| Restaurant | PROTEINER (프로티너) Sinnonhyeon |
| Cuisine | Healthy High-Protein Fast Food |
| Must order | Chicken Breast Box (signature); build-your-own box / rice bowl / pasta / wrap |
| Price | Boxes ~₩11,000–18,000 (S/M/L by protein weight) |
| Where | Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul |
| Nearest station | Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 2 (Line 9 / Sinbundang) — 40m |
| Hours | Weekdays 08:00–21:30 · Weekends 11:00–19:00 |
| Visited | June 2026 |
| Map | Google Maps |
When You’re Tired of Heavy Food
Some days you just can’t face another rich, oily, high-calorie meal. That’s exactly when PROTEINER (프로티너) earns its spot. A 40-second walk from Sinnonhyeon Station, it’s a “high-protein fast food” concept — clean, fast, and built for people who want to eat well without the food coma.
The bright pink “PROTEINER — High Protein Fast Food” sign on the ground floor, right by Sinnonhyeon Station.
If you’re mid-diet, or you’re traveling and have been overdoing the calories, this is the kind of reset meal that actually feels good to eat.
The Concept: Build Your Own Protein Meal
PROTEINER’s whole idea is high protein, low sugar, low fat, good carbs — without it feeling like punishment food. You pick your format — a box, a rice bowl (덮밥), a pasta, or a wrap (랩) — and your protein: chicken, pork, or beef. The chicken breast box is the signature, and judging by the room, it’s what most regulars order (this is a serious-about-diet crowd).
Compact, bright, and quick-turnover. Good for eating solo or as a pair — at lunch it fills up fast with the office crowd.
What I Got: The Pork Box
The chicken breast is the usual move, but I was craving pork, so I went with the pork box. You get a generous ~200g of meat over greens and grains, with cherry tomatoes, corn, pickles, a scoop of hummus, and a little cup of dressing on the side.
The pork box: roughly 200g of meat over salad and grains, with hummus, tomato, and corn. Exactly the portion I want — protein-forward and clean.
For me, the appeal is precise: I want a solid 200g of meat and a clean plate, no more, no less — and this delivers it fast. It’s healthy-first rather than flavor-first, but the balance is genuinely satisfying.
Practical Info
| Restaurant | PROTEINER 프로티너 (Sinnonhyeon) |
| Cuisine | Healthy high-protein fast food |
| Location | Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul (1F, Sinnonhyeon Tower) |
| Address | 서울 서초구 강남대로 479 신논현타워 1F |
| Hours | Weekdays 08:00–21:30 · Weekends 11:00–19:00 |
| Price | Boxes ~₩11,000–18,000 (size S/M/L by meat weight) |
| Formats | Box · Rice bowl (덮밥) · Pasta · Wrap (랩) — chicken / pork / beef |
| Google Maps | View on Google Maps |
PROTEINER is about 40m from Sinnonhyeon Station (신논현역) Exit 2 on Line 9 / the Sinbundang Line. It’s busiest during the weekday lunch rush with the office crowd — go a little early or late if you want a calmer table. Best for solo diners or pairs.
FAQ
Q: What is PROTEINER (프로티너)? A: PROTEINER is a high-protein, low-sugar “healthy fast food” spot near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam. You build your own meal — box, rice bowl, pasta, or wrap — around a protein of choice, paired with salad and good carbs. The focus is clean, blood-sugar-friendly eating.
Q: What should I order at PROTEINER? A: The chicken breast box is the signature and what most regulars get. You can swap in pork or beef instead, and choose your format: box, rice bowl (덮밥), pasta, or wrap (랩). I had the pork box and it was great.
Q: How much does a meal at PROTEINER cost? A: Roughly ₩11,000–18,000 for a box, depending on the protein and the size (S/M/L by meat weight) — fast-casual pricing for a genuinely healthy, high-protein meal.
Q: Is PROTEINER good for dieting or travel? A: Yes. It’s ideal when you’re on a diet, or traveling and want to offset a few high-calorie days. You get a clean, protein-forward meal (around 200g of meat) without the heaviness — a proper reset.
Q: How do I get to PROTEINER in Sinnonhyeon? A: It’s about 40m from Sinnonhyeon Station (신논현역) Exit 2, on Line 9 / the Sinbundang Line — on the 1st floor of Sinnonhyeon Tower. It gets crowded at weekday lunch with office workers.
Q: Is PROTEINER good for solo diners? A: Very — the space is compact with quick turnover, comfortable for eating alone or as a pair. It’s built for a fast, healthy single meal rather than a long sit-down.