Everything here is made from scratch and this place cuts no corners. Simply put this place is the real deal for korean interpreted Chinese food. Everything is perfect in terms of seasoning and texture. read more

The jjajangmyun was great. Slightly sweet flavor which was different, but I would try it again. The jjamppong was very spicy which is the way I like it. Could be too spicy for some, so consider yourself warned. The tansuyuk was very good. The rice batter was a nice change of pace. read more

I came here for lunch and fortunately was able to find a table right away. They were very friendly and welcoming as soon as I walked inside building. They have a small menu, and decided to try their Bokkeummyeon, which is a stir fried noodle with shrimp and pork with veggies. It was a rather large plate that was very filling and flavorful. Definitely worth the price that I paid for it. Only downside for me was that half way into my meal I starting noticing that I haven't tasted the shrimp yet. That's because there was only 4 pieces in the entire large plate. I will most likely return and try out another entree. read more

Paik's Noodle - Bokkeummyeon - Korean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

It's really hyped up because of the name of the famous Korean chef. But I rather get black bean noodle some where else. Other than that, everything else was ok. read more

My favorite jjamppong place in Chicagoland. Their pepper jjamppong can get super spicy but its still delicious if your up for it. Their sweet and sour pork is pretty good compared to many other places in town - taste fresher and crispier. Personal preference but I love their creamy shrimp more than their red sauce one. Also, its not a high-end restaurant so their service is minimal but I love that. Everyone seems friendly! read more

What a deal! Paik's Noodle offers a minimal menu at a relatively cheap price. They specialize in their jjambbong and jjajangmyun dishes, which are priced under $10. They also offer wings, deep-fried shrimp mayo, deep fried mandoo (potstickers), and tangsooyook (deep-fried pork with sweet & sour sauce. The location was larger than I expected. It's kind of dark inside, but very roomy with several tables and chairs. I ended up ordering the squid jjambbong, which had a large amount of chewy and juicy squid. It was the right level of spicy for me and the noodles were thick and tasty. I kind of a wished that the jjambbong had more seafood options, but this one was specifically only made with squid. They have chopsticks and spoons in a wooden box on the table and it's pretty much a quick eat and go kind of place. Service was friendly and fast. I would highly recommend checking out Paik's if you're somewhat on the go. It's not fancy, but it definitely exceeds expectations. read more

Paik's Noodle - Jjambbong - Korean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

I hope this is just one time disappointment. I have ordered from Paiks Noodle so many times and there has been some inconsistency. But this was the worst meal ever. When I opened Tangsuyuk box, couldn't believe my eyes. Its portion was a joke. It was reduced by 1/3 as if it was a leftover. And the noodles were not typical jjajangmyeon noodle which has a unique chewy texture, and it was more like overcooked store-bought flour noodles. I called the store this time out of huge disappointment. The owner was very apologetic and wanted to make up next time. I'd rather want them to be diligent on the quality control. read more

My family's search for the best jajangmyeon noodles in the Chicagoland area brought me to Paek's Noodles, but we were sorely disappointed. Pros: the actual noodles were firm and the best part of the dish. Cons: The jajang sauce was extremely and unnecessarily sweet for some reason; the "meat" in the jajangmyeon was so thinly cut and hard from overcooking that it had the exact same consistency as beef jerky; the sweet and sour pork was also way too sweet; the sweet and sour sauce was filled with low-cost fillers, like carrots and cabbage instead of your typical pineapple; the pork in the sweet and sour dish was, again, so thinly cut (about the same width as their noodles) and over-fried, that it was a struggle to chew. Bonus con: They actually charged us a few extra dollars for the packaging, or what they called "boxes," for our $100+ takeout order. They were your typical plastic, bulk to-go take-out containers. The infuriating extra charges were the final blow for us not wanting to return. read more

Love it noodle was chewy and the broth so delicious . No long wait, clean and customer services is very good

This is a Korean celebrity chef's restaurant chain. Simple menu, smaller than most Korean-Chinese restaurants. Friendly service. The food, while not bad, isn't as good as our go-to Chef Ping's or Yu's Mandarin. My mom is a fan of Jung Won Paik's cooking show, and I've watched a few eps with her, but after trying the food here, it lowers my opinion of his cooking/taste. Jjajangmyeon ($7.99) - on the sweet and liquidy side. Tangsuyuk ($10.99) - not crispy enough. Mayo shrimp ($13.99) - large shrimp, same breading as tangsuyuk Gun mandu ($7.99) - enjoyed Soy garlic and spicy fried chickens - not bad, but nearby Bonchon is better read more

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This place has been opened for two days now~ the line is long but the wait isn't so bad! The founder and Chef of this chain restaurant in South Korea is one of the most talented and well known chef. With that said, there is only six items on the menu. Short and concise~ black bean noodle or black bean and rice, jam pong (spicy broth noodle) or jam pong and rice, tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), and also their spicy noodle Bokeum. My family and I ordered the black bean noodle, jam pong and also the tangsuyuk. I also wanted to try the spicy noodle Bokeum (stir fry) but they were out and couldn't make anymore (mind you it was 1pm and they are opened until 10pm) for ingredients to be out that early in the day is a huge disappointment. The tansuyuk is by far the chewiest sweet and sour pork I've ever had. The batter is light, crispy and more pork than batter combination. I usually don't like the sauce drenched in my tansuyuk but I didn't mind it this time because the sauce isn't overly sweet like other places make them. Black bean noodle- when the dish comes out you can already see a shine and gloss to the noodles~ not overly cooked but the texture feels like spaghetti noodles but chewier. The sauce was typical (I prefer twin dragons sauce) but it's the noodle that will make you want to come back. Jam pong- same noodle but the broth has a curry spice to it. Overall, it's a 7/10. I prefer my jam pong to have a nice spicy refreshing kick with a seafood after taste. I love curry but not really the taste I want in my jam pong. Unlike regular Korean/Chinese restaurants this place does not give you kimchi or raw onions. Just a little dish of daikon. That does make the place cleaner and smell more refreshing. Overall, for it being opened only for two days- the staff was quick and attentive. I will try this place again and order the rice and black bean combo, def the tansuyuk and hopefully get to order the noodle Bokeum! read more

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My friends and I were lucky that we came in just when they open at 11am. It shortly became a full house on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered jaengban jajang (2 serving size), jajangmyeon, jjamppong and tangsuyuk. Everything was delicious, except for the jajangmyeon. Maybe because the jaengban jajang was really good that it made the jajangmyeon mediocre. They were both really similar too except that jajangmyeon didn't have all of the shrimp, mushrooms and vegetables in it. We love everything else. The jaengban jajang was really big, we had some leftovers too because we ordered other foods. The jjamppong was also good, but I expected it to be more spicy since it was supposed to be spicy. There were some spice to it, but not enough spiciness for me since I can handle really spicy food. They jjamppong bowl size was also huge, I feel like the food there was worth the price. You can for sure feel full leaving there. read more

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I stopped by on the way home from visiting my parents in the suburbs. I hadn't stayed for dinner & was wanting Korean noodles. Paik's Noodle was a treat. When I walked in the ladies greeted me nicely & were very warm. I ordered Bokkeummyeon for carry out & it turned out to be delicious. The noodles were well made, the proteins were delicious. The shrimp were a little skimpy & small, but that is ok & next time I would ask that they be left out. I'd rather have pork. I was really pleased with my meal & I will def order again. Soon! I really want to try the Jajangmyeon. The restaurant was immaculate, had a nice atmosphere, & I'd like to dine in when this pandemic is over. Right now, I'm all about supporting smaller businesses during the pandemic. I want to make sure the staff are working, the owners can keep valued employees, & stay open. read more

We enjoyed the noodle dishes, and we can perhaps see us ordering out in the future. What placed a bad taste during our visit was the restaurant charging us for the to-go containers at the end of our visit. They not only raised the price on the menu but also charged for the to-go container. Charging for the to-go container is a very rare practice. We will not return for dining in for sure. read more

I don't know why this place got bad reviews before but their food is decent and service is good (fast! as all chinese places should be). You have to order jaengban jjajang (stir fried black noodle on a platter) when you go here. It's the best bang for the buck. Jaengban jjajang is a little bit on the spicier side compared to the regular kind so be prepared to sweat a little. The texture of the noodle is amazing and the portion is huge. More than enough for 2 people. We kept eating even though we were full bc we liked the texture of the pan fried noodles. Tangsuyuk (deep fried pork w sweet and sour sauce) is another classic dish that you can't go wrong w here. They seem to use the sticky rice batter which makes this tangsuyuk extra crispy. They serve the sauce poured-over as a default so if u want the sauce on the side, make sure u let them know in advance. Overall, i think this is a decent place for a casual lunch or dinner. read more

I haven't been back since they first opened but decided to give this place another chance on a recommendation. And I had to admit that I wasn't disappointed. We ordered the jjam pong and the black bean noodles. Thumbs up on both items and will be back. read more

Best Jampong (try the spicier version) in the area! Their Jang-pan JaJang-Myun is great too!

I came here on a weekend for lunch and we were seated right away (it is quite spacious). The service was excellent...we were given frequent refills of tea and the staff are friendly. Another plus is that everything on the menu is reasonably priced. Hubby and I both ordered the jajangmyeon while my brother ordered the chicken wings. My brother had low expectations for the chicken but he thought it was pretty good and hes' usually very picky. The jajangmyeon was decent. We also had the mandu which was crispy and was quickly devoured. read more

Aiite...I'm not trying to sound stuck up or anything, but I'm from Los Angeles and grew up eating Korean/Chinese. And this place is fricken AWESOME. Had the jjajang myun, fried mandu, tangsooyook, and fried shrimp (yeah, I'm a fat kid). They are all the bomb diggity. Fried perfectly, sauces are flavorful, and the jjajang myun...you can tell they make the noodles fresh. Staff are all so friendly and the food comes out FAST. Definitely coming back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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I was excited to give Paik's Noodle a try because I heard it was a good Korean franchise but I came away a little disappointed. It started out very nicely with a friendly greeting and good prompt service and we then had the gunmandu or fried pork dumplings which were crisp light breading with a tasty pork center. My husband had the jajangmyeon which is the black bean sauce with bits of pork and noodles and that was great! I had the bokkeummyeon which is stir fried noodles with pork shrimp and vegetables but there was only 2 tiny pieces of tiny minute little shrimp with scattered bits of pork and mainly vegetables. It was tasty but one should be able to expect to find a little more than 2 pieces. The prices must reflect that there really isn't any source of protein in their entrees. read more

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This place recycled the food We ordered chiliy shrimp. It was so cold it doesn't taste it was freshly cooked The owner so rude and no apology We don't go there anymore read more

This is what we call a Chinese Korean restaurant/cuisine. Paik's Noodle offers a very short simple menu. It mostly focuses on black bean noodle (jjajjangmyun) and spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong). It's a chain restaurant that started in Korea by a famous chef in Korea. Think of Gordon Ramsay or any of the top notch chefs you might know on a national level and this is the guys level in Korea. Came here by myself after a work trip and got the black bean noodle (jjajjangmyun) and sweet and sour crisy pork (tang soo yook). The prices are very affordable, however in my opinion the black bean noodle was very underwhelming. Nothing close to what you can get in Korea. The tang soo yook however was phenomenal. It was cooked perfectly, crispiness was amazing and just the amount of sweet and sour sauce was perfect. Usually places like this, they give some side dishes like kimchi (spicy radish) or onion with black bean sauce. Unfortunately they only give you this yellow radish which is a staple when it comes to this cuisine but disappointed that that's the only thing they give you as a side. All in all, it's not a bad spot if you like this kind of food. I'll probably be back if I'm in the area. read more

1.5/10 Jjajangmyun had a watery, bland sauce with bloared noodles. Beef tangsuyuk had breading that lost its crispiness even before I poured a sweet and sour sauce. Jjampong also had overcooked noodles, but the soup was delicious, almost as delicious instant ramen soup. Hong Kong wings, despite the name, had a heavy note of gochujang (Korean red chili paste). Mandoo order was canceled due to shortage in supply. I would recommend eating at the restaurant as opposed to having the food delivered. Texture of the food can be ruined during the delivery process. read more

I've been looking for a comfort food place and paik's noodle hit right on the spot. Came in on Sunday during lunch time and it was not too busy. Servers were all friendly and got seated right away. The food came out pretty fast after putting in the order. The noodle was not too salty or too sweet which I like and the portion was pretty huge for me. They gave a generous amount of sauce and you can taste the veggie and meat in it. The tangsuyuk came out hot and since I had the sauce on the side, it was still crispy and tasted great. The portion was huge as well that I had to bring 2/3 of it home. I would say this is a quick bite kind of place. If you are looking for fancy korean chinese restaurant, look for somewhere else. If you want a quick comfort meal, then this is your place. read more

Paik's Noodle - Tangsuyuk - Korean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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The food quality became terrible. Sweet and sour dish had meat that must have been going bad. it had that smell and taste to it that comes from rancid meat. The sauce had chemically smell to it probably from cheap vinegar. The table behind complained of their noodle soup. They said it had a weird taste and they couldn't eat it. It sounded like the soup had the same bad rancid meat. The owner actually tasted the soup herself and brought another bowl for them. But the customer said they can't eat it and left without paying. Used to go there for quick Chinese food fix but will not be going back... YUK, what a waste.. read more

best Korean noodle in Chicago so far. I have been looking for this taste for long long time. Must try! read more

Jaengban- Jjajang had great flavor, spicy really made a nice touch with normal black bean noodle, but there was way too many onions and not enough protein. Barely any squid and shrimp for such a large noodle ratio. If there was more protein would have definitely given 5 stars. Solid flavor and had great chew to the noodles. Clean restaurant, a bit pricey. read more

Paik's Noodle - Korean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

We stopped in randomly and were pleasantly surprised by how warm and cozy it was here. We decided to dine in. A nice lady seated us and gave us some pickled beets to try. The atmosphere was very friendly and authentic. We ordered our food and it was brought out to us in a timely manner. The Kong Kong wings came out first. They were amazing, both crunchy and moist with a sweet flavor. The noodles came out next. They were piping hot, super long, very stretchy and fresh. The shrimp in this pasta dish was clean and surprisingly fresh too. We had to send our order back because they mistakenly gave us an entrée with meat, but they were very friendly about the mistake apologetic, and enthusiastic to make it right. This is definitely my new favorite noodle shop!! read more

I tried most of their menus since they opened, I will not recommend any of their foods but their gochu jjambbong was the best!

Food is great, fast, limited menu and simple. Good service and nice portions also. Come hungry and expect a little wait especially at dinner time. read more

Been here several times already for take out and dine in. Food is always delicious. Service was fast. Place is clean and staff are attentive. read more

Came here. On a whim for lunch with my Dad and was enticed by the outside window marketing of their menu. Ordered mandu, both flavors of chicken wings, shrimp in mayo, beer and tangsuyuk. The mandu was super fresh and hot out of the fryer. The sauces for the wings are great! True to the sweet and spicy as well as the garlic and soy. Wish they were a bit more crispy and crunchy though. The outstanding part of the lunch were the servers who I should've addressed as ajumah as they were. Super kind friendly and helpful ladies! Would def come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Unlike other reviews, the service was pretty good. But the food here was just not good (mediocre at best). Jjambbong had too much garlic and was too salty. Ggampung shrimp looked terrible and tastes also too garlicky. If you must go here, I would just go with jjajangmyeon. I don't mean it's good. You just can't go wrong with it too much. read more

