# Gongdeok diet meal shop: Greek yogurt and protein cookie, Why Starve

- By Naru (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-break-postcards/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a review after visiting with items provided by the store.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-break-postcards/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coffee-break-postcards/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/index.md)

## In short

Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch is a diet meal shop on the first basement floor of Lotte Castle President by Gongdeok Station in Mapo, Seoul. The takeout order was a Chicken Light Protein Box for a work lunch, two Greek yogurts for a kid's homework snack, and a Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie for a morning sugar fix. Why Starve suits anyone who wants to eat lighter starting with one lunch, without skipping meals.

## Good to know

- **Location**: B131, B1F, Lotte Castle President, 109 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- **Takeout order**: Chicken Light Protein Box, 2 Greek yogurts, Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie
- **Protein box contents (per the shop)**: 150g or more of meat + carbs + vegetables
- **On the menu**: Protein boxes, salads, poke bowls and more

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

## Where is Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch?

I picked up a work lunch box from Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch, in the basement of Lotte Castle President near Gongdeok Station. I've been trying to eat a little lighter these days, even if it's just one meal.

When I eat lunch properly at work — rice, side dishes, the whole thing — I end up feeling heavy and sluggish by the afternoon.

![Diet meal takeout packed from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-01-1gntq-1200.webp)

![Packed lunchbox for the office](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-02-1me9w-900.webp)

But eating salad every single day sounded like a fast track to being hungry again in an hour, and eating too little never lasts long for me either. So I went looking for something light enough to bring to work for lunch and ended up at Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch in Gongdeok.

## What's in the Chicken Light Protein Box for a work lunch?

What I picked was the Chicken Light Protein Box. Why Starve doesn't just do salads — they sell protein boxes, poke bowls, salads, and more. The protein box in particular is great for anyone who wants solid protein but still wants to keep the meal light.

![Why Starve protein box composition guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-03-svmyv-900.webp)

According to the store's own description, each protein box has 150g or more of meat, plus quality carbs and vegetables. So instead of just cutting portions down, I went with the idea of eating a proper lunch, just a lighter version of it.

![Chicken Light Protein Box container](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-04-1nsia-900.webp)

![Inside the Chicken Light Protein Box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-05-ozu8g-900.webp)

![Chicken and vegetables in the protein box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-06-1jbv5-900.webp)

![Carbs and vegetables in the protein box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-07-19rt8-900.webp)

![Protein box packed as an office lunchbox](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-08-14fof-900.webp)

![Close-up of the protein box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-09-fjbch-900.webp)

![Protein box taken out at lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-10-1bw0u-900.webp)

I packed this to eat at my desk during lunch break, and I realized menus like this are great for busy days since there's no lunchbox prep needed. Starving yourself or slashing portions isn't sustainable — swapping in a better meal structure while still actually eating is way more realistic long term.

This time, I figured I'd start with just one lunch.

## Why Starve's Greek yogurt as an after-school snack

I got two Greek yogurts from Why Starve. These weren't for my lunch — I picked them up as a homework-time snack for my kid at home.

Kids always get hungry mid-homework and reach for something to snack on. Rather than letting it always be chips or sweets, I thought having something like this on hand couldn't hurt.

![Greek yogurt packed as a kid's snack](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-11-17x5s-m-900.webp)

![Two cups of packed Greek yogurt](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-12-qwdbz-m-900.webp)

So I'll keep these in the fridge and pull one out during homework time. And honestly, I'll probably eat one alongside sometimes too. 😊

## Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie: how does it taste?

Last thing I picked was the Why Starve Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie. Honestly, I just saw it on the menu and got curious — it looked good.

![Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-13-ul8lk-900.webp)

Snacks are usually the first thing to go when people say they're dieting, but I'm the type who can't keep it up long if I deprive myself completely, so something like this caught my eye. I figured I'd have it in the morning with coffee on days I'm craving something sweet — a quick sugar fix. It'd also be handy to have one in my bag on days when breakfast is hard to fit in. And with dark chocolate plus almonds, I was curious how it'd taste.

## Lunch and snacks sorted in one Gongdeok takeout run

Looking back at what I packed from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, it's a pretty practical combo. The Chicken Light Protein Box for work lunch. Greek yogurt for homework snacks. The protein cookie for mornings when I want something sweet.

![Protein box, Greek yogurt, and protein cookie together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-14-91r5i-900.webp)

![Diet meal and snacks packed all at once](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-15-1g1af-900.webp)

I didn't start out planning some big diet overhaul — just wanted to eat lighter at lunch. But once I'd picked out a few useful items, it felt a lot less stressful than expected.

What I liked about Why Starve is that 'diet menu' doesn't just mean small, bland portions — the protein boxes, salads, and poke bowls are things you'd actually want to eat day to day. It seems like a good fit not just for people who work out or manage strict diets, but also for someone like me just trying to eat a bit lighter at lunch these days. I went looking for somewhere in Gongdeok to grab a work lunch, and started with these picks for now.

![Takeout menu from Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-16-nrdw3-900.webp)

![Bag of packed diet meals from Gongdeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-17-1h91c-900.webp)

![Protein box and snacks laid out together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-18-1fu83-900.webp)

![Final shot of the diet menu from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout/gongdeok-wystav-protein-box-lunch-takeout-19-1e2ek-900.webp)

> Not trying to eat perfectly every single day, just changing one meal at a time. That's about all I'm trying to do these days. 😊

## Where it is

- Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch (와이스타브 다이어트 공덕본점)
- B131, B1F Lotte Castle President, 109 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 마포대로 109 롯데캐슬프레지던트 지하1층 B131호
- 37.5447098, 126.9504093
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