# Walnut ice cream affogato and 24-piece box at Buja Hodu, Gyeongju - By Jimin (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-supper-stool/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-supper-stool/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-supper-stool/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/index.md) ## In short Buja Hodu is a walnut pastry (hodu-gwaja) dessert shop near Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. I bought a 24-piece box split half red bean and half pea cream cheese, and also tried the walnut ice cream affogato made with espresso poured over walnut ice cream. The whole walnut baked into every piece and the pea cream cheese combo were what stuck with me most. ## Good to know - **Menu lineup**: Red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, almond praline — 4 flavors - **What I bought**: One box of 24, half red bean and half pea cream cheese - **Limited item**: Almond praline, 50 pieces a day, often sold out by morning - **Dough & filling**: Domestic rice dough, low-sugar red bean paste - **Gift wrapping**: Bojagi cloth wrap for an extra ₩3,000 - **How to buy**: In-store, or by courier delivery via the Naver Smart Store *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Walnut pastry (hodu-gwaja) is one of those snacks you can't skip when traveling. I found Buja Hodu while I was out exploring Gyeongju. ![Storefront of Buja Hodu walnut pastry shop in Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-01-vgj41-m-900.webp) The walnut pastries here range from the traditional red-bean-only version to pea cream cheese, matcha, and almond praline. True to its name, this is a place where you can really taste the walnut itself, which made it a good pick both as a travel snack and as a gift. ![Menu board at Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-02-koxja-900.webp) ## Walnut pastries with a whole walnut inside They put in a whole walnut so you get the full walnut flavor in every bite, and they say they use domestic rice dough and honest ingredients. ![Walnut pastry with a whole walnut inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-03-nif0w-900.webp) ## Domestic rice dough, low-sugar red bean paste, four flavors Buja Hodu's walnut pastries stand out for using domestic rice dough and low-sugar red bean paste. There are four flavors: red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, and almond praline. After some deliberation I went with the classic red bean and the trendier pea cream cheese, half and half, in a box of 24. ![Box of 24 walnut pastries split half red bean, half pea cream cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-04-16nbt-900.webp) Taking a bite, the first thing I noticed was just how big the walnut was. It's not just crushed walnut bits mixed in — there's a whole walnut in there, so you really feel the nutty flavor and texture when you chew. There's also a generous amount of filling inside. ![Walnut pastry cut in half showing filling and whole walnut](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-05-q8km1-712.webp) ### Pea cream cheese The red bean walnut pastry is a mild, familiar flavor that anyone can enjoy without hesitation, but what I'd really recommend is the pea cream cheese. The subtle sweetness of the pea paste combined with the soft, savory taste of cream cheese worked better than I expected. If you come in expecting only the traditional version, this flavor might be the fun surprise. ![Cross-section of a pea cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-06-swema-900.webp) ## The almond praline sells out by morning One menu item worth remembering at Buja Hodu is the almond praline. It's sold in a limit of 50 pieces a day, and by the time I visited it was already sold out, so I didn't get to try it. When I asked the owner, they said it often sells out in the morning. ![Sign for the 50-a-day limited almond praline](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-07-nsrv5-900.webp) If your goal is the almond praline, it's better to come in the morning rather than later in the day. Seeing this kind of limited-run item made me think the owner really has a good sense for menu design and how to sell things. ![Menu board and display case at Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-08-19rac-900.webp) ## A quirky must-try in Gyeongju: walnut affogato I went in for the walnut pastries and ended up discovering the Affogato! ![Affogato made with walnut ice cream and espresso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-09-1dprp-1200.webp) It's walnut ice cream with espresso poured over it, and apparently the owner came up with it themselves. It was a great combination for when you're out exploring Gyeongju and craving something sweet with coffee. ![Table with walnut affogato and walnut pastries together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-10-rxtwc-900.webp) Eating it alongside the walnut pastries gave a totally different vibe from a typical café dessert, which I found fun. I personally really liked the owner's creativity in coming up with this menu. ![Walnut pastries served alongside the affogato](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-11-1oufb-900.webp) ## Bojagi wrapping, good for a Gyeongju gift If you're buying it as a gift, you can add ₩3,000 for bojagi cloth wrapping. If you're looking for a snack to bring home to family or friends from your Gyeongju trip, it's a neat, presentable way to package it. ![Bojagi cloth gift wrapping for Buja Hodu walnut pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-12-ciqxx-900.webp) It's also not something you can only buy in-store — courier delivery and orders through the Naver Smart Store are available too, so you can reorder even after you're back from Gyeongju. When I visited, it wasn't just tourists — plenty of local residents were stopping by from early in the day, which gave me the impression this isn't just a tourist spot but somewhere the neighborhood keeps coming back to. ![Interior of Buja Hodu with packaging boxes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-13-p4ofc-900.webp) ## Who this is for If you're looking for something a bit different from the usual Gyeongju souvenirs, I'd recommend Buja Hodu. It's especially good for anyone who likes walnut pastries with a big, whole walnut inside, or who wants to try something new alongside the traditional red bean version. ![Holding a Buja Hodu walnut pastry in hand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja-14-ngsyt-900.webp) This time I went with red bean plus pea cream cheese, but next time I definitely want to try the almond praline I missed out on. It's a solid quick snack while traveling in Gyeongju, and worth keeping in mind if you're looking for Gyeongju gift ideas. ## Where it is - Buja Hodu (부자호두) - 38 B-dong 105-ho, Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 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-stool/gyeongju-hwangridanmil-walnut-affogato-buja/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt