Poke shop in Seocho: weekend chicken & vegan bowls for two, Salering

These days I want to eat a little healthier even for a single meal. Instead of greasy food, I find myself looking for meals packed with fresh vegetables and protein, so this time I visited Salering (샐러링), a salad shop near Seocho Station that's good for a clean, light meal.

We went at weekend lunchtime, my husband and I, wanting something simple but filling. To start with the result: the portions were big, the food was good, and it was a satisfying meal.

What is the atmosphere like at Salering Gyodae Direct Store?

Salering Gyodae Direct Store is a wide, tidy space with green accent interiors, leaf-shaped lights and plants. The green accents were the first thing I noticed as soon as I walked in.

Leaf-shaped lights hang from the ceiling and plants are placed here and there, which gives the place a fresh feel. It's clean and spacious, so it looks good for eating alone, for office workers on a lunch break, or for a light brunch.

The seats are spaced widely, so it never felt stuffy. It's comfortable whether you come alone or with friends or family.

Salering's salads and poke were renewed to be more filling

On one side of the shop there was a notice saying the salads and poke had been renewed to be more generous. The main toppings and vegetables were increased, and corn was added.

Looking at the salad we actually received, there were plenty of vegetables and the toppings were piled on without holding back. It made me feel healthier just looking at it.

Salering two-person poke wrap set: contents and price

What we ordered was Salering's two-person poke wrap set for ₩28,200. With an added iced americano, the total came to ₩30,700.

• Chicken breast bibim poke (mixed poke bowl)
• Vegan bibim poke
• Fresh A salad wrap
• Americano

I came intending to eat simply, but the set was better packed and more generous than I expected.

Chicken breast bibim poke is much more generous than expected

Salering's chicken breast bibim poke is a bowl of vegetables topped with thick chicken breast and plenty of other toppings. This chicken poke was the first thing that caught my eye.

Thick chicken breast sits generously on fresh vegetables, along with mushrooms, red cabbage, corn, cherry tomatoes, quail eggs, shredded egg and more. It isn't just one ingredient in large amounts; a variety of vegetables are mixed in evenly, which made it fun to eat.

The chicken breast wasn't dry either; it was mild and easy to eat. I drizzled a little dressing and mixed it all together, and it tasted fresh and clean, which whetted my appetite. There are many dressing types, and we went with sweet soy sauce.

When I eat salad I often get hungry again quickly, but Salering's portions were generous enough that it was plenty for a full meal.

The vegan bibim poke was satisfying too

The vegan bibim poke that came with the set was also loaded with fresh vegetables. With such a variety of toppings, it felt less like eating only vegetables and more like a proper meal.

The vegetables were fresh and crunchy, so I could enjoy it to the very end. Thinking I was eating healthy food even put me in a good mood.

What does the Fresh A salad wrap taste like?

The Fresh A salad wrap included in the two-person poke wrap set was satisfying too. The tortilla was packed full of fresh vegetables and various ingredients.

Biting in, the crunchy texture and the soft ingredients blended well, and it was easy to eat. It looks fine for a simple meal or a diet plan. With so many vegetables inside, my stomach felt comfortable afterward.

Enjoying coffee with the meal

The americano I drank with the meal at Salering was clean-tasting too. It was good enough that I wondered if this was a coffee place, haha.

Drinking it with the salad made my mouth feel even fresher. Adding a cup of coffee made it feel like a light brunch, which I liked.

Eating salad made my body feel clearer

When I eat out I often end up with strong, stimulating food, so after a meal built around fresh vegetables and protein for the first time in a while, my body felt a lot lighter. I felt very satisfied from eating enough vegetables, and my stomach was comfortable.

Above all, the portions weren't lacking, so this place changed my idea that "salad doesn't fill you up."

Verdict: Salering for a healthy meal near Seocho Station

If you're looking for a healthy meal near Seocho Station, Salering is a very satisfying choice.

• ✔ Fresh vegetables and a variety of toppings
• ✔ Generous portions for a filling meal
• ✔ Clean, spacious shop
• ✔ Good atmosphere for eating alone
• ✔ A light meal with high satisfaction

It was a place where I could eat well and look after my health at the same time. Eating lots of vegetables after so long made my body feel clearer. I'd like to come back to this Seocho Station salad spot when I want a light meal, when I'm on a diet, or when I'm looking for healthy food.