A+ on every dish. Great flavor. Lot's of seating and parking. Would come again for sure! Very similar to the other location, but they don't give as much pickled radish at once. You can ask for more though. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Jajang Rice - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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First time trying Paik's during lunch. Plenty of tables open when we arrived around noon on a Friday. Started with the fried dumplings. Arrived hot and crispy - good starter. Ordered the Meat Jajangmyeon which was plenty for us to share and it came with quite a bit of meat. Also ordered lemon chicken. Altgough it's covered in the lemon sauce and the flavor was good, I think I was hoping the chicken would come out a bit crispier. A bit too soggy for my taste. Overall, I'd give them another try. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Meat Jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

I honestly had high hopes for this place since I've been wanting to try it out and heard great things. There was a lack of flavor in the Jjajangmyeon noodle dish. It was good and I still ate it but needed more flavor. The fried dumplings were regular fried dumplings and were delicious! The fried buns were heavily dense and more of a dessert which was unexpected. I honestly thought they had meat in them or something. Service was good and quick! There is also plenty of seating indoors which is great. There wasn't much context on the menu either but either way our family had a great time trying something new! read more

Paik’s Noodle - (5pc) Crispy Steamed Buns. - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

The jjampong soondubu was delicious. I asked for rice instead of noodles, and while the flavor was great, I do wish the rice had come on the side instead of directly in the soup. Next time, I'd definitely request it separately. The jjajang was a little sweeter than I personally prefer, but it was still very flavorful and satisfying. The noodles were the highlight for me! Perfectly bouncy, chewy, and cooked just right. The tangsuyuk wasn't my favorite. It tasted a bit too salty, and something about it felt a little different from what I'm used to. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it didn't stand out the way the noodles did. Overall, the noodle dishes were great, and I'd come back for those! read more

Paik’s Noodle - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Paik's Noodle has always been my go-to spot for Korean food (especially jajang dishes), and I went to San Carlos location the most since it's the closest to my house. Some of my favorites are: Jajang noodles, shrimp fried rice, jajang rice. They're all strong flavors, but if you're used to black bean sauce you would love it. Jajang rice comes with fried shrimp and egg, and an extra bowl of jjamppong soup (spicy seafood soup) - so basically it's the best deal allowing you to try a bit of everything. But my absolute favorite is the sweet and sour pork! I really love the sauce and I think nowhere else in the Bay is as good as this. Portions are always huge, so it's best to come with a group and sharing food. read more

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So conveniently located, just a 5-minute walk from our hotel. Staff were friendly and really listened to our input. We ordered #13 Shrimp fried rice and #16 sweet and sour pork. The shrimp fried rice was delicious, not oily, the jajang sauce was a little salty for our taste. The sweet and sour pork had a light breading, and the meat was tender and juicy. It's a casual dining restaurant with a good mix of music genre in the background. Located in a strip mall with shared parking. read more

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The food was okay not as flavorful. They have a parking lot which is good. Service was okay. Overall it was okay. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

So excited I stumbled on this restaurant in San Carlos . Excellent choice for kdrama Korean casual meal !! Service was super friendly . Loved the free radish starter ! We ordered two non spicy noodles . Yummy beef jajangmyeon and beef jampoong. Lots of protein both bowls. Loved that they give you a pair of scissors to cut the noodles !! Definitely coming back . read more

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Good food. Not bad price. Mediocre service. Need to change the Shrimp fried rice on their menu. Looks like it has actual shrimps on the menu however in actual reality its like baby shrimps. Disappointed that's all. read more

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3.5 stars - I really enjoy the Santa Clara location to get my Korean-Chinese cuisine fix, so I was excited Paik's opened a location in the peninsula. However, I think that the Santa Clara location is better overall. We came on a Saturday evening around 7pm and were seated immediately. It took longer than expected for our food to come out (about 15 minutes after ordering). The food tasted good. For 2 people, we order the jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup), and sweet & sour pork. The portion sizes felt smaller compared to Santa Clara's location. The interior is clean and modern. There is plenty of free parking (lot). read more

Paik’s Noodle - Sweet and Sour Pork - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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I don't venture out to San Carlos that much, but I was happy to try this Korean-Chinese restaurant! It was nice to find out that there were exclusive dishes that can ONLY be ordered at this location, so we made sure to order at least one of those items. My favorites were the Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and the Meat Jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). Both had very different flavors, but still comforting. The seafood soup had a nice kick to it, but was perfect on that cold night we went. Noodle texture here is also pretty close to perfect with just enough bounce to them. What we ordered: * Chili Shrimp * Black Pepper Beef (only available at this location!) * Jjamppong * Meat Jajangmyeon * Garlic Soy Chicken Wings (10pc) read more

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3.5 stars? Quick service and clean interior. Jajangmyun was good. I wish there was an option for the egg on the noodles (like there is for the rice). I got a side of the jjamppong soup (no noodles) and just added some of the jajangmyun noodles untouched by sauce. Like a jjamjjammyun. The reason I didn't give this four stars is because the sweet and sour pork had too much soggy batter and no crunch. It deflated on bite. We already got sauce on the side, too. Parking lot is blocked on one side so if you're coming from the direction across the street, just be aware. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Too much batter on the Sweet and Sour Pork (sauce on side) - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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This is pretty much Korean fast food here and I love it. Service has always been great and very quick. The inside is clean and spacious. I will say the hours are weird...wish they could stay open later since they close for a bit in the late afternoon. (If it was open late, you'd find me here more often.) For starters, the jajangmyeon is not the star dish haha. Whatever people say, it ain't great. The black bean flavor isn't strong enough (not salty or sweet enough imo). I'd rather eat instant jajangmyeon tbh. But the jjampping is great haha. Overall noodle texture is perfect and you get a lot of seafood! The garlic soy wings are always fried to perfection and have good flavor. We tried the sweet and sour pork this time which was a 7/10 for me (wasn't crispy and was just chewy....) good flavor though. Either way, I love how quick, easy, and yummy this place is! read more

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Tried the Paik's Noodle in San Carlos and... it was okay! The space is huge with tons of tables, but it was surprisingly empty for dinner time. The food was pretty decent overall, just not as good as I remember from the Santa Clara location. We ordered the jajangmyeon, jjamppong, jajang rice, chili shrimp, and fried chicken. Everything tasted fine, but it didn't have that same "wow" factor; the flavors felt a bit milder and less rich compared to Santa Clara. Still a solid spot if you're craving Korean-Chinese, but I'd probably stick to the Santa Clara branch next time. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

Best place to get jjajangmyeon! Their noodles are always cooked perfectly, it has a nice chewy texture and a good bite to it. I got the jjajangmyeon with meat to get more protein and want to note that their jjajangmyeon is on the sweeter side! We also got the jjampong which was just as decorous, the soup had good flavor - I wish there was more seafood but noodles were tasty. Since it was a soup I felt like the noodles were a bit softer in texture. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Jjampong: 2/5 This dish was fishy and slightly spicy, no other flavor here. If only they put more spice, then the fishiness would have lessened. Jajangmyeon: 3/5 this was okay. Wasn't a fan of the tough noodle texture though. Spicy chicken: 3.5/5 Not bad. Tender chicken and batter was decent. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Surprised that Paik's has opened a store on the Peninsula! The interior is clean and it is nestled in an unassuming strip mall with tons of parking. The dishes are really yummy- I came with a party of 3 and was immediately seated. I got the jjajangmyeon, my mom got the chili shrimp, and my boyfriend got the beef jjampong. We got the black pepper beef to share. I liked my jjajangmyeon a lot! The ratio of sauce to noodles was solid, and the noodles are the best I've ever had at any restaurant. The beef and shrimp were like... double deep fried? They had an additional breaded and crispy layer to them. Definitely a unique texture. The beef jjampong broth was clear and well-nuanced, I was a fan. Ultimately, I would return to Paik's Noodle to complete my tangsuyuk and jjajangmyeon cravings in the future. read more

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Paik's is my go-to whenever I'm craving consistent comfort food. You really can't go wrong with the Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup)--the broth has that perfect smoky, "wok" flavor and just the right amount of kick. If you prefer something savory, the Jajangmyeon is always solid with a rich black bean sauce that isn't too oily. The service is lightning-fast and the prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes. read more

When I found out that Paik's Noodle opened a restaurant in San Carlos, I was excited to try as I'd only been to the one in Hmart San Francisco and got the jjamppong. I got the chili jajangmyeon and it was quite spicy.. I had to take out all of the peppers, but it was still really good. The noodles were a good texture and the sauce ratio was decent. I wish there was more pork though but maybe next time I'll get the regular jajang with extra pork. I had some leftovers and added some cucumbers to help with the spice. There's a lot of seating and food came out pretty quickly. Also a huge parking lot. I would love to come back again the next time I'm craving a good bowl of jajangmyeon read more

Paik’s Noodle - Chili Jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

Lots of good flavors, our party tried the jajangmyeon, fried dumpling, sweet and spicy chicken wings and seafood jajangmyeon. The standouts were the jajangmyeon and the chicken wings, I really enjoyed the spice which also had lots of flavor. The service was pretty fast, we went on a weekday around 6pm. Not busy and the parking lot has tons of space. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Spicy chicken wings - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

Came here a couple times before writing this review. I've never had to wait the way you do in Santa Clara, which is always a win. Extremely spacious inside, is located in a plaza so there's plenty of parking, too. Soondooboo jjamppong is your basic jjamppong with some soft tofu pieces added. If the jjamppong is too spicy for you but you love the flavor and can't give up this dish, the soft tofu makes it more manageable because the water in the tofu and the plain, flavorless-ness of the tofu. Other than that, it's the same as the jjamppong. The noodles are amazing--chewy and thick! Loved the texture and how the same noodle could give such a different feel based on which dish you eat it in. Price point is also decent--2 jjamppongs and 1 jjajangmyun came out to ~$45. Other places sell jjajang/jjamppong for $18+ for sure. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Soondooboo jjamppong - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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It's the subtle things about Paik's that I enjoy. Specifically, the fact that the menu is not extensive and just rather simple Chinese-Korean classics and that it's rather consistent at each of Paik's locations. While I felt like there was a slight deviation (with the tangsuik at least), it's right on what you'd expect--good and tasty Chinese-Korean. This location, oddly placed in a strip mall, is rather large inside. We came on a weekday for lunch and there were a handful of tables. Service was quick and the food, consistent. However, the tangsuik seemed different. A bit more battered than I remember it. But I liked it! While I still prefer the classic tangsuik batter, Paik's still definitely hits the spot when I'm craving Chinese-Korean. read more

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It's funny how the Korean name of this place is called Hong Kong banchom because this is a Korean Chinese food place that's popular in Korea. I had cravings for tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) so decided to come here with my friends. We also ordered jjajang noodles and jjampong noodles. The biggest problem with the food here is that everything is too sweet. I think the food would be so much better if they just dial down the sweetness a bit (half sweet as current offerings). The service can be spotty as there are a lot of young servers and they are not as attentive or even friendly as they can be. The place however is clean but because it's separated into two sections sometimes if you are in the other section they don't seem to see/acknowlege you even when you are waving your arms. It's a decent place is you have craving for Korean Chinese food and you live on the peninsula so you cannot go to better places in Santa Clara. read more

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I wish they had a half-and-half option--half Jjamppong, half Jjajangmyeon. I'd eat forever! I love the mix of spicy and sweet. Jjamppong has that nice spicy, smoky seafood kick, while Jjajangmyeon is savory, rich, and just a little sweet. It's hard to choose, so I always want both. Service is quick and minimal. They know how to move orders fast. It did feel like there was a bit of pressure to leave since there was a line out the door, but honestly, I get it--it's a busy spot and they need to turn tables. read more

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Loved this place! Their noodles are incredibly bouncy and absorb the sauces so delectably. I highly recommend the black bean noodle, spicy if you're feeling adventurous. Keep in mind it definitely has a kick though! The creamy shrimp reminds me of honey walnut shrimp and is also delicious. My personally favorite is the spicy chicken, as is it fried to perfection. The service is quick and attentive. The restaurant was not busy on a rainy Sunday night. This place is casual and lowkey, great for a quick meal or a place to catch up with friends. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Spicy Chicken - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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My friend wanted to meet for lunch and asked what I wanted and I said either Korean, Thai or regular Chinese noodles and she suggested this place, which is exactly that lol Huge portions, friendly staff and fantastic broth. I never knew this place existed, but I'll be back here or another location for sure! read more

Quick service no frills noodle house but delicious. Came here for a quick bite. We wanted noodle soup and voila got their beef noodle soup. Very tasty with beef strips and vegetables. Good meal to share for two people. We enjoyed the simplicity of the broth and fresh vegetables. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Beef noodle soup - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

This restaurant has various types of Jajangmyeon listed on the menu as casual eats. I went for the beef spicy Jajangmyeon which was very nicely prepared and up to the standards. My side dish was a bowl of dumplings which is so so. read more

Food Excellent Service Punctual and excellent Ambience So here it is a bit questionable limited parking and long waiting time, fix this and you have a perfect dining experience! read more

Love that there's a Paik noodle on the Peninsula and I no longer need to trek down to Santa Clara just to get my noodle fix. Jjampong is solid here and the noodles are cooked perfectly al dente. We also like the stir fried black bean noodles (which is pricier but the portions are HUGE!) If we are hankering for protein their tang su yuk is done well too. read more

The Jjamppong was fantastic and the soy garlic chicken had such a rich yummy flavor. Will try the Jajangmyeon next time I go. Will definitely go again and an again. read more

I was hoping for traditional Korean food and did not know Paik's Noodle had replaced the previous Korean restaurant until we arrived. Paik's Noodles serve Chinese Korean food, which is an interesting concept. We ordered dumplings, they were deep fried, a beef noodle soup, and a stir fried seafood noodle dish. Of the three, I liked the seafood noodle dish, totally delicious, great flavor, and texture. The servers are nice and the food comes out quickly. The restaurant is clean, not too crowded, and a lively atmosphere, maybe a touch loud or echoey for quiet conversation. Overall, good but I would prefer a more traditional Korean menu. read more

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Casual Korean-Chinese restaurant with generous portions and quality flavor! Jjajangmyeon and Jjamppong are ansolute must-tries, kids can't get enough of Tangsooyuk (sweet and sour pork), and I personally love their Kkanpunggi (spicy chicken) - highly recommend if you can handle the piquant kick from the red chili peppers. Pair it with Soju for pure bliss! Indoor dining area is very clean, the restroom is well maintained, and there's plenty of parking. Reason for 4-star review; the servers could be a bit more proactive, and I wish there were an option to level up the spice for us chili-heads ;) Otherwise, an amazing spot for families craving comforting, hearty food. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. We happened to go during a very busy time, so service was understandably a bit slow and the staff couldn't be quite as attentive as usual. That said, it wasn't something to complain about given how packed the place was. Normally, the servers are wonderfully warm, welcoming, and have a great sense of humor, which makes the atmosphere even better. Even with the crowd, you could tell they were doing their best to keep up and still managed to stay friendly and accommodating. 10/10 vibes despite everything. 10/10 food. 10/10!! read more

Paik’s Noodle - Chili Jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Been curious about this place and finally got a chance to try it. I think it took over a former Korean restaurant space that I tried years ago. The dining area was quite big and nicely lit and inviting. We were seated quickly and the service was fine. We might have over ordered because we had quite a bit leftover but everything was tasty. This is what we ordered: Jajangmyeon Black Bean Sauce Noodle (cant beat a sub $11 bowl of noodles nowadays!) Jajang rice Beef Jjamppong Rice Lemon chicken Black pepper beef My kids especially liked the noodles and we almost had to order a second serving. Give this place a try! read more

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It's always a jjamppong order for me. They put ample noodles and lots of seafood/meat toppings, overall a great deal for a bowl of seafood noodles! I'm always getting at least 2 servings worth at both this and Santa Clara location. Soup is also addicting and pairs so well with noodles. Also recommend jajangmein. Highly recommend paik's! This location is inside hmart food court and parking is easy to find. Place is pretty clean too. read more

Paik’s Noodle - Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

After watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix, I was pretty stoked to try the judge Paik's restaurant and excited to see one open in the Peninsula! It's my first time at a Korean Chinese restaurant and it was truly the best of both worlds - yummmmmm!! The food here did not disappoint - loved the sweet and spiced dishes (try the tofu mushroom!) and the fried beef dish! Honestly every item was delightfully flavorful! Even a simple dish like vegetable fried rice was delicious! The decor is modern and spacious - with plenty of space for both small and large parties. It's located inside a strip mall so lots of free strip mall parking. The music is fun and peppy inside. Service was friendly and the food arrived quickly after ordering. Can't wait to come back! This meal made me very happy! read more

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Delicious 100% ended up getting a Togo order since it was on the way home and it was still so tasty!! Ordered two jajangmyeons, 2 jjamppong side soups, and the sweet sour pork and it was more than enough food for 3 people. The portions of the noodles are quite large, the broth from the soup is full of seafood umami, and the pork is so good either way the sauce. It could have been a bit crispier if I ate in person but overall still amazing. When going inside to pick up it felt half fast food but also sit down. Bright and clean inside with a handful of people going in for early dinner. Hope to come back if ever in the San Mateo area! read more

The sample sized jjampong is perfect if you want something lighter - you get all the flavor and toppings of the soup, but no noodles. The tangsuyuk was only ok here, and the jajangmyeon was on the sweeter side. read more

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This was my first visit to a Paik's, so I went with what others have recommended, the jajangmyeon and the sweet and sour pork. I really appreciated that scissors were available for the jajangmyeon. This made it much easier to serve. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the sauce had great depth of flavor. My only minor critique would be that I would have preferred a bit more pork and fewer onions, but overall, it was delicious. The sweet and sour pork was also fantastic. It arrived hot and crispy, and I loved that the sauce was served separately from the pork. This made for a fun dipping experience and helped the pork stay crispy longer, rather than becoming soggy from being drenched in sauce. Overall, the meal was reasonably priced, and the service was quick and efficient. I'd definitely return to try other dishes and explore more of the menu! read more

Paik’s Noodle - Korean Near Me - San Carlos, California

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