Salad spot by Kyobo Book Centre: beef oat protein box, Wystab Diet

Where to eat alone after Kyobo Book Centre in Gwanghwamun

I was browsing books at Kyobo Book Centre in Gwanghwamun when I got hungry, and that's how I ended up at Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun. My husband works 24-hour shifts once he's on duty, so I end up home alone a lot. On days when I finish my own shift early, I'm suddenly a free woman from 4pm onward (haha). Trying to figure out where to spend the time by myself, I stopped by Kyobo Book Centre in Gwanghwamun to look at books, got hungry, searched around, and saw this place come up as a salad and poke spot — so I decided to check out Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun.

Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun: location, hours and parking

Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun is in the basement level of the Le Meilleur Jongno Town commercial building. It's open 10:00–20:40 (last order 20:10) with no break time.

• Location: Basement 1, Le Meilleur Jongno Town commercial building
• Hours: 10:00–20:40 (last order 20:10)
• No break time
• Closed every Saturday and Sunday
• Parking: free parking available in the building

Since Gwanghwamun has a lot of Monday-to-Friday office workers, it seems the shop doesn't open on Saturdays and Sundays.

Kiosk ordering and seating at Wystab Diet

Before you even walk in, there's one kiosk outside, and a smaller one near the front of the store. Overall the space is fairly compact, with 2 tables for 4 and about 6 tables for 2, but since meals come out fast and people finish quickly, turnover is pretty high.

In this fast-paced modern world, office workers are always busy, and while a lot of people working in Gwanghwamun are young, there's also a fair number of older folks — so having clear, detailed photos on the menu board is a nice touch!

Is the beef oat protein box worth the price?

Wystab Gwanghwamun is pretty reasonably priced for a healthy meal. These days even eating out casually runs over ₩10,000, and even a convenience store gimbap roll, a ramen, and a drink adds up to about ₩10,000 too.

You get a balanced mix of carbs, protein, and fat, and while 'salad' usually makes you think of just leaves and vegetables, here you get protein and a genuinely filling meal without feeling bloated afterward — I love that!

There's a nutrition facts chart for the protein boxes on one of the walls, so if you're prepping for a physique competition or tracking your meals carefully, it's worth checking out. I'm doing a diet too, but honestly I'm not that meticulous about it.

While waiting for my order, I wandered around out of boredom and noticed the owner's cat — worth a look! There's also a Naver receipt review event running, so it's not a bad idea to join in while you wait.

Inside the beef oat protein box: 38g of protein

What I ordered this time was the beef oat protein box. Oats help slow down blood sugar absorption better than regular carbs, which is nice for avoiding sudden spikes.

Protein comes in at 38g — a solid amount for the protein I'm aiming for per meal these days! Plus chickpeas, which I've been obsessed with lately!!! And the combo of roasted vegetables and lettuce! Add broccoli, famous for cleaning out your blood vessels, and this really is a genuinely healthy meal in one box.

What do the recommended sauces taste like?

I tried the sauce they recommended — if you have a favorite sauce you can pick it based on your taste, but the recommended combo was good too. It tasted slightly salty with a sweet finish, so I didn't pour on too much. The beef itself was already lightly seasoned, so a little sauce was more than enough — adjust to your taste!

If you're on a diet or want a healthy, filling meal near Gwanghwamun, I'd recommend stopping by Wystab Diet Gwanghwamun for a meal~!