Diet meal spot in Gwangjin, Seoul: chicken pasta box at Y-Stave
In short
Y-Stave Diet Konkuk is a protein box and salad shop at 141 Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, near Konkuk University Station. The order was the chicken pasta protein box and the chicken box with tofu noodles, and Y-Stave's chicken breast stayed moist, the tofu noodles had a firm, springy bite, and the meal kept hunger away afterwards. For dieters tired of salads that are only vegetables, Y-Stave Diet Konkuk works as a solo-meal alternative.
Good to know
- Shop
- Y-Stave Diet Konkuk
- Location
- 141 Neungdong-ro, Unit 102, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (near Konkuk University Station)
- Ordered
- Chicken pasta protein box, chicken box with tofu noodles
- Chicken pasta contents
- Chicken breast, pasta, lettuce, broccoli, chickpeas, olives
- Solo dining
- Comfortable atmosphere for eating alone
as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026
Hi everyone! I've been "dieting" in words only for 365 days straight, but lately I'm actually, genuinely getting serious about my meal plan!
You all know the hardest part once you start dieting, right? Picking a menu when you're eating out... When I meet friends or have errands near Konkuk, and I look up a salad place, honestly, most of them are just a jungle of vegetables piled up, and an hour after eating you're hungry again. (Please tell me it's not just me. 😂)
But this time I found my actual all-time favorite diet restaurant! A place that nails taste, quantity, and protein content all at once, blowing away all that meal-plan stress — Y-Stave Diet Konkuk. Here's my honest, 200% biased dieter's review!
Where is Y-Stave Diet Konkuk, and what is the shop like?
Y-Stave Diet Konkuk is on Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, near Konkuk Station. It's really close to the station so accessibility is top-notch! It's the perfect spot to stop by for a solid meal before heading to work out, or after finishing class or work.
The moment I walked in, my first thought was, "wow, this is so clean!" When you're dieting you end up caring extra about how clean a place is, and this place was not only spotless but had such a comfortable solo-dining vibe that I loved it instantly. It's the ideal space to eat slowly and savor your meal without feeling self-conscious eating alone.
What I ordered at Y-Stave: my favourite diet combo
That day I really wanted to load up on protein, so I ordered the chicken pasta protein box and the chicken box tofu noodles at Y-Stave Diet Konkuk! The moment the food was set down, I gasped at the visuals. How is this a diet meal... it's just delicious, hearty food, period!
Chicken breast rediscovered: the chicken pasta protein box
The chicken pasta protein box comes with chicken breast and pasta noodles together. For dieters, pasta usually feels like a forbidden fruit, right? But this pasta is zero guilt, full nutrition!
Texture & flavor: the chicken breast isn't dry at all — it's so moist it practically melts in your mouth.
Nutrition balance: on top of properly cooked pasta noodles, it's loaded with lettuce, broccoli, chickpeas, and olives — plenty of fiber and healthy carbs.
Perfect protein-carb-fat ratio! There's nothing better to keep you from breaking your diet!
Usually diet pasta is bland or you're only eating it for the dressing, but this one had such great balance that I was happy the whole time I ate it. After finishing, I felt pleasantly full, and I had zero cravings for a late-night snack all night. It's an absolute protein bomb!
High protein, clean taste: the chicken box with tofu noodles
Next up, the chicken box tofu noodles — a menu I'd unconditionally recommend to anyone who wants a truly authentic high-protein meal!
Texture & flavor: instead of carb-heavy noodles, it uses nutty, clean-tasting tofu noodles, so it feels much cleaner and easier on the stomach. The moistness of the chicken breast pairs so well with the tofu noodles' distinctive chewy texture.
Nutrition balance: it's built mainly around pure protein and fiber, making it an ideal choice when you're limiting carbs or maximizing your meal plan.
Zero stomach burden! Clean and nutty, the best meal you never get tired of!
On days when you want to enjoy noodle texture but carbs feel like too much, this couldn't be more perfect. The more you chew, the nuttier it gets, and it was genuinely satisfying.
Is Y-Stave Diet Konkuk worth it for dieters?
They call themselves South Korea's first protein box, and honestly, I want to give them full credit for it! Haha
You're not forcing yourself to choke down a tasteless meal plan — you actually keep coming back because it's genuinely delicious, and unlike a regular salad that's just piles of vegetables, the solid protein and proper nutrient balance really keep you full after eating.
200% would come back: whenever I'm in Konkuk, I'm going to stamp my attendance here without a second thought about what to eat. If you're looking for a salad restaurant near Konkuk Station, a truly satisfying poke place around Konkuk, or you're a fellow dieter watching your meals like me, I highly recommend this place with all my biased love!
Let's keep enjoying our diets while eating delicious protein! The owner at the Konkuk location is super kind too, which makes it even better 👍
Where it is
141 Neungdong-ro, Unit 102, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 광진구 능동로 141 102호
