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The Best Bingsu, Kakigori and Shaved-Ice Desserts in Melbourne
From cloud-like Korean bingsu to feather-light Japanese kakigori and Thai-inspired shaved ice stacked with mango, pandan, Thai tea and salted egg, Melbourne’s frozen dessert scene has never looked sweeter. These are the CBD and suburban dessert spots worth saving room for.
Melbourne has a serious soft spot for shaved ice, and bingsu is leading the charge. Korea’s beloved snow-like dessert is all about texture, temperature and generosity, often layered with milk ice, injeolmi, red bean, fruit, matcha, cheesecake or condensed milk until the whole bowl becomes part dessert, part edible architecture.
But this city’s frozen dessert scene doesn’t stop at bingsu. You’ll also find Japanese kakigori, known for its fine, feather-light ice and syrup-led precision, alongside Thai-inspired shaved-ice creations bright with coconut, pandan, Thai tea, mango sticky rice, cendol and salted egg. From classic Korean bowls to playful cross-cultural riffs, these Melbourne dessert spots are serving shaved ice with flavour, finesse and plenty of spoon-clashing drama.
Nijuusan
Carlton kakigori for the after-dinner set
At Nijuusan, dessert has the hush and precision of a Tokyo side-street bar. Kakigori lands in pale, snowdrift layers, shaved so fine it barely survives the spoon, with matcha, oolong and tiramisu among the signatures. Basuku cheesecake in matcha or kurogoma stretches the night a little longer. Faraday Street suddenly feels far from Melbourne, in the loveliest way.
237 Faraday Street, Carlton
Sulhwa
Korean shaved ice with cream, fruit and serious chew
Sulhwa is the CBD stop for Korean shaved ice dressed in cream, fruit and plenty of texture. Its bowls travel through snowy mochi, melon, matcha and hojicha, layered with rice-cake chew, crisp-sweet contrast and glossy generosity. Cakes and toast sit nearby for tables taking the long route. Best enjoyed late, with three spoons and very little interest in restraint.
347A Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Sulbing
Classic Korean bingsu made for sharing
For Korean bingsu in its most recognisable Melbourne form, Sulbing is an easy place to start. The bowls are generous, creamy and made for sharing, with flavours ranging from cheesecake to matcha strawberry, Lotus Biscoff and tiramisu. The injeolmi thread runs strong here, too, so pair your order with a Black Sesame Latte or Injeolmi Latte and make a full dessert date of it.
168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
656 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Sebastian Kakigori
Japanese kakigori with fine-dining precision
Sebastian Kakigori brings Japanese shaved ice into fine, meticulous focus from its petite Queen Street room. Chef Hiroshi Kawamata works with crystal-clear ice made from Mount Haku spring water, shaved into delicate folds and finished with flavours like crème brûlée, rare cheese and pineapple compote.
203 Queen Street, Melbourne
Bingsoo
Korean bingsu with big dessert-table energy
Bingsoo brings Korean shaved ice to both Springvale and the CBD, with bowls built for sharing and flavours that move from bright fruit to full dessert-table indulgence. Mango matcha brings a fresh, grassy lift, while peach crumble sits firmly in comfort territory. Add Korean thick toast or mini pancakes if the table is committed, because this is not a one-spoon-and-done situation.
1/327 Springvale Road, Springvale
Shop 3/260 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Homm
Thai dessert signatures, shaved into snow
Homm brings Thai dessert logic to Korean bingsu, and the result is one of Melbourne’s most distinctive shaved-ice menus. Thai Tea Bingsu folds loose-leaf Thai black tea into the snow, sauce and gelato; Mango Sticky Rice arrives with coconut milk flakes, mango and warm sticky rice; Taro comes with paste, boba and young coconut. Save space for Pink Himalayas, a sala-fruit original with whipped cheese and strawberry gelato.
294 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Melbourne Central, Shop GD071, 211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Shop 5-6, 254 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Bing Chillin
Bold bingsu for maximalist dessert people
Bing Chillin goes bold with bingsu, working across floral, fruity and creamy profiles without losing the fun. There’s butterfly pea flower coconut ice with pandan sauce, yuzu lychee for a sharper hit, and deeper dessert flavours like Biscoff, chocolate, coffee tiramisu and pistachio. Condensed milk, tapioca pearls and popping balls bring extra texture, making it one for maximalists with spoons ready.
334A Clayton Road, Clayton
3/398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
1/958 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East
Nimbo
Hardware Street bingsu with cult-dessert brains
Nimbo gives Hardware Street’s dessert strip a sharper pulse by blending Korean bingsu with Asian dessert references, with real menu smarts. Current bowls include Injeolmi Mochi with tofu ice cream, soybean powder, red bean and dango, Strawberry with coulis and Kori sudachi ice cream, plus lychee, vegan strawberry and an Earl Grey oat-base vegan injeolmi. Add a matcha yuzu or Ube Mochi Toastie and call it dinner.
119 Hardware Street, Melbourne
Khao
Thai restaurant bingsu worth saving room for
Khao works bingsu into a broader Thai dining experience, making it a smart final course after noodles, rice dishes and curry. The mango sticky rice bingsu keeps things breezy and familiar, while salted egg with mixed pearls goes richer and more savoury. The Ruam Mitr is the one to know, layering coconut ice with pandan cendol, jackfruit and ruby water chestnuts.
335 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Whether you’re a fan of traditional flavours or eager to try creative new twists, the city offers a range of options that cater to every palate. So, indulge in these delightful frozen treats and let the best bingsu in Melbourne take you on a sweet, refreshing adventure, before moving on to the city’s hidden gems and enticing cocktail bars.
