Daehak-ro poke shop by Marronnier Park: wasabi mayo chicken, Sallering

I spent some time wandering around Daehak-ro on my own for the first time in a while. After a slow walk through Maronnie Park, I found myself wanting a healthy meal, so I headed to Sallering Daehak-ro. I love poke, so I went in with high hopes, and the toppings were generous and it was really comfortable to eat alone. I'm happy with it! Let me show you around :-)

Is Sallering Daehak-ro close to Hyehwa Station?

Sallering Daehak-ro is on Daehak-ro 10-gil, an easy walk from Hyehwa Station. It's a good stop if you're strolling through Maronnie Park, and the distance also felt easy for a meal before or after a show in Daehak-ro.

The shop is spacious and clean, so walking in alone didn't feel awkward at all.

Some seats even have outlets, so they looked good for using a laptop or tablet. If you're looking for a solo lunch spot in Hyehwa, I think you'll be happy here.

How do you customize poke at Sallering?

The biggest plus at Sallering is that you pick your main ingredient and base and build the poke your way. There's a wide choice of mains, like chicken thigh, chicken breast, salmon, sliced beef brisket and jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork), and bases like vegetables, barley rice and pasta, so you can eat it just how you like.

Besides poke, there are wraps, sandwiches and soup too, which is a nice lineup for days when you want something light. I can see why people recommend it so often when looking for a salad place in Daehak-ro.

What I ordered this time

• Grilled chicken thigh poke (vegetable base)
• Spicy tender chicken wrap
• Wasabi mayo sauce
• Cola

I usually love wasabi, so I chose the wasabi mayo sauce, and it was a really good choice.

How did the grilled chicken thigh poke and wasabi mayo taste?

The grilled chicken thigh poke was really generously filled.

The chicken thigh was tender and juicy,

and the standard toppings, like cherry tomatoes, quail eggs, mushrooms, onion flakes and crab sticks, came in good variety, so I was fully satisfied without adding any extras.

Above all, the wasabi mayo sauce was really delicious.

The richness of the mayo with the sharp kick of wasabi went so well with the chicken thigh.

With so many vegetables it could get a little bland, but thanks to the wasabi mayo I enjoyed it to the last bite without getting tired of it. No wonder it's a popular sauce at Sallering.

Is Sallering Daehak-ro comfortable for eating alone?

The shop is quiet and pleasant, so eating alone was really easy. Plenty of other people were dining solo too, so it never felt awkward, and the food came out quickly after ordering, which is great for a lunchtime visit.

When you want a healthy meal, it's worth remembering as a solo lunch spot in Hyehwa.

Overall verdict

I stumbled in while wandering around Daehak-ro alone, and it turned out to be a really satisfying meal!! The toppings were varied, the ingredients fresh, and the wasabi mayo sauce was exactly my taste.

If you're looking for a healthy meal in Daehak-ro, I'd recommend this as a salad spot, and if you want a comfortable solo lunch in Hyehwa, give Sallering Daehak-ro a visit.