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    Kyodong Noodles

    4.0 (133 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Jjajangmyun Combo Tangsuyuk
    Chrissy L.

    The Jjajangmyun Combo Tangsusuk came in a very large portion enough to leave you very full. Taste was average. A good option if you want generous portions at a reasonable price.

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    Jessie Z.

    Probably one of the most popular places in the hmart westpark food court. The portions are huge and shareable, the service is fast, and the food is flavored well. We got the black bean noodle with tangsuyuk combo. The bowl does seem smaller than before, but its okay as in general its still shareable. The noodle soup ones however are huge and does have that seafood fragrance. Black bean noodle- good noodles with nice chew, flavor is good with potatoes onion and pork chopped in nice square flavors. Not too salty or black bean fermented tasting, not too oily, overall well made. Pickles- soo good to go with the noodles. Its saltier than you expect (as the yellow ones from the package are sweet) but the crunch helps break up the chewy mass of the noodles and its good to ask for extra. Tangsuyuk - got the sauce on the side. Suuper thick sauce. Sweet and sour, best if you like orange chicken. The breading is not too oily, airy and with a nice chew crunch (not hard) Overall, I feel like the quality has stayed consistent and the flavor even improved so I'd recommend here if you have this craving. I would love some fresh/pickled veg like pickled onions or cucumber, but i dont think thats authentic lol.

    Enrique D.

    Located in the foodcourt of the hmart- It's just okay. Went on a weekday lunch. Was told that they're getting backed up and it would take 15-20 minutes. That's fine. Ordered a combo of the jajang and the tangsuyuk... It was pretty straightforward. Order, pay, wait for the number to be called and get it. Eat, return the tray. Ambiance wise, it's a food court so quick in and out for this one. The food though was tbh, just okay. I felt that the sauce of the jajangmyeon was a little watered down. It seemed that it lacked that oomph that other places have. Maybe it's because they were overwhelmed with all the orders. It's also a little pricey standalone wise compared to other places. But since I got it as a combo with the tangsuyuk, it wasn't bad. The tangsuyuk was served with the sauce on it. I should have requested to have it on the side. Unfortunately, they dont really offer water here. They can give you a disposable cup and send you to a water fountain. So best to just get a drink / boba from another spot. In anycase, this one is just okay.

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    Sam C.

    I think this is our new favorite place for jjampong in Irvine -- we had previous said it was Paik's Noodles on culver, but I think it's here now. Compared to Paik's, Kyodong's broth has more seafood flavor and is a little less spicy. I think there's less pork as well. Overall, it makes for a milder but more rich and nuanced flavor. As for ingredients, Kyodong gives you more shellfish and less veggies and pork. The bowl at Kyodong is also larger, so there's a nicer presentation (for those who care about presentation at a food court lol). We're definitely coming back.

    Ben H.

    Korean Chinese spot with solid portions but the flavor didn't fully hit. Jajangmyeon: Maybe? It was fine but felt a little too light. Missing that deep savory punch that makes this dish so satisfying. Sweet and Sour Chicken: Maybe? Also just okay. The coating was crispy but the sauce leaned way too sweet for me. Would've been better with a little more balance. Portions were big though which I appreciated. Good value for how much food you get but not something I'd crave again. Food: 6/10 Value: 7/10

    Jjajangmyun Noodles
    Levis K.

    Tucked away into the hmart food court is where you'll find this spot. I came here on my lunch with a coworker to try out something different than what we'd normally get. He got the jjajang noodles with fried dumplings and I got the pork fried rice with jjajang sauce. His noodles came out very watery... different from any jjajang noodles we have ever gotten anywhere else. By the time he got past the sauce and the top half of the noodles he was faced with a soupy watery bowl. The fried dumpling was good, had a nice crispy outer shell and a soft chewy mix of meat and veggies. Nothing too crazy, nothing too extravagant but it sufficed. The fried rice was mostly good, but I couldn't even finish half. The portion is huge and it's very filling. The pork was a bit dry while the rice tasted drenched in oil and salt. The jjajang sauce was good though to eat together with the rice. The service was great - the worker was very friendly and professional. Since it's inside the hmart food court expect it to be loud - plenty of seating inside though. Overall, I don't know if I'd come back to try it again. The food just did not impress me, unfortunately. The noodles became soup and the rice was super oily. If I come back again I'd have to try something else to see if it's worth it.

    Seafood Jajangmyeon Noodles
    May W.

    Nice option in the H-Mart food court. The jjampong noodles are a large portion and can be shared by two people easily. Maybe I don't like jjampong, but the noodles were very saucy and not that much flavor. Service was fast and nice!

    Jjamppong Noodles
    Yena W.

    Their jjamppong is so huge, enough for two or one very hungry person, with perfect noodle texture in a gloriously red spicy seafood broth that will leave an orange-red ring around your mouth. The +$20 price for a bowl of noodle soup in a food court might be eyebrow raising but the generous portion and the frozen but still good variety of seafood that flavors the broth so nicely is well worth it.

    Pork Fried Rice
    Norma M.

    We came here to check out the food court inside HMart on Alton Parkway. Lots of good Asian food stalls inside. I ended up ordering Pork Fried Rice at Kyodong. Friendly and fast service despite the long line. I like that there is a monitor in front of each stall displaying your order #, to let you know if your food is ready. There's also someone who announces the order # when ready. My pork fried rice was very tasty and generous portion. I had it for 4 meals I think. The only knock was how the pork was cut (wished it was thinner or maybe small cubes) but taste-wise I truly enjoyed it. I also liked the black bean sauce with onions that it came with.

    Romuel Dave C.

    Good Jjajangmyeon is hard to find. Sure a lot of Korean spots serve it, but is it good? Located in the food court of the H-Mart, this place can get busy. First few times I came in, this was the only spot that had a line forming during lunch hour rush. I used Grubhub/Yelp a few times to order ahead so it was ready to eat when I arrived. This however means you're eating out of a plastic bowl instead a real one. It's nice that the noodles/sauce are separated for to-go orders. You'll be waiting quite a bit if you order directly (though it seems they do prioritize these orders) Noodles nice and bouncy, sauce full of flavor. Can't go wrong with "Korean Black Bean Spaghetti!" pickled radish is a good compliment. It's not the best Jjajangmyeon I've ever head, but its priced on par with today's world, and satisfies a craving. Don't get the spicy...literally $1 for just some Gochugaru powder sprinkled on top.

    직원분 친절하고 우선 여기 짜장면 콤보 너무 맛있음 :) 자주 오는데 친절하니까 기분도 좋네요!! 추천
    Sung Hee L.

    이만구 교동짬뽕 직원분 친절하고 짜장면 콤보 자주 시켜먹는데 진짜 맛있어요 :) 탕수육도 맛있음!! 또 올게요오오 추천합니다. 장소도 커서 좋은거 같아요!

    Jenning L.

    The black bean noodles, seafood noodles and fried pork here always hit a craving. I might be wrong but I believe they used to have another location close in the vicinity but I think they closed down to move inside the food court? It's a shame they don't have the restaurant style seating anymore. Regardless, I'll always come here if I'm craving black bean/or seafood noodles. Even for takeout it's still good :)

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    Heidi C.

    I used to love this place back when the owner was in Barranca -- the food was delicious, portions were generous, and the service was always warm and friendly. Since moving into the food court, it seems like the business is still doing well without much advertising. However, the atmosphere has changed. There are usually just young staff at the front, and unfortunately, friendly service no longer seems to be a priority. It feels like the owner is no longer involved or paying attention. The Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong haven't tasted the same for a while now -- they've definitely lost the old flavor. Most recently, I ordered the Kkanpung Shrimp, and all the batter was clumped together in one big piece. That was really disappointing.

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    Great jjajangmyun in the LIC Hmart food hall! Large portion. They bring out the food quickly too.

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    Great customer service and food, I ordered the jjajangmyun and it was very creamy and delicious, would come again.

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