Bingsu

빙수 Also: Korean Shaved Ice, Patbingsu, Shaved Milk Ice
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Peanut: Check with staff
Soy: Check with staff

Korean shaved ice dessert topped with sweet red beans, rice cakes, condensed milk, fruit, and various toppings.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • shaved milk ice or shaved water ice (Dairy)
  • red beans
  • condensed milk (Dairy)
  • rice cakes (tteok)
  • various fruits
  • sweet syrups

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • condensed milk throughout
  • sometimes injeolmi (rice cake coated in soybean powder) as a topping

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Made with milk ice and condensed milk.

Gluten-Free

Likely OK

Rice-based components are gluten-free. Verify any cookie or brownie toppings.

Peanut-Free

Check with staff

Some bingsu varieties include peanuts or peanut-containing toppings.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

Tree nuts are not standard in traditional bingsu.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in bingsu.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in standard bingsu.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in bingsu.

Soy-Free

Check with staff

Injeolmi topping uses roasted soybean flour. Verify toppings.

Sesame-Free

Check with staff

Some bingsu varieties include sesame or black sesame toppings.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Bingsu is vegetarian.

Key risk: Traditional bingsu is made with shaved milk ice, making it a dairy product throughout. The condensed milk topping adds more dairy. Injeolmi-topped bingsu adds roasted soy flour (kinako-style) as a coating on rice cakes.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.