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    Sulbing

    3.9 (794 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Apple Mango Cheese Bingsoo
    Alisa B.

    A friend told me about this bingsoo chain from Korea! He said that the American options here are better though... so I had to give it a try myself! My go to is the Mango Cheese Bingsoo. The condensed milk and snow-like texture of the ice are satisfying. Overall, it's a large portion and the fruits are always sweet. Not bad!

    Strawberry bingsoo
    Andrew W.

    Yeah Sulbing is on the pricier side and it's always packed. Parking is annoying, even after Beque closed (RIP). The bingsoo is admittedly some of the best in the Bay Area. But if there's nowhere to sit, it's hard to enjoy it. Wish the venue was a bit bigger. Looking back, If you're really craving Korean shaved ice, this place is solid, just try to come during off hours.

    Yogurt Melon Sulbing
    Shih Fa K.

    Melon Bingsoo is very cute in its honeydew bowl and carved melon top. I am not sure what was on the bottom, but I am sure there was something strawberry and some yogurt ice cream. The line was long and parking was challenging, but it was worth the wait. I wish they had menus that described their seasonal items better because staff was not able to give much of a description. Interior was typical of Sulbing.

    Strawberry yogurt chocolate sulbing
    Bryan L.

    On of the most expensive sulbings I've had not sure if it's because it's healthier because of the yogurt but it sure was tasty. Efficient self service kiosk . very much a hangout spot in the evenings especially during the summer. when it gets crowded, you may have to wait a little bit for a seat , hover around a table that looks like they're going to leave. This is an order and pay at the front and seat yourself establishment. Would definitely come back

    Ruth K.

    The bingsoo at sulbing is always delicious. They use frozen sweet milk, not water ice, so it's very fluffy and sweet. The only thing I dislike about coming here is that it's very busy and crowded, so sometimes it can be a battle to find a seat, and the tables are usually not that clean.

    Dang D.

    My wife and I visited Sulbing and ordered the Mango Cheesecake Sulbing and the Mozzarella Injeolmi Toast. Ordering is done through a self-service kiosk, and our food arrived within a reasonable amount of time. Both items were delicious. The Mango Cheesecake Sulbing was refreshing and not overly sweet. The shaved ice had a smooth, milky texture that melted perfectly in every bite. The Mozzarella Injeolmi Toast was excellent as well, it reminded me of a grilled cheese sandwich, but even better, with a unique sweet-and-savory flavor combination. Seating is first come, first served, so finding a table can be a challenge when the cafe is busy. Plenty of space between seats. The biggest downside is the parking situation, which can also be difficult during peak hours. Still, the food makes it well worth the visit.

    Krystal G.

    Mango Cheese bingsu - The mango to ice ratio was great. Most of the flavor was on the bottom, so had to mix it well. The mangoes were more sour than sweet, maybe not in season yet. Injeolmi toast - I liked the chewiness of the mochi inside the bread. However, I personally am not a fan of dry powder and the toast was basically covered in it. Ambiance - We came here on a Friday evening after dinner and it was packed. We had to wait a bit for a couple to leave so we could take their table. The cafe is pretty spacious but just expect a crowd, and I'm sure even more in the summer.

    Nila V.

    I would say the price is good however it's not the best bingsu I've had. Maybe it's because we got the chocolate but I wasn't feeling it. I wished it had more toppings or something inside that was sweeter, but mostly it just tasted like chalky cocoa powder. Not very sweet and not in a good way. I usually wouldn't get this flavor and would get fruit so maybe that makes the difference. Was it the worst? No. The shave ice part was delicate and the portion was what you would expect. But I wouldn't attempt any chocolate ones again if I did come back here. It's lacking something. As for the inside, it's a spacious place with plenty of seating which is nice, although the music feels a little loud. The service is pretty straight forward here as you can order from a kiosk or up front, and there are screens that show which order number is finished around the restaurant. The bathroom was clean. Overall, wouldn't say it's bad but I'm not sure if I can recommend.

    Mango Bingsoo
    Johana P.

    No frills Korean shaved ice spot in Santa Clara! Quick self service ordering process, our two choices were out pretty quickly despite the cafe being almost full. Ordered the traditional injeolmi Bingsoo and the mango cheesecake Bingsoo. Both were very tasty, light and fresh! Perfect for sharing with a group of friends.

    Chocolate Brownie Sulbing
    Sayali D.

    Wanted to like this but came away disappointed. The shave ice was basically flavorless the ice itself had no taste, and the toppings didn't do enough to carry it. For the price and , I expected a lot more. Nice space, but the dessert didn't deliver. Probably won't be back.

    Another Apple Mango Cheese Sulbing
    Vi T.

    My go-to bingsoo spot whenever I had dinner at Santa Clara and my group of friends craving for something sweet after. Sulbing is actually pretty popular chain in Korea and known for their Korean style shave ice (bingsoo), so I'm very happy that they opened a store here in Bay Area. There are a lot of parking spots within the plaza, the store itself is pretty spacious, and the decoration is quite simple. I usually place my order at the kiosk, staffs were friendly and wait time is about 10-15 minutes, could be longer on the weekend. They have a fixed menu but once in a while there will be a seasonal item likes Melon, Watermelon or Pistachio Strawberry. My favorite is their Apple Mango Cheese Sulbing, the shave ice is smooth, creamy, cheesecake bites and mango sauce were delicious, but the ice cream on top was alright, a perfect dessert to cool you down on a hot day. But if you prefer something warm, I would recommend their Honey Butter Bread, crunchy thick cut of bread with creamy whip and sliced almond on top. Overall, it is a great spot for Bingsoo and hanging out with friends.

    Chocolate Brownie Sulbing
    Ter L.

    My family and I stopped by Sulbing after having dinner not to far from here. It had been years since my last time enjoying Korean shaved ice and since it would be a first for my little monster, we eagerly visited. The parking situation is disastrous to say the least. With all of the neighboring businesses, the lot is quite small to house all of the foot traffic coming in. Driving around in circles is a guarantee and I've never been able to locate any kind of street parking. Be patient and throwing in a quick prayer wouldn't hurt. Our weekday [Tuesday] visit occurred at about 6:30pm with only 2 other parties dining. Seating was plentiful and the shop was spacious. The menu provided differed from what was viewed on Yelp so i'd like to assume the offerings change throughout the seasons. Great because seasonal ingredients are utilized which avoids artificial flavorings but we weren't able to get the item my 6 year old wanted. We settled with: *CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SULBING *MOZZARELLA INJEOLMI TOAST **It was disappointing for Sulbing to have sold out on the honey butter bread and not being able to try the vanilla latte + cloudy latte due to the machine being broken.** The chocolate brownie sulbing was good but was skimpy on the brownie aspect. The shaved ice is light, fluffy, and perfectly sweeted with condensed milk. Each spoonful melts in your mouth. The brownie version was okay but I'd prefer a fruit version of this. Mozzarella injeolmi toast is essentially two pieces of toast sandwiching mochi center and topped off with cheese. Do keep in mind this dish is sweet as it is drizzed with a sweetener. Interesting but I wouldn't feel the need to order this again. 3 stars overall. These beauties take a bit of time to make so come here anticipating a wait. I don't even want to imagine the wait during a peak hour visit. Nevertheless, the shop is super cute and very clean but our order just didn't hit the spot. I'd come back again during the summer to enjoy the fruit sulbings- primarily the melon.

    Lianne C.

    Went to sulbing on a Saturday night, it was busy but still able to grab a seat as parties left. We got the strawberry bingsu, comes with condensed milk already drizzled. The strawberries I think they toss it in some sugar as the strawberry on top was actually tart. I love the bingsu, it's soft and milky, very consistent here. We tried the dubai cookie but found it underwhelming. I think it was $7? Looking forward to the melon bingsu when it's back in season!

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    Ask the Community - Sulbing

    Do they accept cash?

    yes

    Are there nondairy options?

    I was also looking for non-dairy options a few months ago. I don't recall too many because my wife and I shared something with milk in it.

    It closes at 10, but when is last call?

    9:15pm! They have a sign posted on their front door the last time I was there which was pretty recent.

    What's the ice cream/sorbet flavor on the mango cheese? I had it yesterday and it wasn't vanilla. Maybe apple or lime? It was slightly tart.

    What are the hours for this place?

    12 pm- 10 pm but the last call is at 9:15 pm

    Anyone know if they use Alphonso mangoes or regular mangos in their mango bingsoo?

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    I was in the area with my brother and my niece. While my brother had to do something nearby, I saw…read morepeople on the street holding shaved ice. Looking at how delicious they were, I asked where they got this from. They pointed me to the corner and I went in with my niece. The space is rather small, but you don't really need to sit in the store to enjoy the amazing food. They have curated list of items or you can build your own. My niece wanted specific colors, so we opted for build your own style. We got mango ice cream at the bottom with strawberry and cotton candy syrup, topped with mochi and condensed milk. The shaved ice itself was finely grounded and easy to scoop. I didn't have any chunks of ice that made eating this unbearable. The syrups were delicious and sweet and worked well together. The condensed milk tied it all together and the mochi added a nice texture touch. The mango ice cream was also delicious. Overall, a very reasonably priced dessert. I look forward to coming back again.

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    We came at 9:40 no line 9:50 people started lining up!…read moreI got the today's special and the chi chi dango! Solid size mochi and flavor! $3 a piece, reminds of me back in little Tokyo where I would get some skewer street foods for $3 a piece, pretty not bad. Quick service! You can also pre-order it seems like Takes care $5 minimum, so if you want one Bring cash but you'll most likely end up leaving with 2 or more!

    They are one of the few shops left that make authentic Japanese mochi and manju…read more Their mochi is so soft and it will stay fresh for about 2 days at room temperature. I usually put it in the fridge if it'll be any longer, but the texture starts to get harder if it's over 2 days. My favorite flavor is the pink mochi with white lima bean paste. I wish they would make some mochi with fresh fruit that's the only recommendation I have! If you go during the obon festival, they also have delicious Hawaiian style shaved ice. My favorite flavor is milk and i like getting it with the vanilla ice cream and azuki beans. $6 + $1 per topping, cash only. I placed a pre-order for my mochi before the weekend by emailing shueidomanju@gmail.com, usually this is best if you want to make sure they don't sell out of the flavors you want. Service: I went during obon weekend so there was a long line. Last year they let people who pre-ordered skip the line and go straight up to pay and collect their order. Not this year, they made everyone stand in the same line and it took about 30 minutes. I don't think it's usually that busy, but this was a festival weekend. Ambiance: order at the counter and take it to go.

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    - what a hidden gem! It's tucked in a discreet plaza so parking is easy…read more - it's spacious and bright inside with cozy seating - service was so quick and the lady at the front was kind, she put the bun in the oven to warm it up and that really made it tasty - I came for the coffee buns and was happy with the value and quality! It tasted authentic and nostalgic to my childhood - paired with the hazelnut gelato it was a yummy sweet treat

    As a treat for my toddler, I made a quick search on Yelp for a spot providing shaved ice…read more Honeyberry seemed like the best option due to its location and the yummy photos. Our party of 3 arrived to a bare shop with only the staff member present. We walked in at about 6pm and were appreciative of such a clean environment. Roti buns seem to be extremely popular here. Shaved ice, gelato, smoothies, and waffles are also items you would find on the menu. After reviewing the HB's offerings, our family ended up with: *MANGO SHAVED ICE [requested for sprinkles to be added] *GOLDEN TOAST The mango shaved ice was not good. It didn't help that the sprinkles [requiring an additional fee] tasted terrible. I've never had sprinkles taste like that before and I hope to never experience that again. The topped mango were obviously not freshly cut since they had this shiny coating completely surrounding the pieces. Not sure if Honeyberry pre-cuts everything and leaves them in some kind of syrup?? The golden toast was absolutely delicious! I was so thankful for this purchase or else the entire visit would have been a bust. The crispy, crusty outer shell mixed with the fluffy middle, & the sweet glaze left me wanting more. 3 stars for Honeyberry. I don't think I'd go outta my way to visit again but if I did, I'll stick to the golden toast and give the roti a try.

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    4.4
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    I was visiting the West Field with my brothers family. I usually go to another dessert place to eat…read moresomething cool in a cone, but I walked by this place instead. I have had it once before in The City, so I was curious to try it again. There was quite a line, but it moved really fast. And the service was rather exceptional. Vanilla and Matcha Swirl: The flavors worked well with each other. The vanilla was subtle, but the matcha was very distinct. I enjoy the flavor of matcha, so I had no issue with it. However, I can see some people wanting it to be a bit more tame. Still, I enjoyed the cool treat and the cone was a perfect amount for me. Overall, I can see myself coming back here and probably trying their other stuff, such as the drinks.

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