Salad shop near Gyodae Station: summer diet duck poke to go, Salering

Why Salering Gyodae Direct Store for a diet meal near Gyodae Station?

Salering Gyodae Direct Store is a salad and poke place near Gyodae Station that I visit often. Midsummer has suddenly hit, and I really need to pull myself together now, so I stopped by Salering Gyodae Direct Store to get back on track with my diet.

Am I the only one who always loses weight in winter and gains it back in summer, like some kind of magic? T_T

Salering Gyodae Direct Store location and opening hours

It's very close to Gyodae Station Exit 1! Within a 3-minute walk, so it's easy to get to.

Weekday and weekend hours differ, so keep this in mind.

• Weekdays 08:10–21:00
• Saturday 11:10–19:00
• Closed every Sunday

It opens earlier on weekdays than on Saturday, so office workers could grab a quick breakfast on the way, haha. Eating breakfast matters more than you'd think, it kind of decides your energy for the day. But a heavy meal just makes you sleepy, so something light like a wrap or a sandwich is perfect.

Inside Salering Gyodae Direct Store: space and the solo-dining zone

The shop is very clean and fairly large, so it's pleasant every time I visit. When I'm studying or working nearby I often eat in, and when I'm short on time I take it away.

It's a good place for office workers around Gyodae Station to have a light lunch or dinner. At lunchtime most restaurants are small and the waits eat up your precious break, but Salering Gyodae Direct Store is spacious and turnover is quick. There's also a water purifier in one corner, so you can get water.

There's also a solo-dining zone for people who like eating alone, like me. Honestly, sitting alone at a table for 2–4 feels a bit awkward to me, so a seat like this is more comfortable, haha. Anyway, if you like a relaxed meal on your own, there's a spot for you!

How to order at Salering Gyodae Direct Store, and what drinks they have

You order at the kiosk.

The drinks are more varied than I expected. From apple cider vinegar drinks, which I love, to sparkling water and Teazle~ I always only had zero cola or cider, so it's nice to have more choice, haha. They also sell bottled beer, so it could be good for anyone wanting a beer too?

Salering bibim poke: how to choose your base and dressing

The bibim poke (poke bowl mixed with sauce) is the most popular menu at Salering. I took a photo of the menu board, so check it when you order, haha.

With a plain salad I get hungry fast, so I tend to go for poke. One bowl of Salering bibim poke keeps me full and my stomach feels light. This time I chose the smoked duck bibim poke.

Each menu item lists its calories, which makes counting easy if you're dieting. If you don't want poke, choose vegetables as the basic base when you order. You can also swap in brown rice and barley, whole wheat pasta or egg strips, so pick whatever suits your taste~

There are 12 dressings in total, which makes it hard to choose, but each menu item lists a recommended sauce, so I usually just order it as is, haha.

Salering pumpkin chicken breast sandwich: how big is it?

Salering also sells wrap sets, plus sands and sandwiches. I've had the wraps but never the sandwich, so this day I ordered the pumpkin chicken breast sandwich too~!

Takeout packed~~~ Wow, the pumpkin sandwich was so big I was taken aback at first, lol. Even big eaters would feel full with just this one! Half of it alone was enough for a meal for me~

I took it home to eat, and doesn't the sandwich look so substantial?? I totally recommend the pumpkin chicken breast sandwich!! The pumpkin mousse is generously packed in, and there's lots of big chunks of chicken breast. The two go really well together! The vegetables were fresh too, so I enjoyed it a lot. Both sides of the bread are spread with sauce, so the seasoning was just right.

Salering smoked duck bibim poke: taste and toppings

The smoked duck bibim poke has egg strips, crab sticks, mushrooms, tomatoes and vegetables evenly mixed in, so picking through it is fun, haha. It's a Salering menu I eat often, so I already knew it would be good~~

It's sometimes amazing that such a filling, tasty meal is under 500 kcal, haha. Flakes come on top of the brown rice, so it's salty and never bland.

The smoked duck was mild yet rich, so good, haha. Carbs, protein and fat in perfect balance, don't you think? haha

Anyway, I had another great meal at Salering Gyodae Direct Store this day!