# Mango bingsu café near Ujangsan Station in Seoul: The Sweetree

- By Mina Cho (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-fork-stops/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit; the café provided the menu items for this review.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-fork-stops/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-fork-stops/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/index.md)

## In short

The Sweetree is a snow-ice bingsu and handmade waffle dessert café in Gangseo, Seoul, set between Ujangsan Station and Balsan Station. The order was an apple mango snow-ice bingsu (shaved ice dessert), served in a brass bowl packed with apple mango over ice shaved from 100% milk, plus an almond crunch waffle made with French Le Gall fermented butter. The Sweetree's mango bingsu tasted as good as the ones eaten in Taiwan and Vietnam, making it a strong pick for mango bingsu lovers.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 38 Gangseo-ro 47ga-gil, 1st floor, unit 102, Gangseo-gu, Seoul (near Ujangsan Station and Balsan Station)
- **What was ordered**: Apple mango snow-ice bingsu, almond crunch waffle
- **Waffle batter**: Made with premium French Le Gall fermented butter
- **Bingsu ice**: 100% Maeil original milk, no water added
- **Seating**: Not spacious, but with cozy seats for eating bingsu

*as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026*

![The Sweetree's apple mango snow-ice bingsu and almond crunch waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-01-dcifh-1200.webp)

A Balsan Station dessert spot review: The Sweetree near Ujangsan Station and its life-changing apple mango bingsu and almond crunch waffle!

![Dessert spread at The Sweetree, a dessert café near Ujangsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-02-1j4w7-900.webp)

These days, whether the weather turns chilly or stays hot, there are days year-round when you just crave a sugar hit and something cold and refreshing. A while back I really wanted bingsu (shaved ice dessert), so I headed to The Sweetree, a dessert café near Ujangsan and Balsan Station. I usually love bingsu and waffles and go hunting for good dessert spots, and this time The Sweetree exceeded my expectations — every single menu item was genuinely high quality, which honestly surprised me a bit.

Especially if you love mango bingsu, this is a place you'll really love.

![The pink exterior in front of The Sweetree](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-03-12k0p-900.webp)

## What does The Sweetree look like inside and out?

The Sweetree is a small dessert café with a pink exterior that really stands out. The moment I arrived, what caught my eye first was the cute, emotional, pink-toned facade.

![The cute, cozy decorated entrance of The Sweetree](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-04-1bph0-900.webp)

![The Sweetree's pink entrance, visible from a distance](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-05-u25u7-900.webp)

The entrance is decorated so prettily that you can spot it from a distance.

![A standing banner listing snow-ice bingsu and real smoothie menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-06-chetj-900.webp)

The standing banner at the entrance listed all sorts of "snow-ice bingsu" and "real smoothie" menu items, so even before going in I was already excitedly deciding what to order. Inside, warm and comfy wood-tone tables were paired with cute character figures (Toy Story's Woody and Buzz!) as interior decor. Seating isn't huge, but there are cozy little spots to sit and enjoy your bingsu.

![The interior with wood tables and character figures](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-07-1buoc-m-900.webp)

## Le Gall French fermented butter and 100% milk snow ice

The Sweetree's waffle batter is apparently made with Le Gall, a premium French fermented butter. And the bingsu ice is made from 100% Maeil original milk with no water added, according to the signage.

![The Sweetree's menu board listing waffles, drinks, and snow-ice bingsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-08-1yag8-900.webp)

Looking at The Sweetree's menu board, there was a good variety — waffles, drinks, and snow-ice bingsu. The waffles especially are made with Le Gall premium French fermented butter, according to the sign! Using such good ingredients naturally raised my expectations for flavor and texture.

![Signage explaining the use of Le Gall fermented butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-09-gq5pr-900.webp)

![Signage explaining the 100% milk snow ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-10-1cbqg-900.webp)

The bingsu also uses 100% Maeil original milk with no water added to make that silky, melt-in-your-mouth snow ice — which had me looking forward to it even more.

## Apple mango snow-ice bingsu: hotel-level bingsu in a brass bowl

The main highlight of my visit to The Sweetree was, without question, the apple mango snow-ice bingsu. A heavy, brass-bowl-like dish was piled thick with big chunks of apple mango.

![Apple mango snow-ice bingsu served in a brass bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-11-19xbo-900.webp)

Honestly, I have a family member who's kind of obsessed (insanely so) with mango bingsu, so I've eaten a lot of famous mango bingsu on trips to Taiwan and Vietnam.

![Close-up of the snow-ice bingsu piled thick with apple mango](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-12-16uz4-900.webp)

But no exaggeration — The Sweetree's apple mango snow-ice bingsu was just as good as what I ate in Taiwan or Vietnam! I'd say it's on par with the pricey, premium apple mango bingsu sold at hotels.

First, the presentation was overwhelming: the heavy, upscale brass-bowl-like dish piled generously and densely with big chunks of apple mango.

I scooped up a big spoonful, and the moment it hit my mouth, the 100% milk ice melted away smoothly, blending perfectly with the sweet, chewy mango flesh.

![A spoonful scooped from the apple mango snow-ice bingsu showing its cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-13-17q1m-900.webp)
*There's another layer of mango syrup underneath*

The mango itself had no fishy or sour notes at all — it was perfectly ripe, and sweet juice burst in my mouth with every bite. On top of that, a not-too-sweet condensed milk soaked through, so I never got tired of it and scraped up every last bite. If you love fruit bingsu, I really hope you try this one.

## Almond crunch waffle: crisp outside, soft inside

The Sweetree's almond crunch waffle comes out freshly baked and still warm, wrapped in paper packaging. I ordered it alongside the apple mango snow-ice bingsu, and it was just as satisfying.

![The almond crunch waffle served in paper packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-14-g4ljj-900.webp)

The waffle arrived piping hot, straight out of the oven, giving off a nutty aroma in its warm paper wrapping. Maybe because of the Le Gall fermented butter, even the baking smell was a cut above, and the first bite had an audible "crunch" on the outside while the inside stayed pillowy and moist — genuinely artful texture.

![Close-up of the waffle grid topped with chopped almonds and syrup](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-15-wabq5-900.webp)

Chopped almonds and a nutty, sweet syrup topping were worked into every crevice of the waffle grid, so each bite delivered a burst of nuttiness. Taking a bite of the cool, sweet apple mango bingsu, then a bite of the warm, nutty almond waffle — it was the ultimate sweet-and-nutty duo.

![The apple mango snow-ice bingsu and almond waffle together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-16-d41cw-900.webp)

## Final verdict and how to find The Sweetree

The Sweetree has a solid lineup across drinks, waffles, and bingsu, nailing both value and quality, so I think I'll be back often whenever I'm craving mango bingsu.

![An image showing The Sweetree's location](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle/the-sweet-lee-mango-bingsu-almond-waffle-17-1kmib-876.webp)

If you're near Balsan or Ujangsan Station and want a proper handmade waffle and milk mango bingsu, I highly recommend it!

- Name: The Sweetree
- Address/location: Naebalsan-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul (near Ujangsan Station / Balsan Station)
- Recommended menu: Apple mango snow-ice bingsu, almond crunch waffle

Next time, I plan to try the 100% real smoothie or one of their other waffle types.

## Where it is

- The Sweetree (더스위트리)
- 38 Gangseo-ro 47ga-gil, 1st floor, unit 102, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강서구 강서로47가길 38 1층 102호
- 37.5508825, 126.8355322
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%94%EC%8A%A4%EC%9C%84%ED%8A%B8%EB%A6%AC/@37.5508825,126.8355322,17z

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