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Paik's Noodle

4.3 (1.9k reviews)
ModerateKorean, Noodles
Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Meat Jajangmyeon and Tangsuyuk
Faith S.

This place is always busy for a reason. Their portions for the price are so worth it. We ordered the meat jajangmyeon because we like the extra protein and a side of tangsuyuk and the best part about it was that the portions are so hefty we were able to share one bowl and the fried pork and we still took home some leftovers. The noodles are perfectly chewy every time and having the sauce for the tangsuyuk on the side helps for the pork to not get soggy while you're eating the rest of the meal. The service is super quick and even though it seems you might be waiting a while to get in, the staff are great at recognizing which tables need to be clean and ready so they can sit the next guests.

Steamed Rice
Lloyd C.

My coworkers and I went to lunch at Paik's Noodle. The parking lot is tiny, so good early to get a spot. The service is friendly, attentive, and all-around great smiles. Beef Jajangmyeon / Meat Blackbean Sauce Noodle (4/5). New-ish menu items. Gunmandu / Fried Dumpling (3/5). Tangsuyuk / Fried Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce (4/5) - the portion size was large. The pork had a nice fry and crunch to it. Another great meal at Paik's.

tangsuyuk / Sweet & Sour Fried Pork
Alex L.

It's a good spot for quick and easy dinner with very large portions. I'd classify it as fast food, so not the most refined tasting. Liked the jajangmyeon but there was much more sauce and noodles than meant and veggies. Sweet and sour pork was not my favorite.

Jaengban-Jjajang / Stir-Fried Blackbean Sauce Noodle with Seafood and Veggies chili shrimp
Anthony N.

This place is always consistent. The flavors are always going to hit and the black bean noodles are a must. I went to eat here with my dad and wanted to try the seafood stirfry noodles and that was super yummy. The chili shrimp was definitely worth trying as well, it is spicy enough for a kick but not enough to burn. I would recommend this place to so many people but i will say there is one spot that i think trumps here.

tangsuyuk / Sweet & Sour Fried Pork and Stir fried noodles with seafood
Noel K.

This cozy mom-and-pop spot may have a small parking lot, making it hard to find a spot during busy hours. My favorite is their stir-fried noodles with seafood--such a generous portion at a reasonable price makes it totally worth it. The flavors are bold, with a strong umami punch--probably MSG, but either way, it's delicious. I highly recommend it. The noodles are perfectly chewy and not overcooked. Their tangsuyuk, or sweet-and-sour fried pork, is another popular choice. You can dip the pork separately to keep it crispy, which I prefer, rather than drowning it in sauce. I also had to try their Jjamppong, the spicy seafood noodle soup. Honestly, it didn't quite match the flavor punch of the stir-fried noodles, and I wish it had been spicier--it was a bit mild for my taste. I would give this place a 3.5 star, rounding up.

jajiangmyeon
Celeste W.

there is no san carlos yelp page, so i'm directing this review of paik's noodle to here. despite their namesake and what they seem to be known for, i feel like paik's noodle is so average and normal for jajangmyeon. its supposed to be a korean chinese fusion but i feel like they just end up skimping on both cuisines to create a dish i'm not sure feels familiar to either cuisine. the noodles are chewy and have a good texture, but the sauce relies much too heavily on the onions and random other added veggies than the natural fermeted savory umami of black beans. i hope to be impressed another time!

Chili shrimp
Daniel F.

Ordered a large jajangmyeon and a chili shrimp. The chili shrimp was a delicious blend of sweet and tangy, with a wonderful crunch on the outside. The jajangmyeon was amazing, the noodles were perfectly cooked, not too hard but not too soft. The black bean sauce coated the noodles very well when mixed, and the pork mixed in provided a very savory taste to each bite. Definitely my favorite place for jajangmyeon!

Jajangmyeon / Blackbean Sauce Noodle
Jenny D.

I've heard about this popular noodle spot so I wanted to try it. When we arrived on Saturday evening, we had to sign up for the waitlist which was 10 minutes. The parking lot is small and so is the restaurant. We ordered Jajangmyeon, Meat Jajangmyeon, and Cream Shrimp. The Jajangmyeon was super tasty and easy on the palette. It seemed like there wasn't a lot of meat in the meal, but good thing we ordered the Meat Jajangmyeon, which cost an additional $3. The Cream Shrimp was creamy and tender too, reminiscent of honey walnut shrimp. The restaurant is crowded and lively. You can hear K-pop music and other diners chatting when you're eating. Overall, our meals were flavorful, easy on the palette, and affordable. I would recommend this spot if you're looking for noodles in the area!

Jajangmyeon / Blackbean Sauce Noodle
Vivian L.

Paik's noodle is the spot if you're craving delicious noodles packed with flavor and great service. Like many other reviews have said, there's not a lot of parking designated for the restaurant. We came around 2ish and ended up parking on the street near the restaurant. We ordered a regular Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong, and mandu which was enough for two people. All the dishes were so delicious and the price was very reasonable for the amount you get. Great service all around. Food came out quick and the servers are always coming by with water.

Interior
Tony L.

FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 4 AMBIANCE: 3 VALUE: 4 We were looking for something different for lunch and we came across Paik's. A no thrills Korean restaurant specializing in their black bean sauce rice/noodles. We ordered: Fried Dumplings - minced pork and vegetables dumplings deep fried to perfection. Crunchy, meaty and just need a dousing of vinegar. Jajang Rice - rice covered in shrimp egg omelette with the black bean jajang sauce on the side. The omelette was done right, not dry, but the black bean jajang sauce was really what made the dish. Beef Jjamppong - noodle soup with beef slices and mixed vegetables. Comforting bowel of needles with thinly sliced beef and cabbage. Jajangmyeon - their signature noodles with black bean sauce. Very umami and the noodles were done just right. Cheap (for nowadays) and good food, what else can you ask for?

Jajangmyeon
Lisa N.

Probably one of the best spots to grab jajangmyeon in the area. They specialize in this dish, and it shows--the food comes out incredibly fast without sacrificing quality. I also love that they provide everything you need at the table, from scissors and extra bowls to plenty of pickled radish. Their jajangmyeon is somehow much easier to mix than versions I've had elsewhere, with the sauce coating the noodles evenly without too much effort. The noodles themselves have the perfect consistency with just the right amount of chew, giving you that satisfying bite every time. It's simple, comforting, and consistently hits the spot whenever I'm craving jajangmyeon. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you're in the area and looking for a solid bowl!

Jaengban-Jjajang / Stir-Fried Blackbean Sauce Noodle with Seafood and Veggies Tangsuyuk / Fried Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Amy K.

This is my go-to spot when I'm really hungry and craving something I can't easily make at home. The jjamppong jjajang (쟁반짜장) never disappoints and is perfect for sharing between two people. The tangsuyuk (탕수육) is always crispy and super satisfying too. It can lean a little salty at times, but it still tastes fresh and really good overall. I did try their jjamppong a while back and didn't love it at the time, but I'm not sure how it is now. I'll definitely be back.

Shayla H.

Been visiting Paik's and absolutely love this place since I've been introduced to it. Glad there's one in SoCal and in the Bay. It's a reliable Korean cuisine spot. It's a good price for everything, making it worth the money. The portions are so large that it's ideal for family style or left overs to save for yourself. Absolutely delicious food!! Be careful of the spicy foods. While delicious, it adds both the kick of flavor and heat.

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Ask the Community - Paik's Noodle

Is there a vegetarian option or substitution of meat for the jajangmyeon?

Interesting the restaurant name! Any Hong Kong foods?

No, Wai. This is the famous Paik Jong Won. This is Korean Chinese food. I mean the Jajangmyeon is the closest you can get. Try it out! Common restaurant in South Korea.

Do they accept Apple Pay?

Yes they do!

What do you recommend for someone's child who is a picky eater that doesn't like sauce?

The fried pork is still good without the sauce.

Do they open for dining room?

Yes

I saw someone mention ordering via doordash in a review but I am not seeing this restaurant on doordash. What am I doing wrong? Or is this restaurant not offered on doordash?

Maybe your address is not within range of the restaurant.

Do you have outdoor seating?

No they do not

Are jjambbong bab (the rice) and tangsuyook (fried pork) gluten free? If not, do they have option to make it gluten free?

No.

Do they have gluten free dishes? Are jjambbong bab and jjajangbab (the rice versions) gluten free?

Can they make dishes without pork?

Yes they can!

Any vegan options here? Edit: I called the restaurant and they said they can make some dishes vegan…

I did ask this at the restaurant -- Vegan as in "no animal products" .. no.

Are there any gluten-free substitute for the noodles?

I don't believe they have any rice noodles but the #8 Tangsuyuk is coated in rice flour

Are there vegetarian options available?

I have ordered their stir fried jajangmyeon vegetarian. They customized it for me.

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Chungdam - Prime Seng Galbi

Chungdam

4.0(1.2k reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$$

I pretty much enjoy trying all the Korean restaurants in my area. I love Korean food maybe because…read moreI'm Korean and grew up eating it. Chungdam is my go to Korean restaurant. The staff are always pleasant, the side dishes are fresh, and the food is consistently high quality. They constantly refill the side dishes without even asking. They don't use too much oil or heavy spices, which I appreciate. One of the staff members, Jane, is incredibly nice. She always greets me with a bright smile! It's so nice when someone recognizes you. At the end of the meal they also serve cold pumpkin juice, which is my favorite, but it's too sweet... maybe little less syrup? Just saying...

Solid date night spot for some fancy high quality Korean bbq with some fancy banchan. Came on a…read morebusy Saturday night. Great customer service from the manager John at the check in area. Ok service from our own server, but I get it.. it was busy. Seafood pancake is a definite must! The batter was very unique and quite crispy! We also got the bibim naengmyeon with the raw beef. Very yummy with QQ noodle. Kinda sad we couldn't finish this and they wouldn't let us take it to go because of the raw beef. Main meat of the star was the soy marinated galbi and the brisket. Both filled our bellies up to the brim. I'm already salivating as I write this review. I also loved the raw marinated crab that was offered as part of the ban-chan. That already made up for the price of meats lol.

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Chungdam - Inside (7/1)

Inside (7/1)

Chungdam - Seafood Pancake

Seafood Pancake

Chungdam - Spicy Raw Marinated Crab

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Spicy Raw Marinated Crab

Master Oh's - Gal Bak

Master Oh's

4.3(215 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Food is absurdly good!! I truly love this place. I really…read morelove korean food out of all I've tried I am amazed by how good it is every time!! Service is amazing as well they give you multiple side dishes which as amazing as well! Ambiance feels like home I truly understand why it gets full and over all just WOW! Servings are big for 3 people the tteokbokki is really filling with a side of rice.

Very belated review... Been here actually several times and will finally provide a review of out…read morelast visit! Overall one of my favorite places - finally got to try the Korean marinated crab and I love they offer a soy version - not spicy!! My only complaint is the crab is so small :( Tasty but small... I love they give you a little bowl of rice with various toppings to mix and eat together - definitely enhances the textures and flavors! Love their cold noodle soup - the noodles are perfect and it really hits the spot as perfect comfort food - especially great on a hot sunny day!! Love their bon chon - everything they offer is delicious with so much variety! I think a must have is their beef pancake. I usually get their seafood pancake but decided to try the beef! What a surprise. Tender with crispy crunch on the outside - it was SO GOOD... way better than their seafood version which I think doesn't have enough seafood but this one is ALL BEEF - can't hide with batter... All time favorite and our go to when craving Korean food! Service is good - they make sure we have our water filled and bonchons refreshed!! :)

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Master Oh's - Inside

Inside

Master Oh's - Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22)

Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22)

Master Oh's - Soy sauce marinated crab

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Soy sauce marinated crab

Jang Su Jang - Galbi, vegetable pancake, & side dishes

Jang Su Jang

3.8(2.3k reviews)
0.9 mi
•$$$

We had the budae jjigae and mul naengmyeon…read more The stew had lots of fermented kimchi flavor. If you like that, this is great. My preference is basically a shin ramyun which has a thicker broth. I loved how this had tteok, sausage, and spam. It's also wonderful that it comes out still boiling inside the stone pot. I love their fresh, sweet kimchi banchan. The place is nice and clean and the service is friendly. It's nice that they also have private rooms available. I liked it enough but if someone asked me a Korean place to eat, this isn't one that would come to the forefront of my mind. It's good but not mind blowing.

Jang Su Jang is a solid Korean BBQ restaurant in Milpitas. While none of the dishes had any…read more"wow" factor, the food was above average and the prices were reasonable. The decor is a little dated. Service was efficient and met expectations. We ordered Wang Mandoo, LA Galbi, and a Cold Noodle Combo. The Wang Mandoo were described as king size boiled dumplings with beef, pork, and kimchi, and the sizes did not disappoint -- indeed very huge, even larger than the mandoo I've had in Korea. The meat was tender and overall very tasty. The LA Galbi came out as large slices of BBQ short ribs and were tender, juicy, and flavorful. The cold noodle combo came with cold noodles in broth plus bulgogi. You can pick other protein but that's what we chose. The cold noodles were refreshing and the noodles were chewy and bouncy. The portions were fairly large. The bulgogi was probably the most disappointing of all the dishes we had. It was tender beef but lacked some bbq flavor. I appreciated the wide variety of Banchans that were brought out to our table. They also gladly refilled the banchans as needed.

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Jang Su Jang
Jang Su Jang - Haemul Pajeon aka Seafood Pancake ($29), expensive

Haemul Pajeon aka Seafood Pancake ($29), expensive

Jang Su Jang - Jang Su Jang - inside bbq seating area

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Jang Su Jang - inside bbq seating area

Hong Dae Pocha - Padak KFC: Fried Chicken w/ green onion, house sauce | $25 (boneless chicken thigh)

Hong Dae Pocha

3.9(317 reviews)
0.7 mi

Not only was this the worst Korean food I've had to date, but the service was a mess. I try my best…read moreto be understanding and I usually never leave negative reviews, but this one I had to share. We ordered a combo (contains three dishes) and not only did they forget two of the three items, but when we asked for the two items they only brought out the second one over an hour later. By the time we were done with our second item, we asked them to just not bring out the third item in our combo because it was clear they hadn't even begun to prepare it because they forgot again. Despite only receiving two of the three items in our combo over the span of our two hours, they still charged us the full $73 for the combo. Additionally, they kept bringing out the wrong items and also brought out things twice when we had already received it. Food overall was undeniably bad for how it was priced. The quality of the pork in the katsu was extremely tough and stringy, not to mention how it was absolutely drowned in sauce. Kimchi fried rice was wet, as it was drowned in sauce and oil, barely fried. Chicken wings were also drenched in oil and sauce, and it was soggy, rubbery, and overall terrible. In conclusion, don't waste your time or money here. This was my second time at this establishment, and both times were atrocious.

Came with a few friends on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed! The drinks here are…read morerelatively cheaper compared to other pochas, bars, or pubs, but the high food prices pretty much make up for that. We shared a soy garlic fried chicken and some fries with a beer and a few sojus. We were still hungry so we then ordered combo #4 and asked to replace the fish cake soup for more fries; our server originally denied the request but came back and said he'd do it this one time. I highly recommend ordering the combos here over ala carte! All the food came out piping hot and fresh. It was the perfect bar food; just really expensive for the quality of what you're eating. The place had ambient purple lighting inside, kpop & korean street food videos displaying on the TVs, tons of korean idol posters, and music absolutely blasting overhead. I enjoyed the lively vibe, but will say the music got a bit too loud and my friends and I really had to raise our voice to speak to each other. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and would definitely come back!

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Hong Dae Pocha - Inner room

Inner room

Hong Dae Pocha - Half Fried and Half Sweet Spicy Chicken Wings

Half Fried and Half Sweet Spicy Chicken Wings

Hong Dae Pocha - Corn cheese!!! + cocktail

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Corn cheese!!! + cocktail

Rice Junky - CC Chicken

Rice Junky

4.3(660 reviews)
0.9 mi•Newhall
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My partner and I decided to give this spot a try after seeing it in the neighborhood, in addition…read moreto the fact that they have good reviews here on Yelp. They're open late and serve a variety of rice bowls & ramen. The staff are kind, friendly, & happy to help -- but orders are placed through the tablet at your table. There are fun neon lights that set the vibe & k-pop stars all over the walls. We tried the cc chicken & the RJ army style stew; The chicken was breaded & coated in their cc sauce. They give you the option to have an extra sauce on the chicken, or on the side. I chose the chili sauce (on the side, since I prefer to dip) and really enjoyed the bowl with macaroni salad & some fresh greens. The fresh salad was a nice surprise as I finished more of the plate! My partner really enjoyed their stew; the flavor tasted of fermented soybean, with various meats, cabbage, & served with noodles. The noodles looked like they were instant, but still tasted of good quality. They brought out a tabletop stove to keep the soup hot, and showed us how we could turn it off or lower the heat when we were ready. It was a cute & nice little touch that we really enjoyed~ Looking forward to coming back again to try more of the menu!

The food was okay. A bit too saucy for my taste. Kimchi fried rice did not have much kimchi…read more Self order on the tablet is convenient and minimum tipping is 15 which is reasonable. Feels like a good food and drink place for friends or colleagues to hang out. Too bad I cannot drink today and I was alone, so did not get the whole experience.

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Rice Junky - Dining area

Dining area

Rice Junky - CC Chicken Pan Dish

CC Chicken Pan Dish

Rice Junky - Westside Chicken Pandish

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Westside Chicken Pandish

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