Overall: 4/5 Flavor: 4.2/5 solid, authentic Value: 3/5 pricing felt a bit too expensive to me, and for our party of 3 there were only 2 unique side dishes Vibe: 4/5, cozy but quiet enough to have a conversation Service: 4.5/5 people were nice, I have no complaints. Overall good spot for a quick meal. Convenient parking available nearby. read more

MD Noodle House - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York

If you're looking for a comforting and classic Korean meal, MD is the way to go! Myung Dong Noodle House is most well known for their kalguksu (knife cut noodles). All their noodles and tofu are made in house. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu but here are some must try. Appetizers: Seafood pancake - so crispy and filled with a variety of seafood Dumplings - super thin wrappers stuffed with juicy pork Meals: Their classic MD kalguksu - the chicken broth is so rich and the noodles are the perfect chewing texture ANY of their soondubu (soft tofu stew) - their tofu is sooo fresh. I love that each stew actually tastes different based on the ingredients. Also all the stews come with the grilled pork side which is SO good. ANY of the bibimbaps - they come in a huge stone pot filled to the brim with fresh ingredients - highly recommend the spicy squid! read more

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Pros: - the food was so warm and cozy-feeling, it was freezing that day - the tonkatsu was sooooo crispy and the batter wasn't too thin/flaky or too thick - I tried the kimchi for the first time and at first I was kind of thrown off by the reaaaaallly strong garlic flavor but it actually ended up being soooo addicting, I kept munching on it - the other kimchi was white, it had more of a neutral flavor but the two were a nice contrast/combination to each other - the staff kept refilling our kimchi, thank you Cons: - nothing in particular for me but, my best friend's mom (they're regulars there) did say the kalguksu wasn't as good as usual Comments: - went on a Sunday night around 7PM, it wasn't too busy, we were seated immediately - wasn't exactly sure what we ordered since my best friend's mom ordered for us but looks like a mandu kalguksu and a tonkatsu read more

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We ordered seafood tofu soup, beef tofu soup, bulgogi dolpan & md kalguksu. The beef from the tofu soup was very tough, I wished they used a different cut. The seafood tofu soup was ok, it came with a fair amount of seafood. All tofu soups came with a side of grilled pork. The MD Kalguksu had a clean but flavorful broth, the onions on it were good (but we wished it had a little bit of more meat). Service was great and the staff were attentive. They kept on coming with refills for the banchan, which were the regular kimchi and non-spicy kimchi. We would like to come back for their other dishes :) read more

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MD Noodle House is acronym for Myung Dong Noodle House. Apology my review for restaurant in Flushing is for this restaurant in Little Neck. We ate here 2-times because a return trip was called for. Being Korean, we are snobby about Korean food, and this place check all our boxes. Spacious and comfy ambiance, helpful and attentive staff, food arrived very fast, fresh, high quality food seasoned right and very tasty! A definite recommendation! We will return also! read more

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MD Noodle House is the second location. The original located in Fort Lee, NJ so you know it's legit (Fort Lee is known to have some of the best Korean food)! I came after a weekend trip upstate and this really hit the spot for a comfort meal. Inside is spacious with a lot of tables so we were seated immediately and the food came out pretty quick too. The staff is friendly and they came over several times to refill our kimchi. Beware, the regular kimchi is spicyyyyyyy. I got the seafood pancake and the MD kalguksu but I honestly wanted to try everything (so you know I'll be back for sure). The noodles were in a hearty chicken soup that was light, yet meaty. It was topped with some dumplings (kind of small but I liked the filling) along with ground meat and onions that were torched which gave it a smokey flavor. I love a good seafood pancake and this one is pretty good! It wasn't too thick but it was very crispy and had a good amount of shrimp & squid. Glad that there's an authentic Korean restaurant in the area. Can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

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Love this spot for kalguksu or hand cut noodles, but they also have a lot of other items. I usually get the combo of kalguksu and seafood tteokbokki, which is perfect to share. Their seafood pancake is also a great appetizer! read more

Food service Korean beer is tops I order the jayook dalmand spicy pork which was the best I've had outside of S Korea!

Walked in and asked to be seated I was ignored the waiter was very rude. I dont know if there was a language barrier, but then he asked if I was pick order pick-up ( im black fyi) . I will never return here just off the shear etiquette of this place. Will not spend my money in a place that lacks respect read more

Stopped in for a quick by with the family. They seated us quickly on a Monday afternoon tucked away in the front. Nice service, albeit a small language barrier. We ordered a bunch of dishes - Mandu, seafood pancake, several noodle dishes. Everything came out hot and not too spicy. Noodles were very tasty and perfect. Love how their noodles are homemade. Hard to come by homey Korean food! Prices were on the higher side but the service and quality of food made up for it. read more

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We drive past this place all the time and finally decided to stop by for a quick lunch last week. What an amazing gem of a place in Little Neck! We lucked out and came in right before the lunch crowd so we were seated immediately. There are large photos of the food displayed on both the tv screens and around the restaurant - so many options to choose from! This restaurant has some great lunch combinations that give you the chance to try out a few things on the menu even as a small party of two! Yes, there was plenty of food for the both of us, but we were glad to have gotten to try several things from the menu without ordering the full size (though I feel like the pancake was definitely a generous portion). My husband opted for the kalguksu with the seafood pancake while I got the oyster and seaweed soondubu with a side of cooked pork. The seafood pancake was definitely my favorite - it was light, super crunchy and chock full of shrimp, scallion and squid. The tofu soup was the right level of spicy and the accompanying banchan (pickled cabbage and kimchi) were perfect too. Honestly the side of pork was just okay and nothing special. The kalguksu was good - the noodles were thin but had a great bounce and the broth was beefy and thick. I probably could have skipped the mandoo in the soup though. There are a lot of other great options including different types of fish, beef bone soup and more! Just writing this review is making me hungry again and I'm already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Honestly, not bad and if your in the area and want some tasty noodles. The noodles themselves were tasty and mine tasted as expected from Yookgaejang. I was curious about their MD noodles they're known for, but noted that it came with pork, which I'm not a fan of. Kalbi Jjim wasn't too shabby either. read more

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Stopped by for dinner on a rainy day and the meal was so satisfying and comforting. The restaurant is spacious and clean. They share the parking lot with the supermarket and other businesses, but they have dedicated parking spaces right in front of their building. We didn't have to wait long for the food, which is great. I got the seafood pancake and MD Kalguksu combo and I think it was worth it. The seafood pancake was crispy and filled with a lot of seafood. The kalguksu was warm and hearty and the noodles were the perfect texture. All of their soondubu dishes come with a side of grilled marinated pork. The soondubu is a classic and I actually liked the pork more than I expected. It was crispy and flavorful. For the sides, they give both regular kimchi and white kimchi. Their kimchi is actually spicy unlike some spots, but it was so good. Such a great gem in Little Neck! read more

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Loved it ! Came here on a friday and it did not disappoint. Everything was in point. Even the bonchon felt very fresh all the way to the rice tea. My kids loved the noodles, pork katsu and seafood pancake. Wife loved the oyster tofu soup. Would come here again as they have a pretty big menu. Service was easy as its a button on the table and the carts coming by to fill the kimchi and rice tea. Temperature was good inside on a cold weather day. Some food had good spicy enough to make me sweat a little. Parking it easy and the parking lot is huge. Would highly recommend read more

For those who are wondering: No, this is not an extension of Myeongdong Gyoza, from Myeongdong, Korea. And yes, this also means that Myeongdong's unlimited noodle service does not apply here at this location... However! The Myungdong Noodle House answered the K-Town's need for the famous kalguksoo from Myeongdong, and I gotta say, it was a pleasant surprise. The original kalguksoo has its own distinct flavor, a little less greasy than what you may have tasted in Korea. I immediately knew I'd have a craving for this here, in NYC. The steamed mandoo too, had me reminiscing about the time in Korea. It was replicated delightfully. I enjoyed them just as much. about After trying all of our dishes, we knew that what Myungdong Noodle House had was their own thing. They may have caught my attention with another's gimmick, but it was their flavor that got me curious to try different items on their menu. You know? You try one thing and it becomes obvious to you that the rest of the menu is going to be the same top-tier flavors. And boy were we glad that we didn't need to wait 45 minutes to sit down as we did in Korea. This place is pretty big! The staff is friendly and the table service is conveniently equipped with calling bells. If you are not about to drop in Myeongdong Korea any time soon, I'd recommend that you try. read more

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One of favorite comfort food places whenever I visit home. The staff are always super friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I have been here multiple times with my family, and we have all enjoyed their food and service. Their Spicy Naengmyun has nicely cooked chewy noodles, perfect for a summer day. It also comes with Marinated Jeyuk (pork) on the side, but it was kinda cold and bit tough. It didn't seem freshly cooked for those reasons but still has good flavor. The Galbi Tang had a very warming and hearty broth with lots of tender beef. My parents both really loved this dish. But my favorite has to be their Spicy Galbi Jim! The meat was so flavorful and just falls off the bone. The sauce has seeped into the meat and pairs so nicely with rice as well, just a perfect meal. The portions for each dish are also huge, so it's great for family-style or takeaway. Overall, really good Korean food and highly recommend coming here! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their other dishes too! read more

MD Noodle House - Galbi Jim (spicy) - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York

A great addition to little neck especially in this cold weather. We got 2 combos: 1) seafood pancake and MD kulguksu and 2) kimchi soondubo with a side of grilled marinated pork and slaw. We got started with some banchan of kimchi (spicy and non spicy version) and some hot tea. The seafood pancake was absolutely delicious and had a good amount of shrimps and octopus in it and it was lightly fried to perfection. The MD kulguksu is a chicken broth based noodle with dumplings and ground pork on top. It was surprisingly good for something so simple and the broth had great flavor and it tasted clean. Hubby ordered the kimchi soondubu mild but it was spicier than expected but not bad. The side grilled marinated pork was also great. The food tasted very home made and we will definitely visit again. They gave my kids children-friendly stainless steel bowls and utensils. Portions were huge and we had to take some food home with us and the service was top notched. read more

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Came here for lunch and was looking forward to some soondubu jijae (spicy tofu soup). The restaurant is nice and clean and had plenty of seating. We ordered seafood and beef soup and you can tell that they were in fact very different. The seafood soup had a the seafood flavor you would expect but not so much the beef. The beef was a bit tough and the soup was very thick. Flavors were also muted. They only had spicy and non-spicy kimchi which was good but not enough to notice that they don't provide any other banchan. You do get a small side of pork and salad which was nice until you notice that you're paying $20 for 1 order. Overall, the jigae lacked flavor, didn't like the consistency and the banchan was really lacking. I personally would not go back. read more

Excellent food and wonderful service. The seafood is especially fresh and tasty, a very well run operation.

Their Gal bi Jim is good. Pork and tofu soup combo is good also. Always comes with kimchi and cabbages. read more

MD Noodle House - menu - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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TLDR: Me likey. MD Noodle House is a classic from NJ. Get the mandoo, definitely the signature MD kalguksu and the bbq bulgogi. I loved MD Noodle House when I first tried it in Fort Lee. Since then, it's not quite the same but when I heard a new one opened in Queens - I had to check it out. I think the new location has the quality NJ did when they first opened. Everything tasted really flavorful and was very frush. I love their mandoo - it's got super thin wrappers and PACKED with filling. I'd recommend getting the set for your first time. The Signature MD Kalguksu is a rich chicken broth with lots of stir-fried onions, ground meat, more dumplings and silky chewy noodles. The BBQ Bulgogi is not like your standard bulgogi. The beef is pounded out very thin and grilled like a flat burger. It's thin, has lots of flavors and comes with a nice cabbage salad too. I've been back several times and if you like clams, the one with the seaweed is good too. I am planning to revisit and try the tempura though - it looked very good last time. read more

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I've ordered the kimchi soondubu from here a few times already and it's so filling and quite delicious. The soup is hearty, flavorful, and the tofu is so soft and fresh. I also love their kimchi: it's garlicky, a bit savory, spicy (the type that builds), and I love that it's not fishy. I had extra kimchi leftover and it was still so good with just plain rice. Also worth noting is that the staff is very kind and friendly every time I've gone in. I hope to come back soon and try their cold noodles!! read more

I was craving soondubu & konguksu. My friend told me about this place so I came with my family for late lunch. They have parking spots on the side. We ordered Hwe bbim bbim naengmyun, MD konguksu, and Haemul soondubu with bbq pork, salad and rice. They serve large portions so you get your money's worth. I would say it's not amazing, but good which is why I gave this restaurant 4 stars. They give you two types of kimchee as side dishes, which is why they have combination meals. No egg for your tofu stew. Service is great! They have a service bell on the table if you need the waiter. I will be back to try other dishes! Can't wait. read more

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I been here multiple times but forgot to leave a review. My go to Korean fix. Friendly fast service and definitely worth the price for the amount and quality. Big clean spacious place. I ordered the spicy cold noodle + grilled pork , MD kalguksu + bbq bulgogi. Definitely get the combos . Very family friendly, gave my daughter kids utensil and bowl. They now serve alcohol too read more

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A very solid addition to the neighborhood, especially when you're craving Korean and want to stay closer to Long Island. I will say that I enjoyed Daesung's Kal-guksu a bit more but Myung Dong still left something to be desired. Their broth could have used a bit more flavor but I enjoyed the vegetables and the noodles tasted fresh as well. I also tried their Haemul Pajeon and liked how it wasn't too oily - the Haemul Tteokbokki had generous amounts of seafood. The MD Mandoo's filling was just a bit dry for me. There is plenty of seats in the restaurant and parking is easy in the back which is always appreciated. Service was good and attentive - they were nice enough to help store our cake while we ate. I will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes! read more

MD Noodle House - MD Kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York

This is just my personal opinion and experience. I came here with a group of friends for lunch. The food was great, but as customers you really need to pay close attention to your meals and service. One of our dishes was forgotten, and only after we reminded the waiter did the waitress return, saying "give them another 10 minutes." It was clear the order had been missed. On top of that, our waters were never refilled, even though staff passed by our table several times. What began as a joyful lunch unfortunately turned a bit sour. Because of the lack of attention to service, we reflected that in the tip. As we left, a waiter even came outside to ask why a large party left such a low tip. We explained the situation, and he just went back in. I understand a large group often means bigger tips -- but it should also mean greater attention to service. For that reason, I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars: good food, but weak service. read more

Happy to have one literally five minute walk from me. This place is super clean and the staff is very courteous. All dishes is exactly what you expect from Myungdong however just a little bland for my taste thus missing the five star review. Overall, very satisfied with this location, so please do not get me wrong. Tastes differ from every person. The seafood pancake is a must when visiting. Plenty of parking parking, regardless of day and time of week. read more

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Really wanted to find a great Korean noodle house closer to LI. Unfortunately, this place was not it. We were underwhelmed. Soups and food lacked flavor or salt. Had the potential to be a contender but will have to travel to Dae Sung, my favorite spot for kalkuksoo in Flushing. Though, the atmosphere and staff were not shabby. read more

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Standard Korean food place. Not too special and the dishes were good but not extraordinary. The portions were large, but flavours were on the more bland side. The broth of the kalguksu was a bit boring but the vegetables helped bring it a bit back. not much to say about this place. read more

MD Noodle House - MD Kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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I had higher hopes for this place. But the negative reviews are spot on. And there doesn't seem to be any improvements since, if I'm writing the same complaint as them. My family and I ordered kalguksoo, mandoo app, 2 bibimbaps, one galbitang. For side dishes, there were only red and white kimchi. Their signature noodle dish is really good. When we asked for more water, service was attentive. All was well until the end. My credit card was overcharged because there was a mixup. Then why did she insist I give her two signatures? Then peeks over at how much I tip her. She pushes the reciepts back to me telling me to tip her more, and this is all happening in front of my family. I was stunned as to how to reply to her. We just wanted to leave quickly. She overcharged me as her error then asks for more money? I gave 2 stars since the noodles were actually good. read more

What a great experience from top to bottom. Service was impeccable, food was high quality Korean dishes at its finest. The Galbi Jim is something that can be shared and an absolute must. The seafood pancake was delicious and not oily. Just like the original Fort Lee location brought to my neck of the woods. A absolute must visit when your in the area! read more

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I ordered their yookgaejang kalguksu and their kimchi seafood pancake. The kalguksu dish (spicy beef noodle soup) was really flavorful. The noodles was also green - was curious to see if that meant any special flavored noodles. One thing I really like about the pancake was that the ends were really crispy! I also really like the service here so would definitely come back to eat again! read more

Fresh possibly hand pulled noodles, and the best kimchi I've had in the area since BCD Tofu House (RIP- I miss you) Each bowl is at least $20 but they are huge bowls. The house MD noodle is very tasty, so is the spicy beef one. Clam was good but I wouldn't get it again, it has this seaweed that kind of overpowers the soup. The seafood pancakes are yummy too, nice crisp on them and not overly doughy. Good attentive service dining in. read more

Delicious, hearty, garlicky, peppery, unpretentious Korean food at an equally understated location! I haven't had the NJ Myeongdong Noodles, but I've had the OG Myeongdong Knife Cut Noodles *in* Myeongdong, South Korea, so that's where I'll draw comparison from. We actually went for a round of samgyetang (chicken soup), not the kalguksu (knife cut noodles), which is the signature dish. My family is a decidedly anchovy-base kalguksu people, and the Myeongdong kalguksu is famously chicken/meat-based. But I ordered the naengmyun (cold noodles) with marinated pork on the side because it's been hot out and naengmyun just doesn't taste the same when you cook it at home. They start all the tables off with red Napa cabbage kimchi and white Napa cabbage kimchi. The strong, garlicky red kimchi is also a signature of the original MD noodles in Korea. Having tasted both, I can tell you that these have a stronger garlic flavor than the original. I think garlic in the States is just so punchy compared to garlic in East Asia. If you want something stronger than this, you no longer want to taste the kimchi-- you just like hurting your body with spice. The white kimchi was good, but a little on the sweet side for me. So my happy medium was spreading out some of the red kimchi sauce on the white kimchi before consuming each one. I got the flavor of the red kimchi without worrying about my stomach, and the heat and garlic staved off some of the sweetness of the white kimchi. The boricha (barley tea) served as the table water was also flavorful compared to the watered-down ones you get at other Korean restaurants around here. My naengmyun arrived much earlier than the chicken soup. The pork on the side was dry. While I didn't expect the side meat to be high quality, this was the most forgettable part of the meal. The cold noodles were excellent, served in a slushy broth (decorated with jalapeño slices, which are definitely not traditional and thrown out promptly) that was flavorful and refreshing. I am not a soup person, but I kept going back for that slushy broth even after I finished my noodles. The chicken soup took extremely long to get to the table. Understandable, as it takes a long time for all the dried goodies inside the chicken to stew and probably no ones been ordering hot chicken soup in this heat. The base flavor of the whole black pepper (also signature flavor of MD noodles) in the meaty savory broth made the soup interesting. And the mung bean and rice porridge on the side is a nice touch, too. The service truly made this place a five-star. I was visiting with my elderly grandparents, and from the moment we stepped in, the staff was super courteous and accommodating. My grandma kept forgetting that the call bell was on the table, but all the staff were very attentive to her request while also respectfully reminding her of the bell so she doesn't have to just hope to catch their eyes across the room. They moved slowly and carefully around our table, even though it was an extremely crowded and busy service on a Friday night. We refilled the white kimchi so many times, and every single time, the waitstaff were happy to do it. I feel it's hard to get this level of courtesy and service at this price point in NYC. Overall, I'm glad to travel a little bit less into Queens for a solid unpretentious Korean meal that is not K-BBQ. I'm really excited to go back and try the kalguksu and dumplings, the signature dishes, and my picky family members all agreed that the samgyetang was a dish they would be coming back for. read more

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I'm no expert in Korean noodles but this place is great IMO. Located in a bit of a strange location (Marathon Parkway near a pretty dead area for eateries), this place serves a plethora of Korean noodles (cold or hot) along with stews and a limited amount of grilled meats. The place is clean and brand spanking new which is nice. They have a huge variety of naengmyun as well as a lot of different versions of kalguksoo. The beef spicy naengmyun was excellent - spicy, refreshing and flavorful. The kalguksoo was good too with a nice broth. Bulgogi was served in a large patty form and was very good although their bbq pork was a tad dry and not as flavorful as the bulgogi. Tofu stew was also very good. Service here is very good and they speak English for non-Korean guests. Prices are probably a tad higher than other Korean noodle spots in Queens but the taste and quality is a lot better so it was worth it IMO. Parking shouldn't be an issue. Great addition to the Doulgaston/Little Neck area. read more

MD Noodle House - Dining area - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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I put off trying MD for several reasons. 1 - when they first opened, the reviews were pretty bad. 2 - I'm not a big fan of kalguksoo (knife cut noodles) because it's just flour, overpriced in NY and too hyped here and 3 - I knew these franchises from Korea could never actually be like the originals in Korea, so I didn't want to bother. BUT, then - because of other people who wanted to go - I went. I steered clear of the noodles and opted for their Nutritional Pot Rice. Loaded with all the delicious hearty things like root vegetables (namool), mushrooms, dates, ginko nuts etc - the set was served beautifully with a side of bean paste soup (dwenjang jigae), a small plate of grilled pork and some cole slaw salad. The rice set is very traditional and comes with a light soy seasoning, sesame oil, sesame seeds and laver. It was a really nice meal, healthy, served fresh and a good value. Many of their selections come with a side plate of the grilled pork and slaw salad. It makes for a nicer dining experience, where you're getting more than just the one soup you order. Back a few times since and every time, the food has been consistent. And, surprisingly - the staff and service have been excellent. (I say surprisingly because seriously nowadays, it's harder and harder to come by!) For those not familiar - while this is Korean food, specialty noodle restaurants do not serve an array of sides (banchan). They focus on their signature kimchis and theirs is excellent. Served two ways, white (baek) and spicy red - you can also buy their kimchi to take home! read more

Kind of upset they don't have Kalbi Jim even though there's a big ad for it on the wall. We ordered the seafood pancake and it is full of seafood and their sauce was genius, it maintains the crunch rather than making it soggy. That was the best thing we ordered. My kids loved the kalbi tang and theirs was decent. The soondobu & pork was ok.. a tad bit on the sweet side. And the bulgogi was unique. The waitress was really nice but definitely a language barrier that we worked on LOL -- My biggest issue is that the restaurant smells like cigarettes that I have a hard time breathing. It's like a stale stank like from a place where people have been smoking inside. Like my sweatshirt and hair is drenched with cigarette smell after dining for an hour. read more

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I've seen this place in Fort Lee and was surprised to see a branch in queens! I've dined in once and gotten takeout a couple times. Most of the food is very good. I reco the signature MD noodle, grilled bulgogi, stir fried spicy pork, and the chicken ginseng soup with black sesame. The tempura platter is great to share - big portion! I wasn't a fan of the fried pork loin - a bit dry IMO. The service was good even though they get very busy on weekends. Overall a great place for some korean noodle soup! read more

Got the galbi jim and the mixed soondubu that came with some meat on the side. Super delicious. The service was great as they asked us if we wanted to refill the kimchi and other bonchon. read more

Service was great, they have utensils for kids and have a call button for if you need to call their attention to your table. But the food was... subpar. I really wanted to like the cold noodles, the irony is that it looks amazing but there's a really strange aftertaste that lingers and is quite unpleasant-- Almost like a dry mouth, oil slicked tongue, overwhelming senses, slightly too punchy mouthfeel. The meat that accompanied the cold noodles were also overly smoky, not in a good way. Like it was drowned in liquid smoke before being cooked? I don't know and can't really understand why the quality is so different between the NJ one and here. Keeping my fingers crossed that the reviews improve with time~ read more

MD Noodle House - Spicy cold noodles - Korean Near Me - Little Neck, New York