Takeout tteok shop in Hadan, Busan: Chuseok bojagi sets at Hohobak

Pumpkin injeolmi, a great Chuseok gift, made fresh every day at Hadan's Hohobak

Hohobak is a pumpkin injeolmi rice cake shop in Hadan, Busan — a healthy dessert that makes a nice thank-you rice cake for Chuseok. These days I sometimes crave a snack that lets the ingredients' natural flavor shine, more than something sweet and flashy.

I was visiting Hadan and stopped by Hohobak, which sells rice cakes and drinks made from pumpkin.

After trying the pumpkin injeolmi and pumpkin milk made fresh in-store, I thought it would make a nice snack for my parents or a good Chuseok gift.

Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Closed every Sunday

What kind of shop is Hohobak? A handmade tteok shop in Hadan, Busan

Hohobak is a rice cake shop in Hadan, Saha-gu, Busan, where the staff visit the produce market every dawn to pick fresh, trustworthy ingredients. Since ingredients are the most basic factor in how good rice cake tastes, it was reassuring to know they use good ones.

I also liked that they make the rice cakes themselves in-store, rather than just selling pre-made ones.

Since the rice cakes are made with such care, I wanted to recommend this place to anyone looking for a Busan thank-you rice cake shop for parents or elders.

Hohobak isn't a café where you eat in — it's takeout only. Worth keeping in mind before you visit.

How does Hohobak's pumpkin injeolmi taste? Soft, chewy and lightly sweet

What I picked at Hohobak was the pumpkin injeolmi and pumpkin milk. The pumpkin injeolmi's appetizing yellow color caught my eye first.

On the first bite, the rice cake was soft and chewy, going down easily. There was a gentle sweetness distinct to pumpkin, but it wasn't too sweet, so I kept reaching for more.

Rather than a sharp sweetness, it leaned mild and healthy — the kind of thing kids and adults could enjoy together.

It has a different charm from regular injeolmi, so if you're looking for a pumpkin injeolmi shop in Busan, this is worth trying at least once. It pairs well with coffee or tea too, and works fine as a breakfast substitute or a filling snack.

Pumpkin milk: the drink that paired best with Hohobak's pumpkin injeolmi

Hohobak's pumpkin milk, true to its name, let me enjoy the soft, nutty flavor of pumpkin with ease.

It wasn't too heavy or chalky, and went down smoothly, pairing well with the pumpkin injeolmi.

After a bite of pumpkin injeolmi and a sip of the chilled pumpkin milk, the nutty flavor carried through naturally.

Both the rice cake and drink were pumpkin, but the flavors didn't overlap too much, so it was enjoyable — a combination I'd recommend to anyone looking for a different kind of Busan dessert rice cake shop.

What is in Hohobak's Chuseok gift sets and thank-you rice cakes? Bojagi wrap available

If you order a Chuseok gift set, Hohobak will also wrap it in bojagi — sold separately. As the holiday approaches, it's always a bit of a puzzle deciding what to give family or acquaintances.

Instead of the usual gift, it seems nice to prepare rice cake that feels thoughtfully made.

Hohobak also has nutty black sesame injeolmi and fragrant mugwort injeolmi besides the pumpkin version, so it's easy to put together a mix based on taste. Packing the yellow pumpkin injeolmi, black sesame injeolmi, and green mugwort injeolmi together looks pretty and the flavors balance well too — it would make a nice holiday gift set.

If you're looking for a Chuseok gift for parents or elders, or a Busan thank-you rice cake shop for someone you're grateful to, why not prepare injeolmi made by hand with healthy ingredients?

It's also lighter than typical desserts and easy for anyone to enjoy, regardless of age or gender.

Before you visit Hohobak: parking and takeout-only rules in Hadan

Hohobak doesn't have its own parking lot, so if you're driving, it's best to check nearby parking options in advance. Rather than a quick stop, it's more comfortable to use a nearby public or paid parking lot.

Also, you can't eat in the store — it's takeout only, so pick up your order and enjoy it at home or wherever you like.

If you're preparing several sets as gifts or thank-you items, it's a good idea to check quantities and pickup times before visiting.

Hohobak, a pumpkin injeolmi rice cake shop in Busan, hand-picks fresh ingredients and makes everything with care in-store. Enjoying the chewy, gently sweet pumpkin injeolmi together with the smooth pumpkin milk was satisfying. From a healthy snack to Chuseok gifts and thank-you rice cakes, this is worth remembering if you're looking for a special dessert rice cake shop in Hadan.