# Gongdeok salad takeout: chicken and salmon protein boxes, Why Starve - By Junseo (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soup-lane/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soup-lane/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-soup-lane/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/index.md) ## In short Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch is a protein box and salad shop on basement level 1 of the Lotte Castle President commercial building, 41m from Gongdeok Station exit 2 in Mapo, Seoul. The chicken protein box costs 8,900 won and the salmon protein box 11,900 won, and both were ordered light, with no carb side added; every protein box at Why Starve contains at least 150g of meat. Each box was wrapped tightly so nothing leaked on the way home, and it made a light but filling meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: B131, basement level 1, Lotte Castle President, 109 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul (41m from Gongdeok Station exit 2) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:00–22:00 / Sat–Sun 10:00–20:30 - **Chicken protein box**: 8,900 won - **Salmon protein box**: 11,900 won - **Protein**: Every protein box contains at least 150g of meat - **Carb choice**: Pasta, oats, tofu noodles, cauliflower rice, or salad only - **Seating**: Bar table for solo diners, tables for 2–4 - **Parking**: Discount when using the commercial building's parking lot, not the apartment or hotel lot (set navigation to Lotte Premium Food Market Gongdeok) - **Also offered**: Delivery, group seating, takeout, wifi, reservations / mobile pay and Apple Pay accepted - **Price reference**: ₩8,900 ≈ $6.6 · ₩11,900 ≈ $8.8 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* For anyone who wants to diet healthily and deliciously, I want to recommend Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a salad restaurant in Gongdeok. Here's my record of trying the chicken protein box and salmon protein box to go ✨ ## Where is Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch, and how do you get there? Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch is at B131, basement 1F, Lotte Castle President, 109 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, just 41m from Gongdeok Station exit 2. Hours are Mon–Fri 10:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–20:30, and delivery, group seating, takeout, wifi, and reservations are all available. ![Street view near Gongdeok Station exit 2](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-01-ias8l-900.webp) ![Entrance to the Lotte Castle President commercial building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-02-2xezn-900.webp) This Gongdeok salad restaurant is easy to find — just come out of exit 2 at Gongdeok Station and you'll see the commercial building right there. ![Orange signage for Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch on the basement 1F level](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-03-vpof3-900.webp) *Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a Gongdeok salad restaurant* As soon as you enter the building, head toward the center and you'll spot an orange sign — the glowing Why Starve sign is easy to see, so it was easy to find ✨ ### Parking near Why Starve Gongdeok When using the restaurant, you'll only get a parking discount by parking in the [commercial building's parking lot], not the Lotte Castle apartment/hotel parking lot! I'd recommend setting your navigation to Lotte Premium Food Market Gongdeok :) ## Kiosk ordering and a bar table for solo diners At Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch you order through a kiosk, choosing between takeout and eating in! ![Ordering kiosk at Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-04-1sois-900.webp) ![Kiosk screen for choosing takeout or dine-in](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-05-1smxn-900.webp) There's a seating area inside this Gongdeok salad restaurant. There's a bar table that's perfect for solo dining, so I'd recommend it as a Gongdeok solo-dining spot too 👋🏻👋🏻 ![Seating area inside Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-06-uge8x-900.webp) ![Bar table seating good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-07-etmj9-900.webp) ![Table seating for 2–4 people](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-08-c3jzh-900.webp) *Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a Gongdeok salad restaurant* This Gongdeok salad restaurant also has table seating, so you can dine in with 2–4 people. Great for friends, couples, or family gatherings! Why Starve Gongdeok's nutrition info! Since nutrition facts are a diet person's biggest concern, I checked them out haha. Every menu item has them listed! While I was looking, my order came out fast 👍🏻 ## Protein box menu and how to order at Why Starve ![Protein box menu board at Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-09-17ddx-900.webp) *Menu at Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a Gongdeok salad restaurant* The protein box, the signature menu at Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, is a balanced nutrition option with more protein than a regular salad, plus quality carbs and vegetables. ![Menu board explaining protein box components](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-10-11223-900.webp) To order at this Gongdeok salad restaurant, first choose your protein, then choose your carb — pasta, oats, or just salad without carbs — then pick a sauce! ![Menu board showing protein choices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-11-1p1wz-m-900.webp) ![Menu board listing sauce and carb options](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-12-18ncv-m-900.webp) There are so many options, which is great because you can pick based on your mood that day. Plus, no matter which protein box you order, it comes with over 150g of meat, so no worries about getting enough protein! ![Menu board showing carb options](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-13-1vr6u-900.webp) ![Tofu noodle and cauliflower rice options](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-14-p2m9l-900.webp) Pasta, oats, tofu noodles, and cauliflower rice are all healthy quality carbs and protein, so you can eat with peace of mind and feel full! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to diet but doesn't want a skimpy healthy meal, or anyone who wants to bulk up but isn't getting enough protein — this Gongdeok salad restaurant, Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch 👍🏻 ![Menu board featuring chicken gomtang and protein rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-15-98zyj-900.webp) *Menu at Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a Gongdeok salad restaurant* ### Chicken gomtang (beef bone soup) and protein rice bowls It's not just salads — they also have warm, filling options like chicken gomtang (chicken bone broth soup) and protein rice bowls haha ### Other menu items: protein cookies and pumpkin soup ![Menu board showing side items like protein cookies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-16-1jt6o-900.webp) ![Menu board listing pumpkin soup among other items](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-17-1ljc2-900.webp) There are protein cookies, great as a diet snack, plus a sweet pumpkin soup! ### Topping options at Why Starve Gongdeok When choosing a salad, you can freely add or remove toppings, so you can eat it exactly to your taste — I liked that. ## How well does the takeout hold up? This time I ordered the chicken protein box for ₩8,900 and the salmon protein box for ₩11,900. ![Two protein boxes wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-18-v72tk-1200.webp) *Takeout protein boxes from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a Gongdeok salad restaurant* When you get takeout from this Gongdeok salad restaurant, they wrap it tightly in plastic wrap like this, so you can carry it home without anything spilling haha Delivery is stable too, of course, so nothing gets messed up in transit. I'd recommend this Gongdeok salad restaurant for both delivery and takeout. ## Chicken protein box, 8,900 won — light, with no carbs This is the chicken protein box from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, full of protein and low in fat! I went light and didn't add any carbs. ![Full view of the light chicken protein box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-19-l8oij-900.webp) ![Toppings on the chicken protein box, including lettuce and chickpeas](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-20-1f0df-900.webp) The toppings are generous — lettuce, green beans, bell peppers, olives, broccoli, chickpeas, flakes, and more! ## Salmon protein box, 11,900 won — a surprisingly generous portion The salmon light protein box from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch! Again, a light meal built around vegetables and salmon that I'd recommend. ![Salmon light protein box being opened](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-21-pw9ki-900.webp) Salmon has just the right amount of fat and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, so it's good for everyone haha! It's also a great menu item for getting protein after a workout. ![Close-up of salmon and vegetable toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-22-uyizs-900.webp) ![Salmon protein box filled with fresh vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-23-1io8p-900.webp) The vegetables were all fresh and there were so many toppings, it was fun picking through them all >,< !! ![A generous serving of the salmon protein box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box-24-fkdwp-900.webp) *Salmon protein box from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, a Gongdeok salad restaurant* The salmon portion was surprisingly generous! The combination with tofu noodles seemed popular too. Even on a weekday lunch, this is a Gongdeok salad restaurant I'd recommend for a meal that's healthy, filling, and light — Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch 👍🏻 ## Is Why Starve Gongdeok worth it? The verdict - A simple, filling meal near Gongdeok Station — Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch - Generous protein in every menu item — Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, Gongdeok salad restaurant - Full and delicious — Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, Gongdeok diet restaurant ### Events and payment methods Join the review event and enjoy it with a drink haha. A prepayment event is also running! Both easy pay and Apple Pay are accepted. ## Where it is - Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch (와이스타브 다이어트 공덕본점) - B131, basement 1F, Lotte Castle President, 109 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 마포대로 109 롯데캐슬프레지던트 지하1층 B131호 - 37.5447098, 126.9504093 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%99%80%EC%9D%B4%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%EB%B8%8C%20%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EA%B3%B5%EB%8D%95%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5447098,126.9504093,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soup-lane/gongdeok-salad-light-chicken-salmon-protein-box/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt