Poke and chicken sandwiches to go near Gyodae Station: Salering

I haven't been able to do cardio for a while because of knee rehab, so lately I've been paying a bit more attention to my diet, ugh. I had errands to run near Gyodae and needed to grab a late dinner, so I was looking for somewhere light but healthy and tasty — reviews for Salering Gyodae Direct Store looked good, so I went to check it out.

Where is Salering Gyodae Direct Store, and what are its hours?

Salering Gyodae Direct Store is at 1F, 15 Seochodae-ro 56-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Gyodae Station, so it's easy to get to. Hours are Mon–Fri 08:15–21:00, Sat–Sun 10:30–20:00, and last order is 20:30 / 19:30.

It's a spot you can drop into without much thought, whether for a date near Gyodae Station or as an office worker trying to eat well in the evening!!

What is the Salering Gyodae Direct Store interior like?

Salering Gyodae Direct Store is a salad specialty shop, and the space was bigger than I expected. Maybe because it's a neighborhood full of office workers, the store felt spacious and roomy, and the green-and-white interior gave the whole place a fresh, lush feel.

There's a menu board outside too, so you can check it before going in. This was the first time I'd seen so many different banners at a salad place — it really catches your eye and makes you curious.

Are there solo seats for eating alone?

There are lots of tables, so it works for dates or groups, but there's also plenty of solo seating, which made eating alone comfortable. Perfect if you're looking for a good solo-dining spot near Gyodae Station. There were office workers who'd come to eat dinner after working late, and people in workout clothes too — salad and poke really are convenient and tasty for a diet!!

Delivery orders kept coming in nonstop too, which gave me the sense that a lot of people managing their diet near Gyodae Station rely on this place.

It stays open pretty late, so it's good for a light meal after work, and they sell wine and beer too, which would pair nicely. Poke with beer or wine sounds amazing!!!! A little gift to myself after work.....

As someone who adds olive oil every time I cook rice, I was very satisfied to see this.

A phone stand for solo diners!! I love places that have these. I'm always propping my phone up against something when I eat alone haha. A great solo-dining spot near Gyodae Station that's tasty too!!

What we ordered at Salering Gyodae Direct Store

• Spicy sauce smoked duck poke (added crab stick)
• Cream chicken sandwich
• Taco chicken sandwich

That day, thinking ahead to lunch the next day, I ordered the spicy sauce smoked duck poke (with added crab stick), a cream chicken sandwich, and a taco chicken sandwich, all to go. It was still plenty delicious even a day later!!

Spicy bibim-sauce smoked duck poke with added crab stick

Salering's spicy sauce smoked duck poke had quite a lot of duck in it, sliced thicker than typical smoked duck, so you could really feel the higher ratio of lean meat. Colorful and delicious-looking from the start.

How to store and reheat poke takeout the next day

The 100g of brown rice came topped with furikake. I stored the rice separately, then microwaved it and put it back in before eating. A handy tip for poke takeout~~

Mixing the vegetables, sauce and brown rice together, it tasted just like a classic bibimbap, but with a high ratio of vegetables it wasn't salty and had a clean flavor! The corn added good texture here and there, and adding crab stick boosted the protein while pairing nicely with the sauce. It's spicy enough that it takes some stress out of dieting. I'd recommend this if you're looking for a diet meal near Gyodae Station (I'd eat it every day if the price came down a bit more).

Taco chicken sandwich and cream chicken sandwich

The taco chicken sandwich tasted even better with apple added in!! Ever since I had apple taco once before, I make it often at home haha. And adding cheese myself gave it an American hot dog kind of vibe, which made it even tastier. If you want more vegetables, choosing a salad menu instead of a sandwich might be the way to go.

The cream chicken sandwich had onion flakes paired well with the sauce, adding a nice accent to a flavor that could otherwise be a bit plain. I really recommend adding cheese (I did it at home). Keeping some havarti on hand for satisfaction level..... Goooooodo(*°▽°*)o

The sandwiches would also work well as a snack!! Or as a light lunch with coffee!!

Is Salering Gyodae Direct Store worth it? Final verdict

Salering Gyodae Direct Store packed the food carefully, and the meal felt light while still being filling enough.

• Anyone looking for a good salad spot near Gyodae Station
• Anyone who wants a light poke dinner near Gyodae Station in the evening
• Anyone managing their diet in the Gyodae area
• A comfortable date spot recommendation near Gyodae Station