Jongno restaurant for mala beef pasta: Wystab Diet

I’m working hard(?) on my diet ahead of getting married early next year?? Today, I was near Gwanghwamun and stopped by Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun, where I could sort out a healthy yet genuinely delicious meal!!

When you work out or manage your diet, lots of you must get tired of eating nothing but dry chicken breast or bland salads, right? These days there are so many tasty diet salads and poke bowls, and while searching and searching because I couldn’t give up delicious food even while dieting, I found this place. It nails both flavor and protein perfectly, so I really want to recommend it. It’s so good haha.

Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun: atmosphere and visitor information

The orange-accented interior caught my eye right from the entrance! You can order easily at the kiosk, and the inside was clean, so it felt completely comfortable for eating alone after a workout or during lunch :) I really liked how spotless the space was too!!

Mala Beef Pasta Protein Box menu

The Mala Beef Pasta Protein Box (salad) costs ₩14,900 and has 514 kcal and 36 g of protein. I absolutely love mala xiang guo and mala tang, so I chose the mala lineup without hesitation! Haha. With a whopping 36 g of protein, it’s perfect for refueling after a workout too, right?

It came packed with a well-balanced mix of carbs, protein, and fat: 150 g of beef steak, pasta, chickpeas, lettuce, black olives, bell pepper, broccoli, and more. It passed the visual test right away :)

Generous, tender beef

What surprised me most was the amount and texture of the beef. There was so much that it seemed to keep appearing no matter how much I ate, and it was incredibly tender—the chew was amazing!! Even now, I can remember that savory, tender beef flavor hehe.

Mala-infused pasta and lasting fullness

The pasta was wonderfully coated with mala’s signature tongue-tingling spice and a savory flavor that clung to every bite—it was seriously addictive! It kept all the appeal of bold mala, yet I could enjoy it as a healthy, easygoing diet meal. My stomach felt comfortable throughout, and it was really filling 🩷

And if you drizzle on the mayo sauce that comes with it, you get another layer of flavor!! I ate it for lunch, and I still felt full through dinner! I could tell they use good ingredients too :)

If you’re looking for a filling diet meal in Gwanghwamun

For dieters tired of the same repetitive meals and craving a delicious change, and for fitness lovers keeping up a high-protein diet to build muscle, I recommend this wholeheartedly. Since Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun delivers both satisfying protein and perfect flavor, I’m planning to visit again soon! It’s comfortable for solo dining and great for an easy takeaway too!

I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a light, healthy lunch or dinner 🩷 If you’re looking for a satisfying lunch near Gwanghwamun, I strongly recommend Wystab Diet’s Mala Beef Pasta Protein Box!