Merong Bar: The Viral Wobbly Korean Ice Bar Everyone's Talking About
🍡 What is Merong Bar?
Merong is a playful Korean word for the face and tongue-out gesture kids make when teasing someone. It's exactly what the ice bar looks like: a tongue-shaped ice pop that starts firm and, as it melts, turns soft, wobbly, and jelly-like in your hand.
That texture switch is the whole appeal. Half the fun is watching it wobble before you even take a bite. The wobble comes from a mix of plant-based gelling agents — including konjac, the same ingredient behind chewy konjac jelly that comes in flavours like lychee, green grape or mango — rather than gelatin.
📱 Why is everyone talking about it?
Merong Bar (made by Crazy Tongue) has been one of the biggest viral snack hits out of Korea, showing up constantly on TikTok as people film the wobble and the tongue-shaped bite. It's the kind of treat that's as much about the reaction as the flavor, which is exactly why it keeps circulating online.
🍎🥭🍓 Pick your flavor
Pinoys carries all three:
- Apple – the original, bright and fruity
- Mango – sweeter and tropical
- Strawberry – classic and a little tangy
Each bar is 70 g and vegan and vegetarian friendly, so it's an easy treat to hand out without worrying about dietary restrictions.
🧊 How to enjoy it
- Keep it in the freezer at −18 °C until you're ready to eat it.
- Let it sit for a minute or two at room temperature before biting in — this is when the wobble really shows.
- Once thawed, don't refreeze it.
It's a fun one to share: grab one of each flavor and see which wobble everyone likes best.
❓FAQ
What does "Merong" mean?
It's a playful Korean expression for sticking your tongue out to tease someone in a lighthearted way, which is where the tongue-shaped design comes from.
Is Merong Bar the same as regular ice cream?
Not quite. It softens into more of a jelly-like texture as it melts, rather than staying creamy like typical ice cream.
Where can I buy Merong Bar in the Czech Republic / Europe?
Pinoys carries all three flavors: Apple, Mango and Strawberry online and in-store.