Naebang pie café: whole Premium Assorted Pie Cake, Hodukkakki Brothers

I stopped by Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch (호두까끼형제 방배점), a well-known dessert spot in Bangbae.

Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch is known as a handmade walnut pie specialist. It's a dessert café that works as a gift shop and also as a place for coffee and sweets. It's famous for thank-you gifts, gift sets, office snacks and housewarming presents.

Where is Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch, and is there parking?

The shop is a 3-minute walk from Naebang Station Exit 8, on the first floor of the JL Building on Seocho-daero 27-gil. For parking, you can use the cultural center public lot, and there's a space in front of the shop for a quick stop, so takeout looks easy.

The exterior is cute and cozy, like something out of a fairy tale. A nutcracker doll stands guard in front of the shop.

What's on the menu at Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch?

The shop sells handmade pies such as Dubai crunchy pie, matcha cream pie, milk cream walnut pie, sweet pumpkin pie and hazelnut cacao pie, plus drinks like café latte, chocolate latte and golden apple tea ade.

• Pies: Dubai crunchy pie, matcha cream pie, milk cream walnut pie
• Pies: sweet pumpkin pie, hazelnut cacao pie
• Drinks: café latte, chocolate latte, golden apple tea ade

This walnut pie favorite is famous for its handmade desserts, but it's also a Naebang Station spot where you can enjoy a good range of drinks. They reportedly use a fire-roasted special blend of Kenyan, Colombian and Indonesian beans for rich flavor and aroma. They're serious about their coffee.

Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch: atmosphere and best time to visit

Inside, the wood and white tones with red accents are really striking.

I went around 7:15 on a Friday evening. There was no wait, but maybe because it was close to closing, the shelves were already emptying out… (; - ;) Luckily takeout was still possible, so I packed some up and brought it home! If you want to pick your own pies, go a bit earlier rather than right before closing.

Normally you can enjoy a range of handmade pies like matcha cream walnut pie and mini walnut pies. There are various mixed combinations such as the Nut & Cream Pie Cake (whole), at a discounted price, and you can get gift wrapping like a whole cake. That's Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch for you!

At one corner of the shop there are utensils, water cups and so on. The knife was so cute that I had to take a photo 🔪🪓

Every bit of the interior is so stylish and cute! I think it's perfect as a Bangbae date course too.

Premium Assorted Pie Cake (whole): price and gift packaging

What I ordered at Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch was the Premium Assorted Pie Cake (whole) for ₩34,900. I wanted to eat it comfortably at home, so I quickly grabbed it to go.

They packed it in a cute, sturdy box. These walnut pies are a great fit as a gift dessert!

Everything is neatly arranged, so it looked just right to bring to a housewarming, or as a gift for a professor, a boss or elders! They even use organic flour and it's SUGAR FREE, so I thought it suits anyone looking for a healthy dessert or snack, or a snack for kids.

What do Hodukkakki Brothers pies use instead of sugar?

The box has a description of NUTCRACKER BROS. Instead of sugar, they use natural honey, oligosaccharide syrup and maple syrup for a moderate sweetness, and they mix organic wheat flour, rice flour and almond flour with natural milk butter to make the thinnest, crispiest pie crust.

Maybe that's why the crust is thin and soft, and it goes really well with the crunchy walnuts! It's a Bangbae dessert that suits gifts for health-conscious people, or thank-you gifts for daycare and kindergarten.

Assorted Pie Cake vs. Nut & Cream Pie Cake: what's the difference?

In the whole cake set description, the left is the Premium Assorted Pie Cake and the right is the Nut & Cream Pie Cake. If you like cream cheese and milk cream, the cream set looks like a good buy too!

How to store Hodukkakki Brothers pies, plus delivery and courier orders

Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch is a Seocho bakery café selling handmade pies baked every day, and you can order by delivery, takeout or courier. Don't be sad if you live far away, just get it delivered at home!

• Seal in a zipper bag for storage
• Regular pies: 7 days refrigerated, 30 days frozen
• Cream pies: best eaten quickly, within 3 days
• They say it's even tastier kept in the fridge and eaten cold

How did each pie in the Premium Assorted Pie Cake taste?

Original pecan pie

The original pecan pie is a premium pie packed full of pecans. The moderate, gentle sweetness and thin crust are its charm. I can see why they recommend chilling it in the fridge and eating it cold. The filling is dense and chewy, and it goes so well with an iced Americano.

Hazelnut cacao pie

On the hazelnut cacao pie, the chocolate on top must be good quality: it melts softly in your mouth and the flavor spreads everywhere. It isn't very sweet, and the bittersweet chocolate pairs so well with the nutty hazelnut. Highly recommend this one!!

Signature walnut pie

This is the signature item you have to eat at a walnut pie shop. The filling is so moist, and a subtle cinnamon aroma rises up between the sweet, chunky walnuts. Beyond sticking to the basics, the flavor balance is the best.

Macadamia cheese pie

The macadamia cheese pie is so soft and rich that it doesn't feel like a pie at all, more like cheesecake! Even people who aren't big on nuts could probably enjoy it without trouble.

Who should visit Hodukkakki Brothers Bangbae branch?

I recommend this walnut pie shop to anyone looking for a premium dessert with pretty gift packaging, or a healthy snack for kids and adults. I thought it's a bakery café that fits these days, when low-sugar and healthy eating are trending, and it's perfect as a gift for yourself too.

Whiskey and pecan pie is the best… they go so well together; you have to try it! With its cozy atmosphere, I'd also recommend it to anyone looking for a Naebang Station date course or a family outing. You can also order delivery through their Smart Store.