Quick answer: O’ma Spoon at 313 Somerset is the long-time favourite for classic injeolmi bingsu done properly, while Nunsaram’s milo and yogurt bases make it the easiest group choice. For something late-night, Oriental Ice Bistro stays open past midnight with halal-friendly XXL bowls, and Plan A at The Star Vista gives you 16 flavours in petite sizes you can finish alone.
You want a bingsu fix but also want the rest of your Saturday back. This list arranges the best bingsu stops in Singapore by time of day and occasion — a quick solo escape, a lazy lunch that slides into dessert, a late-night shareable drama. Choose your slot, pick your spot, and keep the rest of the weekend yours.
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O’ma Spoon
Up on the fourth floor of 313 Somerset, O’ma Spoon has been the steady go-to since the bingsu wave first hit Orchard Road. The ice here is flash-frozen milk, shaved so fine it lands like fresh snow and stays that way long enough for you to finish a whole bowl with a friend.
The move is the injeolmi bingsu — nutty soybean powder over a hill of ice, mochi pieces tucked inside, everything balanced. The matcha mochi and the honey bread are just as dialled in. They use a dedicated Korean shaved-ice machine, and you can taste the difference. If you are killing time between shops or wrapping up a movie, this one is dead centre and open till 11 most nights, 11:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
If your Saturday includes Orchard Road, slot O’ma Spoon into the afternoon cool-down. Up on the fourth floor of 313 Somerset, the bingsu stays pristine — the milk ice is so fine it doesn’t melt halfway through a shared bowl. Order the injeolmi, then pair it with a hot latte to stretch the break before the crowd builds.
Address: 313@Somerset 313 Orchard Road, #04-20, Singapore 238895
Phone: +65 6333 0995
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Website: O’ma Spoon
You come here when you want a sure-thing bingsu in town, no surprises. The Orchard location makes it the easiest after-work or after-dinner stop, and the portions split well between two people who just want something cold and creamy.
Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe
Right on the ground floor of Bugis Junction, Nunsaram is the kind of place where the bingsu arrives looking exactly like the menu picture, and the table next to you is ordering kimbap along with their dessert. That combination is the real draw — you can lunch here and slide right into something sweet.
Their classic injeolmi is reliable, but the milo bingsu is the one to order when you want something local and nostalgic. They also offer a yogurt base that cuts the sweetness nicely. The tteokbokki and kimbap are proper side orders, not afterthoughts, which makes this an easy pick when half the group wants a proper Korean meal and the other half just wants shaved ice.
Plan your day around Bugis Junction: grab a table for a proper meal of kimbap and tteokbokki, then let the meal drift into dessert. Nunsaram is one of the few spots where a full lunch and an elaborate bingsu feel like a seamless part of the same outing, not two separate errands.
Address: Bugis Junction #01-70, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021 (more branches here)
Phone: +65 9008 2988
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Website: Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe
This is the spot for a mixed group where one person wants savoury, another wants dessert, and nobody wants to walk somewhere else.
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Dal.komm Coffee
Dal.komm Coffee sits inside Marina Square — the same name that appeared in Korean dramas, which means some of your friends have been wanting to try it for years. The space feels more like a modern coffee lounge than a dessert cafe, which is exactly the point. Their bingsu plays a supporting role to their specialty coffee, and the pairing is what makes the trip.
Strawberry and injeolmi are the main bingsu flavours, both served in clean, simple presentations that photograph well and taste balanced. The ice shavings are sweet on their own, so you do not get that bland centre some bowls have. They have another branch at Funan and a newer one at Guoco Midtown, so wherever you are in town there is probably one nearby.
When your friend group wants a Korean cafe experience but you need a calm place where everyone can actually hear each other, Dal.komm at Marina Square is the move. Stop in for a late-morning coffee and a smaller bingsu — the strawberry works well as a shared sweet between errands — without committing to a full dessert sit-down.
Address: Marina Square: 6 Raffles Boulevard #02-278 Singapore 039594 (also at Funan and Guoco Midtown)
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Website: Dal.komm Coffee
Come here when the real agenda is a good coffee and a quiet sit-down, and the bingsu is the excuse. It suits solo visits or a catch-up where you want to hear each other speak. If you are already planning a Korean food trail, our Korean Food Destinations in Tanjong Pagar picks might help line up the rest of the day.
Plan A Dessert Cafe
Tucked on the second floor of The Star Vista, Plan A does something surprisingly sensible: petite bingsu. For once, you can order exactly how much you want, try a flavour you are curious about, and actually finish it alone without feeling jialat. They offer up to 16 flavours — melon with ice cream and matcha cocoa stand out — so the hardest decision is which one to pick first.
The cafe itself is modest, and the prices are kinder than what you would expect from the presentation. It is the kind of place you stumble onto after grocery shopping or a concert, and suddenly it is your new regular. The melon bowl comes in half a melon, which is as fun to eat as it sounds.
Petite portions mean you can treat bingsu like a tasting flight. Plan A at The Star Vista fits the window when you want exactly one bowl, no leftovers, and no post-dessert guilt. Swing by solo after a weekend errand, pick the melon ice cream or matcha cocoa, and be in and out in twenty minutes.
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-27A The Star Vista, Singapore 138617
Phone: +65 8835 4450
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Website: Plan A Dessert Cafe
This is the pick for solo dessert runs, or when everyone at the table wants a different flavour and you do not want to negotiate. The petite sizing means you can even do a tasting flight of two without overcommitting.
Cafe BomBom
Cafe BomBom at Tampines has the energy of a K-pop playlist and the bingsu to back it up. The K-ogok and dalgona flavours pull straight from Korean trends, and the bomcarons — their in-house macarons — add a chewy-crunchy contrast to the soft ice. Over 400 stores globally stand behind the recipes, so what lands on your table is polished.
They have a second outlet on Jalan Klapa that goes late on Fridays and Saturdays, till 1 AM. That one draws a younger crowd, but the Tampines location keeps mall hours and works perfectly as a post-shopping cool-down. If you have people in your group who track K-drama food trends, this is the place to bring them.
Cafe BomBom in Tampines pairs a vibrant K-pop playlist with bingsu that feels like a treat you planned for. Come with friends on a weekday evening when the queues are shorter; the dalgona flavour adds a caramel-crunch that’s worth the trip. If you are east-side and craving a late one, their Jalan Klapa outlet stays open later on weekends.
Address: Tampines: Tampines Central 1, #04-14 10, Singapore 529536 (also at 7 Jln Klapa)
Phone: +65 8345 6212; +65 6572 5522 (Tampines)
Hours: Tampines daily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Jalan Klapa varies, Fri–Sat till 1:00 AM
Website: Cafe BomBom
Best for east-siders who want a bingsu fix without heading into town, or anyone planning a late-night dessert run on a weekend. The Jalan Klapa outlet is the one for that.
Oriental Ice Bistro
Oriental Ice Bistro on Rangoon Road does bingsu for people who want drama on the table. XXL overdose and coffee awakening are the signature bowls — huge, halal-certified, and built for sharing. The location is a few minutes from Farrer Park MRT, and they are one of the few spots still serving past midnight on weekdays, opening from 4 PM to nearly midnight and even later on some nights.
Everything here uses halal-certified ingredients, which is still uncommon in the bingsu scene, so it fills a real gap. The portions are genuinely large — bring a group or be prepared to tapao half. The menu leans playful rather than traditional, which makes it a good change-up when you want something different from the usual injeolmi-and-chopsticks routine. If your group is also into steamboat, check out our Fish Steamboat Destinations in Singapore for a full night out.
Oriental Ice Bistro on Rangoon Road is built for group nights when the plan is a dramatic dessert after dinner. The XXL bowls beg to be shared around a table, and the late hours mean you can arrive after 10pm without rushing. It’s a few minutes’ walk from Farrer Park MRT — easy to meet up.
Address: 89 Rangoon Rd, #01-02, Singapore 218375
Phone: +65 6635 7426
Hours: Sun 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Mon–Wed 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM, 4:00 PM – 11:45 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Website: Oriental Ice Bistro
This is the one for late-night dessert runs with a group, or for friends who need halal options. The hours are unusual, so screenshot them before you head over.
Coffeesarang
Deep in the east on New Upper Changi Road, Coffeesarang is the neighbourhood answer to a proper Korean cafe afternoon. The bingsu flavours — chocolate brownie, red bean — lean comfort, and the ice has that velvety smooth texture that reminds you why you crave this dessert in the first place.
They also serve panini sandwiches and specialty coffee, so the menu covers a light lunch, a proper caffeine fix, and dessert in one stop. The space is quiet enough on weekday afternoons that you can park yourself with a book or a laptop. It does not try to be flashy; it just does the basics well, which is what the east-side regulars keep coming back for.
For east-side residents, Coffeesarang on New Upper Changi Road turns a lazy Sunday into a proper Korean cafe outing. Pop in for a panini lunch, then stay for a red bean bingsu that’s smooth and comforting. The relaxed, neighbourhood pace means you never feel hurried to free up a table.
Address: 311 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 467360
Phone: +65 6284 4550
Hours: Mon–Thu 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Fri 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Website: Coffeesarang
This is for east-siders who want a calm, air-conditioned spot where you can slowly work through a bowl and maybe a sandwich, no rush, no crowd. Good for solo afternoons or a quiet catch-up with one other person.
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How to choose
What separates these places mostly comes down to portion size, location, and whether you are eating alone or with a crowd. Plan A and Coffeesarang both do smaller, solo-friendly serves. Oriental Ice Bistro and Nunsaram go large, designed for sharing. O’ma Spoon falls in the middle — a single bowl works for two if you are not starving.
On timing: most bingsu shops in Singapore wrap up by 10:30 or 11 PM. If you want a late fix, Oriental Ice Bistro and the Jalan Klapa branch of Cafe BomBom are your only real options past midnight. Dal.komm and Coffeesarang open earliest, from 9:30 or 10 AM, so they double as morning coffee spots.
For dietary needs, Oriental Ice Bistro uses halal-certified ingredients throughout. Nunsaram and Plan A have yogurt-base alternatives if you prefer something less milky. Most places do not explicitly label dairy-free options, so ask at the counter if that matters.
Price-wise, expect to pay $12 to $18 for a bowl that serves one or two, and above $20 for the oversized sharing portions. The petite sizes at Plan A bring the entry point lower, around $8 to $10, which is rare.
| Bingsu Spot | Standout Flavour | Portion Style | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| O’ma Spoon | Injeolmi with soybean powder and mochi | Regular sharing bowl | Orchard shoppers, after-dinner duos |
| Nunsaram | Milo and yogurt-base bingsu | Generous sharing bowl | Mixed groups wanting dessert and Korean bites |
| Dal.komm Coffee | Strawberry and injeolmi | Standard single-serve | Coffee drinkers, quiet solo afternoons |
| Plan A Dessert Cafe | Melon with ice cream, matcha cocoa | Petite single-serve | Solo tastings, trying multiple flavours |
| Cafe BomBom | K-ogok, dalgona | Standard bowl | East-siders, late weekends (Jalan Klapa) |
| Oriental Ice Bistro | XXL overdose, coffee awakening | XXL sharing bowl | Late-night groups, halal diners |
| Coffeesarang | Chocolate brownie, red bean | Comfort single-serve | East-side regulars, cafe-and-dessert combos |
Summary
Seven places, each good for a different reason. O’ma Spoon in town for the classic bingsu you can count on, Plan A for affordable petite bowls you can finish alone, and Oriental Ice Bistro for that late-night halal option when the regular cafes have all closed. Whatever the occasion, one of these bowls will hit the spot when the craving for shaved ice kicks in.
Disclaimer: Details can change. Confirm directly with the business before heading down.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Korean bingsu and regular shaved ice?
Bingsu uses a special machine that shaves frozen milk into fine, snow-like flakes instead of crunchy ice grains. The result is creamier and softer, closer to eating fresh snow than a snow cone. Korean versions typically include toppings like injeolmi (roasted soybean powder), red bean, mochi, or fresh fruit.
Which bingsu spots in Singapore are halal-certified?
Oriental Ice Bistro uses halal-certified ingredients across its menu. For the other shops, halal status is not explicitly stated in their public information, so you should check directly with the outlet before visiting.
Can I find bingsu that is not made with milk?
The standard bingsu base is frozen milk. Nunsaram offers a yogurt-base alternative, and Plan A Dessert Cafe has a wide flavour range — some may use non-dairy bases, but you would need to ask at the counter. O’ma Spoon and Dal.komm Coffee use milk ice as their standard.
Which place is best for a solo dessert run?
Plan A Dessert Cafe at The Star Vista does petite-sized bowls designed for one person, with 16 flavours to choose from. Coffeesarang in the east also serves single-serve bowls and has a quiet cafe setup that works well alone. Dal.komm Coffee suits solo visits too, especially paired with their specialty coffee.
Where can I get bingsu late at night in Singapore?
Oriental Ice Bistro on Rangoon Road stays open past midnight on weekdays (Mon–Wed till 11:45 PM, with earlier sessions from midnight to 2 AM). Cafe BomBom’s Jalan Klapa branch is open until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Most other bingsu cafes close between 10:00 and 11:30 PM.
How much does a bowl of bingsu cost in Singapore?
Most regular bowls range from $12 to $18 and comfortably feed one or two people. Plan A Dessert Cafe’s petite sizes start around $8 to $10. Large sharing bowls, like Oriental Ice Bistro’s XXL options, typically cost above $20.
