Poke restaurant near COEX for solo meals: salmon and avocado, Ola Poke

A light poke spot near Samseong Station and COEX: Ola Poke Samseong Branch

Ola Poke Samseong Branch (올라포케 삼성점) is a place to get poke near Samseong Station and COEX. This time I had the raw salmon poke with avocado added, and it was much tastier than I expected, so I was really happy with it!

Samseong Station is full of office workers, so there are tons of restaurants, but sometimes you just don't want a heavy meal like meat or noodles every time, you know? Poke is one of the things that comes to mind then. I was looking for somewhere to eat around Samseong Station and stopped by Ola Poke Samseong Branch. Given the location, it's also good to know about if you're looking for a light meal near COEX haha

On poke days I tend to look for something with plenty of vegetables that's easy on the stomach, but I didn't want to give up flavor either. Even when I'm watching my diet these days, what I really want is food that tastes good, so I end up looking for fresh ingredients that still make a solid meal?!

Ola Poke Samseong Branch menu and interior

If you're like me and want a healthy meal without missing out on flavor, I think you'll be quite happy eating at Ola Poke Samseong Branch!

Is Ola Poke Samseong Branch comfortable for eating alone?

The shop isn't very big, but it has both bar seats and tables, so it's good for eating alone, and it seemed fine for a company lunch or a quick meal too!

There are table seats and bar-style seats, so it was easy to sit and eat comfortably on my own! When eating alone, taking up a big table by yourself can feel awkward because of the looks, but with bar seats that pressure is smaller. And if you come for lunch with coworkers, you can sit at a table!

If you work around Samseong-dong or COEX, lunch breaks can be short, and a shop with this kind of vibe is good for eating just what you need without lingering too long!

So I think it suits people looking for a Samseong Station office lunch, or days when you have to eat alone! It's also worth considering after an exhibition or shopping at COEX when you want to avoid a heavy meal. If you're after a clean, neat meal like a salad or poke around Samseong Station and COEX, I'd recommend it!

Does Ola Poke Samseong Branch do takeout and delivery?

Ola Poke Samseong Branch gets quite a lot of takeout and delivery orders, so it seems to be a regular lunch choice for people nearby haha If you're an office worker who has to sort out lunch at work, besides visiting in person, taking it to go seems like a good option too!

Raw salmon poke with extra avocado: how did it taste?

At Ola Poke Samseong Branch I picked the raw salmon poke and added avocado. I like salmon itself, so I naturally choose poke with raw salmon, and that day I wanted avocado too?!

The soft texture of the salmon plus the nutty, creamy avocado made a pretty great combination, I'm crying T_T Best of all, the ingredients felt fresh. From the vegetables to the salmon it all felt clean, so my stomach didn't feel heavy afterward! Personally I think the condition of the ingredients matters most in poke, and that day they were good, so it felt like I was eating something good for my body!

Is poke only diet food?

Many people probably think of a diet menu first when they hear poke. But you don't have to be managing your weight to enjoy it?! Especially if you add ingredients you love, like raw salmon and avocado, it stops being a meal you endure for your health and becomes one you actually enjoy!

So I think it suits not only people on a diet but also those who usually prefer mild, plain food over strong flavors haha If you have to carry on with your afternoon after lunch and find overly greasy or heavy dishes a burden, poke should be fine!

How much sauce should you put on the raw salmon poke?

At Ola Poke Samseong Branch you can use all the sauce on the raw salmon poke, but for me, half was enough!

Raw salmon poke with avocado at Ola Poke Samseong Branch: would I eat it again?

The raw salmon poke with avocado I had this time was really delicious. There's pineapple inside too, and it all came together really harmoniously?! Above all, my stomach didn't feel burdened afterward, yet I felt I'd had a proper meal!

If you used to think of poke as just diet food, I hope you'll try it once. If you're looking for a good poke place near Samseong Station or COEX, I highly recommend Ola Poke Samseong Branch 👍🏻 If you like raw salmon, I recommend adding avocado too~! I think I'll think of it again on days when I want a tasty meal with clean ingredients.