Gyeongju pie takeout shop 3-flavor premium set: Gyeongju Tokyo Pie

I'm back with a story about a sweet snack I really enjoyed while traveling around Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju. It's a handmade pie shop run by a Japanese baker, Gyeongju Tokyo Pie! The claim that it's the first of its kind in Korea caught my eye, but what really made me visit was the signature apple pie, which uses real apple instead of jam. Walking around Hwangnidan-gil, you get hungry often, and this turned out to be the perfect grab-and-go snack. Let me share an honest review and all the store info in today's post 😊

Where is Gyeongju Tokyo Pie, and what are its hours?

• Location: 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, 1F Unit 106, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:30–19:00 / Weekends 11:30–20:00
• Parking: no parking at the store

Getting there: a 2-minute walk from Hwangnidan Parking Lot

For parking, it's easiest to search for Hwangnidan Parking Lot. After parking, cross the crosswalk and you'll see the Gyeongju Tokyo Pie sign right on your left — it's only about a 2-minute walk from the lot, so it's very accessible. It's also a great spot to stumble upon while wandering Hwangnidan-gil in search of a snack.

Inside Gyeongju Tokyo Pie: takeout only, no seating

The store is decorated in a cute, pretty style, but it's on the small side, so there's no in-store seating — it's takeout only.

Out front, there were stacks of special-grade apple boxes from Pohang. Seeing that made me even more excited, thinking they must be putting real care into using good apples. The wood interior blends with the Japanese-style noren (fabric curtain) and lighting, making it a nice spot for photos too.

Why the first visit ended in a sold-out sign

Honestly, on my first visit to Gyeongju Tokyo Pie, everything was sold out, so I had to turn back. Since the pies are made in-store and baked only twice a day (11:30 / 14:30) in limited quantities, timing really matters! So I came back around 2:30pm to match the baking schedule, and thankfully I was able to buy some.

Menu and prices: the 3-flavor premium set for 27,000 won

The menu is simple. The signature Gyeongju Tokyo Pie (apple), the Tokyo red bean pie, and the Tokyo chocolate pie are all ₩4,500 each, and they also sell an americano for ₩3,900, café latte for ₩4,500, and apple juice for ₩4,500. Since we wanted to try all three flavors, we went with the 3-flavor premium gift set (₩27,000, 4 apple pies plus 1 each of red bean and chocolate).

3-flavor premium gift set (4 apple pies + 1 red bean + 1 chocolate) ₩27,000

The gift set packaging, with its Gyeongju + Tokyo concept, felt really charming and pretty — I think it would make a great gift from Gyeongju or Hwangnidan-gil.

How to store the pies and reheat them in an air fryer

The packaging came with a detailed info sheet on storage and how to eat the pies, which was handy to reference. They said refrigerated pies keep for up to 2 days from purchase, and frozen ones up to 1 week. You can eat them cold as is, but reheating in an air fryer at 180°C for about 5 minutes (from fridge) or 7–10 minutes after half-thawing (from freezer) makes them much crispier and tastier.

Taste and texture of the apple, red bean and chocolate pies

Since they keep up to 2 days refrigerated, we ate 3 apple pies when our energy dipped during the Gyeongju trip, and carefully carried the remaining 3 all the way home haha. I was curious about the cross-section, so I cut one open — look how packed it is.

Gyeongju Tokyo Pie's pastry layers are stacked like croissant dough, completely crispy on the outside, and the moment you bite in, butter fragrance spreads through with sweetness.

Of the three flavors, my husband and I both liked the apple the best! Maybe because of the good apples used, it was fragrant, and the texture still had bite to it, which felt distinctly different from jam-type apple pies. The moment we both took a bite, we looked at each other wide-eyed going 'what is this??' — it was that good! Fresh out, it's nutty and crispy; chilled briefly in the fridge, the apple turns cool and it's delicious in a whole different way.

Cutting into the chocolate pie, you find two long streaks of chocolate chunk running through — the chocolate was quite rich, so it was sweet but also soft and heavy. It also had a slightly different, more elongated shape from the other pies.

The red bean pie had the same shape as the Gyeongju Tokyo Pie (apple), so it was labeled 'red bean' on the wrapper. It was packed with domestic red bean paste, with a texture like siru-tteok (steamed rice cake) red bean — not too sweet, giving a rice-cake-like feel, while the buttery exterior gave it a slightly more upscale impression.

Who will enjoy Gyeongju Tokyo Pie most

• Anyone looking for a different kind of dessert as a Hwangnidan-gil snack
• Anyone who likes apple pie with real apple texture instead of jam
• Anyone looking for a pretty-packaged dessert to gift as a Gyeongju or Hwangnidan-gil souvenir
• Anyone who needs an easy, portable snack while traveling around Gyeongju

Final verdict on Gyeongju Tokyo Pie

An unusual dessert find on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongju Tokyo Pie! Living up to its title as the first Japanese-style handmade pie shop in Korea, the real apple texture and the nutty flavor of natural butter left an impression. Since they often sell out due to limited quantities, I'd recommend checking the baking times (11:30 / 14:30) before you visit. If you need a sweet break during a walk along Hwangnidan-gil, be sure to try an apple pie from Gyeongju Tokyo Pie 🍎