Dogok-dong pie shop, 8-slice gift box for an old friend: Hodu Kkakki

What is Hodu Kkakki Brothers?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers (호두까끼형제) is a handmade pie specialist near Dogok-dong and Yangjae Station, known for walnut pie and pecan pie. I went to one of my all-time favorite spots in Dogok-dong. It's perfect as a café where you can get dessert to go near Yangjae Station. ♡

This is Hodu Kkakki Brothers, the handmade walnut pie shop~ ♡

I love handmade walnut pie, but there aren't really many pie specialists, and a lot of places are too sweet or just not good. Hodu Kkakki Brothers hits my taste exactly, so it's been my regular Dogok-dong spot for years. ^^

I was finally meeting a friend after a long time, and I really wanted her to try the pies from Hodu Kkakki Brothers.

Can you eat in at Hodu Kkakki Brothers?

It's a takeout-only shop, so there are no tables. You can take away both the pies and the drinks.

What pies are on the menu at Hodu Kkakki Brothers?

The pies come in lots of varieties and all look so tempting~ Signature walnut pie, milk cream walnut pie, matcha cream walnut pie, cream cheese walnut pie, original pecan pie, hazelnut cacao pie, macadamia cheese pie, even kabocha (Korean pumpkin) pie. I want to try them all! ^^

8-slice whole pie sets, great for gifts

There are whole pie sets that pack an assortment of pies into one box of 8, which makes them great gifts. ^^ The lineup is Premium Mix Pie, Premium Assorted Pie, Nut & Cream Pie, Cream Mix Pie and Walnut & Pecan Pie.

Are Mix 1, 2 and 3 the bestsellers? ^^ Mix 1 is the Premium Assorted Pie, Mix 2 is the Nut & Cream Pie, and Mix 3 is the Walnut & Pecan Pie.

New: Dubai crispy pie

Oh~ they now have a Dubai crispy pie! It doesn't seem to be a limited run; it looks like they plan to sell it regularly. I'm so curious, so I'll have to come back just for that.

Besides pies, they also have drinks like coffee, latte and ade~ ^^

How does Hodu Kkakki Brothers wrap takeout?

They put the pretty, stylish box in a sturdy plastic bag for me. Packed up and off I go~

An instruction sheet comes inside too~ ^^ Since 2017, so almost 10 years in business already. So many shops disappear quickly, so it really is a Dogok-dong favorite. ^^

How to store the walnut pie

According to the sheet, keep the pies in a zipper bag in the fridge (7 days) and eat them cold for the best flavor. Freezing works for 30 days; if frozen, take them out and let them thaw naturally for about 10 minutes before eating.

They say they make healthy, crisp and nutty pies that aren't too sweet, using organic flour and rice flour, milk butter, natural honey and so on. Honestly, I liked them too: nutty, mild and not very sweet. ♡

Courier orders are available too

I always go and pick them up myself, but it seems you can also order by courier. I'll try it for sending gifts, or for when I move far away and can't come in person.

Delicious dessert, made healthy; healthy dessert, made delicious~ ♡

The box design is pretty too~ It has nutcracker dolls and toys drawn on it, which reminds me of the Nutcracker ballet we see every Christmas.

How did the Premium Assorted Pie taste?

The Premium Assorted Pie has 2 slices each of the signature walnut pie, hazelnut cacao pie, original pecan pie and macadamia cheese pie. ♡ It's nut heaven. You get to enjoy lots of kinds of nuts, and they're all delicious.

Original pecan pie

The original pecan pie is generously covered in pecans without a gap. I like walnut pie, but personally I like pecan a little more. Nuttier and more upscale in flavor. haha

Macadamia cheese pie

The macadamia cheese pie is a dense cheesecake piled with macadamias. It's made with honey, so it has a gentle sweetness: not too sweet, but rich in flavor.

Signature walnut pie

I love how the crisp crust, the moist, soft filling with a faint cinnamon scent and sweetness, and the crunchy, nutty walnuts all come together. For handmade walnut pie, it's Hodu Kkakki Brothers after all.

Hazelnut cacao pie

The hazelnut cacao pie isn't a sweet chocolate pie; it's a bittersweet, grown-up natural cacao pie with hazelnuts. It's addictive like espresso ^^ My friend said it was so good that she'd have to go buy some herself, haha.

The pies at Hodu Kkakki Brothers are top quality and a guaranteed hit. If you're looking for healthy, tasty pies, definitely stop by. ♡

Hodu Kkakki Brothers location and hours

• Address: 10 Nambusunhwan-ro 351-gil, Unit 101, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: 11:00–21:00
• Weekday break time: 14:30–15:30