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MDK Noodles

4.1 (2k reviews)
ModerateKorean, Noodles, Soup
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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#1kalguksu
Selene S.

Was in the area so decided to try out this spot for kalguksu! Everyone knows Hangari so I wanted to try out another spot. This definitely felt more hole-in-the-wall. There were banners and signs for validated parking in the structure across the street but for some reason, it was closed on Sunday. We found street parking nearby instead. Coming around 11am, we were seated right away. It wasn't too busy inside yet. Staff have us menus and waters right away. They served us the banchans quickly too. I tried the #1 kalguksu which comes with three dumplings plus the noodles for $17.99. Broth was very savory and slightly thick. The dumpling didn't have much meat filling but was decent. I was stuffed after finishing this whole bowl!

Lisa N.

oo the noodles and dumplings here are very good big portions juicy juices yum yum!! but i think my friends got a little sad because the workers there seemed to be a bit too nonchalant towards us. kinda felt like they wanted to interact with us as little as possible. did i smell bad that day? no... i dont think so... the food is great though and tbh maybe i would be nonchalant like that too everybody has a social battery.

Banchan
Cindy Z.

Went to MDK for the first time and overall had a really good experience! The noodles were fresh and had a great chewy texture. I tried the dongchimi with chlorella noodles -- it was very light and refreshing compared to naengmyeon, although personally I prefer a little more flavor. Still glad I tried something different. Service was quick, portions were generous, and everything came out fresh!

Spicy Knife Cut Noodles in Chicken Broth (Spicy Kalguksu)
Stephanie P.

Had a pleasant first time experience here for lunch! Parking - there is a parking structure on the same street where they validate for $2 if you eat there by scanning a QR code by the front cashier. Place was spacious with lots of seating. Portions are HUGE - definitely can share with people. We ordered the spicy kalguksu & the beef bulgogi & had decent leftover sizes to take home. Loved the flavor of the spicy kalguksu & how chewy the noodles were. Beef bulgogi was solid & came with a bowl of rice. Banchan was good - kimchi was super tangy which I preferred!!!

Ann L.

Summer days require a bowl of icy cold Korean noodle dish. This place is famous for their Korean noodle dishes and was here few years ago to try the others so had very high expectations. Unfortunately the 동치미국수 was far underwhelming. Honestly most places I've tried this dish did not meet the expectations. As a young girl there was a place in town that made The Best 동치미국수 (this place closed down in Cerritos), and have since been unable to find a place that came close. Nevertheless, I enjoy MDK. The 콩국수 soy bean noodle dishes is pretty darn good. May swing by to enjoy it before summers end.

Pork dumplings
Emeline L.

Food 5/5 The pork dumplings, seafood pancake, bibim naengmyeon, and spicy kalguksu were all delicious! This left a good first impression on us. Service 4/5 Standard, nothing special. Wish they were a little bit more attentive. Moreso have to call for their attention. Ambiance 5/5 Lots of seating, open air restaurant.

Elizabeth L.

The place to go for cold noodles or kalguksu knife cut noodle soup. There are some dumpling options as well. We got the raw skate cold noodles which were flavorful and good, they provide you with scissors to cut the noodles as you eat them. Not sure I would order this again due to texture preferences of the skate and noodles but it had great flavor. It was served with a bowl of amazing, very clean chicken broth. The kalguksu came with 3 dumplings and a ton of noodles. Very tasty but wish there was more meat or dumpling in it. This place is always quite busy but service is very quick. You get up to pay when you're done.

Fresh but garlicky!
Ben C.

Standard lunch spot for Korean soups & dumplings. Loud, crowded, busy. The hyped cold arrowroot soup was just ok and did not live up to the reviews. Famous for its garlic kimchi ~ the most garlic ever tasted in kimchi, almost too much whileeating over powering the soups. Regretful eating so much of it with garlic burps all day long! LOL Dumpling hot & fresh to taste. Overall decent spot for lunch but a couple $$ too much for what you get. Parking garage validation across the street was a headache. Instructions do download the garage app in the restaurant was in Korean so needed a translation. When trying to exit the gate, the app would not detect the rental and we had call the support number and wait for a live person to assist over the phone :/

Spicy Kalguksu
Kate L.

Been coming here since the early 2010's and the consistency of this establishment has not changed. Maintaining the level of quality and flavor after so many years is why I will continue to support this restaurant. Service is mixed. My go-to is their house Spicy Kalguksu. Highly recommend!

Steamed Pork Dumplings
Amy C.

They're known for their knife-cut noodles, but every item on the menu is authentic and delicious. The real star of the show, though, is the kimchi. It has an intensely bold garlic flavor, easily the strongest garlic-forward kimchi I've ever had. As soon as you sit down, they bring out a generous dish to the table. Throughout your meal, servers come around with trays piled high with more and ask if you'd like a refill. The answer should always be yes. Honestly, it almost doesn't matter what you order, just pick something and enjoy the endless kimchi. You can't take any to go, so savor it while you're there. Pace the rest of your meal and take your time, making each bite of kimchi last.

