The Austin branch of Snowy Village Dessert Cafe is the first installment outside the state of California. When it debuted a few months ago, one of its owners explained to Eater Austin that this city seemed like the perfect place for a new outpost because Austinites are notoriously "adventurous" and "welcoming of new foods and experiences." Given that the bingsu shop already has a loyal local following, it seems like he was right.
Bingsu is a traditional Asian dessert similar to shaved ice, but with a creamier feel due to its milky base. Along with taiyaki, which is a croissant-like cake shaped like a fish, the bingsu has made a big impression on local diners. Indulge in a bingsu-based dessert loaded with fresh fruit and syrup or something even more decadent, like the Oreo bingsu sundae. It features crumbled Oreos, chocolate syrup, milk syrup, and whipped cream with a single whole Oreo on top. If you want to try the taiyaki, you can order sweet or savory versions like Nutella-banana or ham and cheese.
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