When London heats up, nothing hits quite like a mountain of finely shaved ice, sweet toppings and cold, creamy indulgence. From authentic Korean bingsu to modern oat-milk snow ice, here are four standout spots keeping the city cool this week.

🍓 Cake & Bingsoo (New Malden)

The closest London gets to Seoul-style bingsu, Cake & Bingsoo is a cult favourite for a reason. Expect ultra-fine milk snow, generous toppings and classic flavours like strawberry, mango and matcha. It’s rich, indulgent and best shared- though you’ll probably want your own bowl once you taste it.

Go for: Authentic Korean-style bingsoo done properly

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🍵 Shibuya Soho (Soho)

A central London staple for Japanese-inspired desserts, Shibuya Soho serves towering bowls of fluffy shaved ice topped with everything from Oreos to fresh fruit and red bean. It’s playful, Instagram-ready, and reliably refreshing when the city heats up.

Go for: A central, aesthetic dessert fix with variety

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🍃 Hinaga (Fitzrovia/Selfridges )

If you prefer your shaved ice refined and minimal, Hinaga delivers a more artisanal Japanese kakigori experience. The texture is exceptionally light—almost snowy, with elegant flavour profiles like matcha, mango, and red bean. It’s a quieter, more grown-up take on the trend.

Go for: Premium, delicate shaved ice craftsmanship

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🌱 Pink Aisle Ice (Brick Lane )

Pink Aisle Ice reinvents shaved ice with oat milk bases and dairy-free creativity. Designed to be inclusive (vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free), it’s light, modern and slightly experimental-perfect for anyone looking for something different this summer.

Go for: Plant-based, modern shaved ice with a twist

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☀️ Final scoop

Whether you’re chasing authenticity in New Malden, aesthetic desserts in Soho, or plant-based innovation on Brick Lane, London’s bingsu scene is officially built for heatwave survival.

Stay cool and bring a friend. These portions are not shy.

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