# Sunset pastries at a Yangsan bakery café: Choi Main Branch - By Minseo J. (https://superchart.com/en/@sea-lunch-break/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Yangsan, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the store. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sea-lunch-break/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sea-lunch-break/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/index.md) ## In short Choi Main Branch is a bakery café in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, opposite Hopo Station. I chose six pastries, from the 5900 won Mont Blanc chestnut cream bow tie to the 4900 won pain suisse, then relaxed by the second-floor windows and rooftop. Verdict: a lovely place for crisp pastries and sunset views. ## Good to know - **Address**: 83 Yangsan-daero, Dong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - **Distance from Hopo Station**: About 272 m from Exit 3 - **Hours**: Daily 09:00–21:50 - **Second-floor café last order**: 21:20 - **Mont Blanc chestnut cream bow tie**: ₩5,900 - **Strawberry Shot**: ₩5,500 - **Chocolate Shot**: ₩4,800 - **Sun Galette**: ₩5,300 - **Almond kouign-amann**: ₩4,900 - **Pain suisse**: ₩4,900 *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![Signature view at Choi Main Branch in Yangsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-01-1bnnf-600.webp) ## A Hopo café with views of the Nakdong River and railway On an afternoon when the sunlight settled softly, I visited Choi Main Branch, right in front of Hopo Station in Yangsan. It is a place where you can take in the wide-open Nakdong River, the green ridges of Geumjeongsan, and trains slowly passing along the railway all at once. This Hopo café had a bright, cheerful yet calm atmosphere that was so appealing. Everywhere in the space, I could feel the wish that carefully baked bread and freshly brewed coffee would become a small pause in everyday life. ![Café space at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-02-1v6w9-900.webp) ![Bakery café atmosphere at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-03-orbfp-900.webp) - 83 Yangsan-daero, Dong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - About 272 m from Hopo Station Exit 3 - Daily 09:00–21:50 - Second-floor café last order: 21:20 I loved the panoramic view spreading along the Nakdong River, the bright, soft atmosphere like sunlight, and the special time spent watching trains pass outside the window. With its wide range of pastries, nutty baked goods, and scenery that becomes even more beautiful as sunset falls, it was a wonderful space. It suits everything from a family outing to a date or a leisurely tea time with friends. ## What are the first-floor bakery and second-floor café like? The sophisticated exterior of Choi Main Branch, opposite Hopo Station ![Choi Main Branch exterior opposite Hopo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-04-fxo62-900.webp) ![Sophisticated exterior of Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-05-x49hc-900.webp) ![View of Choi Main Branch in front of Hopo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-06-xkrel-900.webp) The first-floor bakery displayed beautifully layered pastries and bread so neatly that it felt like slowly browsing a little dessert gallery. ![First-floor bakery display at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-07-1thrt-900.webp) The bakery case had pastries in different shapes and made with different ingredients, making it fun to compare them one by one before choosing. From salads to Dojima rolls, items in their own colors and shapes filled the display case generously. ![Display case with salads and Dojima rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-08-7dlxq-900.webp) ![Bakery display in a range of colors](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-09-drtxp-900.webp) ![Dessert display at Choi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-10-1g5pl-900.webp) ![Assorted pastries and desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-11-1x9ub-900.webp) From flaky pastries to brightly colored desserts, everything in the bakery case was arranged tidily, giving it the polished, refined feel of a hotel bakery. ![Neatly arranged pastry display](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-12-92q64-900.webp) Each bread item was labeled with its name, price, and ingredients, so it was easy to take my time choosing something to suit my taste. ![Bakery items labeled with menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-13-1sz79-900.webp) There were also many upscale desserts with distinctive shapes, so simply looking around was fun. ![Upscale desserts in distinctive shapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-14-1lol2-900.webp) Cakes were available too, and the whole space was bright and kept very clean, so even choosing bread felt comfortable. You can enjoy the bakery items you buy upstairs in the café with a drink. ![Choi Main Branch space with cakes available](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-15-s8b9m-900.webp) ![Bakery items and drinks enjoyed on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-16-1tu3p-900.webp) Up on the second floor, the Nakdong River and Geumjeongsan unfold softly beyond the large windows. The quiet natural scenery and the movement of trains running along the railway came together to create a memorable scene unique to this Hopo café. ![Window view of the Nakdong River and Geumjeongsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-17-1mhck-900.webp) ![Café space overlooking the railway](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-18-1fcrf-900.webp) Especially as the sun starts to dip, warm light reaches even into the rooftop area, creating an elegant, relaxed atmosphere like a hotel lounge. ## The six pastries I ordered - Mont Blanc chestnut cream bow tie — ₩5,900 - Strawberry Shot — ₩5,500 - Chocolate Shot — ₩4,800 - Sun Galette — ₩5,300 - Almond kouign-amann — ₩4,900 - Pain suisse — ₩4,900 Today, I picked out a variety of Choi Main Branch's bright pastries. With different ingredients such as chestnut cream, almond cream, brownie, raspberry compote, and chocolate, they were easy to enjoy according to your taste. ### Mont Blanc chestnut cream bow tie Its unusual bow tie-like shape caught my eye first. The layered baked pastry was crisp, while the chestnut cream inside added a comforting, gently sweet note. ![Mont Blanc chestnut cream bow tie pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-19-1tfqj-900.webp) ![Crisp layers of the chestnut cream bow tie](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-20-22esq-900.webp) ![Sunset-time pastries at Choi Main Branch in Hopo, Yangsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-21-1secn-900.webp) ### Strawberry Shot and Chocolate Shot The Strawberry Shot combined the rich flavor of brownie with the sweet-tart taste of raspberry compote, making it feel fresh and light. Its vivid red color also looked lovely in photos. The Chocolate Shot was a pastry combining brownie and chocolate, with a sweet, deep chocolate finish. It was a good item to linger over slowly with coffee. ![Brownie and chocolate pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-22-4l64e-900.webp) ### Pain suisse Custard cream and chocolate sat harmoniously inside a pastry with distinct layers. Its soft sweetness made it an easy one to reach for without feeling too heavy. ![Pain suisse with custard cream and chocolate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-23-1dvc5-900.webp) ### Almond kouign-amann and Sun Galette The Almond kouign-amann paired its glossy baked exterior nicely with the nutty aroma of almonds. Sweet and crisp, it was lovely to enjoy slowly, piece by piece. The Sun Galette stood out for its round, bright shape, like sunshine. The nuttiness of almond cream and the crisp layers of pastry came together gently in this dessert. ![Almond kouign-amann and Sun Galette](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi-24-k9w49-900.webp) ## Choi Main Branch feels even more relaxed around sunset The nutty aroma of freshly baked bread, comfortable seating, and the Nakdong River scenery outside came together naturally. From choosing dessert to resting by the window, this Hopo café felt like one small trip. Even without elaborate decoration, the scenery itself was beautiful, making this an easy place to drop by and relax when looking for brunch in Yangsan or a bakery in Hopo. ## Where it is - Choi Main Branch (초이 본점) - 83 Yangsan-daero, Dong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - 경상남도 양산시 동면 양산대로 83 초이 - 35.2829313, 129.0162942 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.2829313,129.0162942,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sea-lunch-break/hopo-sunset-pastry-choi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt