Yangjae pie shop, Nuts Cream Pie set as a gift: Hodu Kkakki Brothers

What is Hodu Kkakki Brothers near Yangjae Station?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers (호두까끼형제) is a handmade pie shop near Yangjae Station that doesn't use refined sugar. It's a famous dessert spot that has been featured on TV and in various media. I enjoyed it so much not long ago, and this time I came back to buy a gift for an acquaintance!

Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 (weekday break 14:30–15:30) / Saturday 11:00–20:00 / Sunday 11:00–19:00

The red exterior stood out as soon as I got to the shop. It's a small, very tidy place, and the pies visible through the shop window got me excited.

What does Hodu Kkakki Brothers use instead of refined sugar?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers is a handmade premium dessert café that has been running since 2017, and they say they use oligosaccharide syrup, honey and maple syrup instead of refined sugar. They also say they use organic flour and natural milk butter, which makes the place even more trustworthy.

Hodu Kkakki Brothers pie flavors and gift sets

The shop had a wide range of pies on display: walnut pie, pecan pie, milk cream walnut pie, cream cheese walnut pie, hazelnut cacao pie, macadamia cheese pie, kabocha (Korean pumpkin) pie and matcha cream walnut pie. The variety was bigger than I expected.

On one side there was a big sign for the set menu. They also sell mix pie sets with several kinds together, and these looked especially popular as gifts.

There are plenty of choices, like the Premium Nuts Pie, Nuts Cream Pie and Nuts Pecan Pie, so you can pick to suit the recipient's taste. That's a plus.

The Hodu Kkakki Brothers pie sets are packed in a round, cake-like shape, and each set is made up of 4 kinds. Every set holds 4 flavors of pie, so you get to try a variety of menu items.

A cute nutcracker doll!

Besides the sets, you can also buy the flavors you want by the slice, and there's a good range of drinks to go with the pies. It looked good not only for gifts but also for a casual dessert in the shop.

How much is a pie slice at Hodu Kkakki Brothers?

Pie slices at Hodu Kkakki Brothers run from ₩3,500 for the mini walnut pie to ₩5,000 for the macadamia cheese pie. Looking closely at the showcase, each pie had its own distinctive look.

Milk cream walnut pie, ₩4,800 — topped with plenty of soft milk cream.

Matcha cream walnut pie, ₩4,800 — vivid green cream on top, attractive from the looks alone.

Cream cheese walnut pie, ₩4,800 — you can taste the rich flavor of the cream cheese.

Kabocha pie, ₩4,800 — the deep yellow color looked appetizing.

Some other pies displayed alongside

Macadamia cheese pie, ₩5,000 — I love macadamia, so this looked so delicious.

Signature walnut pie, ₩4,300 — they say it uses California grade 1 nuts.

Hazelnut cacao pie, ₩4,800 — topped with chocolate and nuts together, so I think it'll be popular with people who like sweet desserts.

Original pecan pie, ₩4,500 — the distinctive nutty richness of pecans really comes through.

• Mini walnut pie ₩3,500
• Mini pecan pie ₩3,800

How is the Hodu Kkakki Brothers gift set packaged?

The Hodu Kkakki Brothers gift box comes with a pretty package, a pie guide and a card explaining how to store the pies. After choosing the pies, they wrapped everything up neatly, and the packaging felt carefully done. With the different flavors arranged nicely, I thought the recipient would be happy. Then I set off for my acquaintance's home with the freshly packed pies.

When I took the box out, there was a pretty package along with a pie guide and a storage card. The detailed instructions, so the person receiving the gift can check right away, felt extra thoughtful.

How do the Nuts Cream Pie set and milk cream walnut pie taste?

What we ordered was the Hodu Kkakki Brothers Nuts Cream Pie set. When I opened the box, each pie was carefully placed and the colors looked pretty overall. The acquaintance who got this gift loved it too.

Four kinds of pie come in a good balance, so you can try Hodu Kkakki Brothers' signature items in one go.

I tried the milk cream walnut pie first. The white cream was piled on thick and looked soft, and it really was very soft and nutty. The walnut pie has a thin pie crust packed with nut filling, so the more you chew, the nuttier it gets.

Is Hodu Kkakki Brothers a good gift dessert near Yangjae Station?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers cares a lot about its ingredients and how it makes things, not just about desserts that look good. Using oligosaccharide syrup, honey and maple syrup instead of refined sugar, and making everything by hand, was impressive. The packaging was neat and pretty, so I was very satisfied for a gift. If you're looking for a special dessert or a pie to give an acquaintance near Yangjae Station, I'd recommend this place.