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If I was absolutely sauced after the club this 100% would be the place I'd hit. The food was fairly good. Not great, but it would be excellent if you've got the drunchies. Service was fair but not great. Environment was a little loud for being so dead. Long story short, go here if it's the only option and you're hungry. It'll hit the spot if that's the case.
Probably the BEST rose TTEOKBOKKI I've ever had! It was perfectly creamy and not too spicy. Aside from that, the Jjamppong and garlic chicken wings were pretty solid too! This was the first time I had Jjamppong, and they were not stingy with the seafood. This place is HUGE. There is so much vertical space, and it lowkey gives warehouse vibes. 2 small projectors play Blackpink on a loop. The prices were honestly a little steep, but you can't beat the quality. We ordered 3 plates, and that was plenty for 4 people to share. You order through a tablet on the table, so our server only came to give us food. The service was not impressive by any means, but the food definitely made up for it.
came in for a late night bite with some friends and it was disappointing. when we first stepped in, it wasn't too busy, but no one acknowledged us for a good while. i made eye contact with a few workers and they just walked away. after waiting a while we got sat, and the server somewhat rushed us, telling us we need ti order soon as last call was approaching even though we waited a while to be acknowledged, sat, and for menus to come out. even then, they didn't even realize that our table didn't have a tablet to order on. service just was lacking especially since you basically order yourself. food was okay. the place is huge and spacious with plenty if seating, really dark though
Meat Jjamppong was delicious. This place is a gem. Slurping the soup is encouraged by staff. The place is super clean/pacious and if you are in luck you might catch a show Worth a try if in the area.
I absolutely love Paik's when I'm craving a simple lunch or dinner. The jjajangmyeon is always so good, and their noodles are perfectly chewy and delicious. My absolute favorite is the tangsuyuk. It's so crispy and chewy, just perfect! The only downside is that their hours can be inconsistent, and they sometimes close earlier than their posted hours.
I ordered the Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) to go. The black bean sauce itself had great flavor, but because it was a takeout order, the noodles got a bit sticky in a separate container. I noticed there weren't many meat fillings in the sauce. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I think to get the full authentic experience I need to dine in next time and pair it with an order of their sweet and sour pork (Tangsuyuk)!
service and food are both really solid. lemon chicken was super tender, the pork was good but i wish the pieces were a little thicker and the fried rice was slightly mushy but still delicious
Been going to Paik whenever I crave Jjajangmyeon + sweet & sour pork. Over the year this place has decreased in the quality. They do not taste the same as when they had their own store front. Food comes out luke warm and it's just missing something. The overall new shop also seems depressing as it shared with 2 other restaurants/karaoke bar. Service is mainly with an ipad and the server is there for food delivery, any Qs that you may have, and check out.
We went on new years and they were open! We were their first customers of 2026. They seated us down fast and we just ordered from the tablet on the table. Space was huge and nice. FREE 2 HOUR PARKING! We didn't eat much but I wish I would've ordered more from this place. The vegetable fried noodles looked like regular chow mien on the screen but when it came, it actually blew my mind. Didn't look the same as picture but it was freaking delicious! I would've ordered another. I want to try other food that they offer now! But I probably cannot come to this location. I hope other location won't disappoint me.
I love all the dishes from paik's noodle! Very big portions and a lot of seating! They extended their seating to the karaoke stop next door which was a nice edition. The servers are everywhere so it's very easy to flag them down as well for refills!
Parking is somewhat hard to find during prime time as they are located in a smaller strip with other businesses and limited parking spaces. The restaurant itself is large, spacious, and reminds me of place you can rent out for special occasions. There is a full bar and plenty of space for large groups. There's a tablet on the table to order everything from food, drinks, utensils, etc., and call for service. So, no need to try and get a server's attention. Everything is done through the tablet except paying for the bill. The food arrived to the table quickly and the portions were shareable, for sure. Everyone in the group agreed that everything we ordered were missing a little bit of "something" to make the dish taste perfect. That, of course, is comparing it to other places we've had the same exact dish at. Don't get me wrong, it was good and affordable but it just missed the excellent mark somehow. It didn't have us wanting to return to try it again but instead, will stick to other places we know of.
Paik's is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego! This was our first time at the Convoy location and it was a great experience. It's located inside Hive. There's no much space, so many tables. Andrew helped us today and he made the experience that much better. They have a lunch special Monday-Sun that's so worth it. It came with two seafood soups, one crispy pork, and 4 crispy gyoza for ~$47 dollars. All dishes were FULL size. The seafood soup has the best, smoky and spicy flavor. I feel like you can't go wrong ordering anything here because it was all so good. Some of our favs: * Mapo Tofu * Creamy Shrimp * Stir Fry Jajangmyeon
When we first came in the atmosphere was a little weird...nobody greeted us or told us we'd be seated until like a minute in and we were confused about what we were supposed to do. Once we sat down and looked at the menu I was a little taken aback by the high prices for these usually cheaper priced dishes. We ordered the Jjamppong, soy garlic chicken wings, and the rose tteokbokki and MAN WERE THEY GOOD!!! Might even say it's the best tteokbokki I've ever had. Everything was cooked to perfection and it was the perfect amount of spice. The jjamppong and chicken wings were no let down either. Would definitely come back again! The food just completely changed my review of this place. Good food sells!!!!
Very big space inside, was surprised how open it was. Staff were kind, you order on the tablet. Food came out quick too, we had the jjampong and cream shrimp. Both were very good, we didn't over order since we saw from the other table the soup bowls were big, and the 2 items we ordered were enough for 2 people to share. Parking can be hard to find during rush dinner time. Overall, good place to try, I want to try the jajangmyeon next time. read more
Came here for a late night eat. Ordered their seafood noodle and the taste was pretty good. Service was fine, and the inside was expansive as it shares its space with a couple of other establishments. Good for a late night meetup. read more
1 month ago
If I was absolutely sauced after the club this 100% would be the place I'd hit. The food was fairly good. Not great, but it would be excellent if you've got the drunchies. Service was fair but not great. Environment was a little loud for being so dead. Long story short, go here if it's the only option and you're hungry. It'll hit the spot if that's the case. read more
3 months ago
Probably the BEST rose TTEOKBOKKI I've ever had! It was perfectly creamy and not too spicy. Aside from that, the Jjamppong and garlic chicken wings were pretty solid too! This was the first time I had Jjamppong, and they were not stingy with the seafood. This place is HUGE. There is so much vertical space, and it lowkey gives warehouse vibes. 2 small projectors play Blackpink on a loop. The prices were honestly a little steep, but you can't beat the quality. We ordered 3 plates, and that was plenty for 4 people to share. You order through a tablet on the table, so our server only came to give us food. The service was not impressive by any means, but the food definitely made up for it. read more
came in for a late night bite with some friends and it was disappointing. when we first stepped in, it wasn't too busy, but no one acknowledged us for a good while. i made eye contact with a few workers and they just walked away. after waiting a while we got sat, and the server somewhat rushed us, telling us we need ti order soon as last call was approaching even though we waited a while to be acknowledged, sat, and for menus to come out. even then, they didn't even realize that our table didn't have a tablet to order on. service just was lacking especially since you basically order yourself. food was okay. the place is huge and spacious with plenty if seating, really dark though read more
2 months ago
I absolutely love Paik's when I'm craving a simple lunch or dinner. The jjajangmyeon is always so good, and their noodles are perfectly chewy and delicious. My absolute favorite is the tangsuyuk. It's so crispy and chewy, just perfect! The only downside is that their hours can be inconsistent, and they sometimes close earlier than their posted hours. read more
I ordered the Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) to go. The black bean sauce itself had great flavor, but because it was a takeout order, the noodles got a bit sticky in a separate container. I noticed there weren't many meat fillings in the sauce. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I think to get the full authentic experience I need to dine in next time and pair it with an order of their sweet and sour pork (Tangsuyuk)! read more
Been going to Paik whenever I crave Jjajangmyeon + sweet & sour pork. Over the year this place has decreased in the quality. They do not taste the same as when they had their own store front. Food comes out luke warm and it's just missing something. The overall new shop also seems depressing as it shared with 2 other restaurants/karaoke bar. Service is mainly with an ipad and the server is there for food delivery, any Qs that you may have, and check out. read more
