Sulbing Cafe Photos
Business Info
SULBING CAFE ATMOSPHERE
You might also consider
More like Sulbing Cafe
Recommended Reviews - Sulbing Cafe
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Cute little cafe but slow service:( I had to wait 30 min for one coffee Plenty seating coffee is outstanding! I got the orange cloud latte
I loved the Bing soo here!!! The tiramisu on top was made with ice cream and tastes so yummy!!! The strawberries were really fresh too and everything was not too sweet! Wanna come back for all the flavors!!!
Street parking only! Sulbing cafe is really spacious inside with plenty of tables, so you might be get lucky with not having to wait :) How it works: order at the kiosk, grab a table, and they'll call your number when your order is ready. Self-serve and self-clean. Drinks: 3.5/5 Blueberry smoothie - Perfectly balanced between sweet and sour. Condensed milk tea - A bit bitter and could have used a bit more condensed milk in it. Mango matcha - Matcha was a bit grainy and the mango puree was a bit too syrupy. Food: 5/5 Mozzarella injeolmi toast - This was soooo good. Soft, sweet, and tasty. Mango sulbing - Generous serving of mangoes! Bits of cheesecake helped even out the sweetness. Honey butter bread - Bread was thick but really fluffy and soft to eat. I personally think the whipped cream on top should be replaced with ice cream.
Another delicious Korean dessert place that has some of the best bingsu in the area, sort of a hidden gem. We ordered on a tablet as soon as we walked in the shop, and the order was ready within 5 minutes. We got mango and it was super fresh, and flavorful. Great portions for 2-4 people to share. Will definitely come back when I'm in Mountain View.
Visited Sulbing in downtown Mountain View after dinner and had a great experience. The ordering process is simple ... you place your order at a kiosk, find your own seat, and then wait for your number to be called. There was plenty of seating available when I visited after 7 PM, and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered the watermelon bingsoo, which came with a can of Milkis. The bingsoo was topped with plenty of fresh watermelon cubes, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and refreshing. It was the perfect dessert for a warm evening and not overly heavy after dinner. The cafe felt clean, organized, and relaxed, and the self-service setup made everything quick and convenient. If you're looking for a refreshing Korean dessert in downtown Mountain View, Sulbing is definitely worth a visit.
It's a tiny shop from the outside, but a massive interior in the inside! You'll order from a tablet, and they'll call your number for you to pick up your order. We came after a meal, and ordered a chocolate monster sulbing and tiramisu sulbing. We thoroughly enjoyed both of them! The shaved ice is creamy, and they're thoughtfully layered so you'll find another tasty layer as you dig down. For example, the chocolate monster one has ice cream nestled away at the bottom, as well as another layer of cocoa powder. We'll definitely be coming back to try other flavors!
Sulbing Cafe is truly a gem for dessert lovers! We ordered their Green Tea Sulbing and their Pistachio Sulbing - they both were truly flavorful, tasty, and authentic! The green tea sulbing had various layers of shaved ice with green tea powder and a light frosting, its topped with delicious green tea ice cream and small pieces of mochi. The pistachio sulbing is nutty, with the right amount of chocolate, and has flakes that adds texture (similar to Dubai chocolate), and its topped with a scoop of ice cream, pistachio cream, and pistachio chunks. Both desserts have layers of flavor and great textures! The space is open, brightly lit, and has a cafe vibe to it - perfect to get some work done or simply hang out. The staff were efficient and kind. You place your order at the front through a kiosk system. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Absolutely will be returning here!
Sulbing in Sulbing Mountain View!!!! finally one closer to me! I've been to the locations in Santa Clara and Cupertino many times, so it's nice not having to drive as far south anymore. I love the setup here. You order at the station when you walk in, and the seating area is right next to it. The space is super clean, spacious, and nicely cooled with strong AC. The injeolmi toast is a must try. If you love mochi, you'll definitely enjoy it. It's a chewy rice cake coated in roasted soybean powder and it's so good. It was also my first time trying matcha at Sulbing. I got the matcha cloudy, and it was perfectly balanced with a sweet foam and rich matcha flavor.
The bingsoo at Sulbing is always good because they use sweet milk ice chips, not water ice! I have to say that I found this location was nicer and less crowded than the Santa Clara location that I usually go to.
pretty sure this is the best sul-bing i ever had in the bay area. I am not a korean shave ice expert, but their signature one is really good. the soy bean powder taste amazing with the fluffy shave ice.
100% self serve and no line on a Sunday afternoon. Fast, clean and delicious. Wish they can have smaller size so we can try more favors.
This place is very interesting. The dessert is meant to be shared as it's huge. We ordered the Tiramisu bowl. It comes with a nice layer of shaved ice, with vanilla flavoring. Cocoa powder. It then came loaded with vanilla ice cream and a large piece of tiramisu. The flavor was not overly sweet and actually pretty tasty. The space itself looks new and spacious.
I don't like it and it deserves 5 stars. I didn't know what bingsu was when I walked in. I didn't ask. I spent 20 minutes discovering layers of epic. I had so much fun with the food I forgot I was on a date with a closed minded bore. The lighting is cool and the music is fun too. I highly recommend trying the place at least once. I think I ate mine wrong and will be googling to try again. Bring the whole crew--the $16 treat is for 6 people.
Came to this Sulbing location for the first time! There was a self-order kiosk at the front of the store and LOTS of seating indoors! This location felt very clean and loved the decor! ~The food~ They generally have the same selections of bingsu + drinks as the other Sulbing locations. - Green Tea Sulbing ($15.95): This subbing was very fluffy and the mochi toppings on the sides paired nicely with the matcha flavor! I do think they could've added just a bit more matcha powder to the layers of the bingsu, but still enjoyed it! ~Parking~ This location is located just off of Castro St, so there is plenty of parking in the nearby public parking lots + street parking! ~Overall~ Very cute and casual ambiance, would highly recommend for a dessert spot! I would love to come back and try some of their drinks as well! read more
It is nice to finally know they are now open until 9:15am, from the original time of 5:00pm. Their portions are very generous, suitable for 2 -3 people. The interior is fairly basic, which is neither good nor bad. The Chocolate Monster we had was just ok. The ice itself is light and airy, though it was surprisingly not flavored with any syrup. We will definitely be back to try one of their more popular dishes such as strawberry. read more
This place is a relatively new outpost of the Sulbing Cafe chain. It's bright, airy, and clean, and looks to be a great place for studying. - 2.5/5: Matcha bingsu. the snow is coarse style, not "silky style", and the snow doesn't have flavor. All the flavor is from the dusting of matcha powder on top, and the matcha ice cream. Not recommended. read more
We've been to Sulbing in Santa Clara and so happy that the second location is in Mountain View. The flavors are consistent between both locations. The Green Tea Sulbing and Mango Cheese Sulbing were yummy. Order at the Kiosk and when your order is ready, your order number will be displayed on the screen. Love the ambiance at this location, as it looks modern and is spacious. Best for groups ~2-4 read more
Really great sulbiing. The ice is super fluffy and all the flavors I tried were rly good. Pistachio strawberry was my fav from the two I tried last time. Pretty nice renovated looking interior. Not too busy when I went. read more
My review is for the coffee. I ordered a cloud latte on a Saturday afternoon. They didn't seem too busy. It took about 20 minutes to get the latte and was underwhelming. It tasted like sweet milk with one shot of coffee - not quite worth the wait and the price (~$7). The dessert items looked great and were coming out much faster so I'd say maybe focus on those. If they want to keep coffee on the menu I'd recommend a staff focused or prioritizing the coffee drinks separately than the desserts. The spot itself was spacious and clean, with a nice backyard area. Lovely fig tree in back bearing fruit too. read more
I was searching for a place that has bingsoo and Sulbing cafe is what popped up, and I'm sure glad it did! Stopped by and ordered the biscoff sulbing and was so excited to try it. The biscoff paired so well with the shaved ice and milk flavor it was absolutely delicious. There was also plenty of seating to choose from as after you order on the kiosk you find a seat and your treat will come out from a pickup window near the seating area. The aesthetic was very cute and the desserts were all so cute as well. read more
This place is pretty notorious of recent for being closed during their posted opening hours. Beware and maybe drive by first before parking. Cute little cafe with maybe seating for 20 inside and a couple tables outside. Order at the kiosk and grab when it's ready like Meet Fresh. The sulbing ice is plenty soft and the presentation is fun and tasty. Nice alternative sharing type of icecream joint. They also have croffles and coffee. Strawberry: Plenty of strawberry and a hidden layer of syrup between the ice. Once mochi cut in 4 on top. Thought this went well with out second pick. Chocolate Cookie: Lots of chocolate powder that reminds me of nestle quik growing up. Hidden scoop of vanilla icecream in the middle. Lots of crunch from the Oreos. Really nice choice by dbp here when he really wanted brownie but the brownie one looked like packaged brownies. Need to try their pistachio flavors but they run out by the end of the evening. read more
Super cute bingsoo cafe! It feels like stepping into someone's home for a bingsoo. There's plenty of seating indoors and out. The bingsoo itself was just okay, and it didn't feel really worth it for the price point. We ordered the strawberry pistachio flavor, and the pistachio butter tasted a little old. The blueberry and Oreos in the center were a nice touch. There's not much to speak about the service since it's a self-order kiosk. read more
This location is conveniently located near (walking distance) castro street in mountain view. It replaced an old brunch location that I used to love going to. Upon entering, there is a kiosk where you can place your order. A receipt with a number will print out and then you can proceed to find a seat/table. Your number will be displayed on the screen which will prompt you to pick up your order. We got the strawberry bingsu which had the option to include red bean paste. Honestly all their items looked delicious, excited to return to try the other flavors (eg matcha, mango, melon, etc). There are tiny bowls on the side you can grab for sharing. This location seemed less crowded and more organized than the santa clara location. read more
1 year ago
After a long day playing at a Halloween volleyball tournament, my team was looking for a sweet treat and we ended up going to Sulbing in Mountain View. I was initially surprised because I was unfamiliar with this location and much more used to the Santa Clara one. I think this location has a lot of potential as the setting is really nice and peaceful with lots of seats, but the quality of the shave ice was not as good. It was a bit clumpy and not light and fluffy. Regardless, the flavor was still good and I thought the vibe was really calm. It is also a bit inconvenient to grab extra utensils and napkins while they just have all the mini bowls sitting around. read more
A cute cafe located in the heart of downtown MV. Once you enter, you'll order your snacks/coffee/tea on a kiosk (located on your right). The register is located on the left, but doesn't seem to have anyone there. Right next door is where everyone works/study. The area is quite spacious, modern looking, and really clean. Most tables can seat 2-3; however, there's one long table that can seat up to about 7-8 people. Although I can appreciate the music, I wish they can turn it down a little bit. We got a matcha choux and an orange cloud latte. Both were outstanding. My boyfriend seemed to enjoy and love the choux so much...but I enjoyed my latte more. The latte wasn't overly bitter, but somehow with the orange bits, it balanced it out. Every sip I took was creamy and it absolutely lived up to its name. Will try to get some work done here one day, but I will definitely be back for more of their desserts and try their sesame cloud latte or stick with my new favorite drink! read more
Spent a delightful afternoon catching up with an old friend at Sulbing Cafe, a Korean cafe that specializes in bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert (similar to nam kaeng sai, one of my favorite desserts in Philadelphia--find it at Kalaya) known for its milk-based, finely shaved ice and creative toppings (we went with strawberry and it was perfectly refreshing). I appreciated the clean lines and spacious feeling of the cafe's seating area--once you place your order (touch screen system) in the foyer, go through the doorway into the cafe and wait for your number to be called at the window. Sulbing Cafe also offers a number of beverages--my friend loved her burdock tea. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a daily beverage or a treat. read more
My friend and I have been wanting to come here since we saw that it recently on Yelp. We ordered the Orange latte and the premium strawberry bingsu. The Orange latte didn't have a strong orange flavor but it had orange pieces on the bottom and a dried orange for decoration. The premium strawberry had more of a vanilla ice cream flavoring for the condensed milk part. It was good just not what I am used to getting. The shaved ice was fluffy and the strawberry's they used were sweet and slightly tart which was perfect. It was also topped with a piece of cheesecake. The location has a good amount of space and very open. It has a clean aesthetic and some lights for decorations. The staff was friendly and accommodating when we asked for other utensils. read more
I came to check out this new location in dwtn Mountain View with a friend and we got the cloudy latte and blueberry ade to drink. Sulbing is known for their shaved ice but we wanted something lighter. There was a bit of confusion if they could make the cloudy latte with oat milk but we were able to get the latte portion with oat understanding that the cream is with whole milk. I got the blueberry ade which was nice and refreshing. Not too sweet and full of flavor it was definitely a nice afternoon pick-me-up. There's plenty of space to sit and chat with friends so overall a nice atmosphere. read more
This was so delicious! Looks good, tastes good, and so satisfying on a hot day! Service was great, we ordered on the machine and then our number was called in like 5 minutes, I went up to the counter and got two spoons for my son and I to share. Then we got back to our seats and enjoyed the shaved ice. I will definitely be back! read more
This is probably one of my favorite bingsoo places around! The space is so cute and welcoming, and the drinks were both beautiful and very delicious - I got the orange coffe, which came with a flavorful cream foam and (!!) actual orange pulp in the coffee itself, which went surprisingly well with the coffee. The injeolmi bingsoo was both beautiful and incredibly yummy down to the last bite. I came here to do some reading and journaling, and the space works really well for that. There are tables with outlets as well! read more
We were excited to come here because we had recently had the pistachio strawberry flavor at a location in Japan and loved it. Sadly, they were out of that flavor the day we went so we got the mango cheesecake instead. Overall, it was a bit too sweet for us and the mango didn't taste very fresh. The shaved ice also took a long time to be prepared (over ten minutes) even though we were the only customers in the whole store. Hopefully, they're just ironing out these kinks still, as they recently opened! The space is huge inside and would be a great place to grab dessert and hang out with friends. read more
1 year ago
The strawberry cheesecake sulbing tasted good! Giving four stars just because it is very expensive read more
1 year ago
Delicious shaved ice spot with desserts and drinks. This location is really beautiful inside with nice design lighting. The shaved ice is just as good as their other Santa Clara location. The portions are big enough to share and two bowls for two adults and two kids was probably a little overkill but I wanted to try their signature injeolmi bean flavor. Strawberries were fresh and the injeolmi had shaved almonds on top with some mochi pieces which made the texture really interesting and good. Nice place for a sweet treat! read more
Great spot! I came on a Monday afternoon and there was a minimal wait for our food, even with just one worker. There is a huge space inside and a few tables outside as well to enjoy the weather outside. This spot is right next to Mountain View's downtown. Dubai chocolate is delicious but this was notably more expensive compared to the regular flavors sulbing has. $21 for this specific dessert compared to the usual $11-$16 for other flavors. read more
I was pleasantly surprised by this Korean dessert cafe! It is huge inside and has a nice sized menu to choose from. Parking is a bit tight, but manageable! The Korean sulbing is similar to a Taiwanese shaved ice, but the main difference is the texture and it is a light dessert versus heavy. It was very addicting and I just wanted to keep on eating! I enjoyed my Dubai pistachio inspired dessert very much and licked the bowl clean! I would have liked a little bit more pistachio paste, but the amount of katafi was perfect! I would order it again and come back for sure! I would also like to try their star berry matcha sulbing! It was a hard choice to pick just one! The honey toast was something I did not care for. It was pretty MID tasting and I have had better at other dessert places. I did not try any of their coffee, tea or matcha offerings this time. I highly recommend this place for a new dessert experience or if you just want a great sweet treat! read more
We ordered the Premium Strawberry Sulbing - super yummy, incredible refreshing. Next time I'll add more condensed milk, but otherwise perfect. Service was quick, got it within 5-10 minutes of ordering. Indoor is really nice but the back patio is super cute. They have a couple of tables so dogs are welcomed. Neighbor's orange tree is exposed so super cute for pictures too. read more
1 year ago
Whats not to like about shave ice?? Order at the machine and keep an eye out for your number on the screen before going to the pick up window for your order. The system seems pretty efficient. When you are done, bus your own table at the tray return are. We got 3 to share, mango, premium strawberry, and matcha. The ice itself is not flavored and flavor comes from all the toppings. Everything was refreshing and not too sweet once all mixed together. Nice place to come hang out with friends. Only drawback is that its a bit pricey for what it is. read more
1 year ago
My friend and I came here for a girls day out, and it was the perfect pick! The location is super convenient -- just a short walk from Downtown Mountain View, making it a great stop after strolling around. We arrived around 12:30 PM, right after they opened, and surprisingly, we had the whole place to ourselves for about an hour. The space inside is large, bright, and welcoming, with plenty of tables. There's also a small patio area in the back if you prefer to sit outside. We chose one of the cute front tables, which was great for people-watching. We shared the tiramisu shaved ice, and it was incredible. The portion was huge -- honestly the size of a ramen bowl -- and totally worth it. I usually hate American-style shaved ice because it's chunky and overly artificial, but this Korean version was a game-changer. It was silky-smooth and creamy, topped with three scoops of ice cream, a generous piece of tiramisu, and chocolate flakes. Pure indulgence. Ordering is easy: you can use the tablet or talk to a staff member. Once ready, you just pick up your order from a designated spot. Along with our shaved ice, we got a tiramisu ice cream and one oat latte. With tips, the total came out just over $30 -- not bad at all for the quality and portion sizes. The place was spotless and had a very chill, pleasant vibe. I'm already planning my next visit to try more flavors! read more
1 year ago
Ambience- super cute inside and fairly clean Service- self serviced kiosk for ordering, then there's a window where they call you and put your food out, and a separate window where you return your tray. Food- we got a mango bingsoo with cheesecake squares and yogurt ice cream. Cheesecake was good, the shaved ice itself was not too sweet, ice cream tasted like yogurtland's original flavor which was pretty good and tart. Mango was disappointing though cuz it was canned mango, which had a gooey and syrupy texture. Kinda wish they let people know that ahead of time, cuz I would've ordered a diff flavor. Price- $18+ for a bingsoo is a little steep, especially because you can get almost the same thing but larger and with actual fresh mango at Sul & Beans for ~$14-$15 Verdict- this location is super convenient for us so will probably come back and try the strawberry bingsoo, but if that one isn't good then probably will stick to other places. read more
1 year ago
I'm so excited there's finally an amazing bingsoo spot in Mountain View--especially so close to where I work! I stopped by on a weekday lunch break since their current hours are limited to 12-5 PM daily (Sunday through Saturday). Not sure if those hours will change, but I really hope they do--this would be the perfect dessert stop for people dining on Castro Street in the evenings. There's a self-serve kiosk at the entrance for quick ordering, but there was also a friendly staff member available to take live orders and answer questions. The space is bright, clean, and surprisingly spacious, with a comfortable waiting area. I noticed quite a few people working or studying, and there were plenty of outlets along the walls. We ordered the strawberry sulbing. The portion felt a little small for the price, but the quality absolutely delivered--it wasn't overly sweet, and the flavors were really well balanced. I'll definitely be back, though probably for special occasions so I don't blow my dessert budget in one go! read more
1 year ago
place is very spacious. they provide indoor and outdoor seats but make them a bit clean should be better. may be not enough staffs to clean the tables??? lots of items were not available when i went there at that time. ended up with order chocolate brownie sulbing and will say it is ok. a suggestion to provide some water so that customers can take it by themselves... read more
2 years ago
Bingsus here are so DELICIOUS!!! I'm a strawberry person but the mango was the winner. Place is new and interior is very nice. Loved how they have a huge table to accommodate big groups (like us 8). Service was efficient and the staff also gave us freshly baked mini cookies for us to share. I'm glad they opened the 2nd location. Their Santa Clara location is always packed. read more
We tried a location of this popular bingsu place in Korea, so we wanted to try it in the US to see if it was the same as far as quality. As far as price it's probably a double the price that we paid, but that's given since we were in the states. Their most famous flavor is the Soybean injeolmi with red bean paste on top. I felt like the quality was not as flavorful and there wasn't as strong of a soybean flavor compared to the other ones who tried. Another difference is that for ice cream flavors they do not offer soybean and they only have a vanilla as an option, which was a little disappointing. Size I feel like is a tad bit smaller. I feel like a condensed milk drizzle is needed to top this off. The ice is shaved finely, but towards the inside it lacks flavor since there is no powder or flavoring that reaches it. There's nothing deeper inside of the shaped ice just basically the top of it. This location is fairly new and it has a lot of seating areas. It's fairly quiet so a lot of people come here to do work. There's a lot of windows and bright light in here which creates a nice atmosphere. This is located in the downtown area of Mountain View but not directly on Castro, so I feel like it's less crowded. Parking is basically just street parking so it could be a little tough when it's rush hour or lunchtime. read more
We're big fans of the Sulbing in Santa Clara. This new location is cute. Love the decor and how it's more private off the main Castro street. The cloud sesame latte hit the spot. Enjoyed the strawberry shaved snow. You order via kiosk when you enter and then pick up your orders at the counter. read more
More info about Sulbing Cafe
975 W Dana St
Mountain View, CA 94041
Directions
(650) 930-7707
Call Now
Visit Website
http://www.sulbingcalifornia.com
Full menu
Hours
Payment methods
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
From the Business
More Info
Health Score
Sulbing Cafe Reviews in Other Languages
Ask the Community - Sulbing Cafe
Are there any vegan options?
For the bingsu, no. But, they have dairy alternatives (ie oat milk) for their coffee and tea drinks.
