Restaurant
Sulbing Dessert Cafe
168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Sulbing Dessert Cafe turns Korean bingsu into an art of light, snowflake-textured shaved milk ice built for group sharing. Locals flock to the Lonsdale Street space after dinner for towering bowls packed with fresh mango or tart strawberries, sweetened with condensed milk that never turns cloying. The portions run generous—each bowl comes layered throughout with sauces and fruit rather than just surface dressing. For richer cravings, the tiramisu bowl arrives topped with espresso-soaked cake alongside a separate side jug of coffee and milk for self-pouring.
- Snowflake-Textured Bingsu: Impossibly light shaved milk ice that holds its fluffy, powdery texture without turning watery.
- Layered Sharing Portions: Oversized bowls layered throughout with fruit, purée, and condensed milk, sized for two or more.
- Tiramisu with Pour-Over Espresso: Topped with espresso-soaked cake and paired with a side jug of espresso and milk to pour at the table.
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Why Choose Sulbing Dessert Cafe
From fine shaved snow to late-night post-dinner gatherings, here is why diners flock to Sulbing.
Fluffy, Cloud-Like Shaved Ice
Sulbing's bingsu features snow-soft shaved milk ice layered throughout with generous portions of fresh fruit and balanced toppings.
The shaved ice (bingsu) is super fine and fluffy, almost like snowy clouds that melt in your mouth
Amilliah Balanced Sweetness Across Rich Profiles
Bingsu creations like tiramisu balance rich coffee and milk without being cloying, accompanied by thoughtful table-side pour jugs.
the best part for me was it is not overly sweet; they have nailed the flavour balance.
Fritzie Senturias Post-Dinner Group Catch-Ups
Spacious seating and an unhurried vibe make the cafe ideal for groups gathering to share bowls and keep conversations going after dinner.
After a nice dinner nearby we were looking for a dessert place to try and continue our catch-up conversation as a small group of 4.
Hugo Chan Late-Night Hangout Spot
Open until late, the cafe serves as a reliable destination when nighttime cravings strike or social outings extend past standard cafe hours.
the café stays open till late, which makes it an easy go-to for night hangouts or a late dessert craving.
Arista Hambali The Ultimate Heatwave Relief
Ice-cold bingsu combinations with chilled fruit like yuzu, matcha, and pineapple provide rapid relief during Melbourne's hottest days.
This is the perfect remedy for a 41.1°C Melbourne day.
Grace Lye Generous Bowls Built for Sharing
Large-format shaved ice bowls are scaled with layered toppings throughout, making them ideal to order and share between two or more people.
Since it is very large, it is a good idea to share one shaved ice with two or more people.
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Most popular items
Finely shaved Korean milk snow bowls topped with fresh fruit and artisan toppings
Mango shaved ice
The shaved ice was unbelievably light, fluffy, and melted in my mouth without being watery. Every bite was refreshing and perfectly balanced. The mango was incredibly fresh, sweet, and juicy, which made a huge difference in the overall flavor.
Leo Li Strawberry bingsu
We ordered the Strawberry bingsu, which was ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGGGGG.
B’s Verified Bites Tiramisu bingsu
You have to try the tiramisu bingsu at Sul.bing! It is extremely good- the best part for me was it is not overly sweet; they have nailed the flavour balance. The portion is seriously generous too. Looove the textures and the tiramisu cake in top! And the thoughtfulness of adding a little jug of coffee and milk on the side makes it even more perfect.
Fritzie Senturias Yuzu Matcha bingsu
Cool-down on a scorcher! This is the perfect remedy for a 41.1°C Melbourne day. We stopped in for the Yuzu Matcha bingsu and iced lattes. They were exactly what we needed... refreshing, cooling, sweet... absolutely hit the spot.
Grace Lye
Other favorites
Warm Korean hotteok, specialty lattes, and baked desserts
Strawberry hotteok
I also tried the strawberry hotteok, which ended up being my personal favorite. The warm, chewy hotteok with the bright strawberry filling was such a good balance.
Arista Hambali Injeolmi latte
Pair it with their Injeolmi Latte🥜 (nutty, creamy, and comforting with roasted soybean powder vibes) or a hot choc🍫 to fight off that classic Melbourne chill💨
Cindy Cyntia Mulyadi Choc vanilla toast
Always comes back here for their choc vanilla toast 💯💯 As a non-sweet tooth person, the sweetness is great! 😍
Maria Lou Strawberry shortcake
The strawberry shortcake cream is very light and fluffy as well.
Tina Leung
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the bingsu portions large enough to share?
Bingsu bowls are generously sized and layered throughout with fresh toppings, making them ideal to share between two or more people.
How do you place an order?
You can order either directly at the front counter or via QR codes placed at the tables, and delivery is also available.
Is Sulbing open late for dessert?
Yes, the cafe operates into the evening, closing at 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Note that during peak hours, a one-hour seating limit may apply.
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