summer

Dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, bingsu (빙수) has long been a favorite summer treat in Korea. Bingsu is shaved ice that is topped with a variety of ingredients. The classic patbingsu, reminiscent of what was eaten during the Joseon era by court officials, consists of a shaved ice base topped with ingredients such as adzuki beans, rice cakes, and ground nut powder. There are many Bingsu places in Seoul you should try when you visit South Korea.