Healthy restaurant in Seocho, Seoul: duck protein bowl at Salering

After experiencing Lotte Tower Seoul Sky the day before and having a drink at an izakaya, we looked for somewhere to have a light meal~ So, the place we visited today was! Salering Gyodae Direct Store, a salad specialist famous for dates near Gyodae Station 🥗

A salad restaurant near Gyodae Station—Is parking easy?

The fresh green sign on the exterior caught my eye right away, so it was easy to spot even from a distance. All dining customers get one hour of free parking in the dedicated space right in front of the store, making it super convenient to visit by car!

A comfortable space for solo diners and couples alike

As soon as we stepped inside, the white-and-green interior felt so refreshing. 🌿 The tables are generously arranged and the space is pleasantly divided up, so people eating alone in Seocho-dong can dine very comfortably. It was also perfect for couples like us who came to keep our diets on track!

Gyodae Direct Store prepaid benefits

When we went over to the counter to order, there was a prepaid promotion exclusive to the Gyodae Direct Store! Earn 8,000 points with a ₩100,000 payment, 20,000 points with ₩200,000, and an amazing 36,000 points with ₩300,000! Isn't that an absolute sweet deal for regulars or office workers who eat lunch in Seocho-dong every day? 🍯

Ordering the smoked duck bowl and beef brisket pasta

We looked carefully through the menu! As you'd expect from a poke specialist in Seocho-dong, the selection was truly huge, right? A perfect salad spot in Seocho-dong for dieters like us! Choosing was half the fun. After some happily difficult deliberation, we chose one protein bowl with a smoked duck and chicken thigh MIX, then added pasta piled high with beef brisket and chicken thigh!

Renewed poke bowls and healthy drinks

A poster on the wall said the poke bowls had been renewed with a heartier lineup! There is more of the main topping and vegetables now, plus sweet corn too 🌽 They also use low-calorie brown-rice-and-barley rice that is said to lower blood sugar tenfold, so it is great for looking after your health with a Seocho-dong diet meal 👍 The drink fridge was packed with healthy options, including zero-sugar drinks and detox cleanse juices.

Smoked duck and chicken thigh MIX protein bowl

At last, the first main dish we had been eagerly waiting for arrived!! Here is the smoked duck and chicken thigh MIX protein bowl. The glossy smoked duck and chicken thigh toppings were piled on so generously that it got a perfect score the moment I saw it 💯

Don't forget to click the mouthwatering video of us smoothly pouring the dressing served alongside over the bowl! The rich, nutty sauce was an absolute perfect match for the smoked duck, creating fantastic harmony 🤤 There was also an enormous amount of meat, so we felt full after finishing it.

Sweet-and-spicy sauce on beef brisket and chicken thigh pasta

The second main dish was beef brisket and chicken thigh pasta!! I was so happy to be able to enjoy delicious pasta to my heart's content without guilt, even while dieting. It came heaped like a mountain with savory, nicely grilled beef brisket and mild, moist chicken thigh.

We drizzled on the slightly spicy house sauce, mixed it evenly with the pasta, twirled it up, and took a big bite! The sweet-and-spicy sauce completely cut through the richness of the meat and brought the savory flavor right out—it was so addictive 🍝 The brown-rice-and-barley rice and pasta really filled us up, making this such a satisfying meal that it did not feel like diet food at all!

A light but filling meal

You can see that we scraped the bowls completely clean without leaving even a drop of sauce, right? It was a healthy, delicious meal that nailed great flavor, nutritional balance, and total fullness! This is a thumbs-up place that completely shattered our prejudice that salads leave you hungry again in no time. If you are diligently looking for a light yet filling date-meal spot near Gyodae Station, come try Salering Gyodae Direct Store at least once! 👍