We went on new years and they were open! We were their first customers of 2026. They seated us down fast and we just ordered from the tablet on the table. Space was huge and nice. FREE 2 HOUR PARKING! We didn't eat much but I wish I would've ordered more from this place. The vegetable fried noodles looked like regular chow mien on the screen but when it came, it actually blew my mind. Didn't look the same as picture but it was freaking delicious! I would've ordered another. I want to try other food that they offer now! But I probably cannot come to this location. I hope other location won't disappoint me. read more
I love all the dishes from paik's noodle! Very big portions and a lot of seating! They extended their seating to the karaoke stop next door which was a nice edition. The servers are everywhere so it's very easy to flag them down as well for refills! read more
Parking is somewhat hard to find during prime time as they are located in a smaller strip with other businesses and limited parking spaces. The restaurant itself is large, spacious, and reminds me of place you can rent out for special occasions. There is a full bar and plenty of space for large groups. There's a tablet on the table to order everything from food, drinks, utensils, etc., and call for service. So, no need to try and get a server's attention. Everything is done through the tablet except paying for the bill. The food arrived to the table quickly and the portions were shareable, for sure. Everyone in the group agreed that everything we ordered were missing a little bit of "something" to make the dish taste perfect. That, of course, is comparing it to other places we've had the same exact dish at. Don't get me wrong, it was good and affordable but it just missed the excellent mark somehow. It didn't have us wanting to return to try it again but instead, will stick to other places we know of. read more
10 months ago
Paik's is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego! This was our first time at the Convoy location and it was a great experience. It's located inside Hive. There's no much space, so many tables. Andrew helped us today and he made the experience that much better. They have a lunch special Monday-Sun that's so worth it. It came with two seafood soups, one crispy pork, and 4 crispy gyoza for ~$47 dollars. All dishes were FULL size. The seafood soup has the best, smoky and spicy flavor. I feel like you can't go wrong ordering anything here because it was all so good. Some of our favs: * Mapo Tofu * Creamy Shrimp * Stir Fry Jajangmyeon read more
When we first came in the atmosphere was a little weird...nobody greeted us or told us we'd be seated until like a minute in and we were confused about what we were supposed to do. Once we sat down and looked at the menu I was a little taken aback by the high prices for these usually cheaper priced dishes. We ordered the Jjamppong, soy garlic chicken wings, and the rose tteokbokki and MAN WERE THEY GOOD!!! Might even say it's the best tteokbokki I've ever had. Everything was cooked to perfection and it was the perfect amount of spice. The jjamppong and chicken wings were no let down either. Would definitely come back again! The food just completely changed my review of this place. Good food sells!!!! read more
...jajang rice is a shrimp omelette over steamed white rice with a side of black bean sauce. sweet & sour fried chicken. mix it all up and you have a korean style loco moco. looks like the menu has expanded since the last time we were here. ordering is done from a tablet at the table and food comes out pretty quick. beef bone broth spot is opening soon next door. read more
Food: First time trying the black bean noodles and it was so good! It's a pretty large portion too so my friend and I shared and it was perfect. It's super flavorful and the sauce is more on the thick side rather than liquidy. Service: They're pretty helpful but ordering takes place on a tablet. Ambiance: It's large with multiple tables and decently busy. It's also bright and has tv's displayed around. read more
Paik is located inside a plaza on convoy st. There's plenty of tables. Once seated, every table had a kiosk that you can order from. Once we ordered, our server brought us our water and our food followed shortly. I ordered the jjangmyun (black bean noodles). The sauce was on the sweeter side. The noodles were a bit hard so I wished they were cooked a little longer. While my sauce was a good consistency, I noticed that my boyfriend's jjangmyun was very watery. The service was quick, but the food was just okay. read more
1 year ago
HUGE comfort dishes. Jjamppong is one of my favorite soups - thick noodle, spicy seafood broth, with lots of seafood pieces and pork. I really liked that they had a 'more meat' option on the menu, they PILED on the pork. Portions are huge and I took home half of it. Love the free daikon radishes as a side dish. My group also go sweet and sour pork to share, which again was a huge portion. I like their crispy fried coating. The sweet and sour sauce was nice and tangy and pretty light. Others in my group got jajangmyeon, the black bean noodles, and they enjoyed it! Service was pretty good, and food came out fast. I would definitely return to Convoy next time I'm craving jjamppong! read more
6 months ago
Food we ordered was tasty! Portion size is shareable and price is reasonable. Spacious inside the restaurant. Service was fairly fast. read more
3 months ago
I was really excited to try Paik's Noodle after seeing a video about it on Instagram, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. The first thing to arrive was the Salt & Pepper Wings, and they were disappointing to say the least. They tasted like plain fried wings with little to no seasoning. I mentioned it to our waiter, and he was nice enough to take them back. When they returned, they were heavily coated in salt and pepper seasoning, which made them at least not be plain. Next came the spicy Jajangmyeon, and while I expected some heat, these were extremely spicy, so spicy that we couldn't even enjoy or finish them. It completely overpowered the flavor of the dish. The only item we genuinely enjoyed was the dubokki. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed. While the service was good and the staff handled our concern about the wings, food was 2/5, I would not return. read more
No frills casual eatery serving very filling bar food, overall I liked the vibes but the dishes just adequate . 1st time having Korean Jajangmyeon. It was good but i prefer the Beijing style zhajiangmian in flavors, ingredients & colors. jjamppomg was ok but not memorable, imo adding chili powder to any seafood soup will overpower the umami flavor . Sweet & spicy wings were excellent even though they were not the classic Korean double fried crispy wings. Cream shrimp just meh, the shrimp was not poppy, batter was weird. I prefer the classic walnut shrimp over this. Prices were reasonable, fast friendly service, clean restroom. Finding parking at peak dining hours can be a challenge in the small parking lot. Remember first 2 hr are free parking in Convoy read more
~Food/Drinks~ Jjamppong: We ordered two styles: stir-fried noodles and soontofu. These weren't that spicy but every now and then, I felt a kick in the back of my throat. The portion sizes are huge and it comes with a generous amount of seafood. 4 people could easily share the two dishes and be satisfied. I did like the soontofu a bit more because of the silky tofu and soup base. Very good for a cold day! Chili Jajangmyeon: Extremely spicy! If you only want a bit of a kick, make sure to remove some of the chili sauce before mixing everything together. I'm sure it was delicious but it was so hard for me to appreciate the rest of the flavors with my mouth dying. Cream Shrimp: Their version of honey walnut shrimp. The sauce didn't really coat the shrimp and it wasn't until after we finished that we realized all of the sauce was under the cabbage. The shrimp was crispy though and was good enough without all of the sauce. Black Pepper Beef: This tasted more similar to Panda Express Beijing Beef. It looked like the beef was breaded and fried but it wasn't that crispy when it got to our table. Most of the beef was good but there were a couple of dry pieces. Chicken Wings: We ordered two sauces: Garlic Soy and Sweet and Spicy. Each order comes with either 5 or 10 pieces, with 10 pieces being the better deal. These were very good...crispy, moist, and the sauce sticks onto the wings very well. ~Service~ Extremely fast service. All of the food came out at the same time and it probably took less than 10 minutes! Our server was also amazing. We were constantly checked on and they even offered us aprons without us asking for them. He just noticed that some of us were wearing white clothes and thought to offer them to us. ~Atmosphere~ The restaurant shares the same space as Hive so it might be kind of loud during weekend nights. I'm not sure how sound-proof the space is but considering there's a full bar and karaoke going on in the same building, it could get loud. But we went for dinner on a weekday and never noticed anything crazy. As I mentioned earlier, some of us were wearing white clothes and we would end up with random little splashes of sauce or soup. Either use the provided aprons or come in dark color clothes. ~Logistics~ The restaurant is located in a very busy plaza and during peak hours, it's a nightmare. I usually look for parking in the cul-de-sac behind the buildings. The city is going to start charging for parking in all of Convoy but a sign at the restaurant says it will be free for the first two hours. There actually aren't that many tables inside so if you want to be safe, you can try calling to see if they can do a reservation. Everything is ordered through an iPad and when you call the server, you can even specify what you need, like extra utensils, to-go boxes, etc. ~Conclusion~ Overall, a decent meal and we left with a lot of leftovers. The portion sizes for the noodle dishes are huge so you're really getting the most bang for your buck. read more
Craving a bowl of the humble, homestyle noodles in black bean sauce known as jajangmyeon in Korean (a version of Chinese zha jiang mian), and this place hit the spot. Paik's is a worldwide chain originating in Seoul, and there's ample seating at this particular location. Ended up sharing the Chili and the Meat versions, and it occurred to me that a combined option would've been even better! Pro tip: order extra noodles (extra cost) or you'll end up with too much leftover sauce as the proportions are rather off. Complimentary danmuji (yellow pickled radish) was the perfect accompaniment to break up the savory richness of the sauce. Service was fairly hands-off in that you order by screen and the server just brings your food and a water carafe, but not sure why you can't also pay via screen. Perhaps it's an angle for a larger tip, but I for one would appreciate the convenience and tip well regardless so please consider adding that functionality! read more
TLDR: Served lies from the door to the meal. Tofu jjampong tasted like lazy mix of chili sauce and water, while the sweet and sour chicken tasted like fried chicken dipped in honey. When confronted about the spicyness, the staff promised to make a new dish and did not offer a substitute item; instead, it was a watered down and overcooked version of my previously lightly eaten meal. 0 / 10, cannot recommend. This Paik's Noodle makes me wish the Korean - Chinese / Hong Kong is best left as two separate cuisines, a forbidden fusion. - - - - - - I've been craving Jjampong for a while since I had it in Korea, and I knew I needed to stop by. I've been wary of Korean takes on Hong Kong food for a while but decided to overstep it. Parking was easy to find even on a weekend afternoon, and a sign saying that Paik's was the best Korean take on Chinese food welcomed us. Ordering was self-service, and I had their tofu jjampong and split a sweet and sour chicken with a friend. The tofu jjampong was probably one of the spiciest I've ever eaten; in fact, after a few bites I asked for a substitute since it was way too spicy. The broth was fairly watery, best characterized as a lazy mix of chili sauce and water. The waitress at the time was disgruntled and only offered to make a new order of tofu jjampong for me. Without any other option, I accepted only to be offered a lazy "watered down" version of the meal I was currently eaten. The evidence was so clear from the bowl colored by remnants of the first offering that it was NOT a new order as promised. The veggies were even returned burnt, and the other meat textures were overboiled. The sweet and sour chicken were alright, coming out flavorless outside of a fry since the sauce was on the side. The sauce reminded me a mixture of honey with a light take on the "sour" portion. This dish also easily ranks at the bottom of all sweet and sour meats I've ever tried. Given this experience, I'm not sure if I'd ever return again. read more
10 months ago
Update: Jan., 4, 2026 This has always been one of my go-to Korean Chinese spots, and after being away for a while, I finally had the chance to come back -- and I'm so glad I did! Today, I was able to try some of their preview menu items for their upcoming new restaurant, Hanshin Pocha, (expected to officially open by mid-year) and everything was absolutely amazing. We ordered their new Chive Seafood Pancake, their famous Stir-fried Jjangmyeon, and the Garlic Fried Chicken wings with French fries -- and every single dish was a hit. The Chive Seafood Pancake was crispy, savory, and packed with seafood. The Jjangmyeon was rich, flavorful, and exactly as comforting and delicious as I remembered. The Garlic Fried Chicken wings were perfectly crispy, full of flavor, and paired so well with the fries. On top of that, the service was just as great -- friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended, and I can't wait to come back again! read more
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1 year ago
Very disappointed in the flavors of the food here. Everything was so sweet and the noodle texture was over boiled. The food wasn't even hot. Service was nice and food came out quick. The lighting inside made it feel like a warehouse. read more
This is a super well known chain but special due to the bar next door. We appreciate the tablet ordering system that seems very convenient but if only we could use it to pay. We had the staples here , jjajanng noodles, fried pork and jam pong . Compared to chains in Korea this is spot on taste wise just that the IS portions are larger . They do not offer his special kimchi as well as a few add ons that you are used to there. Overall still a great experience and ample parking here read more
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