Paik's Noodle Houston

The food tasted authentic like I had it in Korea. I ordered jjamppong and sweet and sour pork. Last time I ordered jjajang and pork dish. I am gonna visit this place again when I visit that area😊 (And what I really like about this place is the restroom is really clean!)

Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! The crispy fried chicken is golden and juicy. The savory black bean sauce is rich and satisfying, complementing the fluffy, well-seasoned omelet wonderfully.

When I think of the BEST jjajangmyeon in Houston, I think of Paik's Noodle. This location in spring branch is their original, and I grew up coming here for lunch every sunday after church. 1) Jjajangmyeon: My brother loves getting this one. It is sweet and a bit soupy from all the sauce. The noodles are chewy and bouncy, and get coated in the sauce nicely. There is a good amount of meat that comes with it too! The flavors are great. 2) Jaengbanjjajang: This is my go-to and personal favorite noodle dish to get here. It is similar to their original jjangmyeon except that it is less soupy and has a bit of spice. The spiciness adds a nice kick balancing the sweet and savory flavors. There are also lots of different mix ins like squid, shrimp, beef, and vegetables! The play on textures and contrasting flavors is why I love this dish 3) Spicy Chicken Wings (Yangnyeom): For not being a chicken wing restaurant, Paiks sure does serve some banger wings. Juicy big wings with a slight crisp on the outside. The sauce is amazing. It is that sweet and spicy yangnyeom korean fried chicken sauce. 4) Tangsuyuk: I never visit Paisk without ordering their tangsuyuk. Perfectly fried with a great chew. The pork is not too porky or gamey which is nice, and the sauce is a sticky sweet and sour sauce. 4) Gunmandoo: Their panfried dumplings are quite nice too! I haven't gotten them in a while, but they were solid Overall, I don't think there was a single dish I disliked here at Paiks. Service is standard, not too fast not too slow. The ambiance is not really one for dates or anything. It's super casual with metal chairs. It can get a bit cold. There are restrooms and water dispensers. They used to have the self serve yellow radish but now they just serve it with your meal. You have to clean your table yourself and put all the dish trays in the back

Unique and delicious spot coming from the famous Korean chef. We came here to try the classic dishes, including the black bean noodles and the deep-fried pork, and they did not disappoint, especially the noodles! We also got some amazing Hong Kong wings which were flavorful and tender. The pace at which the dishes comes out is amazing, and you can see them prep the dishes right behind the ordering table. They offer toppings and water as you need - very cafeteria type restaurant. Lots of indoor seating. Would recommend if you want a taste of authentic Korean cuisine.

The young lady greeting the customers was welcoming and accommodating, answering questions I had about the menu. It was obvious she cared about our dining experience. You go there for the food, Korean fast food of sorts. My friend and I ordered black bean noodles, sweet & sour pork, and dumplings. Locals go there to dine. It’s a casual place to eat. I’ll go back.

The food wasn’t great. It wasn’t bad either. Just an ok experience with the food. The sweet and sour pork wasn’t crispy. The noodles tasted overcooked and soft. All the dishes lacked. It was missing something. It reminded me of chinese food more than Korean food.

Tried the tangsyk and the crispy batter was unique and delicious, but the sauce was way too sweet. Pro tip: ask to skip the sauce and put the black bean sauce on it instead. The dumplings were also fried in a nice a crispy manner, but not hard. Tables are very clean! They come and wipe them as soon as a customer leaves. The black bean sauce with omelet and cabbage soup was delicious and felt like comfort food! Definitely coming back for more!