# Gwangju hanok café with Chuseok gaeseongjuak gift sets: Hoyang Horim - By Hyerin Do (https://superchart.com/en/@yangnim-hillside-cup/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Nam-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a store visit as part of a sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yangnim-hillside-cup/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yangnim-hillside-cup/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/index.md) ## In short Hoyang Horim is a roastery dessert café inside a restored hanok in Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju. On a weekend visit around 2pm, Hoyang Horim served ang-butter gaeseongjuak (fried sweet rice doughnut) and an injeolmi waffle with an americano and a latte, and its gaeseongjuak Chuseok gift sets, sold September 18–24, were the pick for both sets of parents. For a holiday gift that isn't too heavy on the wallet plus a hanok setting to sit in, Hoyang Horim was a good choice. ## Good to know - **Location**: 4 Uwolsun-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju (Yangnim-dong), 1st floor - **Parking**: Gwangju Christian Hospital lot just above the café; first 60 minutes free, then 400 won per 60 minutes - **Time of visit**: Around 2pm on a weekend; seats can be full - **Gaeseongjuak flavors**: Plain, apple cinnamon, ang-butter, bean cream, yakgwa, sanja, walnut jeonggwa and more - **Injeolmi waffle**: Two flavors: plain and mugwort - **Gift items**: Gaeseongjuak, gotgam sando, walnut and pecan jeonggwa - **Chuseok gift sets**: On sale September 18–24 - **Coffee**: Beans roasted in-house *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* While looking for a simple Chuseok gift for both my parents and my boyfriend's parents, I came across Hoyang Horim, a café in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju famous for its gaeseongjuak (sweet fried rice cake). Hoyang Horim is set in a restored hanok, so the atmosphere felt different from the entrance onward — and once inside, there were quite a lot of other desserts too. Here's my review after trying Hoyang Horim's signature desserts, gaeseongjuak and injeolmi waffle, along with coffee! ## Hoyang Horim in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju: hours, location and what the hanok looks like ![Exterior of Hoyang Horim, a hanok café in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-01-u0wg3-966.webp) ![View of Hoyang Horim's hanok entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-02-vz4t1-966.webp) Hoyang Horim gave a slightly different first impression than a typical café. ![Hoyang Horim's hanok building with tiled roof and wood elements](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-03-1lg9m-966.webp) With the hanok's tiled roof, courtyard, and wood elements all blending together, I felt quiet and calm the moment I stepped in. ![Hoyang Horim's courtyard and wooden platform seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-04-d9bvt-966.webp) On a nice-weather day, sitting in the courtyard or on the wooden platform with a coffee seemed like it would be really lovely. In a space like this, I end up eating dessert extra slowly for no reason, haha. ### Where to park at Hoyang Horim in Gwangju There's a parking lot right above the café at Gwangju Christian Hospital — the first 60 minutes are free, and after that it's ₩400 per 60 minutes! ### Inside Hoyang Horim: window seats and hanok rooms ![Interior design of Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-05-1bpy4-966.webp) Right as you walk in, the cozy, comfortable interior grabs you. ![Cozy interior of Hoyang Horim café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-06-v174j-966.webp) ![Weekend afternoon seating at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-07-l8pvi-966.webp) I visited around 2pm on a weekend. Since it's a hanok café, weekends can get surprisingly busy and there are times when there's no seat available. ![Window seat at Hoyang Horim with a view of a pomegranate tree](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-08-y7v8m-966.webp) I ended up moving seats partway through and sat at this window seat — isn't it so pretty?? There was a pomegranate tree, haha. ## How do the gaeseongjuak and injeolmi waffle taste? ![Gaeseongjuak display case at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-09-1meyk-966.webp) ![Various toppings of gaeseongjuak](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-10-603dk-966.webp) ![Dessert showcase at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-11-ajcop-966.webp) Gaeseongjuak is a traditional dessert with a chewy texture and sweet jocheong (grain syrup) flavor. There are so many kinds that it's fun just choosing! At Hoyang Horim you can enjoy it with a range of toppings, from plain to apple cinnamon, ang-butter, bean cream, yakgwa, sanja, walnut jeonggwa and more. I went with ang-butter! ![Plain and mugwort injeolmi waffle menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-12-1yfr1-966.webp) The injeolmi waffle also comes in two flavors, plain and mugwort, so I ordered that too. ![Gaeseongjuak, injeolmi waffle, and coffee plated together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-13-1gf4f-1200.webp) It all came out on one tray like this, and it was so pretty! I ordered coffee as an iced americano and a latte. The plating went perfectly with the hanok interior. ![Ang-butter gaeseongjuak with an iced americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-14-19p6f-966.webp) ![Ang-butter gaeseongjuak topped with red bean and butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-15-1rkgs-966.webp) This is the ang-butter gaeseongjuak. Personally, I felt the sweet gaeseongjuak paired really well with the coffee's slight bitterness. ![Cross-section of a bitten ang-butter gaeseongjuak](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-16-1cv8w-966.webp) It was chewy, moist from the oil, and the red bean and butter topping worked really well together. ![Plate of Hoyang Horim's injeolmi waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-17-135tf-966.webp) ![Chewy injeolmi waffle made with glutinous rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-18-gcu8m-966.webp) And this is the injeolmi waffle! Unlike a regular waffle made of batter, this one mixes in glutinous rice for a chewy, nutty texture. ## Is a Hoyang Horim gaeseongjuak set a good Chuseok gift? For my boyfriend's parents, a too-grand Chuseok gift felt like too much, but not bringing anything at all felt off too — for moments like that, I thought a traditional dessert like gaeseongjuak, simply packaged for sharing one piece at a time, would be perfect. (I debated between this and fruit mochi, but went with this in the end, ha.) ![Gift items: gotgam sando and walnut-pecan jeonggwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-19-1uo6d-966.webp) Besides gaeseongjuak, they also sell gotgam sando (dried persimmon sando) and walnut/pecan jeonggwa. Since it's a traditional snack familiar to older generations too, I thought it'd be worth comparing options if you're looking for a light Chuseok gift. ![Hoyang Horim's Chuseok gift set signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-20-1fxsl-720.webp) With Chuseok coming up, they were also selling a Chuseok gift set from September 18 to 24! If you're interested, keep that in mind. And Hoyang Horim in particular uses its own roasted beans, so you can enjoy a wide range of coffee menu items too!! ## Who should visit Hoyang Horim in Gwangju? ![Hoyang Horim's hanok space with coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-21-1tivq-966.webp) ![Traditional desserts and roasted coffee at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift-22-1da7i-966.webp) I really liked the combination of traditional desserts alongside branded coffee. It doesn't seem that common in Gwangju to find a hanok café with dessert this good. In that sense, I'd recommend Hoyang Horim! And if you're thinking about a small, low-pressure gift for the upcoming Chuseok, gaeseongjuak could be a solid option too, haha. ## Where it is - Hoyang Horim (호양호림) - 4 Uwolsun-gil, 1F, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 남구 우월순길 4 1층 - 35.1377959, 126.9130754 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%96%91%ED%98%B8%EB%A6%BC/@35.1377959,126.9130754,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@yangnim-hillside-cup/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-chuseok-gift/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt