Hadan, Busan rice cake shop: injeolmi with tea & coffee, Hohobak

What is Hohobak, the rice cake shop near Hadan Station?

Hohobak (호호박) is a handmade rice cake shop near Hadan Station in Saha-gu, Busan. I was curious because they say they visit a farm market every dawn to pick fresh ingredients, then make the rice cakes right in the shop.

Walking near Hadan Station, I came across a space with a warm glow like yellow pumpkin. That's Hohobak! The name alone sounds cute and cozy, and when I reached the front, the sweet little gift-shop mood was the first thing I noticed. I wanted to introduce it calmly to anyone looking for Busan thank-you rice cakes, or a heartfelt rice cake gift near Hadan Station.

Hohobak location and opening hours

• Address: 6 Nakdongnam-ro 1389beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan (1st floor), Hohobak
• About 167m from Exit 1 of Hadan Station
• Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00 / Sat 08:00–13:00
• Closed every Sunday
• For in-shop rice cake stock, I'd recommend checking by phone

Why I chose Hohobak for Busan thank-you rice cakes

• Easy to reach, close to Exit 1 of Hadan Station
• A handmade rice cake shop that makes everything in-store
• Injeolmi with pretty ingredient colors: pumpkin, mugwort, black sesame and more
• Packaging that suits thank-you gifts, snacks and presents
• Premium Handmade Hohobak Milk to enjoy alongside

When you're thinking about Busan thank-you rice cakes and want something that feels sincere rather than too flashy, Hohobak's subtle packaging and plain, mild menu seemed like a good match.

What is it like inside Hohobak?

The outside of Hohobak looked fresh, like a small dessert shop. A white-toned entrance with yellow accents gave it a bright, soft feel, just like the name.

Inside, a showcase of rice cakes, gift packages, notices and booking information were all neatly arranged.

It's a small space, but it's so tidy that it's easy to stop by for a quick pickup. It felt like the friendly charm of a Busan rice cake shop with stylish packaging added.

The injeolmi lined up neatly in the showcase were especially pretty in color. Yellow pumpkin, green mugwort and nutty black sesame sat side by side, and just looking at them felt like choosing a box of soft gifts.

Hohobak shop information

Hohobak injeolmi menu and prices

Hohobak's injeolmi come in three sizes: small, medium and large. Pumpkin and black sesame start at ₩3,500 for small, and mugwort at ₩4,000. There's a range from thank-you rice cakes to snack sizes to large portions for sharing with family.

• Rice castella pumpkin injeolmi: Small ₩3,500 / Medium ₩6,500 / Large ₩25,000
• Mugwort castella mugwort injeolmi (introduced as Busan's first): Small ₩4,000 / Medium ₩7,500 / Large ₩29,000
• Black sesame castella injeolmi: Small ₩3,500 / Medium ₩6,500 / Large ₩25,000
• Premium Handmade Hohobak Milk: 250ml ₩3,500 / 700ml ₩9,500
• Americano: ₩1,500

Hohobak's review freebie

What I ordered at Hohobak

• (Medium) Rice castella pumpkin injeolmi: ₩6,500
• (Medium) Mugwort castella mugwort injeolmi: ₩7,500
• (Medium) Black sesame castella injeolmi: ₩6,500
• Premium Handmade Hohobak Milk 250ml: ₩3,500

Are Hohobak's 3 injeolmi good thank-you rice cakes?

With the pumpkin, mugwort and black sesame injeolmi from Hohobak packed together, the colors looked like a little garden. As Busan thank-you rice cakes, they seem easy for the recipient to enjoy without any fuss, and the neat packaging makes them fine for a small token of thanks too.

The hand fan we got as a free gift

Mugwort castella injeolmi: a snack for grown-ups

Hohobak's mugwort castella mugwort injeolmi has the calm aroma of mugwort and a green color that feels refined.

The mugwort scent rises gently, so I thought it would suit as a snack for the older generation. The castella crumbs coated on the outside are fluffy, and a plain, mild aftertaste lingers as you chew.

Rice castella pumpkin injeolmi: with tea or milk

Hohobak's rice castella pumpkin injeolmi is a rice cake with a lovely yellow pumpkin color, and its soft, warm tone is the charm.

It looked cozy, and the taste was soft and subtle too. The sweetness doesn't stand out too much and the natural pumpkin character comes through, so it was nice with tea or milk.

Black sesame castella injeolmi: with coffee

Hohobak's black sesame castella injeolmi suits anyone who loves the nutty flavor of black sesame. Of the three, its nuttiness was the clearest. With that deep black sesame flavor, it tasted like it would go well with coffee too.

Premium Handmade Hohobak Milk (250ml)

The Premium Handmade Hohobak Milk 250ml is ₩3,500, with a cute bottle package, and it was a nice drink to have alongside the rice cakes.

The bottle design is cute and the yellow color is pretty, so it's great for photos too. After a bite of rice cake, a sip leaves your mouth feeling softly cleared, and I was glad I ordered them together.

Is Hohobak worth it for Busan thank-you rice cakes?

Hohobak is close to Hadan Station so it was easy to visit, and it's a rice cake shop where you can get carefully handmade rice cakes in neat packaging. I was impressed that they choose ingredients carefully and make everything in the shop, and the pumpkin, mugwort and black sesame injeolmi were all easygoing in color and taste. If you're preparing Busan thank-you rice cakes and want something not too heavy but still sincere, Hohobak is worth a look.