MDK Noodles (Myung Dong Kyoja)

Very inviting atmosphere. delicious authentic Korean dishes. they even had raw fermented skate that you could add to your dish. really fresh flavors. You have to wait a little bit of time in order to have the freshly made and freshly prepared dishes come to the table, but it’s worth the wait what’s nice is that this location shares a hallway to the Ramen Alley. Stacie, the owner, owns both and if Someone in your party wants to get Ramen instead, they might be able to have it there and bring it over. Clean interior and friendly staff. Parking can be tough in this location as it shares with many other retail stores and restaurants.

Went here for dinner, food came out relatively fast. Service was good, the restaurant was clean. The steamed pork dumplings and pan fried dumplings were really good! The hot soup noodles and tteboki were just okay.

This might be my new goto korean place. The fried pork dumplings were fantastic, the spicy pork bulogio was awesome and I've never had a seafood pancake better than this. Service was a bit slower than we expected considering we were the only table there but it was acceptable.

We went here for dinner on Friday. The place is spacious and clean. Our waiter gave us barley tea to try. We also asked for water if we didn’t want the tea. We tried kimchi pork dumplings, seafood pancake, galbi, and bulgogi bibimbap with fried egg. The banchan (Kimchi and vinegary cabbage) were homemade and gave each one of us our own separate ones. You can ask for more if you wanted to. We will definitely come back and try their other dishes.

3rd visit: brought different friends and a different child. tried regular noodles which were much better. The pork dumplings were excellent and fresh. The kimchi jeon (pancake) was largely tasteless and had more squash than kimchi. The kimchi dolsot was finished because the kids were hungry but there was an all over bitterness to the food… maybe it’s the gochugaru but it didn’t taste authentic Korean… —- Typical Korean spot. Perfectly sized for Bellaire. It’s always busy, so I today I stopped in after the lunch rush…around 2:15. The pace was largely empty and I got to try the spicy kalguksu. It was pretty good. The spicy broth was a bit overpowering but much healthier than ramen. I should’ve tried the original. Next time, I’ll order some of the dumplings. The mini dumplings in the soup did not have any taste and I didn’t end up finishing them, but the soup was hearty. See pics of menu and video of the noodles. They were fresh, not hand pulled like I said in my video. 🙂 the service was good. Bathrooms were okay, the dining Space felt like I was in Seoul. The banchan was simple. You have a dongchimi and a grab kimchi which are staples for a kalguksu place. This is right NEXT to mochinut but I do not like this parking lot and my car has been scratched and dinged lots in this strip mall… so FYI but it’s a nice Korean eatery in Bellaire. I’d def come back to dry just dumplings and the cold noodles and other boonshik. There is a good variety of Korean noodles and fast food type of quick dishes to choose from. My server (the only server at this time) was a tatted Korean female. She was great. She was professional, perfectly energetic without being in your face. I had a comfortable meal, alone, and she was efficient without rushing me

I ordered a seafood kalguksu, and the seafood in the noodles looked extremely outdated and not fresh at all. It was honestly very unappetizing and disappointing. I strongly recommend that management check the freshness and quality of ingredients before serving food to customers. This was not an acceptable experience.

My recent visit to MDK NOODLES has solidified its place as a top contender for the best Korean food in Houston. The star of the show, without a doubt, is their incredible handmade noodles. The cold chewy noodles with bulgogi were a revelation – the texture of the noodles was perfectly springy and satisfying, and the combination with the sweet and savory bulgogi was simply divine. The seafood pancake was another highlight, boasting a delightful crispiness and a generous amount of fresh seafood. The kimchi with pork dumplings were juicy and flavorful, with the perfect balance of spice and savory pork. What truly sets MDK noodles apart is the exceptional quality of their ingredients and the care put into each dish. The side dishes were also noteworthy, with incredibly generous portions and a fantastic variety. And the kimchi? Absolutely the best I've tasted in Houston – perfectly fermented and bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with a genuinely chill vibe, and the staff were friendly and attentive, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. If you're looking for authentic, soul-satisfying Korean cuisine, especially handmade noodles that are truly special, MDK noodles is a must-visit.