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    Sulbing Cafe

    4.4 (112 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:15 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Esmeralda G.

    Sulbing Cafe is truly a gem for dessert lovers! We ordered their Green Tea Sulbing and their Pistachio Sulbing - they both were truly flavorful, tasty, and authentic! The green tea sulbing had various layers of shaved ice with green tea powder and a light frosting, its topped with delicious green tea ice cream and small pieces of mochi. The pistachio sulbing is nutty, with the right amount of chocolate, and has flakes that adds texture (similar to Dubai chocolate), and its topped with a scoop of ice cream, pistachio cream, and pistachio chunks. Both desserts have layers of flavor and great textures! The space is open, brightly lit, and has a cafe vibe to it - perfect to get some work done or simply hang out. The staff were efficient and kind. You place your order at the front through a kiosk system. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Absolutely will be returning here!

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    Ruth K.

    The bingsoo at Sulbing is always good because they use sweet milk ice chips, not water ice! I have to say that I found this location was nicer and less crowded than the Santa Clara location that I usually go to.

    watermelon bingsoo
    Alice C.

    Visited Sulbing in downtown Mountain View after dinner and had a great experience. The ordering process is simple ... you place your order at a kiosk, find your own seat, and then wait for your number to be called. There was plenty of seating available when I visited after 7 PM, and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered the watermelon bingsoo, which came with a can of Milkis. The bingsoo was topped with plenty of fresh watermelon cubes, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and refreshing. It was the perfect dessert for a warm evening and not overly heavy after dinner. The cafe felt clean, organized, and relaxed, and the self-service setup made everything quick and convenient. If you're looking for a refreshing Korean dessert in downtown Mountain View, Sulbing is definitely worth a visit.

    mango
    Jeff C.

    pretty sure this is the best sul-bing i ever had in the bay area. I am not a korean shave ice expert, but their signature one is really good. the soy bean powder taste amazing with the fluffy shave ice.

    Chocolate monster sulbing.
    Dat N.

    It's a tiny shop from the outside, but a massive interior in the inside! You'll order from a tablet, and they'll call your number for you to pick up your order. We came after a meal, and ordered a chocolate monster sulbing and tiramisu sulbing. We thoroughly enjoyed both of them! The shaved ice is creamy, and they're thoughtfully layered so you'll find another tasty layer as you dig down. For example, the chocolate monster one has ice cream nestled away at the bottom, as well as another layer of cocoa powder. We'll definitely be coming back to try other flavors!

    Anna C.

    100% self serve and no line on a Sunday afternoon. Fast, clean and delicious. Wish they can have smaller size so we can try more favors.

    Mango Bingsu Dessert
    Chloe M.

    Another delicious Korean dessert place that has some of the best bingsu in the area, sort of a hidden gem. We ordered on a tablet as soon as we walked in the shop, and the order was ready within 5 minutes. We got mango and it was super fresh, and flavorful. Great portions for 2-4 people to share. Will definitely come back when I'm in Mountain View.

    Amy K.

    Sulbing in Sulbing Mountain View!!!! finally one closer to me! I've been to the locations in Santa Clara and Cupertino many times, so it's nice not having to drive as far south anymore. I love the setup here. You order at the station when you walk in, and the seating area is right next to it. The space is super clean, spacious, and nicely cooled with strong AC. The injeolmi toast is a must try. If you love mochi, you'll definitely enjoy it. It's a chewy rice cake coated in roasted soybean powder and it's so good. It was also my first time trying matcha at Sulbing. I got the matcha cloudy, and it was perfectly balanced with a sweet foam and rich matcha flavor.

    Sherry J.

    We stopped by for dessert tonight, hoping for a better experience than our first visit to the Santa Clara location. Unfortunately, this Mountain View visit was quite disappointing. We ordered the Mango Cheese Sulbing, and the mango was the biggest letdown--it was hard to tell if it was canned or just unripe, but it certainly wasn't fresh. While the presentation was beautiful and the shaved ice was light, the base lacked that rich, milky flavor we expected, tasting more like a blend of milk and water.

    Tiramisu
    Noaa B.

    This place is very interesting. The dessert is meant to be shared as it's huge. We ordered the Tiramisu bowl. It comes with a nice layer of shaved ice, with vanilla flavoring. Cocoa powder. It then came loaded with vanilla ice cream and a large piece of tiramisu. The flavor was not overly sweet and actually pretty tasty. The space itself looks new and spacious.

    Clara Y.

    I love sulbing. The service is pretty much non-existent as you just order through a kiosk and pick up, but the seating is clean and the ambiance is bright. I love the strawberry shaved ice and I replace the mochi with ice cream. Perfect cold dessert after malatang.

    Yummyness overload!
    May D.

    While exploring the German Christmas Marketplace in Mountain View, we came across Sulbing Cafe as we were walking back to our car. When we realized it was a Korean dessert place, we had to stop in. The Subling is a dessert with fine shaved ice top with more ingredients So many desserts and drinks to choose from, customers would put in their order/pay on the kiosk. We ordered the Green Tea Chocolate Subling, Honey Butter Bread, Strawberry Matcha and a Match Cloudy Drink. We seated ourselves, and waited for our number to be called. Everything was huge, delicious and refreshing. It's nice that they offer extra bowls and utensils for sharing. The place is spacious, very clean and simply a great place to hang out. Highly recommend if ever in Mountain view!

    Meltem O.

    I honestly found the prices a bit high. We had the pistachio sulbing, and while I know it's mostly shaved ice, I was expecting more pistachio or chocolate throughout. It's mainly just on top, and once you get past that layer, it's mostly just milky shaved ice. For that reason, it felt expensive for what you're actually eating. I might give it another try on a warmer day and go for one of the fruit options, since those look more generous. We also tried the mozzarella Injeolmi toast. Either I'm not very familiar with this style or it just wasn't anything special -- definitely not something I'd expect to be $9. The space itself is modern and nicely designed, the restrooms were clean, and the service was at a normal pace. As someone who really likes matcha, I didn't enjoy their matcha at all.

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    For the bingsu, no. But, they have dairy alternatives (ie oat milk) for their coffee and tea drinks.

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