# Gyeongju café cream cheese walnut pastries, hot or cold: Buja Hodu

- By Ieum (https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-and-broth/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
- Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the shop.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-and-broth/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@banchan-and-broth/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/index.md)

## In short

Buja Hodu is a walnut pastry dessert shop in Hwangridan-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. The writer took home a 24-piece mix and loved both the lightly sweet red bean filling with big walnuts and the cream cheese version, warm or cooled. Verdict: a Gyeongju souvenir worth remembering.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: 09:30–20:00
- **Closed**: Open year-round
- **Parking**: Nearby public parking lot
- **Order**: 24-piece mix

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

![Buja Hodu shop information and hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-01-1iwk4-966.webp)

## Walnut pastries discovered on Hwangridan-gil

For some reason, I never get full when I travel to Gyeongju haha. We had a meal and even went to a café, but walking around Hwangridan-gil always makes me want something else. This time, while looking for dessert, I went into Buja Hodu—and something stayed with me before I had even eaten. The owner was seriously so kind. But once I got home, the walnut pastries stayed in my mind just as much as the owner did haha.

![Buja Hodu shop on Hwangridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-02-cp9zg-966.webp)
*Buja Hodu on Hwangridan-gil*

The shop was small and cozy. More than the atmosphere, though, the first thing I felt when I walked in was the warmth of the people.

![The small, cozy atmosphere at Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-03-c3vxi-966.webp)

While I waited for my order, the owner gave me a walnut pastry to try and even a cup of coffee to drink while I waited. Aww... I don't think I've ever been this touched before haha.

![Walnut pastry and coffee received while waiting for takeaway](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-04-1431y-966.webp)

It wasn't just that I received something—it was the warmth in the way I was treated. I was already in a good mood before I even ate the pastries haha.

![24-piece mixed walnut pastry box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-05-u7goz-966.webp)
*I ordered the 24-piece mix!*

## The 24-piece mix and sold-out matcha

This time I ordered the 24-piece mix. I wanted to try several flavors, but of all days, the matcha was sold outㅠㅠ

![Cream cheese and red bean walnut pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-06-1wezn-966.webp)

So I brought home cream cheese and red bean. I was sad to miss the matcha, but... come to think of it, maybe it worked out. Now I have a reason to go back haha.

![Cream cheese walnut pastry received while waiting for takeaway](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-07-1q8ns-966.webp)

![First bite of a cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-08-ecmtq-966.webp)
*Cream cheese walnut pastry—oh, from the first bite?*

## What does the cream cheese walnut pastry taste like?

While I waited for the order, the owner gave me a cream cheese walnut pastry to try. I split it in half and... why is the walnut so huge?! It has cream cheese, pea cream, and a big walnut, but it was less sweet and more clean-tasting than I expected.

![Cross-section of a walnut pastry with cream cheese and pea cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-09-3xujz-966.webp)

The cream cheese was soft and nutty, while the pea cream added a gentle sweetness. But personally, my favorite part was the dough. Maybe because it is made with rice, it was slightly chewy yet soft; it wasn't just the filling that tasted good—the dough itself was delicious. Not the kind of thing where you stop after one; your hand naturally reaches for the next one haha.

![Cream cheese walnut pastry paired with coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-10-jqo60-966.webp)
*It goes surprisingly well with coffee*

Maybe because the sweetness wasn't strong, it was even better with coffee. Especially after a bite of cream cheese and a sip of coffee... mmm, this pairing is nice? It was a good combination to have with coffee while looking for dessert on Hwangridan-gil.

![Packaged walnut pastries being taken home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-11-16kk7-966.webp)
*Heading home with high expectations~*

![Buja Hodu walnut pastries packed to take home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-12-1v1wj-966.webp)

## Walnut pastries packed as Gyeongju souvenirs

The cream cheese one I ate at the shop was so good that I was quietly excited to get home. When I opened the box at home, the packaging was neater and more upscale than I expected.

![Neatly packaged box of walnut pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-13-rvrbz-966.webp)

They were arranged neatly one by one, and my first thought was, “This would make a nice gift for my parents, wouldn't it?”

