The peak of summer’s heat is here, and in order to combat the hot weather, people all around Seoul are seeking the sweet, frozen dessert: Bingsu! Bingsu is a Korean shaved ice dessert that is perfect for hot summer weather. This summer, luxury hotels in Seoul are offering unique bingsu options that captivate both the eyes and mouth of those who are tired of the sweltering sun. This year in particular, various locations are providing special services in consideration of the health and safety of their customers during the Covid 19 pandemic. This includes serving up bingsu that is properly sized for one person and preparing take-out kits so that visitors can enjoy their delicious Korean dessert in the safety of their own homes. Let’s explore some of these fantastic bingsu destinations!
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
The JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul newly introduced their Black Sesame and Red Bean Bingsu, which uses traditional Korean ingredients. This delicious bingsu has a chocolate decoration in the shape of Dongdaemun Gate, which sits in front of the hotel, providing an artistic visual experience. In addition, the Mont Blanc Shaved Ice, made of powder sugar and snowflake ice that look like piled-up snow, and chestnut cream and rum syrup is also appreciated.
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Price: Dongdaemun Black Sesame Bingsu KRW 68,000 / Mont Blanc Bingsu KRW 53,000
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Address: 279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Hours: Daily 10:00 - 20:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-2276-3336
Conrad Seoul
At the rooftop bar, Vertigo, located on the 37th floor of Conrad Seoul, visitors can enjoy their new and boozy bingsu. Vertigo has launched both their Enchanted Mimosa Bingsu and their Irish Ice Bingsu. Enchanted Mimosa Bingsu is a shaved ice that provides instant freshness when you eat it. The Irish Ice Bingsu has a unique taste, combining Guinness beer with sweet Bailey's ice cream.
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Price: Enchanted Mimosa Bingsu KRW 24,000 / Irish Ice KRW 20,000
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Address: 10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
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Hours: Mon - Thu 11:30 - 24:00 KST/ Fri 11:30 - 01:00 KST/ Sat 11:00 - 01:00 KST/ Sun 11:00 - 24:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-6137-7766
InterContinental Seoul Parnas
At InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas, you can enjoy the hotel’s emblematic summer Bingsu, such as the 'Signature Mugwort Bingsu,' which features the harmony of fragrant mugwort and sweet red bean, the 'Jeju Apple Mango Bingsu,' a fruit-shaped sorbet which contains plenty of mango flesh, and 'Avocado Vegan Bingsu,’ a healthy option for vegetarians.
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Price: Signature Mugwort Bingsu KRW 50,000 / Avocado Vegan Bingsu KRW 50,000
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Address: 521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Hours: Daily 12:00 - 21:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-555-5656
The Westin Josun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul offers their signature Watermelon Bingsu and their Mango bingsu, which are both steadily gaining popularity. The watermelon bingsu is made from the juice of this special seasonal fruit. The mango bingsu offers a sweet and sour taste with a gorgeous visual presentation. The Westin Josun Seoul’s bingsu options provide visitors with the sweetest and freshest seasonal fruit in Korea.
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Price: Watermelon Bingsu KRW 48,000 / Apple Mango Bingsu KRW 72,000
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Address: 106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
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Hours: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 01:00 / Sat 10:00 - 01:00 / Sun 10:00 - 24:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-317-0365
The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul sells Mango Bingsu, which has been explosively popular since its initial launch in 2011. The Shilla Seoul Hotel's mango bingsu features a delicious presentation, as the frozen, perfectly sweet juice is topped with the finest Jeju mangos. The mango bingsu at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul boasts a sophisticated plating as it is served in a fancy silver bowl.
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Price: Apple Mango Bingsu KRW 83,000
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Address: 249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
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Hours: Loung& Bar 10:00 - 24:00 KST / Brunch 11:00 - 14:30 KST / Royal Tea 12:00 - 20:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-2230-3388
Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam
Visitors can enjoy a stellar city view from the 1915 Lounge & Bar, located on the upper floors of the Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam, while enjoying the restaurant’s refreshing Shine Muscat Bingsu. Shine muscat, which are high grade green grapes, are used in the bar’s bingsu to create a crisp and crunchy texture. Hurry in as the 1914 Lounge & Bar only makes 20 Shine Muscat Bingsu per day!
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Price: Shine Muscat Bingsu KRW 100,000
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Address: 231, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Hours: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 01:00 KST / Sun 10:00 - 24:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-727-7640
Signiel Seoul
Located on the 79th floor of Lotte World Tower, and boasting a spectacular aerial view, Signiel Seoul's Lounge offers Michelin 3-star chef Yannick Alleno's Coconut Mango Bingsu. Coconut Mango Bingsu is made by finely grating frozen coconut milk into a coconut and topping it with sweet pieces of mango.
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Price: Jeju Apple Mango Bingsu KRW 75,000 / Melon Bingsu KRW 60,000
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Address: 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Lotte World Tower, Floors 76 - 101)
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Hours: Daily 11:00 - 22:00 KST
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Tel: +82-2-3213-1212
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