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Can't ask for more from a restaurant in a food plaza - food came out fast (we came around 5p on a Tuesday though) and it tasted great! Cheap meal and easy way to get in some air conditioning. I would expect this to be a great place for takeout as well.
When we have some grocery shopping to do at Hmart, we love stopping by Paiks for dinner. Service is usually pretty quick and appreciate that they provide scissors to cut up the noodles for small children. While it is on the pricier side for a food court dinner, the taste is always consistent and their jjampong has plenty of seafood thrown in. If you come with a group, I suggest trying their stir fried jjampong with the spicy smoky taste lighting up all your taste buds and one order is enough for a couple people!
Located inside Hmart! We were actually looking for YuChun inside HMart but we ended up at the wrong Hmart haha We decided to try a quick bit of jajangmyeon at Paiks. It was pretty good with quick service since it wasn't busy at the hour we went. Food court feeling with people eating different dishes around you. Especially inside a bustling market. Definitely a go to comfort food if you want jajangmyeon!
Ordered Jajangmyeon and chicken wings at the food court in H-Mart. The food is prepped quickly for pick up to eat at the common area. The black bean sauce and noodles were nicely balanced. But it doesn't have as much meat in the sauce. So we had ordered the chicken wings to go with our meal. The wings were seasoned and tasty. Eating at the food court can be a bit louder than at a restaurant setting. We also had to return the dishes to the shop after we finish. Pretty much a self service set up.
Located in the new HMart, the food court was packed and busy! Paik's noodle stood out to me because I've heard so much about the chef! I also love jjampong! Unfortunately, they were out of jjajangmyeon, so I will have to come back to try next time. The jjampong itself was spicy and flavorful, there was a heaping amount of chilis in it which had an addicting spice, despite the potential stomach ache after. There was a good amount of seafood as well! The noodles were chewy and absorbed the broth well. Being in the food court, ordering at the stand, and finding your own seat may be difficult if the court is busy. Nonetheless, something I would come back to!
I love Paik's jajangmyeon! The black bean noodles are very flavorful and noodles are very chewy. I also got the soy garlic chicken wings for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised how it was! Next time I will def get the chicken wings again. This is a chain opened by a very famous chef in Korea. This booth is located in the North Park H-Mart food court. During peak meal hours it can get very busy. You get a number after you order and they will call out your number for you to pick up your food. After you are done eating you will return your dirty plate to the counter again. It is very convenient to go grocery shopping at H-mart and get food at their food court.
The jajangmyeon from Paik's noodle tastes exactly the way I remember it tasting in Korea. Back in university, we used to order jajangmyeon on campus and eat it with friends. We always got extra pickled radish, and I like adding a bit of red pepper and white vinegar to mine. Still not full? Add a bowl of rice, since there's always plenty of sauce left over to eat it like bibimbap! I was so excited to eat these noodles that I forgot to take a picture, but here's an example of what you can do with the leftover sauce and rice :) full and happy today !
3.5!! Took about 20 mins for the food to come out. I was surprised by how much their prices have increased. The 짜장면 (jajangmyeon) was tasty and satisfied my craving but overall pretty basic. I was surprised by the 치킨탕수육 (chicken tangsuyuk), it was light, crispy, and juicy. I do feel like for almost $20 though the portion is too small. Overall, it's a decent place when you're craving 짜장면 and are too lazy to make it at home but it is a bit pricey.
Was craving Chinese and Korean food on a cozy stay-at-home day and decided to try Paik Noodles inside HMart via DoorDash. From the photos, I expected it to be overly saucy, but it was perfectly savory and absolutely delicious! Everything was packed really well for travel, so nothing got messy. Hit the spot--10/10! Insanely tasty, and I only wish I had discovered it sooner. This is now permanently in my food rotation. Thank you, Paik Noodles
Tried this place again and different menu items. We had a better experience this time around. We ordered the cream shrimp, fried pork, and seafood noodles. All excellent and would recommend.
This is located inside HMart as there's a food court inside. Parking can get a bit tight cause of HMart but it's not too bad. I've came here on weekday and weekend evening for dinner and it's usually not busy till it hits 6 or 6:30pm so lots of seating area and not too loud. This has lately been my go-to place for some good jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). It has some familiar original taste from back in Korea so it's been good. And Paik's restaurant in general is pretty popular across Korea so it's great there's some in the US. I will say it is pretty pricey in my opinion but there was another restaurant I liked as well but they were much more overpriced. This place is a bit overpriced too but not too crazy so far. So if you ever want to try some good Korean-Chinese fusion style food, give this place a try. But heads up, they don't serve jjajang rice (black bean rice) anymore due to shortage on eggs.
Paik's Noodle, owned by Chef Jong Won Paik (one of the judges from Culinary Class Wars), provides korean-chinese comfort food in the H-Mart located in North Irvine. And does it deliver!! Paik's is known for its Jajangmyeon (fermented black bean noodle stir-fry) and Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup). Their noodles in all of their dishes are perfectly chewy, and satisfying for hearty noodle lovers. If you're new to these dishes, the noodles are like a mix between an udon and ramen noodle, typically using thick, wheat flour. The Jajangmyeon hits that spot when you want a comforting meal with an umami punch. This dish has a perfect balance of sweet and savory (more on the savory side), with flavors oozing from caramelized onions, the salty, smoky, and decadent fermented black bean, and a generous portion of elongated ground pork adding a nice meaty touch. For meat lovers, you can order this with extra meat, and for vegetarians, they offer the dish without meat at all. They even have a seafood version of this dish! The Jjampong uses the same noodles, swimming in a spicy broth infused with seafood umami. With muscles and chunks of tender squid and the occasional baby shrimp, the soup is so rich in flavor and satisfying. While there are other strong dishes here, the noodles are the star. And each dish is accompanied by Korean pickled radishes to provide fresh, crisp respite between indulgent bites. Sitting within the food court, there is no traditional service, but the staff are friendly and very quick - even during peak hours. It's easy enough to find seating, but during busy times, it's best to secure seating earlier if you can unless you plan to take the food to go. If you're looking for comforting, filling, and delightful noodles to switch up your Asian noodle-ventures between ramens, phos, pad thai, and more, you should explore the menu at Paik's. You might just find yourself hooked by the flavors - after all, that's Chef Paik's most important criteria when judging good food.
Tastes like the Paik's noodle in Santa Clara so delicious. I also love that it's in a food court with other equally yummy stuff and HMart.
1 month ago
I can honestly say the food here always delivers, even for a chain restaurant located inside of a grocery store food court. Yes the prices are a little moderate to high, but the food is always consistent no matter which location you go to. The staff here is also super nice, I suspect it's family run and the kids working are the kids of the owners. One thing to keep in mind when you come to the food court is that they do not offer water anywhere for free. So I would recommend bringing your water bottle if you don't want to purchase a beverage. The ambience is exactly what you would expect, loud, lively, and at times chaotic, depending on what time you go. If you've never been, your go to order will be either/or both the black bean noodles, the spicy seafood noodles, and the fried pork with dipping sauce. The holy trinity of Korean Chinese cuisine! read more
Can't ask for more from a restaurant in a food plaza - food came out fast (we came around 5p on a Tuesday though) and it tasted great! Cheap meal and easy way to get in some air conditioning. I would expect this to be a great place for takeout as well. read more
4 days ago
When we have some grocery shopping to do at Hmart, we love stopping by Paiks for dinner. Service is usually pretty quick and appreciate that they provide scissors to cut up the noodles for small children. While it is on the pricier side for a food court dinner, the taste is always consistent and their jjampong has plenty of seafood thrown in. If you come with a group, I suggest trying their stir fried jjampong with the spicy smoky taste lighting up all your taste buds and one order is enough for a couple people! read more
Located inside Hmart! We were actually looking for YuChun inside HMart but we ended up at the wrong Hmart haha We decided to try a quick bit of jajangmyeon at Paiks. It was pretty good with quick service since it wasn't busy at the hour we went. Food court feeling with people eating different dishes around you. Especially inside a bustling market. Definitely a go to comfort food if you want jajangmyeon! read more
9 days ago
Ordered Jajangmyeon and chicken wings at the food court in H-Mart. The food is prepped quickly for pick up to eat at the common area. The black bean sauce and noodles were nicely balanced. But it doesn't have as much meat in the sauce. So we had ordered the chicken wings to go with our meal. The wings were seasoned and tasty. Eating at the food court can be a bit louder than at a restaurant setting. We also had to return the dishes to the shop after we finish. Pretty much a self service set up. read more
Located in the new HMart, the food court was packed and busy! Paik's noodle stood out to me because I've heard so much about the chef! I also love jjampong! Unfortunately, they were out of jjajangmyeon, so I will have to come back to try next time. The jjampong itself was spicy and flavorful, there was a heaping amount of chilis in it which had an addicting spice, despite the potential stomach ache after. There was a good amount of seafood as well! The noodles were chewy and absorbed the broth well. Being in the food court, ordering at the stand, and finding your own seat may be difficult if the court is busy. Nonetheless, something I would come back to! read more
I love Paik's jajangmyeon! The black bean noodles are very flavorful and noodles are very chewy. I also got the soy garlic chicken wings for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised how it was! Next time I will def get the chicken wings again. This is a chain opened by a very famous chef in Korea. This booth is located in the North Park H-Mart food court. During peak meal hours it can get very busy. You get a number after you order and they will call out your number for you to pick up your food. After you are done eating you will return your dirty plate to the counter again. It is very convenient to go grocery shopping at H-mart and get food at their food court. read more
29 days ago
The jajangmyeon from Paik's noodle tastes exactly the way I remember it tasting in Korea. Back in university, we used to order jajangmyeon on campus and eat it with friends. We always got extra pickled radish, and I like adding a bit of red pepper and white vinegar to mine. Still not full? Add a bowl of rice, since there's always plenty of sauce left over to eat it like bibimbap! I was so excited to eat these noodles that I forgot to take a picture, but here's an example of what you can do with the leftover sauce and rice :) full and happy today ! read more
3.5!! Took about 20 mins for the food to come out. I was surprised by how much their prices have increased. The 짜장면 (jajangmyeon) was tasty and satisfied my craving but overall pretty basic. I was surprised by the 치킨탕수육 (chicken tangsuyuk), it was light, crispy, and juicy. I do feel like for almost $20 though the portion is too small. Overall, it's a decent place when you're craving 짜장면 and are too lazy to make it at home but it is a bit pricey. read more
4 months ago
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Was craving Chinese and Korean food on a cozy stay-at-home day and decided to try Paik Noodles inside HMart via DoorDash. From the photos, I expected it to be overly saucy, but it was perfectly savory and absolutely delicious! Everything was packed really well for travel, so nothing got messy. Hit the spot--10/10! Insanely tasty, and I only wish I had discovered it sooner. This is now permanently in my food rotation. Thank you, Paik Noodles read more
2 years ago
This is located inside HMart as there's a food court inside. Parking can get a bit tight cause of HMart but it's not too bad. I've came here on weekday and weekend evening for dinner and it's usually not busy till it hits 6 or 6:30pm so lots of seating area and not too loud. This has lately been my go-to place for some good jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). It has some familiar original taste from back in Korea so it's been good. And Paik's restaurant in general is pretty popular across Korea so it's great there's some in the US. I will say it is pretty pricey in my opinion but there was another restaurant I liked as well but they were much more overpriced. This place is a bit overpriced too but not too crazy so far. So if you ever want to try some good Korean-Chinese fusion style food, give this place a try. But heads up, they don't serve jjajang rice (black bean rice) anymore due to shortage on eggs. read more
Paik's Noodle, owned by Chef Jong Won Paik (one of the judges from Culinary Class Wars), provides korean-chinese comfort food in the H-Mart located in North Irvine. And does it deliver!! Paik's is known for its Jajangmyeon (fermented black bean noodle stir-fry) and Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup). Their noodles in all of their dishes are perfectly chewy, and satisfying for hearty noodle lovers. If you're new to these dishes, the noodles are like a mix between an udon and ramen noodle, typically using thick, wheat flour. The Jajangmyeon hits that spot when you want a comforting meal with an umami punch. This dish has a perfect balance of sweet and savory (more on the savory side), with flavors oozing from caramelized onions, the salty, smoky, and decadent fermented black bean, and a generous portion of elongated ground pork adding a nice meaty touch. For meat lovers, you can order this with extra meat, and for vegetarians, they offer the dish without meat at all. They even have a seafood version of this dish! The Jjampong uses the same noodles, swimming in a spicy broth infused with seafood umami. With muscles and chunks of tender squid and the occasional baby shrimp, the soup is so rich in flavor and satisfying. While there are other strong dishes here, the noodles are the star. And each dish is accompanied by Korean pickled radishes to provide fresh, crisp respite between indulgent bites. Sitting within the food court, there is no traditional service, but the staff are friendly and very quick - even during peak hours. It's easy enough to find seating, but during busy times, it's best to secure seating earlier if you can unless you plan to take the food to go. If you're looking for comforting, filling, and delightful noodles to switch up your Asian noodle-ventures between ramens, phos, pad thai, and more, you should explore the menu at Paik's. You might just find yourself hooked by the flavors - after all, that's Chef Paik's most important criteria when judging good food. read more
1 year ago
Tastes like the Paik's noodle in Santa Clara so delicious. I also love that it's in a food court with other equally yummy stuff and HMart. read more
I've only tried their jjajangmyeon here but I've had it probably over 30 times over the years. So quick, convenient, and delicious when I get a random jjajangmyeon craving. Will say I wish portions were a little bigger but can't go wrong with this order read more
This is the best Paik's noodle franchise location I've been to in the US!!! Don't be disappointed with the fast service from a food court located in H-mart as their Chilli jjampong is so so so x good with heaps of seafood on a huge portion large enough for 2 to 3 adults. Adored the chili jjampong and spicy shrimp so much that it overruled the disappointment we had with jjajang myeon. Having cravings for and would love to get more chilli jjampong especially with the weather getting colder. read more
Paik's Noodle, located inside HMart in Irvine's Northpark Plaza, is a great spot for a quick and flavorful meal. Getting there is easy with plenty of parking in the plaza. When you enter HMart, head to the left past the Tous Les Jours Café bakery, and you'll find Paik's Noodle at the end of the food market hall. The setup here is casual and convenient, with plenty of cafeteria-style seating so you can sit wherever you'd like after ordering your food. This eatery is one of many created by Paik Jong-Won, a well-known South Korean chef, TV personality, and businessman who's a judge on Netflix's Culinary Class Wars. According to the show, he has 2,700 stores world-wide. His restaurants are known for serving crowd-pleasing flavors at affordable prices, and Paik's Noodle lives up to that reputation. I ordered the Meat Jajangmyeon for $13.95, which was highly recommended on the menu. It did not disappoint! This was easily one of the best-tasting Jajangmyeons I've had. The stir-fried pork added a rich, savory depth, and the thick, chewy noodles were cooked to perfection. While it had a good amount of sauce, it wasn't overly saucy--just the right balance to coat the noodles and enhance the dish without overwhelming it. Often, black bean sauce has a strong, pungent flavor, but this one was mild and umami-rich without the overpowering "funk." I couldn't get enough! On a Friday night, I was pleased that there wasn't a long wait; my food was prepared and ready in no time. The food court setting is great if you're dining with friends who may want to try different vendors since there are several other options available nearby. If you're in the area and craving Korean comfort food, Paik's Noodle is definitely worth a visit for its quality, speed, and delicious flavors! read more
