# Steak poke and buldak salmon at Ola Poke Samseong near COEX, Seoul - By Gyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-corner-rounds/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/index.md) ## In short Ola Poke Samseong Branch is a poke and salad restaurant near Exit 4 of Samseong Station, close to COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, that's easy for solo diners on a lunch break. The steak poke (₩14,500, basic wasabi mayo sauce) and buldak salmon kkakdugi (₩8,000) were eaten at the bar seating, with the leftover rice turned into a second poke with the spicy salmon. Turnover was fast, so there was barely any wait even during lunch rush. ## Good to know - **Location**: 34 Yeongdong-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, unit 102 (near Samseong Station Exit 4) - **Steak poke**: ₩14,500 (basic, wasabi mayo sauce) - **Buldak salmon kkakdugi**: ₩8,000 - **Steak poke calories**: 612kcal (per in-store calorie chart) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:30–20:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 20:20 - **Closed**: Saturday and Sunday - **Seating**: Bar-style table available (good for solo dining) - **Self-serve bar**: Lemon water/broth, cutlery, mouthwash provided *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ## Looking for somewhere to eat alone near COEX ![A bowl of steak poke at Ola Poke Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-01-10byi-1200.webp) Today I'm bringing you my review of eating solo at Ola Poke Samseong Branch, a salad restaurant near COEX that's great for solo dining! Since switching jobs to a company near COEX, nobody looks out for me anymore, so I end up eating alone a lot — and around COEX, eating solo at lunchtime can feel a bit awkward, sigh ㅠㅠ But I heard this place is comfortable for solo dining, so I went straight there. ![Exterior of Ola Poke Samseong Branch near Samseong Station Exit 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-02-1flqa-900.webp) ![Front entrance view of Ola Poke Samseong Branch near COEX](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-03-1r30h-900.webp) It's near Exit 4 of Samseong Station and close to COEX, so it's a perfect spot for nearby office workers to grab lunch. ![Busy interior of Ola Poke Samseong Branch during lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-04-1iyks-m-900.webp) ![Seating area inside Ola Poke Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-05-ocx00-m-900.webp) ## Lunchtime wait and bar seating There were a lot of people inside. But turnover is pretty fast, so I didn't wait long even during lunch hour, and I was able to grab a seat while waiting for my order to come out. ![Bar-style table seating good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-06-12iwx-900.webp) There's also bar-style seating, so you can eat comfortably by yourself. Even with seating like this, you don't feel awkward eating solo near COEX!! ## Ola Poke Samseong Branch menu ![Menu board at Ola Poke Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-07-qy0p9-900.webp) *Ola Poke Samseong Branch menu* The menu was really varied — you can even get just vegetables without rice, and eat exactly to your taste. Picking your own sauce is part of the fun too. ### What I ordered - Steak poke ₩14,500 (basic, wasabi mayo sauce) - Buldak salmon kkakdugi (spicy salmon with diced radish kimchi) ₩8,000 I went with the steak poke since it's filling. haha ![Waiting at a table after placing an order](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-08-cfcfr-900.webp) ![Order counter at Ola Poke Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-09-kbv34-900.webp) At lunchtime, they recommend grabbing a seat first. But I just ordered first and waited, and luckily a seat opened up. haha ![Corner of the shop with poke sauce guide visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-10-18mgz-900.webp) If you're not sure which sauce combo to pick, you can just order the recommended sauce — saying 'basic' means they'll pick the recommended one for you!! ![Calorie chart listing each menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-11-iorcp-900.webp) ## Calorie chart and self-serve bar There's a calorie chart posted on one side, which is great for anyone dieting. My steak poke came to a total of 612kcal. You need to eat at least this much to get through work! ![Self-serve lemon water and broth station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-12-zthde-900.webp) There's water and, I think, broth set up on one side, so you can freely grab water. The water was even lemon water, good for dieting haha. ![Self-serve cutlery station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-13-1997y-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar with cutlery and mouthwash together](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-14-levxi-900.webp) Cutlery is also set up on one side, so once your order comes out you can just grab what you need and eat! Having mouthwash on hand too is such a nice touch! ## How was the steak poke? ![Steak poke placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-15-18msg-900.webp) My order arrives! It came out fast too. Pineapple, corn, chickpeas, red onion, salad and more — packed with really healthy ingredients, all of which taste good, so it can't be bad. ![Poke toppings with pineapple and corn](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-16-vdabn-900.webp) ![Close-up of chickpeas and red onion in the poke](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-17-xuhxz-900.webp) On top of that, the amount of meat was more than expected, so finishing one whole steak poke left me really full. Doesn't it look generous even just from the photos? haha ![Steak poke piled generously with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-18-1oj5t-900.webp) ![Steak poke drizzled with wasabi mayo sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-19-14536-900.webp) The meat wasn't tough at all — nice and tender, which I loved. The recommended wasabi mayo sauce uses real wasabi, so it's quite spicy — you should only add a little at a time. I dipped in small amounts, and it was still spicier than I expected. haha ![스테이크 조각을 집어 든 모습](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-20-1a81i-900.webp) ![Buldak salmon kkakdugi ordered as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-21-odmof-900.webp) ## Buldak salmon kkakdugi and the leftover-rice combo The buldak salmon kkakdugi (spicy fire-chicken-style salmon with diced radish kimchi) works great as a side! Eating the spicy salmon alongside the mild steak made for a really good combo. Buldak salmon kkakdugi — essential for anyone who loves bold flavors, hehe. ![Leftover rice topped with buldak salmon combo](https://img.superchart.com/images/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch-22-gpm9m-900.webp) On top of that, adding it to the rice left over from the steak poke turns it into a whole new buldak salmon poke — magic! Try this combo! It's high in protein, easy to digest, low in calories — a really great meal. And on top of that, a solo-dining-friendly salad restaurant near COEX! That alone is a huge plus haha. I think I'll be eating solo at Ola Poke Samseong Branch again. ## Ola Poke Samseong Branch info - 34 Yeongdong-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, unit 102 - Hours: Mon–Fri 10:30–20:30 - Break time 15:00–17:00, last order 20:20 - Closed Saturday and Sunday ## Where it is - Ola Poke Samseong Branch (올라포케 삼성점) - 34 Yeongdong-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, unit 102, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 영동대로85길 34 102호 - 37.5066586, 127.0607888 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%AC%EB%9D%BC%ED%8F%AC%EC%BC%80%20%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EC%A0%90/@37.5066586,127.0607888,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-corner-rounds/ola-poke-samsung-steak-poke-solo-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt