Around Korea - 빙수야 팥빙수야 ~~

What is summer in korea without some bingsoos? (:
Had so many bingsoos during this summer exchange, of which, these 5 were eaten together with a korean friend i met during the programme (:

clockwise from top left:

1. Sulbing 설빙(Ewha) 
   Injeolmi bingsoo 인절미설빙 ₩ 7,000
  -Soybean (?) powder, injeolmi (a kind of ddeok), almond flakes, condensed milk- 

Introduced to my very first bingsoo at this famous snowflake sherbet chain cafe  (:

Something different from the usual patbingsoo (red bean bingsoo) , the condensed milk went nicely with the soybean powder. the ice here is quite fine as well (: 

Other Branches: Sinchon, insadong and many more 



2. 담장옆에 국화꽃  (Literally: The chrysanthemum flowers along the wall) (Hangangjin) 
   Persimmon punch bingsoo 수정과 빙수 ₩9,000
  -수정과  sauce, candied persimmon slices, ddeok-

Taste similar to cinammon, very very sweet, the ice was not as fine as well.
According to my korean friend, the topping (수정과  sauce) is actually served as a sweet drink after meals in fine dining restaurants because of it cleansing/refreshing taste. 



3. Caffe Zudy (Ewha) 
  Black sesame bingsoo 담백한 흑임자 빙수 ₩11,000
  -Black sesame, red beans, ddeok, nuts, cranberries, milk on the side-

 This shop without a doubt, wins for the best topping, the topping was unique,generous, healthy and all the ingredients matched really nicely . (:

The ice was not really fine, considering they are not a specialised bingsoo cafe. Also, definitely more pricey than most other bingsoos but worth it and the portion is huge as well (:

- Do remind them to give you the milk in case they forget. 
- Show them your student id card to get a 10% discount



4. Homilpat 호밀밭 (Sinchon)  
   Fruit bingsoo 과일 빙수 ₩7,500
   -Seasonal fruits, milky ice base, red bean and ddeok (served separately, which was unusual)-

 호밀팥 is (according to the bro) quite a famous bingsoo shop located in Sinchon, walked past it and was attracted to its christmasy (in july. hahah) decor. Didn't realise it was famous so decided to head there to try it out.

And it was indeed a good choice (: The ice was the most fine and what stood out was that the milk was probably(?) incorporated into the ice and then shaved which resulted in a nice creamy bingsoo ( as opposed to most where you just add milk onto the bingsoo and the milk never really soaks in ):  )

The prices here are quite reasonable, with the basic milk bingsoo starting at just ₩5,500 
The portions are slightly smaller ( but still enough for 2 )



5. Homilpat 호밀밭 
    Green tea bingsoo 녹차 빙수 ₩6,500
   -Green tea ice base, red bean and ddeok (served separately) -
 
To end off the summer exchange. we decided to go back to 호밀밭 for more of their delicious bingsoo and the green tea flavour was super nice as well. (:
The ice had a distinct and nice creamy green tea taste. Would definitely recommend it to green tea lovers. (:


best ice: homilpat
best topping: caffe zudy