Gangnam poke restaurant with pineapple and salmon: Ola Poke

Ola Poke Gangnam location and hours

I visited Ola Poke Gangnam, located at B1, Unit 104, 46 Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Hours are 10:30–20:30, with a break from 15:00–17:00. It is regularly closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

I usually like food that sits comfortably in my stomach or menus that feel relatively healthy, and when I want to work out and get some protein too, poke is subtly satisfying, which I love.

Finding Ola Poke Gangnam from Gangnam Station

Ola Poke Gangnam is about a five-minute walk from Exit 4 of Gangnam Station on the Shinbundang Line.

Once inside the building, the orange-decorated shop comes into view, so it was easier to find than I expected.

The exterior already has that very orange feel, and the same color is used as an accent inside, making the whole place feel fresh. The moment I walked in, it somehow felt like I had come for a healthy meal, haha.

Menu and dining information

The menu was easy to check by the entrance, and the wall also listed ingredient origins and calories for each item. If you are looking for a poke salad near Gangnam Station and carefully managing your diet, the calorie chart seems useful for choosing a menu.

On one side, there were utensils, lemon water, and hot rooibos tea, plus sesame soy sauce and yuja soy sauce to use. They even had mouthwash, which made it feel like they had considered the little things too—just what you would expect from a popular Gangnam Station lunch poke spot with lots of office workers.

Comfortable seating for eating alone

The restaurant itself was quite spacious, so it looked fine for visiting with friends or coworkers too. I came alone that day and sat at a solo seat.

The solo seats each have an outlet and a phone holder, so it seems like you could eat comfortably while looking at your phone. :)

Super Protein Poke taste

Since I usually like making sure to get protein, I ordered the Super Protein Poke and Victoria sparkling water. Among poke salads near Gangnam Station, it appealed to me personally because it lets you eat a variety of ingredients all at once.

I first tried a little of the sriracha mayo that came with it, and it was spicy and savory. It was not intensely hot—more like, “Oh, it has a little kick”—so it was easy to enjoy with the poke. Most of all, I liked how fresh the vegetables were. There was pineapple among the crisp vegetables, and those bursts of tangy sweetness made it work better than I expected, haha.

The rice, chickpeas, and lentils were nutty and soft, and eating them with the salmon was nice because I could enjoy so many textures in one bite.

The avocado was soft and nutty too, and it went well with all the ingredients. Rather than making it feel rich, it seemed to make the poke itself a little smoother. This Gangnam Station poke salad suited my taste well, since I usually prefer a healthy, easy-on-the-stomach meal. Especially on workout days, I tend to pay attention to protein, so I also liked that it was filling enough for a full meal.

A different menu next time

Whenever I finish a tasty meal, I always start thinking, “What should I have next time?” haha. At Ola Poke, I would like to try the Garlic Shrimp Poke or Steak Poke next time. I did not order a side this visit, but on my next visit, I want to have it with soup too.

When you are wondering what to have for lunch around Gangnam Station, a poke salad near Gangnam Station could be a good option for anyone who wants something fresh and satisfying rather than overly heavy. :)