Spicy Mixed Kalguksu (COLD)
Immanoelle E.

the cold noodles at this place are chewy, refreshing, and just the right amount of spicy! my favorite cold noodle dish from MDK is their bibim kalguksu, by far. the portion they give is large, being enough for two people (or one very hungry individual lol). their water kimchi side is also very nice. the service is polite and the inside seating area is very large - reminding me a bit of a cozy cafeteria. there are multiple types of parking near this location - most notably a parking structure across the street where parking can be validated by the restaurant.

Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodle Soup (Spicy Dongchimi), Beef Bulgogi, kalguksu
Ethan Z.

These noods are legit! My girlfriend dad and I came for an early dinner and were throughly impressed. My cold spicy kimchi soup was built like a tank, it had a large serving of noodles, pleasant amount of cut veggies, and perfect for a refreshing/savory bite on a hot day. Our beef bulgogi was also amazing in my opinion. The meat was exceptionally savory, slightly sweet and was my highlight of the dinner. I'd easily return to try more dishes :-)

Knife Cut Noodle in Chicken Broth (Kalguksu), bibim nengmyun, Beef Bulgogi
Jackie X.

Came here on a Saturday around 5 pm. There seems to be $2 parking for the restaurant but me and my group took the metro here. The restaurant is just down the street from the closest metro station. We were greeted immediately and told to wait while they set up the table. When we got to the table, kimchi and water were already set up! The inside is very bright, with modern light wood furniture and bright tile flooring. The ceilings are pretty high and there is a decent amount of seating. Half of the tables were probably taken around this time and there were a few TVs on playing a live FIFA World Cup game which people were watching. I decided to order the 3 of us: 1. Kalguksu, 17, bibim nengmyun, and 25. Beef bulgogi. Everything was out pretty quickly and everything was delicious. The beef bulgogi was good but nothing too special. Sweet and savory with plenty of onions and served on a hot plate. My dad has been to Korea more than a dozen times and says that this bulgogi isn't close to as good as he's had, but that the noodles were very good. He says this bulgogi could be more Smokey, with a grilled flavor. I've probably had better bulgogi around as well so probably wouldn't come just for it, but it was nice to have a dish with rice in addition to the 2 noodle dishes. The kalguksu was my favorite. Very savory and the broth was so good. The other 2 dishes came with little bowls of extra broth as well. Inside the kalguksu was 3 dumplings (yum), some well seasoned ground meat (yum), and very good al dente noodles (yum). The spicy cold noodles were also good. I typically prefer the cold noodles that come in the slushy broth but my boyfriend prefers this spicy one! It had fresh veggies, a slice of Korean pear, an egg, and a lot of delicious sauce that ended up not being too spicy. The red kimchi was more spicy than the noodles! Overall good food and good service, fast and efficient, no nonsense. Would come again for the noodle dishes which were around $18.

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Ask the Community - MDK Noodles

Why isn't the kongguksu vegan? Can it be made vegan?

The dish itself is vegan! They must've just forgotten to label that on the menu. Unless MDK makes it differently, it is made from soybean so there is no meat in it.

Do they sell dumplings frozen to take home?

we make the dumplings fresh daily so we do not sell any frozen dumplings. Sorry !

Is it easy to find parking?

yes around the corner

A recent review mentioned no outdoor seating anymore? Is this true?

none when I went a few weeks ago.

Hi, Are you open on New Year's Day?

Yes, we have extended hours from 8am-10pm

Are you open on 24th-26th of December?

Yes but we will be closing early on Christmas Eve at 4pm

Do they have outdoor seating and do they take reservations? I called and was told no outdoor seating, but the internet seems to suggest otherwise.

Not sure about reservations but I was there less than 2 weeks ago and it was indoor dining only. Their outdoor patio was closed.

Is the kimchi vegan-friendly or does it contain shrimp/anchovies? Also, are there any vegan-friendly dishes?

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The brick walls, did they used to be glass? I went to a noodle/mandu shop a few years ago that looked similar but the front of the restaurant was all glass. Have been trying to find this place ever since.

We have a combination of brick and glass. Before the exterior walls were like a yellow, faded and outdated. Also, the windows did not have the logo on it like we did currently. We also had a repaint of the interior as well, and the back area was not… 

What is their specialty?

Kal Guk Su (knife-cut noodles) & pork dumplings. They are the first items at the top of the menu for noodles & dumplings.… 

Are they closed? They haven't been open everyday this past week when I passed by.

Yes. They are closed from 11/4-11/7. Open again on 11/8. I posted a picture of the sign in Tips.

Are they open thanksgiving?

Usually yes. They have been historically. I would say about half (if not more) of the restaurants in Ktown are open on Thanksgiving.

Has anyone ever gotten the Kal gu suk as takeout? I'm wondering if they package the noodles/dumplings separate from the broth to keep it from getting soggy. I want to bring it to my friend but it's a bit of a drive... thanks in advance!

you can ask for them to pack the noodles uncooked and you cook it yourself when you get home.

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