Poke to go in Suwon: chicken & brisket with house sauces, Salading

I went to Salading Gwanggyojungang Station branch for a Gwanggyo lunch.

Where is Salading Gwanggyojungang Station branch, and can you park?

Salading Gwanggyojungang Station branch is on the B3 floor of Building 4, a short walk from Gwanggyojungang Station, and you can park in the building. I was wondering what to have for lunch near Gwanggyojungang Station and wanted something light but still filling, so I headed to this poke place. The location is really good, so it passed on access alone, and it was easy to get to by car too. I went down to B3 of Building 4, and it wasn't hard to find at all. The signs are clear, so I got there quickly.

What's the atmosphere like, and is it okay to eat alone?

Salading has a green interior and a tidy, clean look, so it's a comfortable place for a solo meal or a light lunch. The moment you walk in it feels like a proper salad shop, and my mood instantly got fresher. The tables are nicely spaced and the seats are comfortable, so it's easy to eat without feeling rushed. There's lemon water set out on one side, which you can drink while you wait, a nice touch. Waiting for my takeout, I honestly felt healthier already.

Salading menu types and price range

The menu at Salading Gwanggyojungang Station branch has basic poke, bibim poke (mixed poke), slim packs, salads and wraps, and vegan items are marked separately. There's a lot more variety than I expected, so choosing was part of the fun. Protein options include chicken breast, shrimp, salmon, beef brisket and steak, so you won't get bored. Prices felt reasonable for these days, so it's an easy lunch choice.

Chicken breast poke and beef brisket poke on rice and pasta

I ordered two things at Salading Gwanggyojungang Station branch, a chicken breast poke and a beef brisket poke, one on a rice base and one on a pasta noodle base. That was a fun twist. It's not just light salad, since you can choose your carbs too, so you really do get filled up. I took the recommended sauce, and they threw in one more as a freebie, so I got to try three sauces in total. They said the sauces are made in the shop, so I had high hopes, and each one really had its own personality. Picking between them was a lot of fun.

Neatly packed :)

How does Salading poke taste as takeout?

The takeout poke looked fresh, the chicken breast was moist, and the beef brisket was well seasoned all the way through. Carrying it home, I felt happy and kind of full already. When I opened it, the colors looked so appetizing that I wanted to dig in right away. The chicken breast wasn't dry at all, just moist and tender, and the beef brisket was rich and savory with a big punch of umami. The meat quality was good in both, so it felt like a proper meal rather than just a salad.

How did the rice base and the pasta base differ?

With the pasta noodle poke, you roll the noodles up and dip them in the sauce, which is fun. The rice poke you mix with the vegetables, so it had a Korean-food feel and seemed more filling. The crunchy vegetables, nutty toppings and crispy flakes go well together, so the textures were varied. Each sauce tastes different, so swapping between them bite by bite was fun, and I enjoyed it right to the end without getting tired of it.

Is Salading Gwanggyojungang Station branch worth going back to?

The portions of poke here are quite generous, so after finishing I felt really full and like I'd had a proper, healthy meal. I had thought of it as diet food, but the taste won me over, which made me even happier with it. It's a perfect choice when you want a light but filling lunch near Gwanggyojungang Station, and I think I'll keep thinking of it. I'll probably return on days when I want something healthy that still tastes good, or just a clean, tidy meal. ♡