I was looking on Yelp for a place to have dessert and came across Snowdrop, which appears to be recently opened. My mom had never had Korean shaved ice, and I was immediately craving it, so we coordinated with some friends and met them there. There are many options, and very generous portions. We shared the Misugaru, which was sweet and nutty and came topped with red bean paste and almonds. The texture of the shaved ice was exactly like snow! I also tasted our friends mango bowl and an Oreo bowl, as well (that chocolate shaved ice was great!). The staff was friendly, and the spot was quiet with plenty of seating for our gathering. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Snowdrop - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I ventured into this new spot after a long day because I was craving something sweet, and it was a treat! The interior is clean and comfortable, and the menu is easy to understand. Plus, the employees were very helpful answering a few questions I had. I love matcha, so I immediately ordered the matcha with red bean paste. When they brought it to me, I was shocked at the size of the portion! Be aware every bowl is really meant to be shared and they only have one size. I asked for a to-go and they said they didn't offer it but, I was able to get a plastic cup and take it with me. The shaved ice texture and flavor were so outstanding and delicious! It was ice but, it melted in my mouth and was cold, creamy ice cream. Plus, the red bean paste, almonds, and mochi were fresh and delicious! They offer a lot of choices for your bowl including mango, Oreo, strawberry cheesecake, and coffee caramel! Even though it is a little pricer than other spots they offer a great, (large) unique, shaved ice treat! Check them out! They also have both coffee and tea choices. read more

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Tucson is lucky to have an authentic bingsu shop. The quality, portion size, and flavors are genuinely comparable to the well known Sul and Beans in Los Angeles, which is impressive for a smaller market. The flavors I have tried and enjoyed include: - Coffee Caramel - Matcha - Oreo Choco The staff is friendly, and the ambience makes it a great spot for a casual hangout or an after dinner dessert stop. Overall, a solid place worth trying! At the moment of this post, take out is not available. read more

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So delicious! This bowl was shared between three adults and was so good. I wish I would have gotten a photo of the snow underneath it to show how soft and fluffy it was. It's not like snow cone or regular shaved ice, it's very thin and airy which was perfect for a refreshing treat. Oh and I like that they give you these bowls to share it and make your own serving. read more

Snowdrop - Strawberry cheesecake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So excited for this new spot to open up since we're in walking distance. Right away you get the vibe that this is intended to be a cool hangout with lots of ample seating and modern decor. We ordered the strawberry and the mango and we're not disappointed by the portions. You can easily share one of these between four people! The shaved ice was delicious, I loved how cold it was. The strawberries tasted great. I I could have had more condensed milk online, but generally it was very well received. We had a issue with our mango snow; The mangoes on top were mostly under ripe. When I voiced the concern to the the server, he was very gracious and tried hard to remedy it. He even offered us a refund if we weren't pleased. He ended up getting some better pieces of mango, but I will say todd if I were to order that flavor again, I would need to see a big improvement in the quality of the fruit. It could have been just an off day for sure because the strawberry was ripe and delicious. All in all, we'll definitely come back! read more

Snowdrop - Strawberry and mango! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Yummmm so good. So light and airy that you don't feel too full or guilty. My favorite is the mango. Went with my boyfriend and he said he was full and would only have a bite but we ended up polishing it off haha. No bites left behind. read more

Snowdrop - Mango bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place has serious style! There's something oddly satisfying about Shazaming great music while enjoying a meal--it just adds to the experience. The shaved ice bowls are incredibly refreshing and generously portioned; one bowl is more than enough to share between two people. The location is great, the atmosphere is clean and inviting, and everything just feels well thought out. Definitely a must-try spot! read more

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Spot on bingsu but the place seems a little lost. I definitely will be back but so many things seemed awry: --electronic menu signage was not turned on --staff fumbled with trying to turn it on --there didn't seem to be any energy in the staff to get food prepared And yet, it is authentic and delicious bingsu! read more

Snowdrop - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Located behind Dougbird on Campbell. It's very minimalist in its decor. There were limited bingsu flavors , but what they had was good. It does take time to make the bingsu so be patient. We shared the mango and misugaru and they were pretty large and meant to be shared. They were both really good, the shaved ice was light and fluffy and not too sweet. Someone did order the matcha, but it's definitely more earthy. It's still new so I hope more people come in to try it! read more

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The Bingsu is so good. It was busy for a Saturday night but the wait was not long. The portions are for sharing and they give cups on the side to share. Our favorite is the coffee caramel. The place is clean and bright with plenty of parking. read more

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So happy that Snowdrop is finally open - I frequent the sushi place next door and love that dessert is now just one door away! I treated myself to the Coffee Caramel Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice) and it was absolutely delicious! The crushed toffee and crushed Lotus Biscoff paired perfectly with the coffee milk base, giving it the right mix of sweet, crunchy, and creamy. Portion sizes were generous, making it perfect for sharing (or not). The space itself is tastefully decorated and has such a welcoming vibe. What really stood out was the owner, who came out to the dining area to check in on everyone and make sure everything was just right - such a thoughtful touch. I loved everything about this spot and will definitely be back again to try more flavors of the Bingsu and the other awesome treats on the menu! read more

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We did the Carmel coffee and the strawberry cheesecake! The strawberry was AMAZING and refreshing, I would say the coffee was great if you like rich desserts! read more

So yummy! The employees are very nice, and they give you little cups and spoons to share your dessert. The mango was so delicious and I'm excited to try the other flavors. Inside, the place is super cute and relaxing. read more

Snowdrop - Mango Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

For the price, you get plenty of ice. Enough to share one bowl between two people. Didn't feel like crap afterwards either- i only wish they had options to customize your shaved ice toppings. They should also display the amount of calories each bowl has. read more

Snowdrop - Oreo ice and Matcha ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The best bingsoo is determined by the quality of the shaved ice. The shaved ice here is fluffy, soft, like ingesting a cloud. The misugaru bingsoo is not too sweet with multiple layers of fillings. Highly recommended! read more

Snowdrop - Misugaru bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great place to enjoy delicious Korean shaved ice. I had a Mango bowl with a strawberry base.. read more

Snowdrop - It's so light and fluffy!! And not too sweet. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely delicious and authentic Korean bingsu (shaved ice)! We ordered the coffee-caramel shaved ice with the biscoff cookie. It is a perfect mix of coffee with the crunchy biscoff cookie! We also ordered the strawberry cheesecake flavor. It was a mix of the sweet strawberry with the creamy cheesecake! I will definitely try their other flavors next time! read more

Snowdrop - Coffee-Caramel Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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It's finals season, and My friend Krystal, and I decided to pick a nice café to work on our final report here. This Korean café offers great aesthetics, comfortable seating, and a menu that makes you want to try everything on it. We both got a drink and decided to also get their Matcha shaved ice. We're a fan of it all! The shaved ice is perfect for two to three people and has the right amount of sweetness. However, Krystal, who loves matcha, noted the matcha flavor could've been stronger. The drinks were also very delightful and priced well. We may have gotten nothing done on the report, but we discovered a great café nonetheless! read more

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We had the coffee and matcha binsoo tonight and it was so delicious and refreshing..even on a rainy night! Will definitely be coming back to try the others! read more

It was very good. One bowl is big enough for two people to share. They did not have to go anything which hopefully will change as I think they'd only been open for a short time...I'm not sure though, the sign they had up wasn't clear and I didn't ask for clarification. read more

Snowdrop - Strawberry cheesecake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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So sweet and refreshing! Very cute interior. Definitely will come back to try the rest of the flavors :) read more

Snowdrop - Mango Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Amazing place!! One of my favorite spots in Tucson! Staff are really nice and friendly! The mango bingsu is the best! And the vibes in the store are so chill and welcoming! read more

I'm Korean and lived in Tucson for 20 years, I have always wanted to re-experience my homeland somehow. I can confidently say that Snowdrop has fulfilled that wish. This is the best bingsu place I have been to by far. I have tried all of the bingsu menu and all of them are amazingly delicious. The ice does not melt as fast as you'd think and each layers are so flavorful. I'll be bringing all of my out-of-town friends here! read more

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So delightful and not overly sweet! Definitely recommend! The only flaw was the lack of employees, there was only one worker today, working the cash register, food, etc. which slowed down service, (took 50 minutes to get my dish). Will definitely come again hoping service is better next time! read more

Snowdrop - Strawberry Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Went here a few weeks ago, SUPER GOOD. The ambiance is nice , and the korean ice is to die for. The owner or he seemed to be went up to each table asking if the food was good and if we were doing ok. He was super respectful and the service was great. Would definitely come again, it was an AMAZING experience and sweet treat! read more

Snowdrop - Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I LOVE THIS PLACE. The best shaved ice I have ever had. I HIGHLY recommend!!! I got the mango and it is so refreshing. Matcha is my second favorite. And then strawberry shortcake!!! read more

Snowdrop - mango - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The Bingsu was amazing. We had the Oreo Bingsu and it was nice, light and delightful. Definitely enough to share with two people. The owner stoped by to check on everything and was so nice and very polite. Can't wait to come back. read more

Snowdrop - Oreo Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A little frustrating that theres a paper sign posted says "closed on Mondays", online it states open Monday's 12pm-8:30pm, and the actual sticker as you can see in the photo states Monday- Sunday 11AM-9PM. So obviously I went and they weren't open hence the review. I'm sure it's great and hope to actually try it soon. read more

Snowdrop - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We were so excited to try this place and the only disappointing things was that they were out of some of the flavors and they did not have a to go box. It was very yummy and we will be back to try other flavors. Great location! read more

Snowdrop - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love this Korean shaved ice. I was expecting milk based shaved ice like I had in Taiwan, and I was pleasantly surprised with the Matcha one that has matcha flavored ice. There's toppings in the middle too. It's worth every penny and worth the 30 min drive. Been there twice so far and will be visiting soon again! read more

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Its a lower sugar desert but servings are large. Most Americans probably like higher sugar ice cream.

I love this shaved ice. I always get the Misugaru, it's nutty, earthy, and sweet with the mochi toppings. I've been back 3 times and keep bringing new friends to introduce them to it. The owner is very kind and the staff spend a lot of time making sure every bowl is just right. It's sweet to plan on spending 30-45 minutes hanging out to enjoy. I'll be back!! read more

This very new addition to the dessert establishments is quite novel and offers delicious Korean treats. It's quite modern inside with a sleek decor and very clean. The menu is limited and only a few different flavors of bingsu, a shaved ice dessert. This version is much different from what I had in Seoul in the 1980's, modernized but very tasty. They only have one size bowl currently and it's fairly large. I had the matcha and my son had the mitsugaru. We enjoyed them both. Service was quick and friendly. If you're looking for an alternative to ice cream or gelato, I recommend you check it out. (Some other customers also recommended the coffee but I didn't try that) read more

Delicious!!! I got the shaved ice "misugaru". This hit the spot after dinner. The shaved ice is good for 2-3 people. read more

Snowdrop - Shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cool that is a new bing su opening in Tucson however, I know this was the trial run, but this was what I thought about the trial run. The pink suit was delicious with many food options that I really did enjoy however a large scoop of cheap ice cream on top really detracted from the food. I see that they've closed temporarily to fix these issues and I hope they do not put a large scoop of ice cream on top. read more

Outstanding! As good or better than Bingsu (Korean shaved ice) we had in Seoul. Like eating a cloud. Melts in the mouth and not at all grainy read more

Got to try their soft opening and it was fantastic! Very nice and welcoming staff, especially the owner. Seems like an awesome local small business. The Shaved Ice (Bingsu) was great, loved the little mochi pieces on top, and the drinks were very good. We got the Matcha, Coffee Carmel, and Oreo ones and they were all awesome. The Korean shaved ice is really nice cause it's kind of soft and smooth as opposed to other shaved ice/snow places. We also tried the Ume plum tea and it was so good. We got a hot and a cold one and it was very refreshing. They also had several other flavors like orange hallabong, honey yuzu, ginger and honey, jujube, and another I can't remember. The inside was clean, modern, and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. They had some music playing a very nice level in the background. I also loved the little wood trays the order was served on. Can't wait to go back and try some other stuff and hope they do well! read more

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The bingsoo was great. Love how generous they were with the toppings, there is a second layer of them beneath the ice. read more

Snowdrop - Matcha Bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Just went to the second day of the grand opening. The shaved iced was authentic and delicious. In the future I would like to see soft serve ice cream inside but as an option! I'm personally an ice cream guy but I understand it's not everyone's thing. Overall super great flavors and quality ingredients. You won't find shaved ice made this way anywhere in Tucson. Will definitely be returning read more

Snowdrop - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It is so good! Just as good as the shaved ice I have had in Korea if not better! I had the misugaru. 10/10