Sweet Moment

Nice location, clean and led by friendly staff. The desserts were amazingly yummy and well in size. Its a modern, relaxed athmosphere there to enjoy a cup of coffee or work.

Outstanding shaved ice cafe located in the heart of Chinatown! I have to make a stop at Sweet Moment every time I'm in NYC, and I'm blown away every time by how perfectly fluffy the ice is and the number of mix-ins they add to each bingsoo. I switch up my order each time I visit, but I've recently been obsessed with their mango and strawberry matcha bingsoos. They come in two sizes -- the small fits in a 16-oz plastic cup, which is the perfect size for 1-2 people, and the large option comes in a lovely little black pan and can easily serve 3-4. The mango bingsoo is delightful, with layers of their perfectly fluffy, milky, and slightly sweet shaved ice sandwiched between a slightly tart, slightly sweet mango puree. There are a few mini mochi pieces mixed in throughout the shaved ice, and then the whole thing is topped with a scoop of ice cream, fresh mango chunks, and little cubes of cheesecake. As a finishing touch, they drizzle on a bit of mango syrup and, to add a slight bit of crunch, a few cornflakes and a small wafer roll. The various pieces come together to create a great combination of sweet and tart, and there are so many different textures in each and every bite. Their strawberry matcha bingsoo is equally delightful, with layers of their perfectly crafted shaved ice studded with pieces of mini mochi, and slightly sweet and tart strawberry puree. The bona fide tour of shaved ice is topped with a huge scoop of matcha ice cream, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and white chocolate shavings. Then, the entire thing is drizzled with strawberry and matcha syrups, which give the ice lovely stripes of white, red, and green. They definitely load up each of the shaved ices with plenty of mix-ins and toppings, although they could probably add just slightly more. The ratios are a bit off, so the last quarter or so of the shaved ice tends to lack a bit of flavor. The staff is also super friendly and there's a decent amount of seating, so you should be able to enjoy your shaved ice inside; even if you aren't able to snag one of the single-party tables in the back, there's a large communal high-top right next to the cashier counter that's a great spot to hang out and people watch. The front half of the store also often has a few small tables for local vendors (often folks selling k-pop merch), so you can also browse their selection as you wait.

The Mango Bingsoo was delicious. The dessert is definitely on the sweeter side but if you’ve got a sweet tooth this is the place to be. The shaved ice comes off really easily so it’s a little hard to not make a mess but just be gentle with your spoon. There are little cheesecake bites at the bottom of the dish that pair amazingly with the ice cream up top. They also serve it with a little side of condensed milk.

an amazing experience at this shaved ice spot! I tried the Matcha and Black Sesame shaved ice, and both were absolutely incredible. The matcha had a deep, authentic flavor with just the right amount of sweetness, while the black sesame was rich and nutty, creating a perfect balance. The texture of the shaved ice was so fine and fluffy—it just melted in my mouth. They also added some delicious toppings that really elevated the flavors even more. The presentation was beautiful, and the portion sizes were generous. This is definitely my new go-to spot for a refreshing treat. Highly recommend for anyone who loves unique and flavorful desserts!

Too sweet. But it's worth it. The atmosphere is clean and pleasant. They have delicious desserts. Today was my first time going and I tried an oreo flavored shaved ice cream. I couldn't finish it so I'm happy I received a large amount for an acceptable price ❤️ I will recommend it and go with friends for the next one. The staff is friendly ✨🙌

This is my go to bingsoo place in Chinatown, it's usually refreshing, and yummy. Not too overwhelming but I guarantee it is not underwhelming. They tend to do little setups at the front for local businesses for any kpop event or kpop idols birthdays. This time we went ~2pm on a Sunday. There was a Namjoon event and it was super cute, got a little purple bracelet for a friend's birthday. Service: 8/10, they were very attentive and let us know in advance that the food we ordered will be a little slow because their kitchen is backed up. Food: - Chicken Sandwich : 8/10 - my friend got this and I only tried a bite or two. It was unexpected spicy (???) but it was still pretty good. The sandwich ends up falling apart, because it is a lot but it's very filling and i genuinely wish they opened a semicolon near me because I'd get it daily. - Bulgogi Sandwich : 9/10 - absolutely love this. I always get this because it's so good. The egg and the Bulgogi perfectly compliments each other. the sauce is also really good, but like expected, it will fall apart in your hands. Drinks: - watermelon ice ade - 6/10 - I didn't really like it because it didn't taste like much but it also tasted like something I didn't like. the flavor wasn't really watermelon based. - blue lemon ice ade : 8/10 - I like this, it's very good, refreshing, and the lemon taste wasn't overwhelming. I got this twice and would get again. Bingsoo: - Naughty Caramel: 8.5/10 - I usually hop between the matcha, melon, etc other ones but this is my first time trying the naughty caramel one but it might've jumped up my list. I like the flavor, it's not too sweet even tho I expected it to be very sweet being caramel. Didn't expect there to be a chunk of ice in the bingsoo tho, maybe it just wasnt shaved properly. Service: pretty quick, but a lot of people left a mess on the table after they leave, tables fill up pretty fast. you have to grab the first available one you see. napkins and utensils are out so you can grab it yourself. I wiped down the table because someone left stains and a napkin on the table.

this is my FAV cafe ever i always end my chinatown/soho excursions here and this is my go to for when im craving something sweet or if i want to take someone somewhere cute:) i love the interior, its super cozy and cute for taking photos. Ive come here COUNTLESS TIMESSS throughout the last couple years and they’re consistently good! workers r also friendly, just an overall nice environment. Also there is a bathroom :D my favorites are their matcha cheesecake bingsu, their choco oreo bingsu, and their red velvet latte (on the sweeter side)!!! 🩷 their latte art is so so cute too

All I am going to say is delicious , I recommend , I went today with my friends and we agreed this spot is good. I like the menu. I ended up getting a strawberry matcha and some macaroons. I will be going back to try out more.