# Pumpkin rice cakes in Saha, Busan: Hohobak dessert shop

- By Jinju (https://superchart.com/en/@portside-lunches/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Saha, Busan
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@portside-lunches/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@portside-lunches/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/index.md)

## In short

Hohobak is a handmade rice cake and pumpkin dessert shop in Hadan-dong, Saha, Busan. I tried pumpkin injeolmi, mugwort injeolmi, and pumpkin milk as snacks, then kept reaching for them again late at night because they were sweet but not overly so. Verdict: Freeze any leftovers and thaw them at room temperature for a soft texture.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 525-1 Hadan-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00; Sat 08:00–13:00; closed Sun
- **Orders**: Group orders, return gifts, and reservations available; may close early when ingredients sell out
- **Pumpkin injeolmi**: Small ₩3,500 / medium ₩6,500 / large ₩25,000
- **Mugwort injeolmi**: Small ₩4,000 / medium ₩7,500 / large ₩29,000
- **Hohobak pumpkin milk**: 250 ml ₩3,500 / 750 ml ₩9,500
- **Storage**: Best eaten the same day; freeze leftovers and thaw at room temperature

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

I found Hohobak while looking for rice cakes to give the kids as a snack. We tried everything from pumpkin injeolmi (chewy rice cake) covered generously in rice castella crumbs to mugwort injeolmi and sweet pumpkin milk, and what began as a snack kept drawing us back even for a late-night bite.

![Pumpkin injeolmi, mugwort injeolmi, and pumpkin milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-01-1ejo7-900.webp)

## Hohobak, a handmade rice cake shop in Hadan-dong, Busan

An orange sidewalk sign reading “Hohobak Handmade Rice Cake Shop” sits outside, so it was not hard to find. The pumpkin character and colors stood out right away, and the “Korean pumpkin dessert” wording on the sign immediately made it feel like a place specializing in pumpkin sweets.

![Hohobak shop information](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-02-mlwfr-651.webp)

![Hohobak shop information](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-03-zzdit-900.webp)

![Hohobak exterior and orange sidewalk sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-04-1cbez-900.webp)

![Hohobak exterior with a pumpkin character](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-05-tlugx-900.webp)

![Korean pumpkin dessert sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-06-rsqvu-900.webp)

I stopped by looking for rice cakes for the kids, and it seemed like a place worth noting if you are searching for pumpkin injeolmi in Busan.

![Hohobak storefront in Hadan-dong, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-07-18kw3-900.webp)

![Hohobak handmade rice cake shop exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-08-12k5g-900.webp)

## Inside the shop and the menu

Rather than feeling like a large café, the interior was a neat handmade rice cake shop focused on takeaway and pickup. Pumpkin milk was displayed in the refrigerated case, and gift boxes and traditional cloth wrapping were available too.

![Hohobak interior and refrigerated display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-09-10khi-900.webp)

![Gift boxes and traditional cloth wrapping](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-10-coeim-900.webp)

The shop information said return-gift rice cakes, large group orders, custom sticker production, free delivery, and nationwide parcel delivery were available. I did not order return-gift rice cakes myself, but the packaging was neat, so it would be useful for anyone considering them as gifts.

The signature rice castella pumpkin injeolmi came in small for ₩3,500, medium for ₩6,500, and large for ₩25,000. Mugwort castella mugwort injeolmi was ₩4,000 small, ₩7,500 medium, and ₩29,000 large.

![Pumpkin injeolmi and mugwort injeolmi menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-11-1seyt-900.webp)

![Pumpkin and mugwort injeolmi price information](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-12-dh3c9-900.webp)

Hohobak pumpkin milk was ₩3,500 for 250 ml and ₩9,500 for 750 ml. They also sold drinks such as Americano, honey Americano, café latte, vanilla latte, and peach iced tea.

![Hohobak pumpkin milk and drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-13-1wtd8-900.webp)

## Comparing large pumpkin injeolmi and small mugwort injeolmi

This time, I brought home a large pumpkin injeolmi and a small mugwort injeolmi.

![Large pumpkin injeolmi and small mugwort injeolmi](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-14-785rg-900.webp)

Putting the two boxes side by side made the size difference very clear. The large size is good when several people are sharing or when you want plenty for the kids, while the small size feels easy for tasting alone or having as a simple snack.

![Comparison of large and small rice cake boxes](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-15-1o4b2-900.webp)

The pumpkin injeolmi was absolutely covered in yellow rice castella powder. Each bite had soft, chewy rice cake with fluffy castella on the outside, so the contrasting textures were lovely. It was gently sweet rather than intensely sugary, so the kids ate it well too, and I could see why people searching for pumpkin injeolmi shops in Busan seek it out.

![Small injeolmi size with a fork included](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-16-1twdl-900.webp)
*The small size even comes with a fork for one meal.*

## The mugwort injeolmi was better than expected

Honestly, I was not expecting much from the mugwort injeolmi, but it was so much better than I thought. The distinctive mugwort aroma came through softly alongside the sweetness of the castella, and the overall balance was great without becoming too sweet.

The kids preferred the pumpkin injeolmi, while I alternated between the pumpkin and mugwort versions. At first, I planned to set aside only enough for that day and freeze the rest, but I kept reaching for it and ate much more than expected. There is a reason even the large size disappears quickly.

![Mugwort castella mugwort injeolmi](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-17-10k2f-900.webp)

## Be sure to have the pumpkin milk too

Personally, the pumpkin milk was the most unexpectedly memorable part. Its deep color made me think it would be very sweet, but it was smooth and gently sweet without becoming cloying. Having it with the rice cakes made them go down nicely, and the pairing worked so well.

![Pumpkin milk enjoyed with rice cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-18-6gcj6-900.webp)

I bought both the small and large bottles, and the 250 ml size was perfect for a quick morning drink. On a busy day, a few pieces of rice cake and one pumpkin milk would make a decent simple breakfast substitute.

![250 ml and 750 ml pumpkin milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-19-bn5bd-900.webp)

## Freeze leftover rice cakes rather than refrigerating them

It is worth paying attention to Hohobak’s storage instructions too. The notice recommends eating them the same day and says not to refrigerate leftovers; instead, freeze them and thaw them at room temperature.

![Rice cake freezer-storage instructions](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-20-amvn9-900.webp)

I had kept rice cakes from another place in the refrigerator for several days before, so I was a little puzzled at first. But after portioning these out, freezing them, and taking them back out, I understood why. Leaving the frozen rice cakes at room temperature for about one or two hours made them soft again, almost like when I first bought them. So even for rice cakes you plan to eat the next day, I would recommend freezing and naturally thawing them rather than refrigerating them.

![Naturally thawed pumpkin and mugwort injeolmi](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-21-1uk1x-1200.webp)

![Rice cakes thawed after freezer storage](https://img.superchart.com/images/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak/busan-hobak-injeolmi-hobohobak-22-gp16n-900.webp)

## From kids’ snacks to late-night treats for adults

The kids happily ate the pumpkin injeolmi as a snack, while I had the mugwort injeolmi and pumpkin milk too. I took out just a little as a snack, then found myself reaching for it again at night because everything was deliciously sweet without feeling heavy. When rice cakes are too sweet, I get tired of them after only a few, but Hohobak had less of that feeling, so I kept eating.

If you are looking for a Busan pumpkin injeolmi shop that works for everything from kids’ snacks to late-night treats for adults, keep Hohobak in mind. I recommend trying the mugwort injeolmi and pumpkin milk along with the pumpkin injeolmi.

## Where it is

- Hohobak (호호박) (호호박)
- 6 Nakdongnam-ro 1389beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
- 부산광역시 사하구 낙동남로1389번길 6 1층 호호박
- 35.1067587, 128.963747
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%ED%98%B8%EB%B0%95/@35.1067587,128.963747,17z

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