10 months ago
The most terrible chicken kkanpoongi I have ever had. It's all batter with the some fatty chicken parts and very tiny bit of chicken meat. It's literally drenched in a ketchupy sauce with no crunch or texture, just chewy and gross. Ordered 2 of these and no one could even eat them. read more
The lady at the front was kind and waited patiently as we looked over the menu. We ordered the jjamppong and the meat jjamppong with noodles. The portion is huge. We went with the regular size for both. It was spicy as advertised and The flavor wasn't too overpowering. Really good for a cold day! read more
So the restaurant is located in the cafeteria inside the H-mart supermarket in case anyone was looking for their storefront in the plaza lol. I finally got try this place out after attempting to eat here a while back when the food court was super busy and packed which prompted us to leave. Ordered the chili jajangmyeon, sweet and spicy chicken wings, and sweet and sour pork. Everything was solid - not the best I've had but still good. The lady working the register was very friendly and accommodating. Prices are fair considering inflation and rising cost of food these days. read more
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5 months ago
We think this is the best place for jjambong in Irvine. It's pretty spicy and unlike some places you can't request a less spicy broth. The amount of ingredients is impressive -- it's probably the biggest bowl of jjambong you'll get in Irvine as well. We particularly like the many variations such as chilli, meat, or with rice instead of noodles. The tang-see-uk is good as well. The one thing not to order is kang-bong shrimp. That's pretty bad. read more
8 months ago
Ordered fried rice here for the first time and the portion was unbelievably tiny compared to other items. It was not worth the $16-17. It looks like fried rice from Trader Joe's with a few PCs of shrimp. read more
1 year ago
I find it interesting that the two newer Hmart's in Irvine houses a different restaurant for Jjamppong. This Hmart in Northpark offers Jjamppong by Paik's Noodle and the Hmart in Westpark offers Jjamppong by Kyodong Noodles. I'm a huge fan of the flavor and portion of the Jjamppong at Kyodong, but if I'm already at the Hmart in Northpark, I don't want to have to drive to the Westpark location just to get some. Paik's Noodle Jjamppong is similar to Kyodong, but there are notable differences. While the Jjamppong looks very full to the brim and is shareable between two people, it has less noodles compared to Kyodong. In addition, Paik's Jjamppong doesn't have the roasted flavor like Kyodong. Lastly, there is far less seafood and the squid is rubbery and bland in the Paik's version. Despite these negative differences, Paik's soup tastes a bit spicier than Kyodong. I loved that it was spicier! I waited half an hour for my Jjamppong at Paik's.... I don't know why it takes them so long to churn out orders. If you're in a hurry, don't come here. Overall, I would come back to Paik's for Jjamppong! At around $15 a bowl, it's a great value for a hearty meal to share. read more
4 months ago
The H-Mart food court is one of our favorite spots to dine, especially with our toddler. It seems to be popular with other families too, as we often see many young kids around. They have high chairs available, which is really convenient. We love getting the jjampong from Paik's. Whenever I crave this dish, Paik's Noodle is always the first place that comes to mind. I appreciate the generous amount of cabbage that comes with it--it makes me feel a little less guilty about all the sodium, knowing I'm getting some greens! read more
This is part of an international chain and serves good jajang mein and tangusuk for the price. It is the most popular eatery in this H Mart food court. We came here on a Friday night, and the dining area filled up quickly with couples and families. read more
I ordered the spicy chicken, and dumplings (Gyoza). The dumplings were really good. They were large and had a nice crunch. The spicy chicken wasn't spicy at all and was mostly onions. The breading was under cooked. It wasn't crisp at all. The chicken tasted a little under cooked. I would not recommend this. There are many places to eat inside H Mart. I'll go somewhere else next time. read more
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