Yangjae pie shop, walnut pie rebought in a month: Hodu Kkakki Brothers

Why I went to Hodu Kkakki Brothers in Yangjae

Hodu Kkakki Brothers (호두까끼형제) Yangjae branch is a walnut pie shop on Nambusunhwan-ro 351-gil, near Yangjae Station. The writer went to the Yangjae branch, close to a friend's home, to buy a walnut pie gift set. Heading out to buy something yummy always puts a spring in my step, haha. I went to buy Hodu Kkakki Brothers as a gift, even though I always end up wanting to eat it all myself. The dessert world's trusted combo, the walnut pie set, just you wait!!

Last time I posted about how delicious Hodu Kkakki Brothers is, hahaha, and a friend said she wanted to try it too, so this time I went to the Yangjae branch near her place.

Every time I go to Hodu Kkakki Brothers, that buttery smell hits my nose so hard 😭 It makes my heart flutter, I swear. I already know how it tastes, so I'm even more excited, hehe.

What pies does Hodu Kkakki Brothers in Yangjae have?

Besides whole pies, the Yangjae branch has pie by the slice for small eaters, and menu items like Dubai and matcha cream are on display too. Honestly, so pretty. I always eat a lot so I buy whole, lol, but these slices are a thoughtful touch for light eaters, and the hygienic way they're displayed hit the spot for a picky person like me.

Oh, one I haven't tried!!! Dubai is a steady favorite, right, right? I really wanted to take Dubai home too, but a whole pie seemed like too much for two people, so I passed 😭 I'll definitely bring it next time.

How much is a whole walnut pie at Hodu Kkakki Brothers?

A whole walnut pie at Hodu Kkakki Brothers is in the ₩30,000 range. Considering cakes these days cost over ₩40,000, isn't that a bargain!! Hehe, it looks delicious even in photos, my beloved Hodu Kkakki pie. Honestly, I think they should charge more here (hot take). That's something a stingy person like me never says, lol, which shows how good it is!! It's a weird magical pie shop that you crave again right after eating!!

Walnut pie shelf life and refined sugar

The walnut pie keeps for 7 days in the fridge and 30 days in the freezer, which is super generous!! You can enjoy it for a long time, and it's no pressure as a gift, haha.

The best part is that they don't use refined sugar. The older you get, the more nutrition matters in food, and just this one thing makes it a more thoughtful treat!!

The interior is so cute too, lolol. The matcha cream looked so delicious that I agonized over whether to get a whole one or several different ones 😭 But my hand kept reaching for the whole one... the old hand knows best... hahaha.

The Mix walnut pie at Hodu Kkakki Brothers

The writer's top pick at Hodu Kkakki Brothers is the Mix. This is a feast of deliciousness, yep. One bite and I understood right away why it's famous, and it opens up a whole new world of walnut pie.

Hehe, so good. Mix One is always my top pick. Right, right, you're the best gathering of tasty things.

Just look at that shine, it's practically saying "I'm delicious." And it vanishes from your mouth so fast. I took one bite and by the time I noticed, the second bite was already in my hand, lol.

Is walnut pie a good gift?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers walnut pie is the answer when you don't want to show up empty-handed. The looks, seriously, what is going on. Both the receiver and the giver are happy, and I feel even prouder as the giver, lol. The problem is that I buy it as a gift and then want to eat it all myself, hahahaha. If you make food with love, this is probably what comes out, yep.

I just ate and I already want more 😭 They say the long shelf life is a selling point, but when it's in the fridge I keep opening the door like it's cursed, so it's gone in a day or two, lol. I'm jealous of myself when I have this... It's basically an infinite snack loop, hahaha.

Americano and walnut pie: will I go back?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers walnut pie with an Americano is a combo that somehow makes you happy. If you're passing through Yangjae, you can't just walk by this taste. If I'm ever nearby, my chance of returning is 200%, and then some.

One sip of coffee, one bite of walnut pie, and goodbye worries. The balance of crispness and nuttiness is art. Seriously, this place wins on taste!!! And it's the strongest eat on taste alone, yep.

The Hodu Kkakki Brothers pie, a Yangjae favorite, took a big share of today's happiness. It has the charm of a taste your mouth remembers first, and the more you eat, the more attached you get. I never thought I'd buy it again after just a month, lolol. It's a dangerous snack that keeps coming to mind. With taste, gifting and satisfaction all covered, I highly, highly recommend it to anyone looking for a café in Dogok-dong!!