# Bakery café by Hopo Station, Yangsan: Strawberry Raspberry Shot, Choi - By Empty Plate Walker (https://superchart.com/en/@empty-plate/) - Written Jun 20, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Yangsan, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@empty-plate/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@empty-plate/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/index.md) ## In short Choi Main Branch is a large bakery café across from Hopo Station in Dongmyeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. On this visit the writer ordered the Strawberry Raspberry Shot, salt bread and a café latte, and also browsed the Haereul Pumeun Dal (해를 품은 달) topped with wild raspberries, jambon-beurre sandwiches, dubu gwaja (tofu crackers) and the cake corner. With a large parking lot, Nakdong River views, baby chairs and group seating, Choi Main Branch is a Yangsan bakery café that is easy to enjoy for bread, coffee and a relaxed space. ## Good to know - **Location**: 83 Yangsan-daero, Dongmyeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, across from Hopo Station - **Hours**: Daily 09:00–21:50 (2nd-floor café last order 21:20) - **Ordered**: Strawberry Raspberry Shot, salt bread, café latte - **Signature items**: No. 1 Croissant, Strawberry Raspberry Shot - **Parking**: Large parking lot - **Layout**: Bakery counter on the 1st floor, café seating on the 2nd floor, rooftop - **Amenities**: Baby chairs and group seating *as written by the visitor on Jun 20, 2026* ## What is Choi Main Branch in Hopo, Yangsan like? Choi Main Branch (초이 본점) is a large bakery café right across from Hopo Station, and its big parking lot makes it easy to visit by car. There are lots of big cafés with plenty of bakery choices near Hopo Station, but this time I visited Choi Main Branch, a leading bakery café in Yangsan that has just been refreshed and is drawing even more visitors. Hopo is close to Hwamyeong, so I seem to end up here often. Because it sits directly opposite Hopo Station, it is very easy to reach, and the large parking lot means drivers can visit comfortably too. ![Exterior of Choi Main Branch across from Hopo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-01-14rsl-900.webp) The moment I stepped inside, the display shelves packed with all kinds of baked goods caught my eye. ![Bakery display shelves on the 1st floor of Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-02-pv5eb-1200.webp) ## Haereul Pumeun Dal at Choi, with seasonal raspberries Haereul Pumeun Dal (해를 품은 달, "the moon embracing the sun") is a special bakery item you can only get at Choi in Hopo, Yangsan. Raspberries are in season right now, so it comes topped with raspberries, I was told. The sun-and-moon combination is so pretty that it seems perfect as a gift. The staff recommended it enthusiastically, so I tried it, and it was really delicious. ![Choi's Haereul Pumeun Dal topped with raspberries](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-03-wwcs2-900.webp) ![Choi's Haereul Pumeun Dal on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-04-1jyvg-900.webp) ## What breads does Choi Main Branch have? Choi Main Branch has such a wide range of breads, including croissants, salt bread, pastries, cakes and cookies, that I struggled to decide what to pick. With so many options, anyone who loves bread should be satisfied. The nutty smell of freshly baked bread filled the shop, so choosing just one was not easy. ![Assorted breads on display at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-05-15aa9-900.webp) ![Croissants and pastries on display at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-06-m01cv-900.webp) ![Types of bread on the bakery shelves at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-07-4093e-900.webp) ## What does Choi's Strawberry Raspberry Shot taste like? Choi's signature items are said to be the No. 1 Croissant, made by a croissant champion, and the Strawberry Raspberry Shot. ![Choi's signature croissant and Strawberry Raspberry Shot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-08-1mmg3-900.webp) The Strawberry Raspberry Shot is a pastry filled with chewy brownie and tangy raspberry compote. When I bit in, sweet raspberry flavor and tart blueberry came together between the crisp pastry layers for a rich taste. The balance of sweet and tangy was good, so it was a dessert bread that is easy to enjoy. ![Strawberry Raspberry Shot with brownie and raspberry compote](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-09-19dpb-m-900.webp) ![Choi's Strawberry Raspberry Shot pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-10-xrauu-900.webp) ### Jambon-beurre sandwich Choi Main Branch sells not only basic bakery items but also jambon-beurre sandwiches (ham and butter on baguette), which I love, and a variety of cakes, so I was even happier. Appetizing jambon-beurre sandwiches were lined up neatly on one side of the display. Ham and plenty of butter between crisp-baked bread made my mouth water just looking. It seems good as a light meal, so I thought I definitely want to try it next visit. ![Jambon-beurre sandwiches in the display at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-11-1n16t-900.webp) ### Cake corner Choi Main Branch's cake corner was so colorful and beautiful it was like looking at a small dessert showroom. From cakes piled with colorful fruit to soft fresh cream cakes and rich chocolate cakes, there were so many that choosing was hard. ![Cake corner with fruit, fresh cream and chocolate cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-12-1q2yz-900.webp) Each one looked so carefully made that it felt like tasting with my eyes first. The cakes piled with fresh fruit were so prettily colored that I could not help taking photos, and I looked forward to imagining how soft cream and moist sponge would taste together. They seem great with coffee in the café, and fine as a celebration cake for a special day too. ![Cake showcase at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-13-tn8ii-900.webp) ### Tofu snacks sold only at Choi Another item that caught my eye was the special tofu snack (두부과자) you can only find at Choi. Unlike ordinary snacks, it is made with healthy ingredients, so I was even more interested. Its plain look, suggesting the nutty flavor of tofu, made it hard to walk past. I am on a diet and often wonder what to snack on when I want something, and Choi's tofu snack seemed just right as a guilt-free healthy treat. With a crunchy texture and nutty taste, it seemed good alongside coffee, and handy when you are a little hungry. ![Tofu snack sold only at Choi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-14-iiwey-900.webp) ![Choi tofu snack products on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-15-1e4t0-900.webp) ![Tofu snack corner at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-16-1kd5k-900.webp) ## How was Choi's salt bread with a café latte? On this visit to Choi Main Branch I ordered the Strawberry Raspberry Shot, a salt bread (소금빵, buttery rolled bread with coarse salt) and a café latte. The salt bread was crisp outside and moist inside, with a rich buttery flavor. ![Choi salt bread with a rich buttery flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-17-66v2r-900.webp) The moderate saltiness, not overdone, brought out the bread's nuttiness and made it just right with coffee. Crisp outside, moist inside, with a subtle buttery aroma, it was an impressive salt bread. ![Choi salt bread, crisp outside and moist inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-18-1fbmy-900.webp) The café latte I ordered with it was satisfying too. The deep flavor of espresso and the softness of milk blended naturally, making it good alongside bread. ![Café latte ordered at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-19-17aaw-900.webp) Salt bread and latte in particular is a no-fail pairing, with plain yet nutty flavors that go well together. ![Table with salt bread, café latte and Strawberry Raspberry Shot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-20-13rcl-900.webp) ## Choi Main Branch's space and Nakdong River view seats One of Choi Main Branch's biggest strengths is its spacious, pleasant space. The 1st floor is where you can browse and buy all kinds of baked goods, and the 2nd floor is a café area where you can stay and relax. ![2nd-floor café seating at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-21-139ci-900.webp) The seats are spaced widely so it felt comfortable, and natural light through the large windows made the atmosphere brighter and more pleasant. The big draw is that you can see the Nakdong River from the rooftop and the 2nd-floor window seats. Looking out the window with a cup of coffee, I felt like I had gone on a little trip in the middle of the city. The mood is great for spending unhurried time, so I would recommend it for dates, family outings and get-togethers with friends. ### Is it OK with kids or for group gatherings? Choi has baby chairs, so it would be really good to come with a child. And there is group seating too, so Choi is a good café for gatherings. ![Seating area with group seats at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-22-1et86-900.webp) ## Going back to Choi Main Branch in Yangsan Above all, I felt Choi Main Branch is a leading bakery café in Yangsan that has it all: a wide variety of bakery items, high-quality coffee, a big parking lot and a lovely Nakdong River view. ![Inside the café at Choi Main Branch, Yangsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-23-xrfdb-900.webp) The bread range is so wide that there were many things I did not get to try this time. Next visit I definitely want to try Choi's signature No. 1 Croissant. ![Bakery and café space at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread-24-186dz-900.webp) If you want to enjoy delicious bread, coffee and a relaxed space all together, I recommend Choi Main Branch in Yangsan. - Address: 83 Yangsan-daero, Dongmyeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, South Korea (across from Hopo Station) - Hours: daily 09:00–21:50 - 2nd-floor café last order: 21:20 ## Where it is - Choi Main Branch (초이 본점) - 83 Yangsan-daero, Dongmyeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, South Korea - 경상남도 양산시 동면 양산대로 83 초이 - 35.2829313, 129.0162942 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.2829313,129.0162942,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@empty-plate/yangsan-hopo-choi-raspberry-shot-salt-bread/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt