Food: Chili Jajangmyeon - Big portion, enough sauce, and flavorful. The noodles are thick and chewy, and the black bean sauce is rich without being too heavy, with just enough sweetness to balance the savory flavor. There's also some meat, veggies, and chili peppers. There's seems to be lots of onion but I love onions. The spice was spicy enough to be enjoyable. It's warm, filling, and comforting Service: Came in Wednesday night and the girl that worked register was so helpful and nice! She's was so friendly and bit conversational. Ambiance: Very casual spot to stop by for some comfort food. Pretty bright, many tables, and chill. read more

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This is the 3rd Paik's Noodle restaurant I have been to and didn't disappoint. Customer service was friendly and welcoming and I asked which items was the best sellers and they mentioned the garlic soy sauce chicken wings. Also ordered the combo jajang combo with the sweet and sour pork and was super delicious. The crispy wings were also really delicious! Nothing to complain about and was delicious like the other Paik's. read more

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I wanted to try the viral black bean noodles, and they did not disappoint! Sweet&salty with thick bouncy noodles. Portion sizes are big! A dish that shocked me was the seafood noodle soup. This became my favorite dish. Tons of different seafood, lots of noodles, and a spicy and almost smoky broth. My boyfriend's favorite ended up being the sweet&sour pork. The pork is served on the side which is great for keeping it crunchy. I really enjoyed it as well. The dessert buns were very dense. Served with condensed milk. A good option if you don't want to stop anywhere else for dessert. The lady helping us was very kind and helpful. read more

A simple menu made easy if you've never had Korean food outside KBBQ. It's savory and delicious with good portions, plenty of room in the dining room and a friendly staff. This is a must try for people looking to expand their knowledge of Korean dishes. read more

Paik's Noodle - 1. jjajangmyeon Jajangmyeon - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

I absolutely LOVE the food here. It's always fresh and hot. The service was spot on and quick when we went on a Sunday for lunch. I appreciate how clean the restaurant is too. read more

Paik's Noodle - 16. tangsuyug Sweet and Sour Pork - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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Easy ordering via tablet on table. Came at perfect time 7pm Friday right before dinner rush. Chili black bean noodles were amazing!!! The jalapeños gave it the perfect kick and the udon noodles were soft and chewy. Rose tteokbokki was very creamy. No complaints. Great prices for the portions! read more

Paik's Noodle - gocujjambbong Chili Jjamppong Rose tteokbokki gonggibab A Bowl of Rice - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

I learned about Mr. Paik through his shows and have always been curious to try one of his restaurants, so I was excited to finally visit Paik's Noodle in National City. Overall, the food was good and very enjoyable in a light, comforting way. The soup was on the lighter and more bland side, which I actually appreciated, it felt clean and not overly heavy or salty. The noodles were a standout for me. I really loved the chewy texture; they had great bite and definitely elevated the dishes. The black bean noodles were good overall. I've had better black bean sauce elsewhere flavor-wise, but the noodle texture here is better than most places I've tried, so that made a big difference for me. Everything tasted light and not greasy, which I really liked. One thing that really impressed me was the hot chili sauce, so good!!! I loved the strong garlic kick and depth of flavor. It added the perfect punch. The sweet and sour pork was also really good and something I would definitely order again. The ambiance is simple and casual, and the customer service was great, friendly, and attentive. Overall, a solid experience, especially if you appreciate lighter flavors and excellent noodle texture. I'd come back, especially for the noodles and sweet and sour pork. read more

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They forgot our 8pcs dumplings which is why they gave us extras.. its a order then sit establishment so not really a waiter, but they do check up on you/drop off your order. They serve you pickled radish, dishes, cups, napkins& a carafe of water. Utensils, straws, sauces are already on the table. The 1st time they had asked if we got everything I said we haven't got our dumplings, then the girl said she's gonna check but she got side tracked& started talking to another girl that just clocked in& I guess forgot. I literally watched them talk without looking over at me once. &I was seated directly across from the counter. POV in pic. I had to flag down someone else to check& she went to go ask. Then the girl who originally asked was already clocking out, taking her HUGE order togo &walked passed asking "you didn't get your dumplings yet?" Cause no girl, you forgot to check remember? I get it, it's not that ype of establishment, but don't have me give y'all tip& y'all do that. Smh. The Jjamppong had a good spice to it. The Jajangmyeon was a bit too saucy for me it was a bit overwhelming. The dough was a bit tough on the dessert.. I thought it'd be fried instead of baked. But overall, eh. It's okay to try. Not forseeing this as a regular spot for me. &&the owner/business manager was dispersing large wads of tips openly on the counter.. Idk if that's safe practice or even sanitary. I mean I guess it was in a plastic bag, but imagine accidentally giving that out with a take out order! Yikes. read more

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So glad they opened a Paik's Noodle close to home! I first heard about this spot from an IG blogger--he and his mom raved about the noodles. I never made it out to the Kearny Mesa location since it's a bit of a drive, so I was excited to see this new location just opened (only 5 days ago!). I ordered the spicy seafood bowl with mussels, squid, and pork--and wow, the broth was incredible. Rich, flavorful, with just the right amount of kick. The noodles reminded me of udon, but honestly, even better. My ex got the beef bowl and practically licked the bowl clean--he loved it. My boys had the veggie fried rice and actually ate the veggies, which says a lot! They're usually not fans, but the flavor won them over. Portions were generous and the price was really fair for the amount of food. We'll definitely be back--this place is a must-try! Also, shoutout to the gentleman who helped us--super friendly and welcoming. Hope this place is here to stay! read more

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Came here with my wife on a Sunday night around 7pm. We've been to the location on Balboa, so decided to check this out. We ordered the jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork to go and found out from the cashier that they'd been open for about a month now. There were a few groups inside and plenty of seating. The food quality is still the same as the one in Kearny Mesa, but the seating area isn't as nice, but they gotta work with what limited space they have. With that said, I'd say Paik's Noodle has the best jajangmyeon in SD. I'd come back, but I'd rather do it more for takeout than dining in. read more

Paik's Noodle - Menu 8/3/25 - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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Delicious jjajangmyeon! Great service. Clean environment. The only thing I wish they had are smaller side options so that I could try more items. read more

Now this was amazing ! Came here with my buddies after work and we each got items that we could share. We started things off with the spicy shrimp, which was my favorite Must try. This spot is known for their noodles so we got the #10. Beef Jjamppong. That beef broth is so amazing so much flavor. Then we tried their wings. We got soy garlic, and sweet and spicy wings. Then we shared some sweet-and-sour chicken. Definitely coming back here to try more items. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly. read more

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Staff was friendly and place was clean. The service was fast. Good was good esp if you are hungry lol. I really liked their fried sweet and sour pork. Belly was satisfied! read more

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Decided to update my review because I finally got to order (To Go) since my last trip here wasn't a good experience. Nonetheless, the food was so good! I really enjoyed the jajang rice. That was my fav out of the two that I ordered. The egg omelet, rice and jajang was delicious, it was wholesome like comfort food. I also got jjamppong w/noodles, I saved half of the noodles to mix in with the jajang sauce I saved. So I could taste how the jajang is w/noodles and it was great! I loved the smokiness of the soup and the little kick it provided. The seafood was generous and the soup paired well with rice too. I appreciate the separation in packaging, kept everything from getting too soggy and I got to eat it my way. I totally get the hype now, I def will be back for the food. read more

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I really love that they opened this place in National City. I came in the evening. No one was in line but had to wait a bit for someone to help us bc their cashier was on a break. Awkward staring at the workers looking at us and not knowing what to do lol. Eventually someone who looked like the owner said someone would be with us. We ordered for to go. We got the jajangmyeon and sweet & sour pork. Waited about 15 to 20 mins. The cashier was very nice and enthusiastic. She told us they just opened up and not too many people know they are there yet. The restaurant is a good size and the cashier area & the menu looked nice, bright & clean. The seating area could use some work. Too many tables and chairs for the small dining area. The tables are a bit too large and it feels cramped especially if all the tables were taken. The dining area could be brightened up to make it more welcoming. Overall the food was really good & flavorful. The jajangmyeon is my current fave. It has been consistent with the couple times we've ordered takeout. read more

The third time I came back here, Still very satisfied with their food. The Jjampong noodle soup is so great! Just checking ked they have a new combo menu, definitely would like to try it next time! Glad they are still maintaining the quality of the brand :) read more

Paik's Noodle - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

Like you could literally take some off the top of regular order and i wouldnt even notice this as "extra noodles" why would i ever pay for extra noodles again. Comically small portion. read more

The jajangmyeon and sweet & sour chicken was delicious and I definitely recommend! The quality and flavor is similar to its Clairemont location. They also have condiments and spices on the side for you to freely grab. The workers were very welcoming and greeted us as soon as we walked in. We asked for extra radish for our jajangmyeon and they gave us 2 extra cups of it! The ambiance is very chill and casual. I would come again! read more

Paik's Noodle - jajangmyeon and sweet & sour chicken - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

Once I saw that Paik's Noodle opened in National City, I had to go and check them out. I can confirm that the taste and quality of their food is just as exceptional as their Convoy location. Paik's is a Korean-Chinese restaurant and we ordered just that: -Jajangmyeon: noodles w black bean sauce -Jjamppong: spicy seafood soup -Sweet and sour pork -Dumplings: fried dumplings w pork -Crispy steamed bun Before I say more, I totally recommend everything that we tried! VERY good! If it's your first time here, try the Jajangmyeon with the sweet and sour pork. These two dishes (along w the radish they provide you) complement each other SO well! The neutral base of the black bean sauce paired with the tangy-ness of the sweet and sour pork just bursts with flavor. From ample free parking, outstanding service and yummmmy food, that is Paik's summed up in one sentence! read more

Paik's Noodle - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

The jajangmyeon was very good along with the sweet and sour chicken. Both were very tasty and satisfying. This is my usual order when I go to the Clairemont location but now that this location is open and more close to home, I would go here more. The service was very good as well, friendly and welcoming. The inside setting was very bright and relaxing, perfect to enjoy a meal with friends and/or family. Definitely will be back soon! :D read more

Paik's Noodle - Jajangmyeon and sweet & sour chicken - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

Tons of parking in a huge business complex. Went to tacos llamas next door briefly, BB took one look at the inside and said "I'm out" (I did return to tacos llamas which I will review seperately). Came here since it was several stores away. Ordering process was simple, ordered a jjampong combo (comes with a small sweet and sour chicken), and jjajangmyun ala carte. I think it took about 20 minutes to get our food. The food is cooked to order so the wait, though not preferable, is completely understandable. I would recommend that the cashier keep her boba drink on the counter, opposed to continually putting it in and out of the beverage cooler for the customers. As far as the food goes, it was good on all accounts. We usually go to the Paik's in Kearny Mesa, and couldn't really tell a difference, which is a good thing. Jja jang myun and jjam bong, sweet and sour chicken were all repeat order worthy. Would definitely return. read more

Pretty good! Heavy portion of al dente noodles and meaty potstickers. I ordered take out & will dine in next time so I can experience piping hot sauce and noodles. read more

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If you're craving bold, comforting Korean-Chinese flavors that hit fast and hard (in the best way), Paik's Noodle absolutely delivers.

I've heard about this place before and was very curious to try it especially since it replaced IceBox. We ordered the jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork and really enjoyed it. The two went well together and was enough food to feed two with some leftovers. Good service, yummy food and clean space. I'm excited to try other items on the menu! read more

Paik's Noodle - Jajangmyeon, sweet and sour pork - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

Place is new and looks so clean. Used to go here for fries but surprisingly change with a noodle shop. They do have small menu but serve in big portion. One thing I notice is their noodle is cheaper than the side dishes or appetizer. I like their jajangmyeon. Staff is accommodating and attentive. Pretty good for a new place. read more

Paik's Noodle - Cream shrimp - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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Great place to enjoy authentic Korean (approved by the Koreans). Me and my husband enjoy Jjamppong and tangsooyook, you should definitrly try! read more

I've have experience with this franchise restaurant in Korea, Chicago and Convoy street in San Diego, never disappointed until today. The taste was very different and the portion was much less than usual. I was so happy finally to have one of my favorite restaurants in my neighborhood, but probably I won't be back to this restaurant.. read more

Paik's Noodle - Cream shrimp - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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The portions were generous, but unfortunately the food was low quality and quite bland. I appreciate the quantity, but the flavors just weren't there. I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Flavor of the food was good! Really glad this Korean Chinese fusion chain is in San Diego now.

My first time trying Jajangmyeon and I ordered through uber eats. They give a generous portion and tastes delicious!

The Jajang-myeon and beef jjamppong were an absolute 10/10. I can't believe I've been missing out on these flavors. So glad they have a location so close to me. Monica was at the register and she was so nice! Really enjoyed the whole experience! read more

This place is highly overrated, I first saw their ads on Instagram and saw they were in national city so we decided to go because the pictures looked delicious. The sweet and sour pork was just ok, nothing special. We ordered the jajangmyeon and jjamppong and they weren't that special. The pictures look better than they taste. The cashier is very nice and friendly,she is a great employee,the only thing I really liked was the canned Pepsi... unfortunately I wouldn't go back...maybe it's just me and I don't like Korean food,idk?? read more

Good service. Started getting busy after we placed our order in. I got the jjajangmyeon and my friend ordered the jjamppong. My jjajangmyeon was a little sweeter than I would have liked it, but I also should have just gotten the chili version since I normally like my food spicy. All in all we were satisfied with our food. Will come by again to try the rest of the menu. read more

I ordered the No. 7 Chili Jjamppong today, and it was perfectly spicy and incredibly delicious. If you like spicy food, I definitely recommend it. The service was very friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the food came out quickly, so I didn't have to wait long. read more

Paik's Noodle - Front desk - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

I hate giving 1 star reviews for places that just opened, but the problem is the name. If this place called itself a different name and served Korean Chinese food then, cool; BUT... they're under Chef Baek's chain AND... this isn't it. Changes need to be made. It's missing the things I love about this chain. I've eaten at different places of this chain and it's always given me a sense of relief to eat there as the food is good and price is reasonable. It's missing the smokiness (bulmat) and the generosity (jeong). Jjampong: tasted like jalapeño. So sad that the yummy broth was overpowered by jalapeño flavor. The jalapeño needs to go. There were 2 pieces of tiny squid and 2 pieces of mussels. The prices here are more expensive than Convoy and the portions are smaller and ingredients are less. The vegetables are also missing that smoky flavor from the wok. Usually my husband and I can share 1 jjampong and be full, but not here. Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork): texture was good but that's it. Pork wasn't seasoned enough, sauce was heavy on the vinegar and not enough corn starch was used to thicken it. It was watery. There were sad looking onions and carrots and 1 ear mushroom. Not enough veggies in the sauce. Jajangmyeon: it's like it was scared of what it could become. Flavor was lacking. Had a little smoky flavor but was missing that deep flavor in jajangmyeon. The dishes are edible, and we'll keep coming to try the food again to see if improvements are made since it's hard to find this food in the area so I hope to change my review in the future. If no changes are made, then we'll just make the trek to Convoy. read more

There was no one inside but we got served very quickly! The food was pretty good :) would come again with friends

Clean. Attentive staff. Something new to try instead of the usual establishment in National city

The jajangmyeon was so yummy!! The workers are very nice especially the manager Kevin. My new favorite place to get noodles!