# Three-flavor walnut pastry mix on Hwangnidan-gil, Gyeongju: Buja Hodu - By Jina Ryeo (https://superchart.com/en/@suyu-tall-saucer/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@suyu-tall-saucer/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@suyu-tall-saucer/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/index.md) ## In short Buja Hodu is a walnut pastry dessert shop at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. After a children's art competition, the writer bought a 24-piece mix box of red bean, matcha and pea cream cheese, then cut each pastry in half at home so the kids could pick a flavour each. For a slightly different snack on Hwangnidan-gil, the mix box at Buja Hodu is a good choice. ## Good to know - **Address**: 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Building B, Unit 105, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk - **Hours**: 09:30 - 20:00 - **Location**: At the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil, across the main road from Korea Semiconductor Meister High School - **Flavours**: Low-sugar red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, almond praline - **Box sizes**: Red bean from 10 pieces; mix boxes (red bean plus one other flavour) in 15 or 24 pieces - **Packaging**: Box packaging from 15 pieces up *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry cover image](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-01-la62v-900.webp) Last weekend I went to Gyeongju for my kid's art competition. Once you're all the way out in Gyeongju, it'd be a shame to just head straight home, right?? So I stopped by Hwangnidan-gil to look around and pick up a tasty snack. This time I visited Buja Hodu, a well-known dessert spot on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju. These days walnut pastries (hodu-gwaja) come in all kinds of varieties — from the classic red bean filling to sweet red bean with butter, cream cheese, and more. Buja Hodu isn't just your standard walnut pastry either; they have unusual flavors like matcha and pea cream cheese, which made me curious. ![Buja Hodu walnut pastries bought at Hwangnidan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-02-7v6mu-900.webp) It seemed like a good dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee on Hwangnidan-gil, or as a snack to share with the kids, so I picked out a few flavors. ![Buja Hodu storefront exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-03-1ins0-745.webp) ## Where Buja Hodu is and its opening hours Buja Hodu is located at 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Building B, Unit 105, Gyeongju-si — right at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil. Hours are 09:30 to 20:00, and it's across the main road from Korea Semiconductor Meister High School. ![Banner in front of Buja Hodu at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-04-sjifc-900.webp) Since it's right at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil, it wasn't hard to find. Looking at the banner in front of the shop, the walnut pastry flavors were more varied than I expected — low-sugar red bean, pea cream cheese, matcha, and almond praline. I already knew walnut pastries these days come with all sorts of fillings, but pea cream cheese and matcha? That combination was a first for me, which made me even more curious haha. From the classic red bean to the more unusual flavors, it seemed like a great spot to pick based on your taste. ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry flavor guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-05-kxnaj-900.webp) ![Buja Hodu box size and composition guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-06-sh0va-730.webp) ## Which Buja Hodu box size and flavour mix to choose Buja Hodu's walnut pastries come in original red bean starting from 10 pieces, and there's also a mix option with red bean plus one other flavor. These mix boxes come in 15 or 24 pieces, so you can buy based on how many people you're feeding or what flavors you like. ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry box packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-07-1nuu7-900.webp) Starting from 15 pieces, they come in box packaging, which would make a nice gift too. With the holidays coming up, a walnut pastry gift set like this seemed like a thoughtful but not-too-heavy option. ![Buja Hodu walnut pastry gift box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-08-pzu41-900.webp) Looking at the pastries on display, they were bigger than I expected. There are plenty of smaller walnut pastries out there these days, but with this size, just a few would fill you up. Still, picking flavors took a while haha. Matcha walnut pastry was already unusual enough, but pea cream cheese — what would that even taste like? This kind of combination seemed like something you could only really find at Buja Hodu, so I decided to try a few different flavors this time. ![Large walnut pastries displayed in the shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-09-kn7ae-900.webp) I went with the 24-piece mix box so I could pick from red bean, matcha, and pea cream cheese all at once. Being able to try several flavors in one go seems like a fun option for anyone visiting this well-known dessert spot on Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju. ![Buja Hodu 24-piece mix box packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-10-9a8j1-900.webp) ![Buja Hodu box carried home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-11-19li4-900.webp) ## Opening the 24-piece mix box from Buja Hodu Once I got home, the first thing I did was open the Buja Hodu box. ![Opening the Buja Hodu 24-piece mix box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-12-1hffy-900.webp) Going with the 24-piece mix meant everything was neatly arranged in the box — great for eating as a snack, but also nice enough to gift as is. ![24-piece box of walnut pastries arranged by flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-13-1dyt3-900.webp) Opening the box, the pastries were arranged neatly by flavor. With red bean, matcha, and pea cream cheese all in there, it was fun to pick one out at a time. ![A single pea cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-14-wwskv-900.webp) ### What the pea cream cheese walnut pastry tastes like The flavor I was most curious about — pea cream cheese! As someone who personally loves pea bread, this was practically a revelation. The combination of savory pea paste and soft cream cheese — what more can I say~~ ![Pea cream cheese walnut pastry cut in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-15-43zdv-900.webp) ![Cross-section of pea paste and cream cheese filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-16-7oajp-900.webp) ![Inside view of the pea cream cheese walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-17-1i82w-1200.webp) The nutty, mild flavor of the pea paste combined with the soft, rich cream cheese worked together way better than I expected. That savory-yet-soft combination was really appealing — this ended up being my favorite. ![Large walnut pastry held in hand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-18-1d858-900.webp) Looking at it again, these walnut pastries are pretty sizeable! When I carried the box home, it felt heavier than I expected — but of course it was heavy, with 24 pastries of this size packed inside haha. ![Cross-section of red bean walnut pastry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-19-tw82w-900.webp) ### Red bean vs matcha filling at Buja Hodu You can't talk about walnut pastries without red bean~ The sweet red bean paste had pretty big walnut pieces mixed in, so you really felt that crunchy, nutty texture with every bite. And the matcha filling was a combination I was trying for the first time at Buja Hodu! Matcha in a walnut pastry~ I was curious what it would taste like at first, but the subtle bitterness of the matcha added a different kind of charm compared to the sweet red bean. And since they're made with rice, the outside was nicely crispy with a savory taste. It was a combination I hadn't encountered in walnut pastries before, so it was fun to try something a bit different. ![Plate of three walnut pastry flavors cut in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-20-1lsfu-900.webp) ## Why the Buja Hodu mix box is easy to share with kids With the three flavors from Buja Hodu cut in half, the kids ended up picking one out on their own haha. Red bean was the familiar, sweet flavor; matcha had that subtle bitterness; pea cream cheese was savory and soft! Since everyone could pick the flavor they wanted, there was no need to argue over who gets what, and it was nice being able to try several flavors at once. Not gonna lie, the plate was completely empty before we knew it haha. ![Buja Hodu walnut pastries enjoyed with a drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix-21-5l39h-900.webp) Paired with a drink, it made a pretty filling snack. Big walnut pastries with generous walnut pieces inside, plus the fun of trying different flavors — Buja Hodu was a great find. If you're wandering Hwangnidan-gil and looking for a slightly special dessert or snack, it's worth stopping by. ## Where it is - Buja Hodu (부자호두) - 38 Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, Building B, Unit 105, 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/@suyu-tall-saucer/gyeongju-hwangnidanhil-bujahodu-three-flavors-mix/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt