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    Sulbing

    3.9 (803 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Janet T.

    This is Korean style shave ice. There is no diary-free option. Service is fine, but is more self-served. You order at the kiosk and wait for your number to be called. You use a tray to bring your items that you order to the table as afterwards, you use the tray to bring the items back to tray area for clean-up. There are small bowls that you can use to share the items you order. We ordered the Melon Rock and the strawberry flavor one. Both items were at least $20, equivalent of a meal. It is a luxury dessert place. We came around 3pm and it was packed. When we were leaving, it was still crowded. This is a pretty popular Korean dessert place. As I heard the one that is located in Korea is three floors high in Seoul and every floor is full of people eating desserts. It is delicious. I can come once In awhile so it doesn't break my bank lol. It is delicious.

    Premium Strawberry Sulbing
    Rui Y.

    Sulbing is a pretty solid spot for bingsoo, though I don't think it'll be my go-to. It's tucked into one of those plazas lining El Camino Real, and the parking is pretty limited. Not only does it get really busy after work hours, many parking spots are reserved for other businesses. It's also usually crowded inside, making snagging a seat a bit hard. It's a popular spot, and I can see why--the menu features many different bingsoo options alongside other desserts, and they're all very beautiful and cute. There's also free WiFi and bathroom access. I will note that they don't seem particularly diligent about cleaning up between customers. You pick your own seats, and when I finally found a table, there was food residue visible on the tabletop. Their prices are a little higher than some other spots in SJ (ranging from ~$13 to $19 pre-tax), and I don't think the quality of the bingsoo is noticeably better to justify the price. I tried a pricier one (the premium strawberry), and found it to be quite good, but not $20 good. Plus, some aspects seem designed more for pictures than for eating. The little cheesecake slice is a bit hard because it's cold and difficult to eat with the shaved ice. That said, their bingsoo does taste good! The fruit tasted fresh and sweet, and the portion was enough for me to share with my partner. I wish the condensed milk was provided on the side instead of already poured on top, but I didn't mind the amount they gave. I may not be back immediately in the future, but I wouldn't mind visiting again. I would probably stick to the lower-priced options myself, though. If you visit, do keep in mind that it's usually really busy--your order probably will take a minute, and whether that's worth it or not is up to you.

    Black sesame latte
    Michelle H.

    Service: kiosk is only for take out, so order with the cashier at the front for fine in. Quick and easy where you put in your order and get a number. There are screens around the restaurant that displays all the numbers that have been called, which is a nice touch. Ambiance: spacious place with plenty of tables and seating. Tables are easy to move and merge if you have larger groups. There were outlets along the walls and free wifi with purchase, so studying/working here is easy. Food: - Injeolmi toast: 4/5. friend ordered it to share. I never had it before, so didn't know what to expect. It reminded me of a sweet pizza (in a good way!). Took me a bit to grow accustomed to the taste, but once I did I couldn't stop nibbling it. - Black sesame latte: 2/5. Tasted very watered down and bland. Spoke with others who also got various drinks and they would not recommend, either. Definitely more of a food spot Tldr: great spot to socialize and work. Skip the drinks, order the food!

    Mango Sulbing and Watermelon Sulbing
    Shih Fa K.

    For a long time, I didn't try the Mango Sulbing because it's so commonly found elsewhere, but I tried it tonight, and I was impressed with the softness and sweetness of the mango. I also thought I tasted something like cheese on the bottom and it was a good addition. I also ordered the watermelon Sulbing and I enjoyed it very much. The jelly that they added had a nice texture. The service was through a kiosk and just OK. The ambiance was busy.

    Red bean
    Win L.

    Excited to try this Korean shaved ice shop. It's clearly well regarded and was very busy when we arrived. Order through self order, kiosk or in person at the front. We got the red bean and the strawberry flavors - the portions were very large for a bay-area reasonable price of less than $15 item. It was my first visit and honestly, I was a bit disappointed; while there were lots of fresh fruits, I found the flavor bland and not sweet enough - which may be someone's jam? I wished it had more condensed milk to give it a more creamy flavor. The shaved ice was beautiful and fluffy - i'd say this is the main draw that may bring me back to try new flavors. There is plenty of seating inside for tables of two or even small groups. Parking can be difficult since many popular establishments are in the same strip mall so plan ahead for parking time.

    Apple Mango Cheese Bingsoo
    Alisa B.

    A friend told me about this bingsoo chain from Korea! He said that the American options here are better though... so I had to give it a try myself! My go to is the Mango Cheese Bingsoo. The condensed milk and snow-like texture of the ice are satisfying. Overall, it's a large portion and the fruits are always sweet. Not bad!

    Strawberry bingsoo
    Andrew W.

    Yeah Sulbing is on the pricier side and it's always packed. Parking is annoying, even after Beque closed (RIP). The bingsoo is admittedly some of the best in the Bay Area. But if there's nowhere to sit, it's hard to enjoy it. Wish the venue was a bit bigger. Looking back, If you're really craving Korean shaved ice, this place is solid, just try to come during off hours.

    Strawberry yogurt chocolate sulbing
    Bryan L.

    On of the most expensive sulbings I've had not sure if it's because it's healthier because of the yogurt but it sure was tasty. Efficient self service kiosk . very much a hangout spot in the evenings especially during the summer. when it gets crowded, you may have to wait a little bit for a seat , hover around a table that looks like they're going to leave. This is an order and pay at the front and seat yourself establishment. Would definitely come back

    Ruth K.

    The bingsoo at sulbing is always delicious. They use frozen sweet milk, not water ice, so it's very fluffy and sweet. The only thing I dislike about coming here is that it's very busy and crowded, so sometimes it can be a battle to find a seat, and the tables are usually not that clean.

    Dang D.

    My wife and I visited Sulbing and ordered the Mango Cheesecake Sulbing and the Mozzarella Injeolmi Toast. Ordering is done through a self-service kiosk, and our food arrived within a reasonable amount of time. Both items were delicious. The Mango Cheesecake Sulbing was refreshing and not overly sweet. The shaved ice had a smooth, milky texture that melted perfectly in every bite. The Mozzarella Injeolmi Toast was excellent as well, it reminded me of a grilled cheese sandwich, but even better, with a unique sweet-and-savory flavor combination. Seating is first come, first served, so finding a table can be a challenge when the cafe is busy. Plenty of space between seats. The biggest downside is the parking situation, which can also be difficult during peak hours. Still, the food makes it well worth the visit.

    Chocolate Brownie Sulbing
    Sayali D.

    Wanted to like this but came away disappointed. The shave ice was basically flavorless the ice itself had no taste, and the toppings didn't do enough to carry it. For the price and , I expected a lot more. Nice space, but the dessert didn't deliver. Probably won't be back.

    Krystal G.

    Mango Cheese bingsu - The mango to ice ratio was great. Most of the flavor was on the bottom, so had to mix it well. The mangoes were more sour than sweet, maybe not in season yet. Injeolmi toast - I liked the chewiness of the mochi inside the bread. However, I personally am not a fan of dry powder and the toast was basically covered in it. Ambiance - We came here on a Friday evening after dinner and it was packed. We had to wait a bit for a couple to leave so we could take their table. The cafe is pretty spacious but just expect a crowd, and I'm sure even more in the summer.

    Nila V.

    I would say the price is good however it's not the best bingsu I've had. Maybe it's because we got the chocolate but I wasn't feeling it. I wished it had more toppings or something inside that was sweeter, but mostly it just tasted like chalky cocoa powder. Not very sweet and not in a good way. I usually wouldn't get this flavor and would get fruit so maybe that makes the difference. Was it the worst? No. The shave ice part was delicate and the portion was what you would expect. But I wouldn't attempt any chocolate ones again if I did come back here. It's lacking something. As for the inside, it's a spacious place with plenty of seating which is nice, although the music feels a little loud. The service is pretty straight forward here as you can order from a kiosk or up front, and there are screens that show which order number is finished around the restaurant. The bathroom was clean. Overall, wouldn't say it's bad but I'm not sure if I can recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Sulbing

    Do they accept cash?

    yes

    Are there nondairy options?

    I was also looking for non-dairy options a few months ago. I don't recall too many because my wife and I shared something with milk in it.

    It closes at 10, but when is last call?

    9:15pm! They have a sign posted on their front door the last time I was there which was pretty recent.

    What's the ice cream/sorbet flavor on the mango cheese? I had it yesterday and it wasn't vanilla. Maybe apple or lime? It was slightly tart.

    What are the hours for this place?

    12 pm- 10 pm but the last call is at 9:15 pm

    Anyone know if they use Alphonso mangoes or regular mangos in their mango bingsoo?

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