Quiet poke spot in Seocho: raw salmon and tuna diet bowls at Salering

What is Salering Gyodae Direct Store near Gyodae Station?

Salering Gyodae Direct Store (샐러링 교대점) is a poke and salad restaurant near Gyodae Station. I stopped by while trying to decide on lunch in the area. Prices around Gyodae Station are normally high, so eating out can feel like a burden, but Salering had reasonable prices, and the food and the atmosphere were both good.

I usually like salads and poke, so I went in with high hopes, and it was much better than I expected. Lots of people look for poke these days for healthy eating or weight management, and Salering ticks every box: taste, fullness and value for money.

What do Salering's raw salmon poke and tuna poke come with?

At Salering I ordered the raw salmon poke and my friend ordered the tuna poke. Both bowls looked generous from the first glance. I came with a friend this time, and since we had both eaten plenty of carbs at lunch, we wanted something light for dinner. The first thing that caught my eye was the variety of ingredients.

Besides the main salmon and tuna, there were plenty of toppings like egg, cabbage, red cabbage, corn, mushrooms and other vegetables, so I never got bored while eating.

Were the salmon and tuna fresh?

The salmon in the raw salmon poke was especially fresh. The soft texture and rich, nutty flavor came through nicely. The tuna in my friend's tuna poke was fresh too, and we both enjoyed it.

How do you choose the sauce?

Salering has a wide range of sauces, and they give you a generous amount, so you can pick what suits your taste. Poke can sometimes feel a bit plain, but with the sauce I enjoyed it all the way to the last bite.

Is Salering poke filling enough for a diet meal?

Salering's poke isn't just a vegetable salad. It comes with a variety of toppings, grains and protein, so it was very filling. Above all, the vegetables were really fresh. They stayed crisp, which made me feel the staff takes good care of their ingredients. Poke is the first thing people look for when they start a diet, and at Salering I think you can eat well and still feel full.

It's a satisfying meal that doesn't feel heavy, so I thought it would work well as an office worker's lunch. I was especially happy that hunger didn't return quickly after lunch. It felt healthy, kept me full, and left me comfortable after eating.

How varied is the menu at Salering Gyodae Direct Store?

Salering Gyodae Direct Store has plenty of poke options.

Besides the raw salmon and tuna poke, there are beef belly poke, grilled duck poke, shrimp poke and more, so I felt I wouldn't get tired of it even with frequent visits. They also have a wide choice of drinks to go with your meal.

Is Salering Gyodae Direct Store okay for eating alone?

The inside of Salering Gyodae Direct Store is clean and fairly spacious, so it's comfortable to visit alone and relaxed enough for a meal with coworkers too.

Maybe because there's a big café menu too, some people on one side were eating while using their laptops. The music was soft and the mood quiet, so it was easy to relax over a meal. Eating alone wouldn't feel odd at all, which made me want to come back even more.

The seats are well spaced too, so I could spend my time comfortably without feeling cramped. Personally, it was a much more satisfying choice than eating bread or dessert at a café.

Who would I recommend Salering Gyodae Direct Store to?

I'd recommend Salering Gyodae Direct Store to office workers looking for a healthy lunch, and to anyone who wants to eat well even while on a diet. I was happy with the freshness of the ingredients, the menu, how filling it was and the atmosphere, and of course I plan to go back. Whether you're dieting, working nearby, or just want a clean, good meal, definitely have your poke at Salering Gyodae Direct Store!!!

• Raw salmon poke
• Tuna poke
• Fresh vegetables and a variety of toppings
• Generous sauce selection
• Spacious, clean dining room
• Recommended for office worker lunches