What a lovely hole in the wall restaurant. The inside had a cozy atmosphere and it feels like you're eating at someone's house. The server (who I also believe is the owner of Manna Noodle House) offered my friend and I barley tea while we took a look at the menu. My friend and I ended up getting: White Seafood Noodle Soup Black Bean Noodle (Jjajangmyeon) The jjangmyeon was standard but the white seafood noodle soup was spectacular! The broth was delicious and there was a good amount of veggies and seafood in the soup. The banchan (side dishes) only consisted of kimchi and pickled yellow radish but they went well with the jjajangmyeon. Overall, I'm glad I got the chance to try this small local business and I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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Manna Noodle House has a warm, homey charm, thanks in large part to the server who I believe is also the owner. She was incredibly kind and welcoming. The service was friendly and attentive. The white soup was comforting and flavorful, and the bulgogi beef was tasty as well. That said, the dining area felt more like sitting in someone's living room than in a proper restaurant. While that can be cozy for some, it didn't quite have the professional setting you'd expect when dining out. The atmosphere could use a bit of polishing. read more

Manna Noodle House - White seafood soup - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This new to us restaurant offers some comforting and homey dishes that simply satisfy the soul. Located in an unassuming strip next to SGD Tofu house, Manna serves some of the best Korean Chinese food I have ever had. The service is great as well with the server being very friendly and helpful and the owner even coming to speak with us personally. We ordered a lot because we were so excited to try the menu. We got the White Seafood Noodle (Kalguksu), Jajangmyeon, Sweet and sour Beef (Tangsuyuk), and pan fried dumplings (gun mandu). Of all of the items we tried, the white seafood noodle was my favorite. The broth was sweet from the seafood (mussels, shrimp, squid) and abundance of veggies (cabbage and bean sprouts) and also intensely umami from the addition of garlic. The noodles did a great job of soaking up the delicious broth, and I would recommend adding a bit of black pepper to round everything out. The other items that we ordered were also great, but the seafood kalguksu stole the show. Obviously, do not visit without giving the tangsuyuk adn jajangmyeon a try, as those are Korean Chinese staples and very, very well executed here. The kimchi is a great pairing with the kalguksu just as the pickled daikon perfectly compliments the jajangmyeon. Will be back! I am a big supporter local / small businesses like this one, and Manna Noodle House makes it continued patronage easy. read more

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Why have I only just now discovered this place?! Its been on my "Want to try" list for a while, but I never found the time to visit because it is a pretty far drive for me. It is also right next to SGD tofu house (another one of my favs), so if I am going to make the drive, most times I just stop at tofu house for a meal. But, I finally got to try Manna this weekend and needless to say, I was very impressed. This is THE SPOT to go for chinese-style korean food. It is very similar to the more popular, Paik's kitchen, but in my opinion even more authentic and yummy. The store is run by a korean lady that cooks up all meals to order. The interior gives very homey vibes with some picture menu items taped to the wall and scattered tables around the perimeter. My husband and I (over)ordered the black bean noodle (Jajangmyeon), fried dumpling (mandu), seafood noodle soup, and sweet and sour beef (Tangsuyuk). # Jajangmyeon- 8/10. Bouncy noodles with a delicious black bean sauce and thick cut onions made for a great slurp and centerpiece to our lunch. #Mandu- 7/10. Chive and noodle fried dumpling that was nicely crisped. #Seafood noodle soup- 10/10. This was the highlight of my meal. The broth was beautiful layered and flavored that felt like a nice warm hug on a crisp fall day. The noodles were so bouncy and chewy. I didn't expect to like this dish as much as I did but I will definitely be coming back for this exact bowl of noodles. #Tangsuyuk- 9/10. Slices of beef with a nicely crisped and slightly chewy batter that paired so well with the sweet and sour sauce. One of my favorite korean/chinese dishes and Manna noodle house has perfected its recipe. I will say, this dish doesn't tend to reheat well, so try to finish it during your meal if possible. Overally, loved my experience and will definitely be back! read more

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First time here! Its been on my list for a long time and i was finally able to go, went on a random monday morning! Was the only customer there , but understandable i went at 11am. The restaurant really felt like i was back in seoul with the menu on the wall and an older lady running the place. This was actually my first time trying jjamppong because i wanted something soupy and im so glad i got it! The noodles were so chewy and the broth was flavorful. The jjajangmyeon was also very good! The owner explained to me how she doesnt use pork with the 짜장면 and the 탕수육 so everyone else can enjoy it and I LOVEEE THAT! The portions are also very huge and so worth the price i paid for. Service was great and food was good. I can't complain read more

Manna Noodle House - Half jjajangmyeon half jjamppong, tang su yuk - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Manna Noodle House offers a variety of Korean noodle dishes in the Koreatown of Houston. It is a small business ran by a really sweet couple, and they're always there when I visit. I have been there a few times and I love the food! I have gotten the spicy cold chewy noodles, the kalguksu, the dumplings, and the split of the jjampong and black bean noodles. My favorite dish from them is the spicy cold chewy noodles. It is super refreshing and very chewy. It comes with a bowl of soup, as well. I love it! The spicy noodles pair really well with their fried dumplings and kimchi. Their kimchi is one of the best I ever had! I absolutely love their kimchi and always ask for extra. I also like their jjampong; it is seasoned well. Their kalguksu and black bean noodles are okay and a bit on the blander side. All their portions are huge, and the prices are very reasonable. They are super nice and check up on you often. Overall, if you want a delicious Korean meal, this place is definitely a great place to stop by, especially for the spicy chewy noodles! read more

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HOUSTON, TX 77055 / KOREAN-CHINESE / FRI 11-17-23 / DINNER +The sweet and sour tangsuyuk was well-prepared. +Our gentleman waiter hustled and provided us great service. -They use the same prepackaged noodles for their black bean (Jjajangmyeon) noodles, spicy seafood (jjampong) noodle soup, and knife-cut (kalgooksoo) noodle soup. -The prices are pretty steep. -The interior looked like a train wreck. There was food dishes in the middle of a long table, random ingredients stored out in the open, kitchen gadgets all over the place, and random things just laying around. -The spicy stir-fried pork was pretty salty and not sure this entree is worth the price tag. -The restaurant definitely needs to be remodeled/updated. What we ordered: '1 Spicy Stir-fried Pork with Rice $17.99 '1 Sweet and Sour Tangsuyuk $21.99 '1 Jjajangmyeon $12.90 Total: $67.00 post tax plus tip read more

Manna Noodle House - a table and chairs - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Saw someone online try this place. And it was pretty authentic and good. Someone reviewed that they use packaged instant noodles... I can see that, but it doesn't taste bad. The meal overall was great and filling. I had their Korean drink, it was very different. The owner was serving me and she was so sweet and informative. Little gem in the wall. read more

We travel into Houston almost every Saturday and often eat Asian and more often than not try to get Korean. Manna Noodle will now be our regular stop. Amazing food, I mean really amazing food. Today we tried the fried dumplings and the Sweet and sour beef. The beef arrived and at first look was not what we expected. Breaded crispy with some onions, peppers and mushrooms. Let me tell you the breading was amazing, crispy light and just amazing. Oh, and maybe the best Kimchi this side of the Pacific Ocean I have ever had. We will be back. read more

I came here 40 minutes before they closed and they welcomed me with open items. (I know that is typically frowned upon in the F&B industry). The employees were very nice and welcoming. They seemed like they were ready to field any questions about the menu but I already had my eyes set on their black bean noodles. I ordered the #1 Black Bean Noodles & Spicy Seafood Soup split dish and fried dumplings. The fried dumplings came out in a huge tray with about 10 dumplings. My favorite part were the small glass noodles inside. The black bean noodles were cooked well and had a nice bounce to it which paired nicely with the black bean sauce. The spicy seafood soup was my favorite however. It had a small kick to it and was packed with flavor. Overall, I would like to visit this place again. read more

Manna Noodle House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Spicy seafood soup - (5/5) Amazing broth. The owner says it take her 3 days to cook it. It was extremely flavorful. Tteokbokki - (5/5) the owner told me she uses the spicy seafood soup broth to make the tteokbokki sauce. Makes sense considering this is the best tteobbokki I've had in Houston.The spice level was plenty for the average person. Jjajangmyeon - I haven't had this dish much so I wasn't sure what to rank it. It's good, but I really enjoyed the other two dishes a lot so this didn't shine as bright. Service was fast and the owner is nice. Portion sizes are good. I enjoyed talking to her before the lunch rush. Will def make the trip back for these dishes and others. read more

Manna Noodle House - Tteokbookki - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of the best soups I've had! They prepare and cook everything there from scratch and the quality of the food reflects it. The owner is very friendly and always there to ensure the best service. read more

Came here for dinner and had friendly staff who asked to refill kimchi/water/tea promptly. Ordered the champon which had lots of seafood, delicious soup base, and great flavor with chewy noodles! Also got the spicy pork which came in a large size. Would highly recommend trying out this authentic Korean place!! read more

Manna Noodle House - Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We love Sonna's food!! This place is a to go to if you want some authentic Korean food. Everything is freshly made to order. read more

Manna Noodle House - a bowl of stew and other dishes - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I happened to be the only one in the restaurant and got the chance to speak to the owner. She was super sweet and gave awesome recommendations. I ended up trying the Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup which was DELISH. The portion size was huge and I could barley finish half of it before having to pack up the rest. Since the dish came with a large portion of noodles, I just wish there was more seafood to balance it out. I believe they are closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. Maybe call ahead to check if you're planning to eat here on a Monday to be sure! read more

Small shop in a quiet shopping plaza near Bunker Hill. We came by on a Friday night. Interior is very quaint and definitely gives off mom and pop vibes. There were two tables, including us, and we were expecting them to be a bit busier at prime time. We ordered the tteobokki and the mixed noodle dish (JJM and spicy seafood noodles). It took around 20-25 minutes to get our food and it seemed like it was cooked to order. The spicy rice cakes were good; I haven't had the bigger rice cakes in a while. The sauce was slightly watery compared to most other places but the flavor was good. The noodles were a bit on the bland side. The JJM was slightly bland for me, I expected a bit more flavor but it's also my first time trying the Korean version. Overall, it was still better than the spicy seafood noodle. It's a bit watery and flavorless in my opinion compared to similar versions I've had in LA Koreatown. Overall, a bit let down compared to the other reviews! read more

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The best jajangmyeon!! Service was excellent. The server was very fast, friendly and caring. We loved it. We felt like we were eating at home. read more

Manna Noodle House - jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped here on our way home, staff is friendly, food is amazing! My husband love the jjampong soup. Place looks humble but with quality tasty food read more

Very cozy vibe, but very delicious jjampong. One of the best in town! Even though there was only one server, food came out in timely manner. Jjajang Noodle was very good as well! read more

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Great noodle house. It's a small/medium size restaurant, and the food's flavor and friendliness of the staff shine through. This place is a nice find in Koreatown in Spring Branch. It's in a shopping with a shared large parking lot. We were seated quickly and immediately taken care. The fried dumplings, spicy seafood dumpling soup, and spicy seafood soup tasted great. The portions were all generous and and we had enough soup for another meal to-go at home. The noodles taste fresh and have the broth flavor soaked in. Great experience and will return! read more

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Amazing service! Everyone was so friendly and attentive! Homey vibes too! As for the food, we got steamed dumplings, sweet and sour fried beef, and half black bean noodles and half spicy seafood noodle soup! Everything was great! Loved the steam dumplings and the spicy seafood noodle soup! They also offer free barley tea. Had a good time here! read more

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Loved this cute mom & pop restaurant. The spicy seafood & black bean noodles were addicting... I ended up clearing my entire bowl. I enjoyed the kimchi here as well. I'll definitely come back again soon and try their rice dishes! read more

Manna Noodle House - Spicy Seafood & Black Bean Noodles - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I absolutely love this place! The first time we came here, she was about to close but she stayed open to take our order. She was very sweet and informative on the food on the menu. We ended up getting Spicy Rice Cakes, Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup, and Black Bean Noodles and man it was fantastic!! read more

Manna Noodle House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place's black been noodles and seafood noodles definitely tasted like they used instant sauce, then watered it down. It was bland and had a chemical, bitter aftertaste. Also the noodles were too soft and not the authentic kind that go with those dishes. No wonder there were only 2 other diners in the entire restaurant and no other Koreans (besides myself) at the height of lunch hour, around 12 noon. read more

A hidden gem - the food was incredible and tasted like it was homemade. I got the spicy fried chicken - nice and spicy, tangy, and sweet. Spouse got the white seafood noodle soup and said it reminded him of his mom's fish noodle soup. Service was great. Large portions for the price. We will be coming back. read more

Don't sleep on this place. The owner is very sweet and funny and works hard to serve y'all delicious food. She also makes the best kimchi I've ever had. Get the jajangmyeon and tteokbokki. read more

Manna Noodle House - Jajangmyeon, kimchi, pickled daikon - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was craving for spicy pork and looking on yelp to find some good places and this was popping up! If you like spicy add jalapeños to spicy pork, it's more flavorful and spicy enough. I was considering to have either jajjangmyun or spicynoodle and they have half half option on the menu with good portion. I love it!!! Caution: the menu on yelp was super old (5-7yrs ago), I didn't pay attention and thought it's so affordable but the prices are now $3 different. Be careful read more

Manna Noodle House - Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I might have found my new favourite place for korean noodles. So far, I've only tried the stir-fried Jjamppong. Portion was a lot bigger than I expected, and I definitely couldn't finish all at once. The flavour was nice and tasty and I can imagine the regular jjamppong and stir fried tteokbokki would be really good as well. Service was also really good. There's no sign outside, but inside there is a sign that says they take a break from 3:00-4:30 and I had come about 3:30. They were still very friendly and helpful. There's a very homey vibe. read more

Manna Noodle House - Stir-fried jjamppong. A bit more saucy than I expected, but it was huge and tasty. - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a small place and they were very friendly. I had the seafood soup and it was great. Just the right amount of spice. I also got an order of dumplings that were perfect. Great place to go. read more

Have been here a couple times and the food is pretty consistent. I mainly come here for the spicy seafood soup and tangsuyuk. This place definitely satisfies those cravings. Jjajangmyun (black bean noodles) noodles are chewy and the sauce is pretty standard. Flavor seems to be lacking something so I would only get when I'm craving it, and even then I would probably get the #1 (half and half) Spicy seafood soup: broth is rich in flavor. Definitely hits what I'm craving and has great flavor. Seafood and noodles are not bad Tangsuyuk: 18 dollars but the portion was pretty big, not huge. Definitely would share. I think they use rice flour so the texture and crispness was on point. We got the sauce on top and it stayed crispy throughout the meal The people here are really nice! read more

Manna Noodle House - #1: half spicy seafood soup, half black bean noodles - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cozy and friendly atmosphere. The menu was simple and have the feel of a home cooked meal. I tried out the half/half seafood soup and black bean noodles. Jjajangmyeon was not spectacular but it was good for the area. The tea was also a nice touch. Would def. visit again to try some other options. read more

Rumored to have the best kimchi in town: need to give it a try, as well as their famous black bean noodles. A dark, gloomy Saturday lunch hour, later on raining, the place was a little bit hard to find but we found it. With a baby in a car seat, the owner welcomed us and allowed us three to take a table that can sit six (we were the only guest at the time). I had the cold barley tea and it was refreshing indeed. Complimentary kimchi and radish were served as appetizers and they were very delicious. The sweet and sour beef ($18) was so crispy and flavorful. The noodles ($13) had the right amount of chewiness. The owner also liked chatting with us and she's humorous. We shall return to try out other dishes! read more

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Came here with a group of friends. After reading this reviews beforehand I knew what to expect from the service so I wasn't surprised with the lack of. We got kimchi (very good) and yellow daikon (?). Our water was refilled maybe once and the lady who served us never refilled the sides. She was the only server here. I got the spicy pork with rice and it was good and spicy enough to tolerate. The prices here were higher than others I've been to. The small plate of fried calamari was $13 and my dish was also around $16 with tip. It was really saucy and not my favorite spicy pork I've had. The lady was super nice though and didn't rush us when we were waiting for late arrivals to come before ordering. read more

Manna Noodle House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I give this place like a 3.5. I've come to terms with the fact that Houston Korean food scene is weak, and try to give them some grace...but it's still disappointing when I'm reminded of it. Service was a bit lacking. Banchan game is weak (just pickled radish and kimchi). Their broths are lacking in flavor, although they do give you things to add a little more flavor to your liking. Not bad to check out by any means, but I left a little disappointed. read more

This place has changed a bit since the owners changed. I quite liked it 5-6 years ago and went often back in the day, but during my recent visit, found the food to be very average, and they were out of black bean noodles. read more

Small Korean shop but big flavor! First off I feel bad for not getting the barley tea. The lady offered me the tea but I really just wanted water because it was so hot outside. She kept telling me the health benefits but I really just wanted water so I felt bad lol. I got the tteokbokki and was not disappointed. The Kimchi and pickled radish was also really good and fresh. I love crunchy kimchi. Tteokbokki was sooo good. Spicy but bearable spice! I wanted to go back the next day for more! read more

Manna Noodle House - Tteokbokki with fish cake. Kimchi and radish. - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

truly the best noodles i've had in so long (better than a lot of chinatown places) looks like a mom and pop shop and the flavor did not disappoint jjajangmyeon and seafood noodle -4.6/5 tteokbokki 4.9/5 spicy cold noodle 4.3/5 def coming back!!! read more

Manna Noodle House - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mediocre to poor Chinese-Korean black sauce noodles, likely instant packet variety, like the fried dumpling. Fried beef was sparse thin pounded beef bits and mostly batter. Don't believe the exaggerated 4/5 star reviews. read more

Great little find. Restaurant was clean and the staff was great. We happened to be there when nobody else was so we got the opportunity to speak to the owner directly. Had the seafood soup and it was amazing! read more

I was so looking forward to coming to this restaurant. When I saw the split dish with the spicy seafood soup and the black bean noodles I was sold. Those are some of my favorite dishes. Now, I wouldn't be forced to choose because I could have the best of both worlds. The restaurant itself is in a good location and it's a decent size. I was a little taken back by all the clutter on the tables in the dining area. The service was great and the staff was very friendly but the food was lackluster. The black bean noodles didn't have any flavor and the seafood soup was just average. When there are that many Korean restaurants in the vicinity you have to do better. This place is in horrible but it's not good enough to return. I will continue driving to the Atascocita /Humble area for the Taste of Koreans food. read more

Manna Noodle House - Black bean noodles and spicy seafood soup. Both items or lackluster. - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas