Cool off this “summer”! The 11 most delicious new shaved ice treats in Seoul

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 
When visiting Korea in the summer, don’t miss out on Korea’s shaved ice culture, especially at popular chain coffee shops. Every summer, they compete to roll out a variety of creative flavored shaved ice, and there are even specialty shaved ice shops—proof of just how popular shaved ice is in Korea. Korea’s food websites have selected the 11 hottest new shaved ice treats of the summer to help everyone cool off this “summer”!

1. Sulbing
Sulbing, which emphasizes healthy eating, is a uniquely distinctive ice shop. It uses mango and yuzu to create healthy summer frozen treats, allowing everyone to enjoy sweet flavors without any guilt.

2. Gong Cha
Gong Cha, a Taiwanese brand, is considered the top bubble tea brand in the eyes of Koreans. It has launched four flavors—red bean, mango, taro, and milk tea—to conquer Korean taste buds.

3. Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours, a well-known bakery brand in Korea, has also launched four shaved ice flavors—red bean milk, mango cheesecake, and yuzu macaron—to seize the summer business opportunity.

4. Homibing
Homibing, a very popular brand among Koreans, has also introduced exclusive creative ice treats for the summer. Its signature honeydew snowflake ice aims to stand out in Korea’s fiercely competitive ice treat market.