, this was a special occasion treat for us. A large bingsu could easily be shared by 2 or 3 people. We chose the large ube bingsu (did I mention they make their own ube and matcha ice cream) to split. The shaved snow was fluffy and the scoop of ice cream was creamy, flavorful AND ginormous! Given the $s, not your every day dessert.....but a special treat. Since everything seems to be made to order, expect to wait a bit if the shop is busy. Friendly service and a clean space. Looking forward to trying the other flavors soon.

First time I had it and it was really good! I got it Togo so I could walk around. I would try…read moreother flavors but the strawberries were so good

Very fresh, very big, and very delicious!! This spot is very convenient with tons of street parking…read morenear by. The black sesame was very good!! The staff is friendly but the desserts took forever to come out! Limited in door seating as well.

In addition to many usual flavored syrups they also have a handful of homemade flavors. I tried…read morelemon and raspberry and they were both amazingly delicious. Each one I tried had an herb in the recipe in addition to the fruit, one was rosemary and I think the other was tarragon. I was a little skeptical about that but it was very subtle. They were the best shave ice flavors I've ever tasted.

The shave ice was great at Island Daydream Shave Ice. The ice was pretty smooth and the variety of…read moreflavors was great. I'd be happy to revisit this place when I am back at the food cart pod.

10/10 mango bingsu. It's big. And juicy. It's sweet and mangoey. Staff were very friendly. Inside…read morewas very cute and clean. Lots of games to play. Good place to hang out with friends.

I ordered the kiwi mango and another mango only small cup and had a bad experience. The shaved ice…read morewas more of a crushed ice consistency, which really killed the experience. The kiwi and mango fruit were great. But for $22, I can just buy the fruit elsewhere and mix it with crushed ice and get the same experience. I'm not sure if it was just an off day, but there was barely anyone in there. I wanted to complain, but I figured that's just how this location is. I've tried the bingsu in Beaverton and snowy village which is way better(it's actually shaved ice). Will not becoming back to this location. The inside was pretty clean so I give it a star for that‍

We have been wanting to try Bingsu Dang for a while, and finally get a chance to give it a try. It…read morewasn't a sunny day per se, but the warm, comtenporary decor at Bing Su Dang provided a lot of warmth and comfort. It honestly reminded me a lot of the decor of dessert shops Korea, so I felt right at home. We ordered a small Mango-cheese cake Bingsu to share, and it was bigger than we expected. The presentation was impressive and we finished it all in no time at all. The Bing Su ice was fine and ceramy, while the mangos were ripe and fragant. Oveall, we liked it a lot and would return to try more flavors when we are in the area.

Stopped by for dessert and there were no customers inside. A few people were sitting at the…read moreoutside tables. The shop was empty. No one at the counter or even a welcome greeting. I could see someone behind the kitchen curtain standing. There is a large Touch screen standing near the counter so maybe there's no customer service? The menu has a lot of options and some are confusing with the photos. We rang the bell to ask for service and some girl employee came out with a snappy attitude, guess she was on her break? We asked her to clarify which is the menu item matches the mango on display (the fake food sculpture). She said it's the mango cheesecake which didn't sound good. We just wanted mango and the employee said just order a regular with mango. Order arrived and the same female server slammed the tray right in front of us. For a first time the impression was horrible. Bingsu flavor was ok. Everything was portioned into a separate cup which is odd. The mango was also just a small portion. The milk shaved ice wasn't as finely shaved with ice chunks. Flavors could have been better. Ingredients portioned to save on costs. Probably won't be back anytime soon. Expensive for bad service and quality

I have been a fan of small Courier Coffee. Now I'm a fan of their Japanese residency, Soen. In…read moreparticular curry Tuesday on their current schedule was my quest. They had 2 curries, chicken and lentil. The later is vegan. Both had Japanese curry flavors with a lot of turmeric. It is served over white rice, with some added vegetables, Summer squash and asparagus on my visit and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. It had a mild hotness, when I make it at home, that is not there is the off-the-shelf Japanese curry spice. I did not try, but a popular item, especially in Summer is Japanese shave ice dessert. Seating is small inside, there are several cafe tables on the sidewalk, and the food can be take out, though doubt the shave ice will travel far. The new park soon to open nearby would be a good spot for outdoor eating, as it was for a brief period in its old incarnation.

So refreshing & light! Unassuming bingsoo offerings inside Courier Coffee. Large serving perfect…read morefor sharing. Parking is typical Downtown parking (street parking or parking structure). Service wasn't memorable but not negative. Would go back to try another flavored bingsoo.

It's a little slow, but it was only one man working and the food so makes up for it. It was so good…read moreand not icy

Neighborhood Gem! Sweet treats on a hot day!…read moreShave ice with whatever flavor you want... Lots to choose from... On a hot day really hits the spot. Dole whip for a "creamy" yet dairy free experience is also a great way to beat the heat. Or at least make it more bearable. Street parking all around. The people who live in the area are lucky that they can just walk over to this since it's right in the residential area.

This spot has no parking so find parking on the street. Download the "parking kitty" app or pay at…read morethe kiosk located throughout the street. Today is a holiday so it was free. Been looking for a biscoff/cookie butter latte and this was the only place that has it near Portland. This is fire! Coffee is strong and still has a good flavor of Biscoff. Awesome blend. I asked mine with no cold foam and with almond milk. I highly recommend

Impressed by the variety of drinks and the quality across the board. I ordered a latte, my friend…read morehad the Biscoff latte, and the kids enjoyed mango and strawberry shaved ice, they finished them in minutes. The new Dubai cookie was amazing and definitely worth trying. I also discovered they offer a seasonal menu, so I'm looking forward to coming back for the Fruity Pebble and black sesame lattes. Parking was limited to paid street options during our visit, but the space itself is quiet and cozy, ideal for studying or working. Service was warm and welcoming throughout.