Poke restaurant for solo dining in Bupyeong, Incheon: Slow Cali

Where is Slow Cali Bupyeong and how late does it open?

Slow Cali Bupyeong is a poke and salad shop at 10-11 Bupyeong-daero 71beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, close to Bupyeong Market Station. It's open daily from 09:00 to 20:30, so it works whether you're stopping by for brunch or dinner.

Why Slow Cali Bupyeong works for solo dining near Bupyeong Market Station

Slow Cali Bupyeong is really good for eating alone near Bupyeong Market Station.

• Plenty of seats that are comfortable for eating solo
• Water and self-serve bar in-store are convenient
• Unlike other poke places, the self-serve zone is well set up
• Definitely use the ₩2,000 Naver notification coupon

This is the only poke place I go to, haha.

You can conveniently get cold or hot water from this clean water dispenser — nice if you don't drink beverages with your food.

There's a new protein cookie menu item too, haha.

The self-serve bar: soup (jangguk), two side dishes and extra sauce

My favorite thing — the self-serve bar. If you want more sauce, you can use the self-serve bar here, and there are also soup and two side dishes ready, haha.

How to order a poke bowl at Slow Cali Bupyeong

Just look at the Slow Cali Bupyeong menu board and pick in order.

• 1) Choose the poke you want
• 2) Choose rice or salad
• 3) Choose a sauce
• 4) Add paid toppings if you want extras

Set menus and events at Slow Cali Bupyeong

One reason Slow Cali Bupyeong is great for solo dining near Bupyeong Market is its really good set menus and events.

• ₩1,000 americano event
• ₩1,800 protein cookie for dessert
• Discounted apple cider vinegar-ade set

What I ordered and what it cost (27,200 won total)

Hamingku's pick.

• Salmon poke ₩12,900
• Tofu poke ₩10,500
• + Chicken breast added ₩2,000
• Protein cookie ₩1,800
• Total ₩27,200

Delicious poke arrived, haha. I've tried other Slow Cali branches too, but this one really feels like the store, tables, and self-serve bar are cleaner, and the ingredients feel fresher.

At the Bupyeong branch, you can enjoy tasty soup and side dishes together, haha.

Salmon poke, 12,900 won: the pick for first-timers

The salmon poke at ₩12,900 is Slow Cali Bupyeong's best-selling menu item, haha. I love salmon poke 🐟🐟🐟 if you're unsure what to order on your first visit, I recommend the salmon poke, haha! Fresh salmon that everyone loves is the star, and overall it's delicious with salmon / onion flakes / flying fish roe / green beans / red cabbage / seaweed flakes / green vegetables. I added brown rice for a filling meal. The point of this poke is how well the soft salmon pairs with the fresh salad, haha.

Last time I ordered the oriental soy sauce, but this time I switched to the spicy sauce. It pairs so well with the salmon poke, I recommend it, haha! If you like a clean spicy kick, this is for you.

Tofu poke, 10,500 won, plus chicken breast for 2,000 won

Tofu poke is ₩10,500, and adding chicken breast is ₩2,000. I chose tofu / seaweed / green beans / tomato / onion flakes / red cabbage / brown rice, with the classic soy sauce.

Soft tofu plus ₩2,000 chicken breast for extra protein, along with tasty toppings for a fresh meal, haha! Tofu poke also makes a great clean meal for me, and at ₩10,500 it's such good value — great price, taste, and portion for a diet meal!

How does the 1,800 won chocolate chip protein cookie taste?

A quick review of the ₩1,800 chocolate chip protein cookie, the regular chocolate flavor. I was curious so I bought it — it's not exactly crunchy, more of a slightly bread-like texture for a protein cookie. People on a diet will probably like the taste.

Slow Cali Bupyeong: the verdict

• The owner and staff are friendly, so I want to come back often
• A great place for solo dining near Bupyeong Market Station, with good prices and menu
• The store is so clean, which I really love
• Great to have soup / side dishes / sauces at the self-serve bar
• Fresh, delicious poke is the highlight
• With the ₩1,000 americano event and the apple cider vinegar-ade set discount unique to this Bupyeong Market branch, I want to come back even more often, haha