Guro pot rice restaurant: solo set & ceramic broth kettle, Solsot

A hearty pot rice dinner at G-Valley Mall: Solsot Guro G-Valley branch. I ordered the noble set for one (the solo set), which cost 24.7 (as written in the original post).

Solsot Guro G-Valley branch: location, hours and parking

Solsot Guro G-Valley branch is at Unit 8, 2nd floor, G-Valley Business Plaza, 300 Dijiteol-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, and it is open daily 10:00–22:00 (last order 21:30). You can book through Naver, and you can park in the building's underground parking lot (enter through the Lotte Hotel parking entrance).

• Recommended for: anyone looking for a clean, healthy place to eat in Gudi
• Recommended for: anyone looking for a filling lunch spot in Gudi, or an office-worker restaurant near Gudi Station

Is Solsot at G-Valley Mall near Gudi Station good for eating alone?

Solsot Guro G-Valley branch is a spacious, pleasant space inside G-Valley Mall in Gudi.

I headed to Solsot Guro G-Valley branch because I wanted a filling but healthy dinner on my way home from work. I usually like pot rice because it's not harsh or heavy on the stomach, and it happened to be nearby, so I just dropped in.

Inside, the space was much bigger than I expected. The tables are spaced generously, so it looks great for office group dinners, and also perfectly fine as a Gudi Station spot for eating alone without feeling self-conscious.

What comes in the Solsot solo set and how to order

At Solsot Guro G-Valley branch you order on a tablet kiosk attached to the table. After being shown to my seat, I browsed the menu on the tablet.

I was wondering what to get, and then the "solo set" caught my eye: pot rice, popular sides (1 shrimp fry, small-size yuringi, which is crispy chicken with a scallion-soy sauce) and a drink, all in one generous meal. I picked it without hesitation. You can choose the type of pot rice too, and my pick for the day was the mild, delicate sea bream and scallop pot rice. Decision made!

The solo set spread and how to use the ceramic hot broth kettle

The Solsot solo set is served on a single tray with the pot rice, sides and hot broth together. After a short wait, the tray arrived, nicely packed with everything I ordered.

It was a full spread that made me feel well fed just looking at it!

What stood out most was the hot broth kettle. Usually a kettle comes separately, but here the broth comes in a small ceramic vessel designed so you can pour from it. Since it's ceramic, it gets quite hot, so make sure to hold it by the rubber handle on the outside. A small tip!

I scooped the sea bream and scallop pot rice out of the pot into a bowl, poured the hot broth from the ceramic kettle over the rest, covered it with the lid, and started the real meal.

How does the sea bream and scallop pot rice taste?

The moment I took a bite of the main, the sea bream and scallop pot rice, I said, "Ah, so delicate." But it isn't just bland: the buttery flavor of the sea bream and the soft texture of the scallop come together for real depth. It's good on its own and good with the side dishes, but wrapped in seaweed it was the best combination!

Solo set sides: handmade fried shrimp and yuringi

The Solsot solo set includes 1 handmade shrimp fry and a small yuringi as sides.

The side dishes included in the solo set.

The yuringi was slightly spicy, but a pleasant kind of spicy that people who can't handle heat can enjoy too. What really impressed me was the handmade shrimp fry! It's incredibly crispy outside and springy inside, so I recommend it as a side.

After finishing the hearty meal, I wrapped up dinner with warm scorched rice tea (nurungji) I had prepared earlier, which settled my stomach nicely.

Verdict: an after-work solo dinner at Solsot Guro G-Valley branch

Solsot Guro G-Valley branch gave me a neat, proper meal on the way home. If you're near Guro Digital Complex looking for a clean, filling place in Gudi, or a lunch or dinner spot for work meetups near Gudi Station, it's worth a visit.

Good to know before you go (Q&A)

Where is Solsot Guro G-Valley branch and where can you park?

It's inside G-Valley Mall near Guro Digital Complex Station, so it's easy to reach by public transport. If you drive, you can use the underground parking lot of G-Valley Mall.

What's in the Solsot set for one and why is it worth ordering?

It's a good-value set with your choice of pot rice (sea bream and scallop, steak, sake and more), plus the popular sides: a handmade shrimp fry (1 piece), small yuringi and a drink. It's ideal when you want a generous main and sides.