Hodo Kwaja
656 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1K9, Canada
Phone: (416) 538-1208
Website: http://hodokwaja.com/
Hodo Kwaja in Toronto is a 4.8-star Bakery restaurant with 896 Google reviews, known for Walnut Cakes (Hodo Kwaja) and Hotteok (Korean Pancakes).
Why we love it
- Korean bakery with traditional sweet snacks
- Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, affordable prices
- Counter service with helpful explanations
- Korean bakery with traditional sweet snacks
- Located nearby
- Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, affordable prices
- Counter service with helpful explanations
What to Order
Walnut Cakes (Hodo Kwaja)
These iconic, warm, and not-too-sweet cakes are filled with various delicious fillings, with red bean and potato+walnut being popular choices.
"Their walnut cakes are marvelous, especially if you manage to get them still hot."
G. M.
Hotteok (Korean Pancakes)
These fluffy Korean pancakes, especially the brown sugar and almond varieties, are often made fresh to order and are a perfect warm treat.
"On a cold and windy day, the brown sugar Korean pancake was perfect! Made fresh to order ~"
Yori Zhang
Chun Byung
A simple yet delightful snack with different flavors that offer a lovely surprise in every bite.
"My favorite was the chun byung. So simple, but with the different flavors, every bite was a lovely surprise."
XY Yuan
Madeleines
These classic French cakes are praised for their perfectly fluffy texture, offering a lighter option among the Korean treats.
"The Madelines were a perfectly fluffy texture."
Yori Zhang
Inside Scoop
- Aim to get the walnut cakes and hotteok when they are still hot for the best experience.
- The staff are known for being exceptionally friendly and helpful, especially for first-timers.
- This establishment has been a beloved landmark in Korea Town for many years.
- Be aware that hotteok might occasionally be reheated, impacting freshness.
- The baked goods are generally not overly sweet, appealing to a wider palate.