Service here is kind of slow. It's always busy inside whenever we come. They need to hire more people to work. It took me 10 minutes to order and another 25 minutes to get just Taiyaki. There are plenty of chairs and table to sit inside, but it's almost 85% full with people sitting and chatting while they eat Bingsu, Taiyaki, or drinking. They have assorted flavors for Bingsu, but I mostly see people ordering the strawberry one. As for their Taiyaki, I always order custard and Nutella. This time we tried the sweet potato and it's not really sweet potato, but artificial filling. I thought it would really be sweet potato inside so that's a bit disappointing. They have different kinds of drinks, but they look too sweet for me. read more

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Absolutely do not recommend. The place feels very messy and uncoordinated. We ordered the watermelon bingsoo and the staff said it takes 20-30 minutes. The store was not busy, there were only 4 groups within it. All we ordered was that one thing. We waited for over 30 minutes but didn't hear our number called. When we went up to check, our bingsoo was just sitting on top of the counter, unattended. No one called our number, and if they did, no one cared to check up again when there was no customer to claim it. The watermelon was not sweet, and everything was kind of melting. The shaved ice on the bottom were all clumped together and honestly just not good compared to other reputable places. read more

Okbingsul - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

We got the taiyaki, and it was piping hot and fresh. The hotteok filling looked really good on the ad, so we got two of those, custard, and red bean. The hotteok taiyaki was amazing, 6/5. You get 5 for $12 which is great deal. I also got the misugaru latte, and that was so good too. The worker was nice, and he recommended that I get it with milk and not water, and I'm so glad I did! What a treat. It was a bit warm in there, but we didn't stay long inside because we wanted to walk around. There are other tables and chairs outside throughout the plaza, so it wasn't a big deal. read more

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This was one of the few businesses that have been there since I first started visiting the Source (looking at pre-COVID days) that have remained until now. It's located on the first floor on the in between "halls". The times that I've gone there have been quite busy, very surprising for a place that used to be super dead, and even now with more businesses, I still see a good amount of people dining in for their bingsoo. Service is decently fast. There's seating inside and outside, but it's SUPER limited. You might have to take it to go and go into the food court seating area or to the lawn stairs area. Because of the number of customers, it weirdly gets warm inside and it can get messy and dirty. As expected of trash cans filling up, dessert melting and getting everywhere on the tables, etc. So just keep that in mind. I'm unfortunately super biased due to Sul and Beans and that's been my standard since it's the first and closest Korean shaved ice to me. For our visit we got the Melon Okbingsul. We got the cup size since this was more than enough to share with 3 people. All of the toppings are on top. It's cantaloup balls with condensed milk, vanilla ice cream and cheese cake bits and a raspberry. All the toppings are at the top, so with the limited amount of space, this might make it tough to evenly distribute things out without using a separate cup or spilling it over. It's literally smooth shaved ice that's being carried by the toppings all on top. It's no interspersed or that unique in comparison to other bingsoo I've had elsewhere. Now with more emerging eateries in the Source, there's more options out there for dessert. read more

Better than just ok, Okbingsul is simply delightful! Every time I've visited this sweet dessert cafe, I've walked away pleased. Their shaved ice is delicious! Just the right touch for a hot summer day. Their portions are shareable, and they have mini paper cups available so that you can share amongst groups. Came here with a party of 7 yesterday. We ordered their match shaved ice, red bean shaved ice and taiyaki. Although I did not get to try their red bean flavor, I absolutely loved their green tea shaved ice and taiyaki. Highly recommend both. Their shaved ice is served with mochi, ice cream and whipped cream on top. SO good. Their tayaki comes with different fillings. I tried the Nutella flavor, and wow it was amazing! We had a great time enjoying some dessert at Okbingsul after dinner. This is a joint we return to often because it is that good. Even better on a hot summer's day. read more

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I didn't feel that actual product isn't what was presented in the menu. Clean and quiet cafe. read more

Okbingsul - Mellon shaved ice advertises - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I've only ordered the Taiyaki here because it has consistently been one of my favorite desserts at The Source mall. It comes in a pack of 5, and you can choose up to 3 flavors. They have options like red bean, Nutella, custard, green tea, etc. The Nutella one is my favorite. They make them fresh and they are so good when they are piping hot! The taiyaki outer layer has a mochi-like texture which is really satisfying. I ordered to-go and had to sneak one on the way home. read more

Okbingsul - Taiyaki - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

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My family decided to visit the OC Source! It became a fun food tour of sorts. We ended our trip at Okbingsul to satiate our hunger for bingsoo! We ordered the matcha bingsoo - 8/10. We loved the icecream on the top which always enhances a Bingsoo experience! However, the tteok was not eaten with as much joy because it was hard and we can tell it came from cheaper packaging compared to other places like Sul & Beans. The menu features a good variety of different bingsoos and drinks. I think more people do come here for the bingsoo and tayakis. One Regular sized bingsoo is good enough to share with 3-4 people who have eaten a good meal beforehand. The interior has an okay amount of seating for 7-8 different groups of people. The interior features an aesthetically pleasing quote that can serve as a backdrop for good pictures! Thank you all for your service and provision of good food. God bless you. read more

Okbingsul - Matcha Bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Taiyaki was tasty! It came out hot and we let it cool, but it was worth it. The Nutella ratio was good and was worth the $12 read more

Okbingsul - Nutella taiyaki ($12) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

This is JUST what I needed after a hot day strolling in Laguna, and perfect stopover on my way back to Santa Monica. This was my first time trying okbingsul. I had no idea what it was, other than shaved ice. I tried the melon flavor, and it was amazeballs. I shared it with 4 in my family, and it was the perfect fit. Forget porridge. Goldilocks shoulda had this stuff instead. Definitely coming back here again. read more

Okbingsul - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

A bit pricey for bingsoo but so good. The ice isn't crunchy at all but like soft snow and every bite is pretty flavorful. Liked the interior. Service was good aside from times no one seemed to be at the register for 5-10 min at a time but was relatively slow when we went in. We paid around $17 for a large which fed our family of three for a solid dessert. read more

Okbingsul - Mango cheesecake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

What happened to this place? Is the owner not taking care of this dessert shop? I remember the bingsoos being tasty with ice finely shaved... Not last night's bingsoo... ice was corse and messy...$30 for 2 corse ice desserts... They were only accepting cash and the place was HOT inside. I should have checked reviews first... Desserts costing this kind of money means owners need to step it up Please DO BETTER read more

I ordered the Mango Cheesecake Bingsu and it was pretty delicious. The mango was so flavorful but I don't know if it was frozen or not. The cheesecake added that extra creamy flavor and texture to the bingsu which I enjoyed. Love the texture of the shaved ice, soft and silky. Overall not too bad, but a little pricey for it to be in a cup like this, almost $19. read more

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Absolutely disgraceful shop. As a Korean who loves bingsu what they served here cannot be called bingsu. The taste and texture were completely wrong, just ice and sugar kind of like a cheap Sno-cone that was mushy, not refreshing as Bingsu should be. They give it to you in a paper cup and it is so uncomfortable to eat. 0 stars for taste, presentation, service, professionalism, and ambience too. They had all the lights off weirdly to save electricity bills. I wouldn't have eaten it if it was $2. When we asked for refund, the young worker said the manager doesn't allow refunds. What kind of business is this? Don't go. Ever. read more

My daughter had been wanting to try the taiyaki, so we picked some up to take home. Two with custard, one red bean, and two Nutella. She was really excited to try them, and they didn't disappoint. The taiyaki were warm, soft, and filled just right. Each flavor had its own charm, but the custard and Nutella were definitely our favorites. It was a fun little treat. read more

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I got the Mango Cheesecake Okbingsul, Mango Cloud Smoothie, Honey Butter Injeolmi Toast, and the Strawberry Sparkling Refresher. Everything is made fresh to order, which I loved! I do wish they used fresh fruit instead of frozen, and I'd love to see better presentation with the food--but overall, a super tasty spot if you're craving Korean sweets! service was super sweet and it was pretty busy there! read more

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Went last weekend and got the Oreo bingsu and taiyaki. Bingsu was ok, taiyaki decent. Unfortunately we left our collectible baseball cap at the store when we left. Honestly, we were the only table inside...the staff could have easily came out and told us that we left it on the table as we walked away. Anyway, I tried contacting the store after leaving The Source about 20 minutes later. Their phone number didn't work. I reached out to them on their Instagram page message and no replies. At this point I don't know if the staff had tossed it or maybe another customer took it so not sure if I should even drive back to check. Would be nice if they have a working phone... read more

Not good at all. This was just shaved ice and fruit without little syrups or condensed milk. The service was okay, and the tables were not clean. Not a great experience, I think this place survives because of the young crowd that visits and can't really drive out farther. read more

Okbingsul - Strawberry - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food: The bingsoo is sweet, flavorful, and refreshing, making it a convenient stop for a sweet treat when you are walking around The Source. Overall, it's decent. Service: Orders come out pretty quickly Ambiance: The space is small but clean, with a decent flow of people coming and going read more

Okbingsul - Strawberry Bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

After a lovely lunch with the family celebrating both my birthday and Father's Day, Appa started craving something cold and sweet--it was such a hot day! As we wandered around, we stumbled upon a bingsu shop, and oh boy, we loved it. So refreshing and delicious--we're definitely coming back for more! read more

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I love myself some Korean ice. Koreans just make everything better and dessert is definitely one of those things. Enjoy a light and fluffy flavored Korean ice if you've never had it before. There was a phase where I would crave for this every week. It was a painful addiction and bad for dieting, but my stomach was happy each time. read more

TL;DR - super yummy & refreshing bingsul, fruit is fresh! came here on a date, we got the mango for sharing size & it was super good. ive also tried the watermelon in the past, so good! - the taiyaki was also super tasty the staff is sort of quiet, but service is quick & there's a bunch of tables inside. i would highly recommend for a dessert after eating at the food court! read more

Okbingsul - taiyaki mango bingsul - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Ordered the Oreo Bingsoo to share and my friend ordered an assortment of Taiyaki to bring home. I'm usually more of a fruit Bingsoo person, but I really like the Oreo Bingsoo. It was sweet, but not too sweet. They also did a layering of the Bingsoo ice and Oreo so it was a good mixture. The vanilla ice cream was also a nice touch. The area had a nice aesthetic and was clean with a good variety and great customer service. The other The Source shops and dining also gave some fun things to do before and after grabbing dessert. A solid Bingsoo place, would come back again. read more

Okbingsul - Oreo Bingsoo and assorted Taiyaki - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Haven't had bingsoo in what felt like forever so I decided to try out this spot that used to be a local favorite. This spot is located inside of the Source and parking is in a garage. It was a bit hard to find the spot but after a bit of walking we found it. I ordered the mango bingsoo and the process is pretty straightforward. Order at the counter, pay, wait for your number to be called, and go up to pick it up. It was pretty pricey for what we got. It still tasted pretty good and refreshing so we'll give them that. Unfortunately, this seems more like something we could've made at home. The mangoes were the frozen kind you could probably purchase at the grocery store. Their interior is quite nice with very modern decor and makes for great photos. Wouldn't come back, but I appreciate the refreshing dessert concept. read more

I went to this place on Thursday with my family, who just got together after a year. We just wanted to have a good time together after lunch. The bingsoo was okay-ish, but the service was awful. I normally don't write a review, but our whole family was just shocked by it. There were no greetings when we walked in, and she gave us side eye multiple times. My parents got uncomfortable; they had to leave the cashier section. They ran out of everything, which I don't blame the employee for, but it was more like she was giving US the attitude when it was their fault the ingredients weren't available. I've worked in the food industry for almost 6 years as a server, barista, and just a cashier. I can never see an employee giving this much attitude towards customers; I could never imagine. The employee might be having a bad day, but I also think that people should take it seriously and professionally, even if it's a part-time job. read more

Believe the low ratings, and avoid this place! There are so many better bingsu spots around. We got there around 8:30pm and we were hit with a blast of warm air from inside the store. We were immediately told that they are only taking bingsu to go orders only because they close at 9. The person working there must have had a bad, long day, because of their expression and curtness. We ordered the strawberry and injeolmi bingsus. It took some time for the orders to be ready and while we waited inside the store, we started to feel very warm, which was surprising since it was cool outside. Then we noticed the thermostat is kept at 77! There was a note on the thermostat saying not to let the temp be set lower than 72. 77 is far from 72. Makes me wonder if they want it hot in there so their patrons food melt quickly... We got our orders and ate outside. They don't come with condensed milk, so I asked for some in the cup. The flavor was surprisingly bland, and the ice was just...ice? It wasn't creamy and the sweetness came from the toppings and the condensed milk we added. The toppings are layered throughout the bowl, which I appreciate, but the wateriness of the shave ice just takes away from the flavor of the toppings. The strawberries were completely frozen and difficult to eat. I think adding strawberry syrup to the dish would have helped add more flavor. The bingsu was also super hard in parts of it so there were chunks of ice throughout the bowls. Just save your calories (even if it's mostly water) and money and go somewhere else. Ok-bingsul is an overstatement of a name. read more

Okbingsul - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

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The bugs??? This is two stars, but if I were able to make it zero, I personally would! Receiving garlic cheese bread with a bug nestled atop a cold slice of a Kraft cheese single was already deeply disappointing. After politely asking for it to please be remade, sans bug, and with a melted slice of cheese, we received indecent customer service from the employee that was deeply distasteful and unwarranted. Having utensils thrown rather aggressively into the box with the remade order and then having it Shoved towards us was abhorrent. The cherry on top, was that yes, the cheese was still not melted. Still incredibly cold. Do not recommend. read more

