Seocho poke restaurant with steak topping and free coffee: Olla Poke

I usually prefer healthy, lighter meals to greasy food, so even when I am away on a business trip, I find myself looking for a good salad or poke spot. This time, while searching for a good lunch place near Gyodae Station, I found a restaurant with exactly the kind of atmosphere I was after and decided to visit~

A light meal for a busy lunchtime

Olla Poke Seocho Gyodae Branch (올라포케 서초교대점) is near Gyodae Station, so it is fairly easy to get to. Perhaps because it was lunchtime, plenty of office workers were stopping by, and it was natural to see people dining alone too.

The interior was clean and relaxed, which made it nice for eating alone. These days, I tend to prefer restaurants where I do not feel self-conscious about having a meal by myself, and this place felt comfortable in that respect.

You can order at the kiosk, so you can take your time looking over the menu and choose the combination you want.

A comfortable space for dining solo

The tables were spaced out fairly well, so I did not feel uncomfortable visiting alone. I was also impressed that every table had a stand for your smartphone and a power outlet.

It felt like a practical space for charging up for a moment at lunch or watching a video while eating. You can order at the kiosk, taking your time to review the menu before choosing the combination you want. There was also a self-service bar on one side of the restaurant, where you could conveniently help yourself to sauces or utensils.

What if you add steak to the Super Protein Poke?

The menu I ordered that day was the Super Protein Poke. I added the steak topping because I wanted something a little more filling. If you normally pay attention to exercise or meal planning, I think you will like that it is a menu where you can get your protein in.

The bowl was filled with vegetables and a variety of ingredients, so it looked quite appetizing too. A salad alone can leave me hungry again quickly, but with the steak added that day, it was more filling than I expected.

The meat topping especially added something to chew on, so it still felt like a satisfying proper meal while staying light.

Fresh ingredients and clean flavors

I think freshness and the combination of ingredients are especially important in poke. Olla Poke's Super Protein Poke had crisp vegetables and an overall clean flavor. It was an easy meal to enjoy even on a day when strong seasonings or greasy food feel like too much.

When I eat a heavy lunch, I sometimes feel bloated in the afternoon, so I liked that I could finish this meal without feeling too weighed down. I think it would also be a good option for people who want a diet-friendly meal but find a salad alone a little lacking.

Free Americano at the Seocho Gyodae Branch

Personally, the most memorable part of this visit was the free Americano coffee. I often want a cup of coffee after a meal, and at Olla Poke Seocho Gyodae Branch, you can have an Americano for free.

Being able to take care of both lunch and coffee at once made it feel quite practical as an office-worker lunch option. Not having to look for a separate café was quietly convenient.

A healthy lunch I found on a business trip

Olla Poke Seocho Gyodae Branch, a salad and poke spot near Gyodae Station, was somewhere I found while looking for a healthy lunch during a business trip. Adding steak topping to the Super Protein Poke made for a meal that was light but filling, and I was happy to get both fresh vegetables and protein.

Above all, with its comfortable atmosphere for dining alone and its free Americano benefit, it is somewhere I would recommend to anyone looking for a good lunch near Gyodae Station. If you are looking for a diet-friendly meal or a healthy bite around Gyodae Station, Olla Poke Seocho Gyodae Branch may be worth a visit!