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    Paik’s Noodle

    4.0 (147 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Noodles, Chinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Chandanika L.

    This Korean- Chinese cuisine spot, we're really impressed! The noodles were absolutely delicious, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I really liked the vibe of the place, and my kid loved it too--especially when the staff gave him some gummies, which was such a sweet touch. We actually came here last night for takeout and liked it so much that we came back again for lunch today--definitely a good sign! We'll for sure be coming back. Glad that it's closed to home.

    Jajangmyeon.
    Dat N.

    We came around lunchtime on a weekend - it wasn't very crowded, so we were seated immediately. You'll order on a little tablet. Our table ordered the jajangmyeon, stir fry noodles (with no seafood), fried dumplings, and garlic soy chicken wings. The jajangmyeon was delicious! The noodle texture is springy and clung to the black bean sauce well. The sauce itself was flavorful, and we found ourselves fighting for the last spoonfuls of it. The stir fry noodles were a miss with us - we're not huge fans of the vinegar-y sauce, but the noodle texture was similarly great. Both the fried dumplings and the garlic soy wings were okay; not noteworthy, but the crispiness of them add a nice variety to the otherwise only-noodles meal.

    Amos W.

    I hadn't been back in a long time, and the food was actually pretty good. The only downside was that there was no air conditioning that day, so it was a bit hot inside.

    Meat Jajangmyeon
    Jennifer

    I came here during lunch time with my family and had a good time. It wasn't packed so we were seated immediately Food (4/5): The noodles were nice and chewy and everything tasted fresh! Parking (5/5): The parking lot was huge so we were able to find parking easily Service (5/5): The service was fast and nice.

    Pool of sauce (not thick enough)
    Matt V.

    So I tried the Mr Paik Noodle on Blossom Hill and it was meh. The space is definitely bigger, brighter, and feels newer compared to the Santa Clara location, which I usually go to. It looks great inside and feels more modern overall. That said, the food just did not hit the same. If you have been to the Santa Clara spot, just know it is vastly superior and it is not even close. The noodles here were not as chewy or thick. The jajangmyeon used a different noodle and the sauce was very watery. It was so thin that it left a pool in the bowl, which is not what jajangmyeon is supposed to do. It should be rich and cling to the noodles, not run off them. The jjamppong tasted overly fishy and honestly made me question the freshness of the seafood. It just did not have that clean, balanced spice and depth I am used to. The biggest letdown was the sweet and sour pork. It was not crunchy. It was soft with a slight crisp on the outside but nowhere near the satisfying crunch you expect. If you are charging $18, the texture needs to be on point. They also charge extra for the spicy sauce option and in my opinion it is not worth it. You are better off just adding the chili powder they provide at the table. On the positive side, the wait staff were very friendly and attentive. I also really liked the digital ordering system at the table and the ability to call your server directly from the screen. That part was smooth and convenient. Overall, nice space and great service, but if you are going strictly for food quality, I would still choose the Santa Clara location every time.

    Eunice C.

    Pricey!! Service is quick and fast and the parking lot is easy to find a spot which is a plus! I was a bit surprised at the prices, cause they're definitely higher than the one located in Santa Clara. The portion is quite generous though, and I'd come here if I was too lazy to go out and deal with the parking at the Santa Clara location and really craving jjajangmyun.

    Jajangmyeon with meat and extra noodles
    Victor L.

    My wife is a regular here. She also orders this from DoorDash and raves about it. This past Friday was my first time eating here. We both shared jajangmyeon. In case you're wondering what it is, it's a thick noodle dish with a dark flavored sauce made of black beans. There's onions and you can add pork which I think is a must. Food (4 stars) + Noodles have good texture and excellent contrast to their flavorful black bean sauce + It's extra, but you have to add the pork not just for the protein but contrasting textures - I ordered extra noodles, but since they put it inside I didn't notice how much extra noodles were there (if any) Ambiance/Service (4 stars) + You order using their tablet, but there is a waiter so service does exist + Nothing special on the ambiance, but when you get your food within a few minutes I'm a happy camper So for me the downside is just the order of extra noodles. I wish they would give it as a side so we know we actually got it. Yeah we asked them and they said it's already in there, but it's like the same amount that we normally got when we DoorDash.

    (5pc) Garlic Soy Chicken Wings
    James S.

    Solid spot for Korean food somewhere in South San Jose! The Jajangmyeon was flavorful and had a good mix of pork and veggies in the black bean sauce. Fried chicken (garlic soy) and fries came out hot and crispy; the chicken had a nice crunch while still juicy and the fries at the bottom absorbed the flavor from the sauce! I enjoyed how the sauce was on the side of the Sweet and sour pork so that the food could remain crispy as long as possible. Service was very friendly and quick. Note, you can use the tablet to call server to request for more napkins, water, to-go box, check, etc. which is a cool concept for those who don't like waving down for help! Overall, this was a nice restaurant and something to come back to.

    Complimentary CHILLED Water ($0)
    John D.

    In the Nood One of almost forty (38) restaurants that are US offshoots of famed Korean celebrity chef** Jong-Won Paik restaurants. They are currently in fourteen states, with the preponderance of the locations (16) being here in Cali, with five of which being here in The Bay. Paik's serves up a Korean-Chinese fusion (aka Sino-Korean) that is popular in the northern parts of both countries but almost unheard of globally. This cuisine is considered to be peasant food, as the shops that serve it typically cater to lower-income demographics. The Good: *Easy parking in a large shared lot *Service was very friendly and attentive without being too attentive, if you know what I'm saying. *We loved the tablet ordering system. It worked well and you can order one at a time or ask at once. We did have one minor quibble with it (see below). *Interior design and layout was more appealing to us than the Santa Clara location, which comes off as cramped in comparison. *Beer & Soju available *Complimentary Danmuji (Korean Yellow Pickled Radish) is my delicious and they'll keep it coming if you ask. *Probably the most popular dish of this type of cuisine is their Jajangmyeon, which are noodles in an earthy black bean sauce, and it really is a must here at Paik's. The noodles are amazingly silky, soft and chewy. They went down easily in the sweet but earthy black bean sauce. We were surprised to see a Jajangmyeon featuring "meat" (spoiler alert: it's pork), but it was a pleasant and tasty surprise. *Another popular dish is the Sweet & Sour Pork (aka Tangsuyuk) with its crispy rice flour coating and concomitant sweet and sour sauce that comes on the side standard, as to not sog out the pork. And yes it's supposed to be that gloopy, but just go with it because it's delicious and the perfect accompaniment to the crisp, peppery pork. *The crispy steamed buns were another delicious first for us, and they reminded us of a doughier Beignet. They do come out warm, so one might want to wait to order them until they're ready to be consumed. *Veggie Fried Rice was delicious, if that's what you want. Not going to blow your mind, but it's a solid rendition of this ubiquitous Chinese dish. The Meh: *No outdoor dining *18% gratuity on parties of 6+ The Ugly: *I'm not sure why you can order but not pay thru the tablet. While the ordering prices was smooth, for some reason when we asked for the check in the tablet it didn't seem to work. We had to physically flag down the waitress. Conclusion: Paik's offers up a unique Korean dining experience by taking a little-known rustic food and elevating it to gourmet status, thanks to quality ingredients. **Chef Paik is one of the judges on Netflix's "Culinary Class Wars," which is excellent if you like cooking competitions. I highly recommend it.

    Trevor N.

    Tried the new Paik's Noodle in San Jose and loved it. Same delicious dishes as the Santa Clara location, but honestly the parking here is so much better, makes me want to come back more often. The restaurant feels new and modern, with a nice open layout and clean, simple decor. Order from a tablet right at the table, super easy and convenient. Most important part, the noodles taste fresh and really yummy. Everything we ordered hit the spot. If you already like the Santa Clara location, you will definitely like this one too.

    Black bean noodles
    Trudy M.

    Black bean noodles were great. Brought back a taste of Hong Kong in mind. The pillows (steamed buns)- recommend for dessert. Garlic soy wings and fries were ok. Definitely can try again to be sure. Overall, can't wait to return for more menu items.

    Meat Jajangmyeon
    Carissa K.

    We have been to the other location in Santa Clara a couple of times but this one is closer to our house and we wanted to check it out since it's new. It will definitely be our go to spot from now on. I much preferred this location over the other one. And here's why: 1) It was much less busy when we arrived and the tables are not piled up on top of each other. The atmosphere was more relaxing. 2) They have order tablets at every table making it easy and fun to place your food. It seems like each location has a slight difference in their menu. This location has wings with fries although we did not try them this time. You cannot pay on the tablet unfortunately. 3) The service was fantastic and way better than our last visit in Santa Clara. The girls working here were super friendly and helpful. 4) Maybe it was just us and maybe we just ordered the right things this time, but the food was delicious and better than the last visit at Santa Clara's location. 5) Parking is wayyyyyyy easier here than the location in Santa Clara!! IYKYK! We'll be back to check out the wings.

    Jenni T.

    What better place to go to after seeing your favorite Korean actors slurp down black bean noodles and make it look so good? That was my case after watching kdrama, and had to have my hubby take me here. Lol. Location wise, it's in a strip mall located in south SJ. It has a good amount of parking. Inside pretty clean with a good number of tables. Staff was quick with service and friendly. We ordered the black bean noodles with pork, the sweet and sour pork, egg omelette with shrimp, and hubby got another noodle dish that I didn't manage to get a picture of. The black bean noodles and sweet and sour pork, it definitely hit the spot. The egg omelette though, it could use a little help. It was super bland for some reason. Hubby's noodle dish was delicious as well. Will be coming back after watching another round of kdramas

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