‘K-Dessert’ Shaved Ice Takes the World by Storm

Shaved ice, a popular Korean dessert, has been gaining worldwide attention, especially among ⁣foreign⁣ tourists. The‌ unique combination of finely crushed ice and various toppings has made it a favorite among many.

A⁤ foreign⁤ woman living⁣ in Vancouver, Canada,⁢ recently shared ‌her love ‌for shaved ice⁣ on social media, saying, “Among shaved ice, I like ‘cheese shaved ice’ the most. It tastes like cheesecake and is full of flavor.” She ⁣also mentioned trying shaved ice tiramisu ⁤for the first time and‌ enjoying its sweetness.

Korean shaved ice, also known as ‘K dessert,’ has become a popular treat among‌ locals and tourists ‍alike. Its flashy‍ appearance, thanks to the various toppings, has caught the attention of many foreigners.

‘Bingsu’ Becomes⁤ a Household ‍Name

Shaved ice, which involves adding ⁤various ingredients like fruit and milk to finely ⁤crushed ‍ice, is considered a representative ‘K dessert’ in⁣ foreign countries. The term ‘Bingsu’⁢ has become a proper ⁢name on social media platforms.

A search for ‘Bingsu’ on Instagram yields around 560,000 posts, featuring pictures ⁢of foreign tourists enjoying shaved ice while traveling or at cafes abroad.

A foreign user on TikTok shared a video of himself eating shaved ice at a cafe ‍in Melbourne, Australia, and wrote, “Bingsu time.” He expertly filmed himself ⁤pouring condensed‌ milk and matcha syrup onto shaved ice topped with toasted bread.

Another user posted a picture of shaved ‌ice​ and said, “You can cool off from the heat with a ​big bowl of shaved ice with milk. Among my middle-aged female friends, shaved ice is great food. If you like desserts, you shouldn’t⁤ miss this great food.”

As interest in shaved ice grows globally, it has become a popular menu item not only in local cafes⁢ but also in domestic companies operating overseas.

Top 10 Shaved Ice Shops ⁢in New York

‘Yelp’, a famous restaurant review application in the United⁢ States, has selected and revealed the ‘Top 10⁢ Shaved Ice Shops in⁤ New York by 2024’. Among them, two domestic companies, ‘Heukhwadang’ and⁢ ‘Coco Walnut’, made the‌ list.

Experts attribute the global popularity of ​Korean-style shaved ice to its distinctive feature of eating ‌with various ⁢toppings. Unlike Japanese ‘Kakigori’, which typically involves ⁢drizzling syrup on crushed ice, Korean shaved ice ‌offers a wide range of toppings.

Lee ⁢Young-ae, a professor of consumer studies at Incheon National University,​ said, “The culture ‌of ⁣taking pictures of different foods that catch⁤ people’s attention and posting them on social media is common even in foreign countries. Korean shaved ice has a variety of toppings, making it⁣ look fancy.” She added, “The growing interest in ‘K-food’ itself has also contributed​ to the popularity of shaved ice.”