Oakobing
Dessert shop · Koreatown
3300 W 6th St unit 2, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Highlights
Sculptural Korean shaved ice with fruit & mochi toppings
Sculptural Korean shaved ice with fruit & mochi toppings
"Very aesthetically focused presentations, such as a mango-melon shaved ice served in a hollowed honeydew and topped with melon spheres. Offerings include classic strawberry; a green-tea option paired with red bean and mochi; a nutty injelomi (roasted soybean powder) flavor; and an Oreo tiramisu served with a side of espresso. The shaved ice arrives in delicate ribbons and a frozen, milky base that provides significant creaminess." - Kat Thompson
"With brand ambassadors like Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, it’s clear that Oakobing is LA's best option for Korean bingsoo. The shaved ice dessert looks like a feathery mountain: delicate shavings of ice draped on top of itself, creating a slightly woozy visual effect akin to a Salvador Dalí painting. Toppings range from rich decadency (think Oreo tiramisu or caramel macchiato drizzles) to tangy fresh fruit, but our favorite is the injeolmi. Compared to Oakobing’s other flavors, the injeolmi is wonderfully subdued—a roasted soy bean powder that’s sprinkled over a bed of snow and accompanied by sweet, glutinous rice cakes and red bean." - garrett snyder, arden shore, sylvio martins
"Described as performing a minor miracle: its Korean bingsoo (shaved ice) can be delivered in perfect frozen condition, making it an unexpected but effective dessert delivery option. Remark and endorsement from Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest." - Mona Holmes
"“Who doesn’t know about this place? [It’s] so crowded all the time. [The shaved ice] is just a mountain of fresh, icy snow. They’re huge and so fun to share with people. If a kid has never had bingsu before, I love to take them here and blow their minds for the first time.”" - brant cox
"Oakobing specializes in bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert often topped with fruit, red beans, condensed milk, and more." - Rebecca Roland
