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    Okbingsul

    2.4 (429 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    OKBINGSUL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mellon shaved ice advertises
    Calvin W.

    I didn't feel that actual product isn't what was presented in the menu. Clean and quiet cafe.

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    Nana K.

    Better than just ok, Okbingsul is simply delightful! Every time I've visited this sweet dessert cafe, I've walked away pleased. Their shaved ice is delicious! Just the right touch for a hot summer day. Their portions are shareable, and they have mini paper cups available so that you can share amongst groups. Came here with a party of 7 yesterday. We ordered their match shaved ice, red bean shaved ice and taiyaki. Although I did not get to try their red bean flavor, I absolutely loved their green tea shaved ice and taiyaki. Highly recommend both. Their shaved ice is served with mochi, ice cream and whipped cream on top. SO good. Their tayaki comes with different fillings. I tried the Nutella flavor, and wow it was amazing! We had a great time enjoying some dessert at Okbingsul after dinner. This is a joint we return to often because it is that good. Even better on a hot summer's day.

    Taiyaki
    Ryan S.

    I've only ordered the Taiyaki here because it has consistently been one of my favorite desserts at The Source mall. It comes in a pack of 5, and you can choose up to 3 flavors. They have options like red bean, Nutella, custard, green tea, etc. The Nutella one is my favorite. They make them fresh and they are so good when they are piping hot! The taiyaki outer layer has a mochi-like texture which is really satisfying. I ordered to-go and had to sneak one on the way home.

    Nutella taiyaki ($12)
    Alana V.

    Taiyaki was tasty! It came out hot and we let it cool, but it was worth it. The Nutella ratio was good and was worth the $12

    Matcha Bingsoo
    Michelle C.

    My family decided to visit the OC Source! It became a fun food tour of sorts. We ended our trip at Okbingsul to satiate our hunger for bingsoo! We ordered the matcha bingsoo - 8/10. We loved the icecream on the top which always enhances a Bingsoo experience! However, the tteok was not eaten with as much joy because it was hard and we can tell it came from cheaper packaging compared to other places like Sul & Beans. The menu features a good variety of different bingsoos and drinks. I think more people do come here for the bingsoo and tayakis. One Regular sized bingsoo is good enough to share with 3-4 people who have eaten a good meal beforehand. The interior has an okay amount of seating for 7-8 different groups of people. The interior features an aesthetically pleasing quote that can serve as a backdrop for good pictures! Thank you all for your service and provision of good food. God bless you.

    Tony S.

    This is JUST what I needed after a hot day strolling in Laguna, and perfect stopover on my way back to Santa Monica. This was my first time trying okbingsul. I had no idea what it was, other than shaved ice. I tried the melon flavor, and it was amazeballs. I shared it with 4 in my family, and it was the perfect fit. Forget porridge. Goldilocks shoulda had this stuff instead. Definitely coming back here again.

    Mango cheesecake
    Rachel L.

    A bit pricey for bingsoo but so good. The ice isn't crunchy at all but like soft snow and every bite is pretty flavorful. Liked the interior. Service was good aside from times no one seemed to be at the register for 5-10 min at a time but was relatively slow when we went in. We paid around $17 for a large which fed our family of three for a solid dessert.

    Robbie M.

    I ordered the Mango Cheesecake Bingsu and it was pretty delicious. The mango was so flavorful but I don't know if it was frozen or not. The cheesecake added that extra creamy flavor and texture to the bingsu which I enjoyed. Love the texture of the shaved ice, soft and silky. Overall not too bad, but a little pricey for it to be in a cup like this, almost $19.

    Nick G.

    My daughter had been wanting to try the taiyaki, so we picked some up to take home. Two with custard, one red bean, and two Nutella. She was really excited to try them, and they didn't disappoint. The taiyaki were warm, soft, and filled just right. Each flavor had its own charm, but the custard and Nutella were definitely our favorites. It was a fun little treat.

    Christina C.

    I got the Mango Cheesecake Okbingsul, Mango Cloud Smoothie, Honey Butter Injeolmi Toast, and the Strawberry Sparkling Refresher. Everything is made fresh to order, which I loved! I do wish they used fresh fruit instead of frozen, and I'd love to see better presentation with the food--but overall, a super tasty spot if you're craving Korean sweets! service was super sweet and it was pretty busy there!

    Strawberry
    Gabriel B.

    Not good at all. This was just shaved ice and fruit without little syrups or condensed milk. The service was okay, and the tables were not clean. Not a great experience, I think this place survives because of the young crowd that visits and can't really drive out farther.

    Happy Father's Dat Daddy...
    Lin C.

    After a lovely lunch with the family celebrating both my birthday and Father's Day, Appa started craving something cold and sweet--it was such a hot day! As we wandered around, we stumbled upon a bingsu shop, and oh boy, we loved it. So refreshing and delicious--we're definitely coming back for more!

    Strawberry Bingsoo
    Trinh T.

    Food: The bingsoo is sweet, flavorful, and refreshing, making it a convenient stop for a sweet treat when you are walking around The Source. Overall, it's decent. Service: Orders come out pretty quickly Ambiance: The space is small but clean, with a decent flow of people coming and going

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