SNOW MOON

Tucked down The Causeway. Hard to spot. Elusive hours. But entirely worth the hunt. Melbourne dessert obsessives fiercely guard this Thai-inspired sugar haven—the portions are massive, and the flavors hit entirely different. Forget standard shaved ice. The bingsu here is a fluffy, cloud-like masterpiece loaded to the brim with hidden sauces, chewy pearls, and buttery croutons buried deep in the bowl. Sweet-tooths constantly chase the Nom Yen—a nostalgic Thai pink milk snow soaked in sala syrup—or the hyper-fresh Mango Sticky Rice bingsu. And you absolutely must order the Pang Ping. Thick-cut toast. Crispy edges. Pillowy center. Get it smothered in vibrant pandan custard or crowned with sweet, golden foi thong threads. A sugary, textural trip straight to a Bangkok café—right in the CBD.