# Gyeongju walnut pastry café with 50-a-day almond praline: Buja Hodu - By Jaein (https://superchart.com/en/@namcheon-soup-clock/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/index.md) ## In short Buja Hodu is a rice-flour walnut pastry (hodu-gwaja) shop on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju. The writer packed a 24-piece original gift box and a 10-piece mix to try red bean, matcha and pea cream cheese, but missed the almond praline, limited to 50 a day. Each pastry holds a whole walnut inside, making it a solid pick for a parents' gift or a thank-you box. ## Good to know - **Location**: 48-8 Sajeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 09:30–20:00 - **24-piece original (red bean x24)**: ₩23,000 - **10-piece mix (pea cream cheese + red bean)**: ₩11,000 - **Limited item**: Almond praline, 50 pieces a day - **Payment**: Toss Pay accepted - **Receipt review perk**: 2 walnut pastries or 1 americano *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Walnut pastries from Buja Hodu on Hwangnidan-gil, Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-01-1z07l-1200.webp) > Buja Hodu ## Location and hours 📍Location and info Location - 48-8 Sajeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk Hours - Daily 09:30–20:00 ![Exterior of the Buja Hodu shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-02-2vzeg-900.webp) ![Entrance to Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-03-51rit-900.webp) Hi, this is Rimju, sharing little everyday moments. Today, being the biggest foodie I know, I went to try Buja Hodu on Hwangnidan-gil, a place famous for packing a ton of walnuts into their pastries!!! It's popular for gifts and thank-you presents, so I'd been curious about it — after visiting in person, I'll give you the honest taste and info! Since it's not a chain and everything is made by hand, I could really feel the care put into it. The owner's pride in the shop was so cool haha. Buja Hodu uses easily digestible rice flour instead of wheat flour and good-quality walnuts, aiming to make a snack that's both a joy to eat and good for you — a 'health-rich' treat. ![Interior and display case at Buja Hodu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-04-1blbx-900.webp) ![Sign explaining the rice-flour walnut pastry dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-05-1nwam-900.webp) ![Buja Hodu menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-06-l9cgr-900.webp) ## What I ordered and the prices 📝What I ordered 24-piece original (red bean x24) — ₩23,000 10-piece mix (pea cream cheese + red bean) — ₩11,000 ![Sign showing walnut pastry sets and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-07-11fs9-900.webp) ![Sign for the receipt review perk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-08-g645l-900.webp) You can pay with Toss Pay! And if you write a receipt review, they give you 2 walnut pastries or 1 americano, so it's worth doing ‼️ ![Walnut pastries in different colors for different flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-09-1tn0t-900.webp) ![Walnut pastries being packed into a box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-10-uirq5-900.webp) ## Almond praline, limited to 50 a day As soon as you order, they pack it right into the box for you. Each color is a different flavor haha, so cute ..... I really wanted to try the almond praline, but since it's limited to 50 a day, I couldn't get one. Next time for sure ,, !! If you want to try the almond praline too, I definitely recommend going early. ![10-piece mix box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-11-1us0l-900.webp) ![10-piece box packed by flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-12-1qsys-900.webp) I bought one 24-piece box for my parents, and packed a 10-piece box to eat in the car with my boyfriend on the drive. I don't actually like matcha, but I have this habit of always wanting to try new flavors. The thoughtful owner swapped one for matcha for me! Hahaha. ![Buja Hodu 24-piece gift box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-13-sa4tn-900.webp) ![24-piece gift set for a thank-you present](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-14-16a5a-900.webp) ## A 24-piece gift box — good for a thank-you present? Isn't the 24-piece gift box just so classy and clean-looking? I think anyone would be so happy to receive this as a gift ,,,, It seems perfect for a parents' gift or a thank-you present. With Chuseok coming up, I highly recommend it as a gift for your parents! But you know taste matters too, right ^^?^^ So I dug right in. ![Eating a walnut pastry straight from the box in the car](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-15-k1089-900.webp) ## Tasted straight from the car — a whole walnut inside each one After packing them up, I took a bite right in the car — the red bean filling was seriously packed full, and it had the biggest walnut I've ever seen in a walnut pastry. There's literally a whole one inside. So that's why you're called Buja Hodu (rich walnut) ..... I bet it'd be even better fresh out of the oven!!!! ![Cross-section of a red bean walnut pastry, cut in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-16-1ttyo-900.webp) ![Red bean walnut pastry with a whole walnut inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-17-17da3-900.webp) ### Red bean [ One-line review ] Maybe because it's low-sugar red bean, it wasn't too sweet, and with a whole walnut inside it was nutty and delicious. ![Cross-section of a matcha walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-18-rjmsx-900.webp) ### Matcha [ One-line review ] Even though I don't like matcha flavor, the bitter-sweet balance worked really well 👍 ![Cross-section of a pea cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-19-1dq2b-900.webp) ![Pea paste and cream cheese filling inside a walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited-20-10viz-900.webp) ### Pea cream cheese — my top favorite pick ⭐️My absolute favorite pick!⭐️ Pea paste with cream cheese, what is this ..? They go so well together. Sweet paste + savory cream cheese combo, I'm at a loss for words ......... All three flavors were really packed full of filling, and with a nutty whole walnut inside each one, the texture was just wild .. I'd never had a walnut pastry this stuffed before .... I'm not usually a huge walnut pastry person, but I ate these so happily. I kept reaching for more and ended up eating all 10 by myself ㅠ ... ## How to store walnut pastries 🍪Storage Except for what you'll eat that day, put them in a zipper bag and freeze them. Before eating, let them thaw naturally or heat them in an air fryer (180°C, 5 minutes) to enjoy them just like the first bite. If you're looking for a thoughtfully made, delicious dessert in Gyeongju, make sure to visit Buja Hodu! ## Where it is - Buja Hodu (부자호두) - 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, B-dong 105-ho, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - 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/@namcheon-soup-clock/gyeongju-bujahodu-almond-praline-limited/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt