There's no time like Snowtime! What used to be a tattoo parlor is now a lovely Korean shaved ice (Bingsoo) shop. The menu has a varied selection whether you feel like something more chocolatey, fruity, or creamy.
My bingsoo buddy Joyce W. and I were curious about the "golden dust" so we asked what it was. The owner was very friendly and gracious enough to let us taste a little sample of it. Turns out it is sweet soy powder, and although it had that powdery drying effect on your tongue when eaten by itself, it was delightful when combined with the shaved ice and mochi in the Golden Dust bingsoo I had a bite of. That would make an interesting follow up to the cinnamon challenge by the way. Perhaps the next YouTube sensation will be the Golden Dust challenge!
I was in a fruity mood so I had a small sized custom creation which allows you to have 3 mix ins and your choice of drizzled sauce on top. I had the mochi, lychee and mango with chocolate sauce. It was made in the blink of an eye and we were in bingsoo bliss! The ice is more of the powdery type rather than the chunkier ice crystals they have at The Street which made for a delicate and light dessert. The mochi in the dessert was super soft and an interesting greenish color. Although I enjoyed the fresh fruit and chocolate I have to say I was more impressed with the Golden Dust preset combo so I might have to get one of those for myself next time!
Due to the sweet, friendly service and delicious snow, I'll be back for sure for some more refreshing Korean-style shaved ice.
4.5/5