# Seaweed-topped steak and avocado poke bowls in Gangnam: Ola Poke - By Seogyeong (https://superchart.com/en/@the-lunch-bell/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@the-lunch-bell/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@the-lunch-bell/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/index.md) ## In short Ola Poke Gangnam is a poke restaurant in the underground arcade on Teheran-ro 4-gil, near Gangnam Station in Seoul. On a late-afternoon lunch the writer ordered a steak poke and an avocado poke to go and ate them side by side at home: the steak bowl was chewy and filling like a proper meal, while the avocado bowl stayed soft and blended easily with the vegetables. Seaweed in both bowls gave Ola Poke Gangnam a texture that ordinary salads don't have. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Steak poke, avocado poke - **How it was eaten**: Takeout - **Location**: 46 Teheran-ro 4-gil, B1, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Solo dining**: Solo diners inside, relaxed atmosphere *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ## Why poke for a light but filling lunch near Gangnam Station Picking lunch near Gangnam Station, it's easy to end up stuck between something too heavy and a salad that feels a bit lacking. This day I wanted something light, but I didn't want just vegetables either — I wanted a mix of things together, so I went with poke. ![Signature poke photo at Ola Poke Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-01-3daho-1200.webp) Bottom line first: Ola Poke lets you add toppings like steak or avocado to the vegetables, so it felt more like an actual meal than a typical salad. ## Inside Ola Poke Gangnam: atmosphere and eating alone The store overall had a clean, comfortable atmosphere. ![Clean interior of Ola Poke Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-02-1d23q-966.webp) I went a little after the peak lunch rush, but there were still people eating alone. The place itself didn't feel awkward at all for solo dining, so anyone looking for a place to eat lunch alone near Gangnam Station could visit comfortably here. ![Solo-friendly seating at Ola Poke Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-03-1a6ka-966.webp) ![Interior space at Ola Poke Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-04-tc6qu-966.webp) ![Interior atmosphere at Ola Poke Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-05-1aw64-966.webp) ![A corner of Ola Poke Gangnam's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-06-14f6w-966.webp) ## Ordering steak poke and avocado poke to go I went with takeout this time and ate at home. ![Ola Poke Gangnam poke packed for takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-07-1d4t5-966.webp) What I ordered that day was steak poke and avocado poke. ![Steak poke and avocado poke, two bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-08-ivgxw-966.webp) After bringing them home, I set the two bowls side by side and tried them — the feel was quite different depending on the menu. Ola Poke also has a wide range of menu options, so beyond what I tried this time, there were plenty of other choices to pick from. I haven't tried every menu myself, but with so many options, it seems like a good place to pick something different each visit. ![Two Ola Poke bowls laid out at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-09-1cppj-966.webp) ### Steak poke: plenty of meat, eats like a full meal I tried the steak poke first, and I liked that there was quite a bit more meat than I expected. ![Steak poke with plenty of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-10-zfi84-966.webp) I'd assumed poke would be mostly vegetables with just a little meat, but eating the vegetables together with the steak gave it some chew, and it felt more like an actual meal than just a salad. ![Steak poke mixed with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-11-md9vs-966.webp) The vegetables were also generous, so eating a spoonful with the meat mixed in, the different textures blended together and made it fun to eat. ![A spoonful of steak poke lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-12-spztv-966.webp) ### Avocado poke: soft texture with the vegetables The avocado poke had a completely different feel from the steak poke. ![A bowl of avocado poke from Ola Poke](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-13-x70mr-966.webp) The avocado's soft texture went well with the vegetables, and ordering both meant I could alternate between the steak bowl and the avocado bowl, which was fun. ![Poke topped with soft avocado](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-14-14m6x-966.webp) ### The seaweed that made these bowls stand out What stood out to me personally was the seaweed. There was seaweed like miyeok (Korean seaweed) mixed in, which gave a texture a bit different from a regular salad. With more variety of ingredients than just vegetables alone, it ended up tastier than I expected. ![Poke vegetables mixed with seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-15-685fs-966.webp) Eating both side by side, I noticed that even with the same poke, the whole feel changes quite a bit depending on the main topping. So next time, I'd like to try a different topping and compare it with this round. ## Steak or avocado: which bowl to pick at Ola Poke Gangnam After trying this, I felt like the real fun of poke is combining several ingredients together all at once. ![A bite of poke mixing several ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-16-1b56i-966.webp) With steak or avocado added to the vegetables, plus the seaweed, it felt a bit different from the salads I usually eat. I especially liked that Ola Poke has so many menu options, so you can choose based on what ingredients you're in the mood for that day. This time I took it home, but the store atmosphere was comfortable enough that I think I'd be fine dining in alone next time too. ![Ola Poke eaten at home after takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-17-5s4cv-966.webp) If you're near Gangnam Station craving a salad but want a bit more variety in your ingredients, take a look at Ola Poke's menu and pick out the poke bowl you're in the mood for. ![Closing photo of poke from Ola Poke Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout-18-hhj0c-966.webp) ## Where it is - Ola Poke Gangnam (올라포케 강남점) - 46 Teheran-ro 4-gil, B1 Room 104, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로4길 46 지하1층 비상가 104호 - 37.4955422, 127.0304041 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%AC%EB%9D%BC%ED%8F%AC%EC%BC%80%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.4955422,127.0304041,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@the-lunch-bell/gangnam-ola-poke-steak-avocado-takeout/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt