# Gyeongju walnut pastry shop with in-store tasting samples: Buja Hodu - By Maro (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-supper-stamp/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-supper-stamp/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-supper-stamp/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/index.md) ## In short Buja Hodu is a walnut pastry shop on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, making whole-walnut pastries from 100% rice dough. After trying the free samples in store, the writer mixed low-sugar red bean, pea cream cheese and matcha into a boxed 24-piece set, as almond praline had sold out by late afternoon. Each pastry is individually wrapped, so Buja Hodu's box freezes well and reheats in an air fryer, making it a solid Chuseok gift set. ## Good to know - **Address**: 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Building B, Unit 105, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - **Hours**: 09:30 - 20:00 - **How to order**: Takeout, Smart Store (online), reservation - **Flavors**: Low-sugar red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, almond praline (almond praline sold out by late afternoon) - **What was bought**: Boxed set of 24, three flavors mixed - **Where to buy**: In store, delivery, Smart Store - **Seating**: Outdoor tables for a quick bite - **Storage**: Freeze rather than refrigerate, then reheat in an air fryer *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Buja Hodu walnut pastries on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-01-1n67l-1200.webp) I visited Buja Hodu, a walnut pastry shop and dessert spot on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju! ![Exterior of Buja Hodu shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-02-1eszd-m-900.webp) ## Where is Buja Hodu in Gyeongju, and what are its hours? 📍38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk ⏱️09:30 - 20:00 ✔️Takeout, Smart Store, reservation ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry gift box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-03-1bxk0-900.webp) Buja Hodu, a favorite on Hwangnidan-gil, makes walnut pastries (hodu-gwaja) that are great both as gifts and to stock at home. Walnut pastries are a nice light snack for when you're feeling peckish! Getting a box like this to keep around means you always have something to nibble on, one piece at a time. ![Buja Hodu walnut ice cream affogato menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-04-1imtd-900.webp) Buja Hodu's own original creation, the walnut ice cream affogato, layers walnut pastry, walnut ice cream, and coffee together — a refreshing menu item to cool off with. ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry flavor guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-05-1xq67-900.webp) ## Four walnut pastry flavors at Buja Hodu Let me show you the variety of walnut pastries at Buja Hodu, a dessert favorite on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju! There were four flavors available: low-sugar red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, and almond praline. Since I visited in the late afternoon, the almond praline was sold out, so I packed a mix of the other three flavors. I imagine it would pair really well with a coffee too :) ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry made with 100% rice dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-06-g2008-900.webp) The walnut pastry dough is made with 100% rice, so it's something you can enjoy without too much guilt. If you add it to a holiday gift set, they'll even wrap it carefully in a traditional bojagi cloth. Just at a glance, these pastries looked bigger than the typical ones I know! ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry, larger than typical ones](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-07-fprhx-900.webp) With a whole walnut inside, 100% rice dough, and low-sugar red bean paste, these are walnut pastries you can snack on without much worry. They're genuinely delicious, so if you're on Hwangnidan-gil, grab a bag and eat one right away! ![Tasting corner inside Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-08-w0lkw-900.webp) ## Which flavors to pick after the in-store tasting While I was deciding on flavors, I got to taste samples of the walnut pastries. There's a whole walnut tucked inside each pastry, and it was genuinely delicious. ![Outdoor table seating at Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-09-bakjr-900.webp) There were also outdoor tables where you could eat something light right there, but I had mine packed up as a gift set :) ![Buja Hodu Chuseok gift sets on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-10-11fko-900.webp) Buja Hodu is popular for Chuseok gift sets and you can buy in store, by delivery, or through their Smart Store, so it's worth a visit ^^ ![Buja Hodu 24-piece boxed set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-11-1n8q6-900.webp) ## Buja Hodu's 24-piece box and how to store it Since I was planning to eat these at home, I went with the boxed 24-piece set rather than the instant pack. I'd recommend freezing rather than refrigerating, then reheating in an air fryer. ![Buja Hodu box labeled 100% domestic rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-12-13sy0-900.webp) The box states 100% domestic rice, and even though there are plenty of walnut pastry shops nearby these days, this was the first place I've seen that puts in a whole walnut! ![Upscale packaging of Buja Hodu gift set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-13-d0x4g-900.webp) The packaging felt upscale, so I'd recommend it for a light Chuseok gift! ![Buja Hodu gift set box opened up](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-14-meso4-900.webp) When you order the boxed set from Buja Hodu, everything comes individually wrapped like this, which makes it easy to store and lets you pick out whichever flavor you're in the mood for. ![Individually wrapped Buja Hodu walnut pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-15-nee0y-900.webp) My parents were happy with it too, so I'm planning to buy it again next time I'm on Hwangnidan-gil. Having a whole walnut inside every single piece is the real strength of Buja Hodu! ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry with a whole walnut inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-16-1b8ux-900.webp) I ordered a mix of flavors, so my box had three different kinds inside. ![Buja Hodu three-flavor mixed walnut pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-17-1pll7-900.webp) ![Individual walnut pastries from the Buja Hodu mix set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-18-gxh6a-900.webp) Buja Hodu is great for when you're craving a snack and want to grab one without any fuss. ![Snacking on a Buja Hodu walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-19-rnw1t-900.webp) ## Low-sugar red bean paste and whole walnut texture The pastries themselves are on the bigger side, so even two is enough to feel full. Red bean paste can sometimes be overly sweet, but since they use low-sugar paste here, it was easy to eat without feeling overwhelmed. ![Basic red bean walnut pastry with low-sugar paste](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-20-lgota-900.webp) This is the classic, most basic red bean walnut pastry — and with Buja Hodu, you really have to look at the cross-section, because the walnut inside is whole. The outside is crisp, the inside soft, and the crunch of the walnut makes for a wonderful texture. It's great fresh, but honestly still delicious even after it cools. ![Cross-section of a Buja Hodu walnut pastry showing the whole walnut](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-21-6hssr-900.webp) ![Half of a walnut pastry showing the whole walnut inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-22-1i0b4-900.webp) With a whole walnut like this inside, walnut lovers should definitely give it a try ^^ ![Eating Buja Hodu walnut pastries at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box-23-1piwq-900.webp) Great for gifting and just as great to keep stocked at home — I'd recommend visiting Buja Hodu, a dessert favorite on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju ❤️ ## Where it is - Buja Hodu (부자호두) - 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Building B, Unit 105, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-supper-stamp/gyeongju-hwangnidan-walnut-cake-tasting-box/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt