Yangjae walnut pie shop, Mix 1 housewarming gift: Hodu Kkakki

I came to Hodu Kkakki Brothers (호두까끼형제), famous for its Yangjae walnut pie! It's a well-known spot at the Bangbang intersection by Yangjae Station and a great place to pick up a handmade gift. The Premium Walnut Pie gift set is popular, so I came to buy one as a present.

What is Hodu Kkakki Brothers near Yangjae Station?

Hodu Kkakki Brothers is a handmade walnut pie specialist near the Bangbang intersection by Yangjae Station. Besides walnut pie, it sells cacao pie, pecan pie, cheese pie and even milk cream walnut pie. "Serious about walnut pie" is exactly the phrase for this place.

The shop specializes in handmade walnut pie, and besides walnut you can find a really wide variety: cacao pie, pecan pie, cheese pie, milk cream walnut pie and more.

Lots of people here aren't buying a single slice, they're buying whole pie sets, so it's perfect for housewarming gifts or gifts for work meetings!

Premium Pie Mix 1 vs Mix 2: what's the difference?

The writer ordered Premium Pie Mix 1, while Mix 2 includes the milk cream walnut pie. The very next customer ordered Mix 2.

Since Mix 2 has the milk cream walnut pie, I was a little tempted. (Ah, maybe I should have ordered Mix 2 instead of Mix 1... haha) I'll try Mix 1 this time and want to try Mix 2 with the milk cream walnut pie next time.

Can you buy a whole pie without a reservation?

The shop also sells walnut pie by the slice, and you can order a whole pie without a reservation. It's already famous for gift walnut pies, so when you visit, try enjoying the whole pies in different ways~

I packed mine up right in the shop and brought it home! It's been a while since I last had walnut pie, so I'm really looking forward to it!

Why aren't Hodu Kkakki Brothers' pies too sweet?

They say all the pies here are handmade, baked in the shop every day, without refined sugar. That makes the flavor really wholesome and special.

They're not too sweet, so you keep reaching for another bite. It never feels heavy, which I actually liked.

Because the sweetness comes from honey, oligosaccharide syrup and maple syrup instead of refined sugar, one bite and you'll think, "Oh, this is definitely different." It's clearly unlike sweetness from sugar!

How to store walnut pie and pecan pie

The pies keep up to 7 days in the fridge, and you should eat them within 30 days if frozen. I also liked that the shop explains in a friendly way how to store pecan and walnut pie and how to enjoy them best.

How was Assorted Pie Mix 1 as a Gangnam housewarming or meeting gift?

The Hodu Kkakki Brothers Premium Assorted Pie Mix 1 box holds pecan pie, walnut pie, cacao pie and cheese pie. It's perfect as a Gangnam housewarming gift or a gift for a meeting near Gangnam Station.

I opened the box and wow! There were such pretty pecan, walnut, cacao and cheese pies inside!

There's a leaflet explaining the flavor and ingredients of each pie, so if you're curious, just read it as you eat~!

Great looks and great taste. Bringing this to a housewarming or a friend's home is such a thoughtful touch!! It's also a lovely gift to bring to work or a meeting!

I liked the variety, and above all it's a dessert that suits elders' tastes, so it's perfect for anyone who doesn't like sweets much!

The original pecan pie

From Mix 1 I picked up the original pecan pie first. It's packed with pecans, so it's twice as nutty as walnut and richer in flavor.

One bite and a "mmm~~" comes out on its own. The sweetness isn't artificial at all, so even after eating, my hand kept reaching for the fork. I highly recommend the Hodu Kkakki Brothers Premium Mix Pie, great for gifts and for hosting!