Gyeongju walnut pastries cut open after dinner for two: Buja Hodu

Today I want to share my visit to Buja Hodu, a walnut pastry spot on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju that I really loved!

Actually eating Buja Hodu's walnut pastries — made generously with Korean-grown rice dough and a whole walnut inside — the texture was soft yet you could really feel the walnut, and with red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, and almond praline flavors to choose from, it was a great walnut pastry shop! The packaging is clean too, so they're good both as a snack and as a gift, and since bojagi wrapping is available ahead of the holidays, this could be worth considering if you're stuck on a Chuseok gift idea ^^

Buja Hodu hours and where it sits on Hwangnidan-gil

Buja Hodu is open daily from 09:30 to 20:00. It's located at 38 B-dong 105-ho, Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, South Korea.

If you walk from Tartdang on Hwangnidan-gil toward Korea Semiconductor Meister High School, Buja Hodu is right next to Gyeongju Tokyo Pie.

Check the map for the exact location ^^

You can also order from their Smart Store!

Buja Hodu's 4 walnut pastry flavors and how to order

Buja Hodu specializes in takeout, and once you tell them the flavor and quantity you want, they pack it right away.

There are 4 flavors: low-sugar red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, and almond praline. Almond praline is limited to just 50 a day, and there's a ₩3,000 surcharge if you choose it! If you're eating right away, go for the instant pack; if it's for a gift, the box packaging is the way to go ^^

They also have simple coffee and drink options, and there's a Naver receipt review event where you get 2 walnut pastries or 1 americano, so it's worth joining!

There was a banner in front of the shop with a cross-section photo of the walnut pastries, and it looked so good~ With red bean plus pea cream cheese and matcha in the mix, I was even more excited! I visited late on a weekend afternoon, so of course the almond praline was sold out ㅠㅠ

What is Buja Hodu's walnut affogato?

Buja Hodu also sells a walnut affogato they developed themselves — a combo of walnut pastry, walnut ice cream, and coffee that just sounds delicious without even tasting it! If you're looking for a simple, tasty dessert on Hwangnidan-gil, this one's worth trying!!

There are a few tables set up right in front of the shop, so you can sit and enjoy your snack for a bit.

Bojagi gift wrap and the 24-piece mix box

Buja Hodu packed everything up quickly, and for the holidays, an elegant bojagi wrap is available for an extra ₩3,000. If you can't visit in person, delivery orders and Smart Store purchases are also options!

We bought the 24-piece mix box! Isn't the box packaging so clean~?

I liked that each piece was individually wrapped, and they used different wrapper colors to distinguish the flavors! 24 pieces is a good amount too, so buying just this one box was great for sharing among several people!

Cutting the walnut pastries open after dinner: how were they?

After dinner, my husband and I pulled out just a few to have as a snack ^^

When we cut them open, I was surprised right away by how packed the filling was. Compared to highway rest stop walnut pastries, there was no contest — these were stuffed full, and it really was a whole walnut inside, a genuine walnut pastry!

Low-sugar red bean

The low-sugar red bean had that familiar red bean taste, but being low-sugar meant it wasn't too sweet, so even older folks could enjoy it without worry. The outer part is rice dough rather than wheat dough, which makes it lighter and much nuttier than a regular walnut pastry!

Matcha

I was curious whether matcha filling would work with a walnut pastry, but one bite and the sweet-bitter matcha flavor spread through my mouth, blending really well with the walnut and rice dough. Buja Hodu's dough is thin overall, so you can really taste the walnut and filling, which made this one even more delicious!

Pea cream cheese

Pea filling with cream cheese added isn't a common combo, so I was curious, but the sweet pea filling with the nutty cream cheese turned out to be a total delicacy! Haha, it's great on its own, but I think it'd pair really well with milk or coffee too!

Is Buja Hodu worth a stop in Gyeongju?

Buja Hodu on Hwangnidan-gil lets you enjoy walnut pastries in a variety of flavors! Since they're made in a healthier way, they're great as a snack for kids too, and I'd recommend them as one of the best Gyeongju Hwangnidan-gil snacks to share with the whole family ☺️ The packaging is clean, so they're also good to buy as souvenirs or gifts, and since you can easily order from the Smart Store, if you're curious, feel free to just order from home!