# Busan café for mafaldine fricassee pasta: Working Holiday Minrak - By Yerin (https://superchart.com/en/@early-table-busan/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Suyeong, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written as a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@early-table-busan/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@early-table-busan/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/index.md) ## In short Working Holiday Minrak is a panoramic ocean-view brunch café on the 7th floor of Bada Maru in Gwangalli, Suyeong-gu, Busan, that turns into a dining restaurant in the evening. Two friends ordered the pistachio cream jambon pizza and the chicken fricassee pasta made with mafaldine noodles; the pizza arrived far bigger than expected, and the burrata cheese at the center with jambon and whole pistachios tasted nutty rather than heavy. Coffee and dessert can follow at the same table, so Working Holiday Minrak is an easy place to linger in front of the sea. ## Good to know - **Location**: 7th floor, Bada Maru, 29 Minrak Subyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan - **How to order**: Kiosk at the entrance, with a paper menu beside it; take a buzzer and wait - **What we ordered**: Pistachio cream jambon pizza, chicken fricassee pasta (mafaldine noodles) - **Seating**: Tables for two up to tables for four to six or more, sofa seats, seats with power outlets - **Parking**: Underground parking behind the Bada Maru building - **Concept**: Brunch café by day, dining restaurant in the evening *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ## Why we chose Working Holiday Minrak for ocean-view brunch in Gwangalli My friend and I decided to grab brunch in Gwangalli, and while hunting for an ocean-view brunch spot there, I found Working Holiday Minrak. I feel like I went to a Working Holiday location in Daeyeon-dong years ago — turns out they've got several branches now. The building is the 7th floor of Bada Maru. The panorama floor-to-ceiling windows give you an insane ocean view. And apparently this place is a brunch café by day but turns into a dining restaurant at night. ![Floor-to-ceiling ocean view from Working Holiday Minrak on the 7th floor of Bada Maru](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-01-1w8jx-1200.webp) The moment you step off the elevator, the ocean view hits you right at the entrance. The vibe is insane. ![Ocean view visible right at the entrance after stepping off the elevator](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-02-xosdt-900.webp) ### Ordering at the kiosk inside the entrance You order at the kiosk near the entrance. There's also a paper menu next to it, just so you know! ![Entrance kiosk with a paper menu placed beside it](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-03-pgmq6-900.webp) Enter your buzzer number, grab one, and wait for it to go off. > A large-scale Gwangalli brunch destination with a panoramic high-rise view on the 7th floor of Bada Maru, overlooking Gwangan Bridge and the blue sea. The pizza — with generous burrata cheese, salty jambon, and nutty pistachio in a 7:3 flavor balance — stands out along with a moist chicken fricassee. Stylish furniture layout and roomy space make it easy to settle in for a meal, coffee, and dessert all in one visit. ## How big is Working Holiday Minrak, and what are the seats like? ![Gwangalli Beach visible from the entryway of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-04-pf2q0-900.webp) Walking in, Gwangalli Beach was clearly visible. The place was bigger than I expected — I was genuinely surprised, haha. ![Spacious interior and seating layout of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-05-e3ctq-900.webp) They also sell several kinds of wine. Seemed like a great spot for wine with brunch during the day, or paired with dinner in the evening. ![Corner of the café displaying several kinds of wine](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-06-ew3ep-900.webp) The place was genuinely huge, haha. From 2-person tables to tables seating 4–6 or more, it looked like it could cover groups of all sizes. A view that's healing just to look at. ![View of the Gwangalli sea through the floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-07-i65ey-900.webp) The space was spacious and the interior mixed several different styles, but somehow they all blended together without feeling cluttered — surprisingly nice. Plants scattered throughout added a lot too. ![Café interior decorated with plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-08-1ovfs-900.webp) ![Interior blending various furniture styles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-09-z8moq-900.webp) Even though we went at an off-peak time, the window seats were still packed — makes sense given it's an ocean-view hotspot. But sitting there looking out at the sea, you totally get why. ![Crowded window-side seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-10-1kvaj-900.webp) Pickup and returns happen over here. It's an open kitchen, so you can occasionally catch glimpses of the cooking. ![Open kitchen with a pickup and return area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-11-1qz01-900.webp) ![Decor pieces and posters scattered throughout the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-12-sm128-m-900.webp) There were really so many little decor pieces and posters everywhere, all full of character. There are also seats with outlets, so it looked like a good spot to work or study too. There are also comfy sofa seats like this, great for lounging and chatting. ![Comfortable sofa seating for relaxing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-13-1xcm4-900.webp) ![Lighting and decor around the sofa seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-14-r40st-900.webp) ![Seats with power outlets, good for working](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-15-9yuda-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Working Holiday Minrak ![Table set with the ordered brunch menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-16-1dzhi-900.webp) ![Full spread of jambon pizza and pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-17-x6b8d-900.webp) ![Ordered dishes set against the ocean view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-18-15dch-900.webp) ## Pistachio cream jambon pizza with burrata, eaten by hand ![Pistachio cream jambon pizza cut into four pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-19-10wjh-900.webp) The pistachio cream jambon pizza was way bigger than I expected, haha, I was a little startled when it arrived. Interestingly it came cut into four pieces, and it tasted best when you folded a slice so the jambon and pistachio burrata cheese inside came together in one bite — eating it by hand was definitely the way to go. At first, since it's called "pistachio cream," I assumed the center filling would be pistachio-related, but it turned out to be burrata cheese in the middle. Eating the fresh, soft burrata center together with the pizza was insanely nutty and delicious. The jambon (ham) was also more generous than expected — the salty, chewy texture of the jambon at 6 and the crunchy nuttiness of the whole pistachios at 4 made for a perfect match. Everything came together in harmony, making for a clean pizza with zero greasiness. ![Close-up of the jambon pizza topped with burrata cheese in the center](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-20-1d70v-900.webp) ## Chicken fricassee pasta: how the mafaldine holds the cream sauce The fricassee pasta we ordered alongside used mafaldine — ruffled, ribbon-shaped noodles — which felt like they clung to the cream sauce more than regular pasta noodles would. The white cream sauce was reduced down to a thick consistency, but it wasn't dry or hard to swallow — it was smooth and moist, which I appreciated. Sometimes when I order cream pasta it's so dense it's hard to eat. The chicken inside was cut into big chunks too, tender and pulling apart along the grain without any toughness, and the chewy king oyster mushrooms alongside the mafaldine noodles added variety to the texture. After the meal, we didn't need to move to a separate café — we could finish off with coffee and dessert right there with the ocean view, so the whole time felt relaxed and comfortable. ![Chicken fricassee cream pasta made with mafaldine noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-21-1vu41-900.webp) There was also arugula mixed in, which made it even better — such a pretty pasta visual. ![Fricassee pasta topped with arugula](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-22-14zn0-900.webp) ![Pasta plate photographed with the ocean view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-23-69jp8-900.webp) ![Table at the end of the meal with the sea visible outside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine-24-1fwm6-900.webp) ## What to know before visiting Working Holiday Minrak, and the verdict On clear days, the natural light pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows combined with sparkling sea glints makes for amazing lighting to shoot photos in. Beyond pasta and pizza, there's also a solid lineup of wine, sandwiches, and roasted coffee, making this place great for brunch gatherings as well as a dinner-time dining course to enjoy sunset and night views. Underground parking is available behind the Bada Maru building, so accessibility is good. Recommended for anyone in Gwangalli looking for a large-scale brunch café that delivers on view, food, and comfortable space all at once. ## Where it is - Working Holiday Minrak (워킹홀리데이 민락) - 29 Minrak Subyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea, 7th floor, Bada Maru - 부산광역시 수영구 민락수변로 29 바다마루 7층 - 35.1533383, 129.1246406 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9B%8C%ED%82%B9%ED%99%80%EB%A6%AC%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%AF%BC%EB%9D%BD/@35.1533383,129.1246406,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@early-table-busan/gwangalli-brunch-burrata-jambon-pizza-mafaldine/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt