# Gyeongju café low-sugar red bean walnut pastries: Buja Hodu - By Yundam (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-coffee-shelf/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-coffee-shelf/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongbuk-coffee-shelf/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/index.md) ## In short Buja Hodu is a dessert café in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, serving walnut pastries made with Korean rice dough. I picked up a 15-piece mix near closing, after the matcha had sold out, and tried the generously filled low-sugar red bean and pea cream cheese flavors. Verdict: check stock early if you have a flavor in mind. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 09:30–20:00 (may close early when sold out) - **Parking**: No parking lot; use public parking or roadside parking - **Outdoor seating**: Outdoor tables and parasol seats available - **15-piece mix, standard**: 5 low-sugar red bean + 5 pea cream cheese + 5 matcha - **Holiday gift set**: 24-piece mix ₩27,000; bojagi wrapping costs an additional ₩3,000 (₩30,000 total) - **Receipt review event**: Write a receipt review to receive 2 walnut pastries or 1 Americano *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Buja Hodu in a Hwangridan-gil Side Street I want to introduce the walnut pastries I tried on a recent trip to Gyeongju because they were so delicious. Buja Hodu is a must-stop when you visit Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju. Made with 100% Korean rice dough, these are special walnut pastries with a crisp exterior and a moist, generously filled center. ### Atmospheric Exterior and Outdoor Terrace ![Exterior of Buja Hodu in a Hwangridan-gil side street](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-01-17tjn-966.webp) ![Buja Hodu exterior with atmospheric lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-02-1xo1s-966.webp) While walking through the side streets and looking around Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju, I spotted Buja Hodu, welcoming me with its warm, atmospheric lighting! ![Front of Buja Hodu on Hwangridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-03-14muo-966.webp) ![Buja Hodu outdoor tables and parasol seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-04-x9sqg-966.webp) Outside, there are neat outdoor tables and seats under parasols. It was an appealing outdoor space where you could try freshly made, warm walnut pastries right away or enjoy them as a snack while exploring Hwangridan-gil. ## A 15-Piece Mix Packed Near Closing ![Buja Hodu takeout menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-05-rzdlw-966.webp) ✔️ Takeout menu ✔️ [15-piece mix set] ![15-piece mix set takeout selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-06-xvnl4-966.webp) I arrived late, around closing time, and the matcha flavor was already sold out. Low-sugar red bean paste and pea cream cheese were also running low, so I sadly took home a 15-piece mix set. It really showed how popular this Hwangridan-gil dessert spot is! > The standard 15-piece mix is [5 low-sugar red bean + 5 pea cream cheese + 5 matcha]... But the owner thoughtfully filled the box with extra low-sugar red bean and pea cream cheese pastries, so I accepted it very gratefully. 😋 ![Walnut pastries and an iced Americano order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-07-oxbm9-966.webp) I also ordered an iced Americano. The cool iced Americano went wonderfully with the sweet, nutty walnut pastries! 😋 ## Generously Filled Walnut Pastries at Home ![Buja Hodu takeout box opened at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-08-4r4t1-966.webp) ![Box of Buja Hodu pastries brought home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-09-rji4i-966.webp) After bringing it home, I opened my Buja Hodu box. ![Individually wrapped walnut pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-10-qs5qm-966.webp) Each pastry was individually and neatly wrapped, which felt hygienic and made them easy to take out one at a time. ![Cross-section of a generously filled walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-11-cfw5b-966.webp) When I cut one open, I couldn't help but marvel at how completely packed with filling it was! ![Low-sugar red bean walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-12-1p8u8-966.webp) ### Low-Sugar Red Bean Paste The chewy 100% Korean rice dough, mild and nutty red bean paste, and the texture of big whole walnuts were absolutely excellent. ![Pea cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-13-27v8b-966.webp) ![Packaged pea cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-14-n4m3l-966.webp) ### Pea Cream Cheese The sweet, soft pea paste paired beautifully with the rich cream cheese. It felt like eating an upscale fusion dessert. ## Receipt Review Event and Holiday Wrapping Let me introduce the worthwhile event benefits! If you're visiting, be sure to check the event and claim your freebie! 🎁 ![Receipt review event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-15-2pqrb-966.webp) > ✔️ Naver receipt review event > > Write a receipt review to receive “2 walnut pastries or 1 Americano.” ![Holiday bojagi wrapping information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-16-p8qhj-966.webp) ![24-piece mix holiday gift wrapping](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-17-eiky1-966.webp) ![Walnut pastry gift set wrapped in bojagi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut-18-50g8b-966.webp) They said they sell 24-piece boxes for holiday gifts with careful bojagi (traditional Korean wrapping cloth) wrapping. The wrapping costs an additional ₩3,000. > ※ The 24-piece mix gift set is said to cost ₩30,000, including ₩27,000 plus ₩3,000 for wrapping. The elegant bojagi wrapping looked so carefully done that it seemed like a lovely holiday gift for parents or someone special. 👍 ## Buja Hodu: Final Thoughts Buja Hodu is a dessert snack made with 100% Korean rice and low-sugar filling that adults and children alike can enjoy comfortably and healthfully. Drawn in by the generously filled centers and sweet, nutty flavor, I finished a whole box in no time. If you're looking for a delicious snack in Hwangridan-gil or considering a special souvenir gift for a holiday or someone you know, I highly recommend stopping by Buja Hodu. 👍 ## Where it is - Buja Hodu (부자호두) - B-105, 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea (경상북도 경주시 포석로1095번길 38 B동 105호) - 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/@gyeongbuk-coffee-shelf/gyeongju-hwangridan-low-sugar-walnut/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt