Ever heard of Bingsu? It’s a popular Korean equivalent of ice cream, made from ice shavings and a variety of ingredients such as sweetened condensed milk, fruit syrups, fruits, small pieces of rice cake, chewy jelly bits, and cereal flakes. It is often topped with ice cream or frozen yoghurt. Being a tropical country, Singaporeans can enjoy this treat all year round, either as a quick snack or as a
dessert. The fact that it's mainly made of ice, makes it a favourite of children too!
1) Oriental Ice Bistro
Photo Credit: Oriental Ice Bistro
This multi-cuisine bistro serves
lunch, dinner, drinks, desserts, and coffee. And of course, one dessert option is the range of Bingsu. While this bistro is still in the process of obtaining the Halal certification, all ingredients used are obtained from Halal-certified suppliers. The bistro has outdoor seating, welcomes groups and children, serves takeaways, and also takes bookings.
Address: 89 Rangoon Road #01-02
Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday & Friday 01:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Saturday & Sunday 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Closed on Thursday
2) Nunsaram Korean Dessert CAFÉ
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Located in the shopping paradise of Orchard Road, this café specializes in Korean style snowflake Bingsu. Although not Halal certified, they use mainly vegetables, fruits, and milk in their Bingsu. With a calm and conducive ambiance, many students and groups find this a good hangout place. Patrons claim prices are reasonable compared to other cafes.
NOTE: As some of the café’s more exotic Bingsu varieties may use other ingredients, as a precaution, I suggest that
Muslim travelers ask the staff at the café regarding the halal status of any ingredients they are unsure of.
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #05-51/52 Orchard Central
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
3)O'ma Spoon - The Dessert Café
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www.sgexpatlife.com The O’ma spoon is Singapore's first contemporary Korean dessert café franchise. The café which is owned and operated by Korean nationals has two outlets. They endeavor to serve an original Bingsu from original Korean ingredients. While not Halal certified, the majority of the ingredients used are Halal approved, and only some imported ingredients from Korea are yet to be Halal certified. So, do visit the place, and try their Muslim-Friendly Bingsu.
NOTE: Just to be sure until they get the Halal certification double check on the Halal status of the ingredients in whatever flavor of Bingsu that takes your fancy!
Address: Marina Square #04-102 (next to the food court) 313 Orchard Rd 313@Somerset 04-20/32
Opening Hours: Daily 11:15 AM - 10:30 PM
4) One Ice Café
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www.sethlui.com One Ice Café specializes in all things Bingsu. They have a range of Bingsu choices that follows a traditional Korean recipe. While not Halal certified, the staff assures that they do not use lard based products or serve pork. If you are in the Jurong area, do visit this café and give us your comments.
NOTE: As a precaution, I suggest that
Muslim travelers be wary about the ingredients in selected Bingsu before ordering.
Address: 2 Jurong East Central 1, #02-67, JCube, Singapore 609731
Opening Hours: Daily12:30 PM - 09:30 PM
5) Jinjja Chicken
This
Halal eating place in Singapore has two outlets and serves
Korean fast food prepared to replicate the original recipe and preparation methods, omitting preservatives, additives, and overly processed ingredients. Their menu offers patrons three types of Halal Bingsu – Patbingsu, Oreo, and Strawberry Cheesecake.
BUGIS OUTLET ADDRESS
249 Victoria Street (Bugis Village, opposite Bugis Junction)
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Friday to Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
NORTHPOINT OUTLET ADDRESS
930 Yishun Avenue 2, #01-45 Northpoint City
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Friday to Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
CLEMENTI OUTLET ADDRESS
3155 Commonwealth Ave W, B1-28/29, The Clementi Mall
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Website: http://www.jinjjachicken.com/
*So, while on your Muslim-friendly holiday in Singapore
, enjoy the wonders of Bingsu as a dessert, or as a snack when taking a break from your
sightseeing and shopping.
