# Hongdae brunch café for classic ragu pasta and arched seats: MELA - By Jia N. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-biscuit-map/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-biscuit-map/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-biscuit-map/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/index.md) ## In short MELA Hongdae is an all-day European home-style brunch café on the first floor of Nudite Hongdae, near Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. The order at MELA Hongdae was minari vongole pasta at 23,000 won, classic ragu pasta at 22,000 won, grilled napa cabbage salad at 19,000 won and an Americano at 5,000 won, and the rich meat sauce of the ragu and the sweetness of the grilled cabbage stood out most. With a beige-and-green interior and arched full-height window seats, MELA Hongdae is a solid pick for a date or a group get-together. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, Nudite Hongdae, 41 World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 09:00–18:30 (last order 18:00) - **Parking**: Nudite Hongdae basement levels B2–B3, 1 hour free then additional fee - **Location**: 720m from Hongik University Station Exit 1 - **Minari (water dropwort) vongole pasta**: 23,000 won - **Classic ragu pasta**: 22,000 won - **Grilled napa cabbage salad**: 19,000 won - **Americano**: 5,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Craving brunch and looking for a place with good vibes? This time I visited one of the most talked-about brunch cafés in Hongdae. 👀 It's 'MELA Hongdae,' a Hongdae brunch café where you can enjoy everything from European home-style brunch to pasta, salads, and desserts! Since it's all-day brunch, I loved that I didn't have to time my visit — I could just drop by whenever. Let's get into the review! 😊 ![Brunch table setting at MELA Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-01-1dab0-1200.webp) ![Interior atmosphere of MELA Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-02-kw8jb-966.webp) ## Where is MELA Hongdae and where do you park? ![Street view in front of the Nudite Hongdae building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-03-4ocg2-966.webp) ![Exterior of the building where MELA Hongdae is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-04-mv8uz-966.webp) Address: 41 World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1F Nudite Hongdae Parking: Available inside the building Hours: Daily 09:00–18:30 (last order 18:00) It's located 720m from Hongik University Station Exit 1 — close enough to the station that it seems really convenient to visit by public transit! 🚗 Parking tip! We drove there, and you can use the parking lot on basement levels B2–B3 of the Nudite Hongdae building. The first hour is free, but extra fees apply after that, so keep that in mind! ![Entrance to the Nudite Hongdae basement parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-05-kaer0-966.webp) ![Interior view of the building's parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-06-1fj5b-966.webp) If your meal runs long, using a nearby public parking lot is also a good option haha ## Outside MELA Hongdae: the red apple logo and arched windows ![mela BRUNCH & COFFEE sign with red apple logo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-07-1luyy-966.webp) MELA Hongdae is located on the first floor of Nudite Hongdae! The 'mela BRUNCH & COFFEE' sign with its red apple logo caught my eye right away. ![Wood-toned exterior with arched full-length windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-08-1buze-966.webp) The wood-toned exterior blends stylishly with the arched full-length windows, giving me an exciting feeling like I'd arrived at some café in Europe even before stepping inside. 💛💛 ![Brunch menu board set up in front of the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-09-x9elz-966.webp) ![Area around the entrance of MELA Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-10-fwfh8-966.webp) There was also a brunch menu board set up in front of the entrance, so I could check the menu before going in. ## Inside MELA Hongdae: beige-and-green interior and window seats The moment I stepped inside, the brunch café feel was practically radiating from every corner of the space. ![Beige and green toned interior of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-11-s2cd5-966.webp) ![Dining hall with retro tile flooring and ceiling fans](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-12-19cy5-966.webp) The warm beige-and-green interior paired with a retro tiled floor made it feel like I'd stepped into a tiny café somewhere in Europe. 💛 Ceiling fans and moody lighting hung overhead, and the phrase 'eat, joy and love with mela' was engraved on the wall, adding even more atmosphere. 😊 ![Section of the café with a phrase engraved on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-13-mco15-966.webp) ![Green sofa window seats beside the arched windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-14-kf7r6-m-966.webp) The window seats, where natural light pours in through the arched windows, were especially perfect for photos! The green sofa seating and marble tables were arranged harmoniously, making the space feel even more polished. The atmosphere alone is top-tier. 😊 Since it opens early, it's really perfect for visiting during brunch time! 👍 ## What we ordered at MELA Hongdae and what it cost ![Menu board at MELA Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-15-1tspc-966.webp) ![Full view of the table with our order](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-16-jfei3-966.webp) Here's what we ordered. - Minari vongole pasta 23,000 won - Classic ragu pasta 22,000 won - Grilled napa cabbage salad 19,000 won - Americano 5,000 won ![A plate of minari vongole pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-17-1hjfq-966.webp) ![Vongole pasta topped with clams and minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-18-1cubp-966.webp) ### Minari vongole pasta, 23,000 won First, the minari vongole! Seriously a must-order menu. It's a vongole pasta made with fresh clams and fragrant minari (water dropwort), ![Lifting up the noodles of the vongole pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-19-1pq0p-966.webp) and the umami of the seafood and the fragrance of the minari came together fantastically — I let out an 'oh wow' the moment I took the first bite. ![A full brunch spread with pasta served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-20-1suj7-966.webp) ![A plate of classic ragu pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-21-1lbif-966.webp) ### Classic ragu pasta, 22,000 won The classic ragu pasta had a rich, deep meat sauce soaked well into the noodles, giving it a heavy yet full-bodied flavor that was excellent. ![Ragu pasta noodles soaked in meat sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-22-formu-966.webp) It's a classic taste, but it has a charm that pulls you in the more you eat! 💛 ### Grilled napa cabbage salad, 19,000 won With the grilled napa cabbage salad, I initially thought, 'a salad made like this?' But one bite in, the sweet and nutty flavor of the grilled napa cabbage was genuinely unique and delicious! ![Plating of the grilled napa cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-23-1bfj3-966.webp) ![Close-up of the grilled napa cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela-24-nz228-966.webp) I kept thinking about this salad afterward! It's the kind of flavor I want to revisit and eat again. This one is a serious must-try too. Drinking it alongside the Americano made for a perfect finish to the meal. ## Is MELA Hongdae worth a visit for brunch? MELA Hongdae was a Hongdae brunch café where you can enjoy delicious brunch in a space full of European charm. I'd totally recommend it as a date spot or a place to gather with friends! 💛🧡🤎 If you're looking for a great brunch café in Hongdae, be sure to visit MELA Hongdae! - A Hongdae brunch café where every dish, from vongole to classic ragu pasta, stands out in quality - A beige-and-green European-style interior with arched window seats, perfect for Instagram-worthy photos - All-day brunch with no time limit, plus an early opening — a great spot to visit any time of day 💛 ## Where it is - MELA Hongdae (멜라 홍대점) - 41 World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1F Unit 105, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 월드컵북로5길 41 1층 105호 - 37.5561238, 126.9167212 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%9C%EB%9D%BC%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5561238,126.9167212,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-biscuit-map/hongdae-allday-brunch-ragu-pasta-mela/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt