Daehak-ro salad restaurant's whole wheat protein pasta: Sallering

The weather was so nice today, perfect for walking, so I headed out to Daehak-ro. Walking through Daehak-ro, with all the show posters and restaurant signs lined up, somehow makes me feel young again — puts me in a good mood. And I'm alone..ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ lonely;;ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm single too haha. It's a world where you come alone and go alone hahaha.

Why Sallering Daehak-ro for a solo lunch near Hyehwa Station

Anyway, so the solo-dining season has arrived haha. But these days, trendy hot spots don't really love solo diners;;ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Still, here in Daehak-ro... solo dining should be pretty common, right? haha

Lately there's a place that comes up a lot under 'solo lunch near Hyehwa' searches, and that's Sallering Daehak-ro. With its clean interior and salads made from fresh ingredients, it's a popular spot you can visit alone during lunchtime without feeling awkward about it.

Walking to Sallering Daehak-ro from Hyehwa Station: interior and seating

Sallering Daehak-ro is a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station Exit 4. Sitting right in the heart of Daehak-ro, it's very accessible, and the atmosphere is comfortable enough for eating alone.

The interior is done up in a bright green tone, with seating arranged well from solo tables all the way up to tables for four. There are a lot of solo diners here, which makes it truly fitting as a spot for solo lunch near Hyehwa.

Grilled steak protein pasta with extra jalapeño and spicy bibim sauce

Sallering Daehak-ro's signature menu includes a variety of items like steak salad, chicken breast salad, and salmon salad. I ordered the grilled steak protein pasta, and as you can see in the photo, it was generously loaded with meat and the vegetables were really fresh.

For the add-on, I went with jalapeño, and for the sauce, I chose Sallering's recommended spicy bibim sauce (bibim sauce, a Korean spicy mixed-sauce dressing). For a drink, I picked the Kombutok mixed berry ade — I'd recommend it as part of a set for anyone who's dieting.

Sallering's menu and how to pick your base

There really were so many menu items that people like me, who only come once in a while, might get decision paralysis, so I took photos of the menu. There's a lot to choose from depending on your taste — pasta, poke, rice bowls, sandwiches.

I basically love noodles, so I went with the pasta, but since the salad noodles are made of whole wheat, I think going with rice instead of noodles is probably better in terms of calorie absorption.

Drinks at Sallering Daehak-ro: Kombutok mixed berry ade, soup next time

Personally, I really recommend the Glenz's juice. It's a drink that lets you get your vegetables and fruit in for the day, which is great for keeping up your nutrients if you live alone.

Next time I visit, I want to try one of the soups. Eating just a salad alone can feel a bit lacking, after all.

Ordering at the kiosk

Sallering Daehak-ro takes orders through a kiosk. If you're not comfortable using kiosks, it might help to familiarize yourself beforehand.

If you add them as a friend on KakaoTalk, you can enter a drawing for a ₩50,000 tasting voucher, so go ahead and add them on KakaoTalk and check out their Instagram too.

Sallering Daehak-ro hours and parking

Sallering Daehak-ro is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with last order at 7:30 PM.

Parking isn't available, but it's close to Hyehwa Station, making it a great solo-friendly salad spot to stop by after catching a play in Daehak-ro.

Verdict: an easy quick lunch in Daehak-ro before a show

Sallering Daehak-ro is one of the best spots for a solo lunch near Hyehwa. You can eat comfortably by yourself, and the healthy menu puts you in a good mood too.

Whether it's before catching a show in Daehak-ro or squeezing in a quick lunch between classes, it's an easy stop without any pressure — I confidently recommend it as a go-to for solo lunch near Hyehwa.