I came here for dessert while at the source and was disappointed overall. The size of what you get for the price is shocking! It's really small and not easy to share for more than 2 people. The taste is good but there are better Korean shaved ice places in Buena Park down the street. I would likely try another dessert shop rather than return here. read more

Okbingsul - Injeolmi - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Plenty of staff were standing around, but our juice took forever because they forgot our order. The juice was overly sweet, the menu was mediocre, and the service was slow and unorganized. The cashier also had his underwear showing, which felt unprofessional. Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

Located in the Source building by Beach and Orangethorpe, this place offers variety of bingsu (traditional Korean shaved ice). We tried Affogato okbingsul. Pretty good size bowl for two. read more

Okbingsul - Affogato Okbingsul (with a small bowl of strong coffee on the side). - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Visited Okbingsul and ordered the Mango Cheesecake Bingsoo. Presentation was impressive, with a generous amount of fresh mango, chunks of cheesecake, and a drizzle of sauce over finely shaved ice. The mango was sweet and ripe, and the cheesecake added a nice creamy richness to each bite. The shaved ice itself was light and fluffy, though I felt the flavor could have been a bit more pronounced once the toppings started to melt in. Service was polite and efficient. Staff took the order quickly and the dessert came out within minutes. They also offered extra spoons without me asking, which was a nice touch since it's definitely shareable. The shop has a clean, bright atmosphere with plenty of seating. It's casual but still feels like a place you could linger with friends over dessert. Overall, the Mango Cheesecake Bingsoo was refreshing and well put together. Just a little more flavor in the base ice would have pushed it to a perfect score, but it's still a solid choice for a sweet, light treat. read more

Sadly the most disappointing bingsu I've had. We got the injeolmi red bean and everything just tasted syrupy and overly sweet. They use cheap quality ingredients and charge $14 for a "large" size. They also use mochi instead of traditional bingsu rice cakes. Service was lackluster and the ambiance was questionable. There are definitely better spots for dessert nearby. read more

Visited on a quiet Tuesday and the place was pretty empty. Service was speedy, but the bingsul lacked flavor, especially the melon--it was disappointingly bland. Should've gone for the smaller cup size. . read more

Okbingsul - Melon Bingsul - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I was shocked that this wasn't good because usually all the bingsu places I've been to have been good and hard to mess up but this one was not it. The shaved ice cream part I was expecting to taste milky but it just tasted like straight water and the only matcha part of this was the added matcha powder and the powder was so crumbly and old that my friend choked on it read more

Okbingsul - Green tea bings - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

This place probably has the weakest bingsoo I've ever tried. My daughter and I met up with some of my friends from school and we came here for dessert. We came before the lunch crowd so it wasn't very busy. We ordered the strawberry bingsoo. The ice wasn't like snow and not flaky at all. The strawberry was at least fresh and overall not too sweet. My friends ordered the mango cheesecake bingsoo. One of them said the mango was super sour. She said the picture was more impressive than the real thing, which is pretty sad. Overall, the bingsoo was just OK. I wanted to give it the benefit of doubt since its name is ironically called OKBingsoo. But, the name basically says it all that it's just OK. read more

Okbingsul - Mango & Cheesecake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Came an hour before closing and they said they were closed, floors were mopped but the door was still unlocked. Website and google reviews said they closed at 10pm on Mondays. Correct me if I'm wrong and the time changed or I missed daylight savings. read more

I tried the strawberry bingsu, and it tasted awful. They used rock-hard frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones. Total waste of money, I'll never go back. read more

First time here and absolutely loved it. I tried the green tea shaved ice and it had the right amount of sweetness. It wasnt drenched in condensed milk or anything like that. They actually layered the matcha too, which i really liked. First layer you see with the green is matcha, under that is ice, then under that its more matcha. The cream on top added a nice creaminess to it. I definitely prefer this over other kinds of shaved ice just because of the texture. Its soft and pretty much melts in your mouth! Will be back to try other flavors for sure. read more

Okbingsul - Green tea shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California

Girl who was working as a cashier today 5/12/2026 around 11-12 pm was extremely rude, made faces, was very simple, could not hold a conversation, never smiled, looked like she hated working there. Don't go to this place if you have a group because she will look at yall with disgust. Worst service I've had in my life. Fire her read more

When ordering taiyaki you must order at least 5 with a maximum of 3 fillings. My friends and I ordered the taiyaki with the red bean filling. The red bean filling was sweet, but the taste was abysmal as the filling was more like paste and too sweet. read more

Okbingsul - Taiyaki - Shaved Ice Near Me - Buena Park, California