![Neatly arranged walnut pastry gift set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-14-pqszq-966.webp)

If you are looking for a slightly different Gyeongju souvenir instead of Hwangnam-ppang or chalbori-ppang (chewy barley bread), this kind of walnut pastry gift set looked like a good option.

![Walnut pastries prepared as a Gyeongju souvenir](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-15-1bgxr-966.webp)

And that thought was immediately put to the test once I got home haha.

![Tasting a red bean walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-16-179ix-966.webp)
*A red-bean non-fan tries red bean first haha*

## The red bean flavor even a red-bean non-fan ate

At home, I started with the red bean walnut pastry. One confession here... I like walnut pastries, but I don't like red bean fillings that much haha. A weird preference, I know lol.

![Red bean walnut pastry tasted at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-17-1x5rh-966.webp)

So even in Cheonan, I preferred walnut pastries filled with white bean paste over red bean. But after trying Buja Hodu's red bean walnut pastry... huh? This is good?

![Red bean walnut pastry with a whole walnut inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-18-18hj7-966.webp)

The red bean wasn't overly sweet, and the large whole walnut gave it a definite nuttiness. Add the chewy rice dough, and the balance of red bean, walnut, and dough was just right. A person who doesn't really like red bean—that's me—ate one and then reached for another haha. And in the end... Buja Hodu beat the Cheonan walnut pastry shop I used to love. Totally based on my own taste, of course, but my favorite has definitely changed haha.

![Tasting a cooled cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-19-17ocd-966.webp)
*Will the cream cheese one still be good cooled?*

## Cooled cream cheese pastries and my mom's reaction

I ate the cream cheese one warm at the shop, then tried it completely cooled at home. But... this was good too?

![Completely cooled cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-20-1l3aa-966.webp)

Compared with when it was warm, the flavors of the cream cheese and pea cream came through more clearly, so it felt even more like a dessert. In short, it is delicious warm and delicious cooled haha.

![Walnut pastries given to Mom as a Gyeongju souvenir](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-21-1xgf8-966.webp)

After my Gyeongju trip, I brought my mom Hwangnam-ppang, chalbori-ppang, and walnut pastries. But... of the three, she liked the walnut pastries best haha. She kept eating them, saying, “These are delicious~” haha.

Honestly, my mom's reaction may be a more accurate review than me saying they were good haha. They were not too sweet and had big walnuts, so I thought they could be a nice Gyeongju souvenir for parents. Suitable as a gift for parents? Tested and approved by Mom haha.

![Leftover walnut pastries stored in the freezer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu/gyeongju-redbean-walnut-pastry-bujahodu-22-1lggm-966.webp)
*The leftover walnut pastries go into the freezer!*

## How to freeze leftover walnut pastries

I froze the leftover walnut pastries. But while writing this and looking at the photos over and over... I suddenly wanted one so badly haha. Familiar flavors really are dangerous. I ended up opening the freezer in the middle of writing and taking one out. About 30 seconds in the microwave, then a bite. Aww... why is it so good? haha. The dough became warm and soft again, and heating the filling through brought out the nuttiness too. I only took one out while writing, but... why do I want to open the freezer again? haha. If you buy several, I recommend freezing them and warming one at a time whenever you want one.

## Why I want to return to Buja Hodu

At first, I visited because I was wondering, “What dessert should I eat on Hwangridan-gil?” But then I brought some home and ate them again, gave some to my mom, put the rest in the freezer, and eventually took another one out while writing this post haha. I guess that means they really suited my taste.

And there is still one I haven't tried: matcha...! On my next Gyeongju trip, I plan to try the matcha that was sold out first. If you are looking for a slightly different Gyeongju souvenir instead of Hwangnam-ppang or chalbori-ppang, this is worth remembering. Next time, one box for me, one for my mom, and some to stock in the freezer... should I buy one more box? haha. A person who doesn't even like red bean much is taking out another red bean walnut pastry right now, so that says it all haha.

## Where it is

- Buja Hodu (부자호두)
- 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea (경상북도 경주시 포석로1095번길 38 B동 105호)
- 경상북도 경주시 포석로1095번길 38 B동 105호
- 35.8368363, 129.2075424
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%9E%90%ED%98%B8%EB%91%90/@35.8368363,129.2075424,17z

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