SO GOOOOOOD!!!! the mayo shrimp, tangsuyuk, and jjajang were all amazing- felt like i was eating food straight from Korea. Even my aunts visiting from Korea appreciated the authenticity. Would definitely be visiting again :) read more

Paik's Noodle - Korean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

I love and so I was excited to try this place, but it was just so-so to me. The noodles were overdone and lackluster, and the beef in the sauce was really rough. The flavor of the sauce itself was lovely so I think I'll try it with rice next time! My mom loved her mixed noodles and dumplings, so I'm happy overall to have gone. We'll give it another go next time we are in town. read more

Great. Very filling. Good flavor. We have been there twice. Not been disappointed yet. Had the noodles.

Place was packed when we came in, since we were a party of 3, we had to wait for 15 minutes, party of 2 gets seated right away because they have more tables available or set for 2 people. Food ordered came out pretty fast, taste of food was okay not extraordinary, price was a little high. The aunties that worked there when we visited were not that friendly, they were kind of rude, like when they were asked for something (salt, refill on the water for example) they were very expressionless and didn't even respond back. 3 stars for overall service and quality of food. read more

I enjoyed our stop for a noodle dinner here on a cold night. The complimentary brown rice flavored hot water really hit the spot for us on this frigid night. We had the # 1 jjamppong (spicy noodle soup for $6.99) and # 5 bokkeummyeon (stir fried noodles for $8.49). The # 1 noodle soup was an exceptionally good value for its serving size and contents. The #5 dish had a sugary flavor, much like a pad thai dish. We asked for minimum salt use, and dish flavor turned out nice for us. The menu is a bit limited, but folks that come here know what they want from this noodle shop. The noodles were very fresh, and you can tell from the taste, body, and stickiness of the noodles. Overall, I'd say about 4.5 stars for this outing. I would also say the steaming hot noodle dishes are a much comforting wintertime meal rather than summertime, if one were picking between the two. read more

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Tiny overdone Shrimp! Too bland, needs seasoning. Pork was overdone, as well! I would have sent it back if I did not take it to go. Live and learn. At least the place was very clean. read more

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Not my "cup of tea" or in this case "bowl of noodles". We ordered 3 of the 4 things on the menu (really 6 things on the menu cuz 2 are available with rice instead of noodles) cuz they didn't have the last item yet. Weird, but they told us it will be available in December. My brother said "they probably didn't learn how to make it yet . Jjajangmyun (black bean noodles also available with rice) was the best of the 3, but not great. Sauce had lots of big chucks of veggies but didn't really have any meat in it (shrimp nor pork). Just very small bits n like 5 pieces n I'm not exaggerating. The sauce was way too sweet for my liking n couldn't taste the flavor of the black bean sauce itself cuz the sweetness overpowered it. But the noodles itself was fantastic. Texture was on point and cooked perfectly!! It takes both noodles n sauce to make a great bowl of Jjajangmyun!! Sauce was a miss here. Jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup also available with rice) again noodles were great, had lots of veggies, not a lot of seafood (shrimp, mussels, squid/octopus nor pork) but the broth tasted like a packet of ramen noodle soup base. Didn't have any kind of seafood taste at all n very little seafood in it. Total miss!! Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) was ok. I love the Korean style one that has the clear light colored sauce vs the Chinese orange colored sauce and I've been wanting to find a place that serves it and here it is. BUT the pork was a bit chewy and the batter on the pork when it sits a few min. with the sauce makes the breading soggy n chewy. Weird texture. It may be better if they just served it separately n used it as a dipping sauce. The last dish is bokummyun (stir fried noodles). They said it's not available til December. Didn't say why but it's prob a plot to get you to come back next month. So I may just have to go back to try it. But most likely will not be going back for the rest of the stuff. Chef Ping has the best jjampong n Jjajangmyun in my book...so far but always on the hunt for a place closer to home which this place is, but missed the mark. 1 star for great noodles, 1/2 star for having Korean style sweet and sour pork n 1/2 on anticipation of the bokummyun. read more

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