Poke takeout for a book concert dinner in Seocho, Seoul: Salering

Since August I've been going to a book concert my husband's company holds ㅋㅋㅋ It's great that he can leave work quickly and go together, but there was one problem: what to eat for dinner!

The only thing you can grab quickly near the book concert venue is convenience store ramen, so this time we decided to pack a salad or poke instead, to eat a little healthier.

That's how we found Salering Gyodae Direct Store. Spoiler: both my husband and I were super satisfied! The poke was so good I already want to go back — a Gyodae restaurant for salad and poke that's worth remembering, haha.

A poke restaurant near Gyodae Station with free parking

Salering Gyodae Direct Store has parking right in front, free for 1 hour. Parking around here near Gyodae is honestly tricky, so it was really convenient for us since we came by car. Since we needed to grab the food and move on quickly, easy parking was a huge plus. If you're looking for takeout near Gyodae Station, this seems like a solid option too.

There's a menu board outside the store, so you can check what you want before even going in.

And right there on the standing sign, the real raw salmon bibim poke caught my eye! I love salmon, so the moment I saw it I basically decided 'salmon it is~!' before I even walked in ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Inside Salering: green, tidy and easy for solo diners at the bar

The Salering Gyodae Direct Store interior had a clean, green overall vibe, with 4-person tables as well as bar-style seating. Walking in, I liked the atmosphere right away.

The layout also felt comfortable for eating alone, so it seems like a good option for a solo lunch near Gyodae or a solo dining spot near Gyodae Station. Given how many offices are in the area, it also looks great for office workers wanting a light lunch near Gyodae Station.

There was a small chair-shaped item on the table and I thought 'what is this?' ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Turns out it's a phone stand! Prop your phone up here, watch YouTube while eating poke — isn't that basically solo-dining happiness? haha

Ordering at the kiosk and using the self-service bar

Ordering at Salering Gyodae Direct Store is done through a kiosk. Next to the kiosk there was info on a Naver Place review event and a prepayment promotion.

The higher the prepayment amount, the bigger the discount, so it looks worth using if you work nearby or visit often.

On one side, a water dispenser, utensils, napkins, and paper cups were neatly set up.

The kitchen was fully visible and very clean. Orders kept coming in even while we waited for ours! The staff were busy making poke bowls, haha.

Choosing a bibim poke base and dressing at Salering

As planned, I ordered the real raw salmon bibim poke. Dressing: mentaiko wasabi mayo, base: whole wheat pasta! My husband ordered the grilled steak bibim poke 130g. He chose gochujang mayo dressing and brown rice and barley base. I liked that at Salering you can mix and match the base and dressing to your taste for any menu item.

According to the store's signage, the brown rice and barley used in the poke is a low-calorie version made with olive oil. That's a nice detail for anyone looking for a healthy meal or a diet menu near Gyodae Station.

What drinks does Salering have?

The drink selection was bigger than I expected too — from Almond Breeze and apple cider vinegar drinks to detox cleanse juice.

They even had beer and wine for a cool drink after work, haha. It seems like a nice spot for a light salad or poke while hanging out, and could work well for brunch or a casual date near Gyodae Station.

Packed up neatly and off to the book concert

And with that, packing complete, excitedly!

Before we even got to eat at my husband's company, we saw a peacock ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I never expected to run into a peacock at an office, haha, so surreal.

Salering packed everything neatly, too. Each container had a sticker showing what sauce, base, and toppings were inside, so even ordering multiple items wouldn't be confusing.

The utensils were individually wrapped once more too, which felt hygienic.

Husband's pick: Grilled Steak Bibim Poke 130g

First up, the grilled steak bibim poke my husband ordered!

The moment he opened the container, he immediately drizzled on the gochujang mayo sauce ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Doesn't it already look delicious? haha The combination of brown rice and barley, meat, vegetables, and gochujang mayo worked really well together. My husband loved the gochujang mayo so much he said, mid-bite, 'Next time I need to ask for extra sauce.' ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Since it has actual meat in it, this is a pretty filling option for anyone who thinks salads or poke usually leave them hungry too fast.

Hakddo's pick: Real Raw Salmon Bibim Poke

Following my husband's lead, I drizzled the mentaiko wasabi mayo sauce all over my real raw salmon bibim poke, haha.

Eating the raw salmon and vegetables with whole wheat pasta was really tasty! The mentaiko wasabi mayo kept it from being too plain and paired nicely with the salmon.

While eating, I noticed a finely chopped ingredient and thought 'is this garlic?' at first. But it turned out to taste like yuzu-scented pickled radish, haha. The bursts of tanginess kept refreshing my palate.

And at the end, a quail egg to finish it off, nom nom ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Next visit to Salering: the protein rice bowl

We went looking for something healthy, but ended up loving Salering Gyodae Direct Store so much both of us were fully satisfied, haha.

It's a bit heartier than a plain salad but still lighter than a full meal — the perfect choice for a day when you want something in between.

If you're looking for good poke near Gyodae, this is a place I'd recommend! Next time, I'm going all in on protein with the protein rice bowl ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