What Is Milk Shaved Ice? Discover HANKKi’s Snow-Like Korean Bingsu
A Korean Dessert Unlike Any Other
When you’re craving something sweet, ice cream might be the first thing that comes to mind. But if you’re looking for something lighter, softer, and full of exciting flavours and textures, shaved milk ice offers an entirely different dessert experience.
At HANKKi, we serve the Korean version of shaved milk ice known as Bingsu. With its delicate, snow-like texture and delicious toppings, Bingsu is one of Korea’s most beloved desserts—and one bite is all it takes to understand why.
What Is Shaved Milk Ice?
Shaved milk ice is a frozen dessert made by finely shaving a frozen milk base into thin, delicate flakes.
Unlike crushed ice, which can be hard and crunchy, properly shaved milk ice has a light, creamy, and fluffy texture that melts almost instantly in your mouth.
The finely shaved milk ice creates the perfect base for sweet sauces, fruit, ice cream, cookies, and other toppings. Every spoonful offers a different combination of flavours and textures.
Many countries have their own versions of shaved ice, but Korean Bingsu stands out for its exceptionally soft, snow-like milk ice and generous toppings.
What Makes Korean Bingsu Different?
Bingsu is much more than ice with syrup poured over it.
Its frozen milk base is shaved incredibly fine, creating a texture that feels soft, creamy, and fluffy rather than hard or crunchy. The toppings are also an essential part of the experience, adding sweetness, creaminess, fruitiness, and crunch to every bite.
Compared to ice cream, Bingsu feels lighter and more refreshing. Compared to a snow cone or slushy, it offers a much softer texture and a more layered dessert experience.
It’s satisfying enough to enjoy on its own but light enough to have after a full meal. That unique balance is what makes Bingsu so easy to love.
How Do You Eat Bingsu?
There’s no wrong way to enjoy Bingsu.
You can start by tasting the toppings individually or gently mix everything together so the flavours spread throughout the shaved milk ice. Each spoonful brings together soft milk ice, sweet sauces, and delicious toppings in a different way.
Just make sure to dig all the way to the bottom—you don’t want to miss any of the sauce or toppings hiding underneath!
Bingsu is also made for sharing. Grab a spoon and enjoy it with your friends or family.
Of course, we won’t judge if you want the whole bowl to yourself.
Try HANKKi’s Bingsu Flavoursa
HANKKi Bingsu combines soft, snow-like shaved milk ice with delicious sauces and toppings. Whether you love fruit, matcha, or chocolate cookies, there’s a flavour waiting for you.
🥭 Mango Bingsu
Bright, tropical, and packed with sweet mango flavour. It’s a refreshing and satisfying choice for anyone who loves fruit.
🍓 Strawberry Bingsu
Sweet and tangy strawberry flavour layered over fluffy shaved ice. Its bright colour looks beautiful, and it tastes even better.
🍵 Matcha Bingsu
Earthy matcha meets gentle sweetness in this smooth and well-balanced combination. It’s a must-try for every matcha fan.
🍪 Oreo Bingsu
Creamy, sweet, and topped with crunchy Oreo cookies. It’s a rich and indulgent choice for anyone craving a satisfying dessert.
Our Bingsu Has a Brand-New Look!
Starting this August, HANKKi Bingsu is being served in our newly redesigned Bingsu cups! The cute new packaging makes the experience even more fun and gives our delicious Bingsu a fresh new look.
You can find the redesigned cups at participating HANKKi locations that serve Bingsu.
Stop by, pick your favourite flavour, and enjoy a delicious Bingsu in its adorable new packaging! 🍧✨
Complete Your HANKKi Experience
Bingsu is the perfect finishing touch to your HANKKi meal.
After enjoying a HANKKi Bowl or Corndog, treat yourself to a soft and delicious Korean shaved milk ice dessert. Whether you’re trying Bingsu for the first time or already know and love it, there’s always another flavour worth discovering.
HANKKi Forest Lawn Bingsu Is Now Available on DoorDash & UberEats
Great news for Bingsu lovers: “delivery from HANKKi Forest Lawn started on August 18!”
Our Strawberry Bingsu and Mango Bingsu are now available to order exclusively through DoorDash and UberEats, with only 30 of each flavour available per day.
Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for the day, so don’t wait!
Open UberEats & DoorDash, search for HANKKi Forest Lawn(4977 17 Ave SE), and order your favourite Bingsu before today’s limited quantity sells out. HANKKi’s snow-like Korean shaved ice is now only a few clicks away!
