Chungju poke restaurant with steak bowls: Salad Ring

Before traveling from Chungju to Danyang, I was looking for something light but filling and found a poke place! I went to Salad Ring, Chungju Terminal Branch (샐러링 충주터미널점)! I always eat greasy food when I travel and end up feeling heavy, so poke is delicious and like a ray of light for dieters, haha.

105, 1st floor, 35 Bonggye 1-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (near Chungju Public Bus Terminal) Daily 11:00–21:00 Last order 20:30

It is close to Chungju Terminal, so it is easy to get to!

Kiosk ordering and a fresh shop atmosphere

There was a kiosk at the entrance, so I could easily choose and order my menu. Salad Ring's interior was clean and modern. It has a nice atmosphere for dining alone, too. As you would expect from a salad shop, it felt so fresh that I was in a good mood as soon as I walked in, haha. It made me think of salad—so green!

Looking at the menu, I saw not only salads but also a variety of poke and wraps.

Most of all, I really loved that there were so many dressing sauces to choose from! You can pick a sauce to suit your taste and make your own salad, so I do not think you would get tired of it. There are lots of poke choices and recommended dressings, too. So many options.

• VEGAN: soy-meat bibim poke, fried tofu bibim poke
• MEAT: grilled chicken, grilled duck, beef brisket, charcoal-grilled bulgogi bibim poke
• SEAFOOD: Atlantic salmon bibim poke, shrimp & scallop bibim poke
• STEAK: ribeye steak bibim poke
• ALL IN ONE: healthy all-in-one bibim poke, meat all-in-one bibim poke

There are so many kinds, so you can choose exactly what you like!!

Shrimp & Scallop Bibim Poke (₩12,900) Flame-Grilled Steak Protein Bowl (₩14,500)

Flame-grilled steak protein bowl without vegetables

Flame-Grilled Steak Protein Bowl (₩14,500) The first menu was the flame-grilled steak protein bowl, perfect for meat lovers. They left out the vegetables for this vegetable-hating person and poured on a sweet sauce!

It was loaded with steak cubes! Can you tell just from the photo how nicely browned the steak is? There was absolutely no holding back on the cube-cut steak.

When I took a bite, it had a gentle smoky flavor and the meat juices burst out. The flame-grilled steak glistened beautifully. Underneath the meat was brown-rice-and-barley rice, with fresh romaine, sweet corn, and garlic flakes all together. The sweet soy sauce served on the side went so well with the steak~ The pop of the brown-rice-and-barley rice with the tender steak was truly a work of art. It was a perfect, filling meal!

Shrimp & scallop bibim poke with brown-rice-and-barley rice

Shrimp & Scallop Bibim Poke (₩12,900) A poke bowl with wonderfully springy shrimp and grilled scallops.

For the poke, you can choose rice or noodles as the base, and I chose brown-rice-and-barley rice for my health! I like rice more than noodles! It was generously topped with plump grilled shrimp and scallops, and I was surprised by the wide variety of toppings, including crab meat, egg strips, red cabbage, and mushrooms!

When I scooped up a big spoonful, there were tender vegetables, popping corn, and springy seafood all at once! The different textures came together in my mouth, making it so fun to eat. The ingredients were fresh, so there was no fishy taste at all, and the sauce gave it a nice kick!

The nicely grilled shrimp were plump and substantial! The springy texture was the best! Such a great menu for dieting, haha.

A light meal that does not leave you hungry

A menu that has freshness, flavor, and fullness all covered! Salad Ring in Chungju had fresh ingredients, generous portions, and delicious sauces! It was a perfect salad and poke specialty restaurant with nothing missing.

I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a light meal but does not want to be hungry, or is looking for a healthy and tasty diet meal. If I come back to Chungju, I definitely want to visit again and try other menu items!!