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    Paik's Noodle

    4.2 (106 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chinese, Noodles

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    Good for groups

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    Those noodles are EYEING YOUR SHIRT!
    Mary Jo T.

    First of all, you are not going to come here unless you like Korean food. This is VERY popular in both the Bay Area and Southern California. Here is a little history; "Paik's Noodle delivers the best in Korean-Chinese cuisine. Since our beginning in Seoul in 2006, we've expanded to over 300 locations globally. Inspired by Chef Jong Won Paik". I'm a Bibimbap/Banchan kind of girl, and stick with my FAVS, so I have often 'eyed' Jajangmyeon (Paik's signature dish) but never had it before. . . until now! We ordered Chili Jajangmyeon & Chili Jjamppong. Both had good flavor. You may consider having your chili peppers on the side, so you could add them as you go, rather than totally mixing them together. WATCH THOSE NOODLES! They have a habit of flipping around your bowl and spitting out sauce on your shirt! I speak as one with experience! LOL! The staff was 'over the top' outstanding! Friendly, checking several times if we needed anything, genuinely helpful! Five stars for staff! This is a 'niche market' that is set up more for TAKE OUT, rather than dining in. And we saw LOTS of takeout orders! There is a tiny water station, with even tinier water cups. . . am I at the Dentist office? NOT a convenient situation if you like a lot of HEAT in your food! Unfortunately, it's also located right next to where you buss your own dirty dishes (ew) . . . Sadly the floors are needing attention too. They DID just open, to get up and running, so there may be improvements in the future. Now for the 'fly in the ointment'. The music was such a LOUD and STRANGE cacophony of NOISE, the likes I have never heard before! Something that a 'bipolar' might enjoy if they were in their MANIC phase. It was downright IRRITATING and took away from the experience of dining there. Both of us could not wait to get AWAY from it. So, 5 stars for staff, 4 stars for food and 1 star for environment. Would I be back? YOU BET! But it will be TAKEOUT! ;)

    Stir-Fried Jajangmyeon
    Hallie G.

    As someone who binged Culinary Class Wars, I was so hyped to see that we had a Paik's Noodles here in Fresno! The place is super casual with a simple interior! You order and pick up your food at the counter. THE FOOD: 〰 Jajang Rice (4/5): Super comforting! The jajang sauce, rice, egg, and shrimp all came together really nicely and I love that it came with a bowl of jjampong on the side! Considering this is a chain, I was surprised how comforting of a meal this was. 〰 Fried Dumplings (3/5): I mean, you can never go wrong with a dumpling. It was a great addition to the meal but it wasn't anything to write home about. 〰 Sweet and Sour Chicken (3/5): I thought this was just OK! The chicken didn't have much flavor to it, the sauce was pretty standard, and I thought the chicken could be crispier. Still good! 〰 Stir-fried Jajangmyeon (5/5): BEST DISH OF MY VISIT! It was so flavorful and had a perfect spicy kick. This was so yummy!!! If I come again, this is the dish I'd get without a doubt. Overall, this is a great casual spot to visit if you're in the area.

    Birthday special
    Jackson A.

    We met up with some friends that highly recommend this restaurant. We were not disappointed with the food and service. The dining area was clean and comfortable though a little small, no booths just open tables. Food portions are large and delicious. We ended up with Jiamppong with spicy noodle, pork, squid, mussels and vegetables. The other dish was vegetable stir-fried noodles with oyster sauce. Sides of pickled radish were included. Both dishes savory and filling.

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    Nathaniel M.

    Lovely food and services! Felt like I was in South Korea! Everything is nice and clean.

    Charlie S.

    Service: it's mostly self-serve. Orders on counter are bused back to table by the customer, enabling them to reduce headcount and focus on food prep. Had three orders take just 10.5 minutes on 5 pm on a Saturday: pretty fast right? The chef goes from table to table asking customers about the quality of the service and food, although I missed him when I was filling my water cup. Ambiance: relaxed and friendly. So new that some of the promotional posters haven't completely unrolled yet and still have their creases (not a bad thing). Floors unfinished, so that kind of vibe. Food: a bit more complicated. Other reviews I saw complained about portions and meat. I ordered noodle beef jjampong and I think only got six pieces of meat for 14.45 (compare with the sliced radishes for scale, you'll see them when you walk in the door). Others in my group got the spicy jjampong and the meat Jajangmyeon, perhaps try those instead. I might come back later when I can evaluate this experience more objectively. Or just stick with pho if I want sliced beef.

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    Rowen H.

    Didn't know the made culinary wars into a restaurant... I didn't expect to see Mr Paik seeing at the front. After taking a quick photo with the celebrity, I was greeted with many amazing food options and Asian drinks ranging from the sweet ones we got to the alcoholic ones I wished I could try (had work the next day). Much like the one I tried in LA, the jajangmyeon was great and the japchae was a much needed refreshing taste. However, I've finally tried the Jjampong (had a whole bowl to myself after the sample) and man was it one of my favorite seafood soups I've had. As a seafood fan, I loved the mussels that complimented the taste I got with the broth. Would highly recommend for those looking for a newer taste!

    Chili shrimp
    Tiffany Y.

    We came here after watching the culinary class wars show on Netflix and it made me crave some jajangmyeon . They weren't super busy but they did have a few tables that were full. We got a spicy jajangmyeon and chili shrimp . It wasn't too spicy at all but the flavor was great . The chili shrimp wasn't as crispy as it was at the other Paik's noodle I had frequented . I want to come Back and try the cream shrimp , tangsuyuk, and seafood noodle . Service was really friendly and food came out fast !!

    Lunch combo- Jajangmyeon Sweet and Sour Chicken
    Jenn L.

    Definitely a good amount of food for the lunch combo and such a great deal! Add a bit of vinegar to your noodles and it's soooo tasty! The sweet and sour chicken was more fried batter than chicken and slightly on the over fried side but still good nonetheless with the sauce that helps soften it up. I came here on a weekday lunch and there were only 2 other tables there and no line to order. You come in, order, pay, and sit down. The lady behind the register brought my food out to new since it wasn't busy. There's a small area next to the pick up window for condiments.

    Sarah V.

    I don't really have anything bad to say about this place. The food is very average and good. Portions are average as well so you're not getting a whole bunch when it comes to the noodle dishes. We got the chili shrimp which came at a very decent portion for $20. Shrimps were jumbo sized and pretty big. I'm not the biggest fan of the sauce only because the garlic has an artificial taste to it but overall it's still good. Don't be fooled by the name it's not spicy at all. lol! I believe the name "chili" refers to like the sweet chili sauce for eggrolls. The fried dumplings were normal fried dumplings. I believe it was pork filled with cabbage/veggies if I'm correct. Nice crunch to it I personally liked to dip the fried dumpling in the Jajangmyeon sauce!!! Jajangmyeon is a little bit on the sweeter side, but I don't mind that I actually thought it went well with the pieces of pork on top. They're very generous with the sauce so if you love to eat foods that are super saucy, then this noodle dish is for you. I'm not too sure if it's just me, but I feel as if these noodles were a little bit bigger than what I'm used to, I don't have any problems with it but only that I couldn't finish my plate because it was so much hahah!!! The jjamppong definitely had a kick to it so if you're not used to eating mildly spicy stuff, then this noodle soup is probably not for you. It's not spicy in a sense where you have to drink tons and tons of water to reduce the heat, it's more of an aromatic spice that hits at the back of your throat. A good cough or two after every bite is what happened to me haha The noodle dishes do come with complementary yellow radish, which I thought added a nice touch. Typically a lot of places would not give you complementary yellow radish, but this place does!! I didn't know, but I guess they are doing stamp cards now, so if you come to this place often, then definitely seize this opportunity . Service is great, everyone there was really kind and friendly.

    Thinly sliced yellow radish side dishes
    Melody V.

    Updated review for professionalism! The owners of this location did reach out and I do want to acknowledge that they were very transparent, took accountability, and vulnerable as a new restaurant should be. That takes a lot of courage. Unfortunately, I still don't plan to dine with Paik's in the near future however, I believe they handled the situation well. Hoping others who visit will have a better experience and best of luck to the business here~

    Sinny S.

    Sometimes when I crave for noodles, this is the place I would go to. The serving size is plenty. They have added more stuff on their menu to try. Not sure why, but I had a hard time ordering online. They do have incentives if you do order online. There are plenty of good eats in the strip mall; however, if you are craving for noodles, this would be the one I choose to go to for that.

    Valerie V.

    Came here for dinner and really enjoyed it! We ordered the Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and the Chili Shrimp. The portion sizes are huge definitely enough for two people to share! With two main dishes, side of rice and two drinks, the bill came out under $50. The flavors were bold, the shrimp was perfectly fried with just the right amount of sauce, and the soup had a nice balance of spice and seafood. Overall, a solid spot if you're craving hearty Korean-Chinese food and want generous portions that leave you full and happy.

    Jjajangmyeon
    Andrew K.

    I was elated to learn that Paik's Noodle had opened in Fresno. One of the most globally popular Korean restaurant chains, Paik's Noodle is known for its signature Korean-Chinese (Sino-Korean cuisine) dishes: Jjangmyeon (black bean noodles), Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), and Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). Paik's Noodle owes its popularity to the speed and consistency of its food preparation and straightforward creation of the delightful, familiar flavors of the dishes. Paik's Noodle also offers variations of the signature dishes, and the prices are reasonable. For example, you can swap noodles for steamed rice or egg-fried rice. Meat could be swapped out for seafood and vice versa. The Jjangmyeon starts at $10.35. Most dishes are under $15. If the combined heat and flavors of the Jjamppong dish - which starts at $13.45 - need a real kick, you can order it with more gochujang (traditional fermented hot chili paste). There is also Beef Jjamppong option which is a non-spicy variation without the seafood mix. The Tangsuyuk, $15.45 is their third signature dish and only meat choice. It is a delicious fried pork dish with cabbage, sliced carrots, onion, and wood ear mushrooms. The tangy sweet and sour sauce was on point, not too sweet or heavy. It is best to share this dish while ordering your noodle dish for a more satisfying dining experience. I also recommend the Gunmandu (pan-fried dumplings), and Bokkeummyeon (stir-fried noodles). The noodles are perfectly cooked. For the most part, they get my approval for the variety and consistency of dishes this restaurant chain is known for. I feel the jjajangmyeon is better than the jjampong at this location. The latter lacks some of the umami flavor and richness in its broth. But it is still a delicious noodle soup dish that I will order again here. If there are any complaints, it is that there is no water jar and dispenser like all other locations I have been to in Southern California. You can purchase bottled water, along with soda and soju. The free water, however, should be available and plentiful. You will want to drink a lot of it if you try the jjampong and any other spicy dish here. All said, welcome to Fresno Paik's Noodle! We needed a Korean noodle house, so they are a great addition to the community and growing food scene.

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    The only food that was good was the wings, don't tip because you'll end up doing all your own clean up.

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    Shila Korean BBQ - Very thin pork belly. Half the thickness of what it used to be. It was like grilling bacon.

    Shila Korean BBQ

    3.0(462 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    Great experience for lunch. Beef brisket, bulgogi, and boneless short rib were all very good. The…read morespicy pork belly I though I would not like because I am not a big fan of spice, but my boyfriend ordered it and I was pleasantly surprised to find it was quite mild in spice but the quality of pork belly was really good and the marinade flavorful. Service was great, they changed our grill several times and we never had to ask, they were also very timely with take meat orders. Flame grill at the tables which is great. Salad bar had many veggie and side options, self serve and also all you can eat. Kimchi was amazing. 10/10 experience, great value and quality, highly recommend

    If I could give this place a negative -100 I would. Don't waste your time and money. They are so…read morerude here to the max especially the old lady who seems so money hungry. We showed up and there were 2 other party who showed up. We did not come together but we know each other. When we got there she said how many? I said for 4 please. This lady started giving a huge attitude saying NOOOO 9 people. I said no 4 people. She said I'm going to charge you for gratuity because you know each other. I said why? I'm here with total of 4 only do you see me and my kids? She said what about the other people? I said they are a different family lady I'm only paying for my family like what the Eff? She said well then I'm gonna seat you all separately and far away from each other! I said DUHHHH YOU CRAZY LADY, isn't that what I just said for 4 only?!? Like I would expect that you seat us separately so I'm not sure what your problem is. She said I don't know why you don't just all sit together so I can charge you gratuity. I said if we came together and wanted to sit with each other than yes but that's not the occasion and I wanted to spend time with my family only so I'm not sure why she is getting so mad. So she started arguing with her staff or husband unsure who the guy was but they started arguing in front of us so unprofessional. We got seated and the food was gross, it was bland and chewy. All the meat was from a horrible cut because it tasted chewy and cheap quality. The beef bulgogi was NOT like any bulgogi at your usual Korean BBQ, it should be thin sliced, marinated and melt in your mouth... Instead it was like chuck beef and was so hard to chew. Weird. Then after only 35 mins of being there they came and said you only get one order because we are closed!! I'm like what?? They said yeah we close at 3pm and we reopen later at 5pm. Well it would have been nice to know that before we sat down and paid! This place is a scam!! It's supposed to be all you can eat and that's what I paid for but I didn't get that! The lady then turned the AC off so we can leave and We were then rushed out and barely got to eat our food. I was still hungry. Worst experience ever!! I WIL NEVER COME HERE AGAIN!

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    Rock & Noodles

    Rock & Noodles

    4.2(494 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    I have to say the this place has the best Jampong. I have tried many Jampong in the Bay Area, LA,…read moreLas Vegas, and even in Seoul. There was a place in Vegas that came pretty close. The Ja Jang Myun and bacon fried rice are pretty good. The pork fried rice was just ok because the pork needs more flavor.

    Food ordered: Fire Chicken Combination Plate…read more Beef Yaki Udon Pickled Radish The fire chicken plate is always delicious. My siblings crave it at least once a month! I love the Yaki Udon and usually get it spicy. All their food is always made fresh to order and with lots of love. Service: The service is great! We are always immediately seated and offered drinks within the first few minutes upon entering. Throughout the meal, we weren't checked on. I wish they would put water pitchers on the table for the customers so we wouldn't have to always ask for a water refill. Unfortunately, there have been times where my family and I have gone but it's so busy and we never got refills for waters. Ambiance: Great, cozy, warm atmosphere. They have large flat screen tvs that usually play compilation videos on them. I wish they synced the tvs up to play kdramas or kpop on them instead. Every time I've gone, the tvs are usually turned off or playing funny/meme compilations from YouTube. I think many of their customers would enjoy a Korean show while eating Korean food! Maybe even play some mukbangs, as many young people nowadays enjoy watching those! My family and I are regulars, and we will always be back to support our favorite local Korean restaurant!

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    Sichuan Hot Pot - The veggie combination plate

    Sichuan Hot Pot

    4.5(193 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    This place has been in my regular rotation since they opened and I have never had a bad meal here…read more The concept is a family style hot pot restaurant where you cook your own protein, vegetables or noodles in a flavored brother. You can pick between 1 and 4 different broths per pot. Each table has one cooking stove top, with the larger tables having two. The broths range from vegetarian to mild, to spicy to meat based. Everything is a la carte with the exception of some premade combinations bundling a variety of like items. There's various meat and veggie combos as well as a seafood combo. I always order the veggie combo which comes with a lot that's easily shareable between 4 people. It comes with various greens, mushrooms, cabbage, corn on the cob, cauliflower, and carrots. I don't eat red meat so I stick to their sliced chicken breast or the shrimp balls. My other favorite is the bean curd sticks which is a good meatless protein option. As for broths my two favorite are the Chinese Healthy Herb and the kimchi. I also like their salted crispy chicken appetizer (popcorn chicken). Steamed rice is also a must for me. They have a dipping sauce bar where you can make your own dipping sauce to accompany your hot pot. With the exception of the broth adding flavor, the meats and all the ingredients you add to your hot pot are unseasoned. It includes everything from soy sauce and fish sauce to garlic, fresh chilis, vinegar, and crushed peanuts. Whether you like to keep it simple, mild, or spicy there's a sauce you can create. The ambiance is pretty nice. It used to be a Chinese restaurant years ago and they did keep some of the things the same. They have 3 different TVs inside. The two larger ones on the walls each play a different Kdrama and the one above the register plays Kpop music videos. They do have one larger table that I think accommodates somewhere between 10-12 people (don't quote me on that) and another that can fit 6 or 7 people. Majority of the tables sit 4 and a couple sit 2. Depending what day and time you go, it can get pretty busy and you might have to wait a while. The staff is always friendly and helpful. At the end of the meal they give you orange slices and hard guava candy. Their orange slices are always so good too and a good palette cleanser at the end.

    Unbelievable food!! Great service and very clean. Just raise the volume of your music. To many kids…read moreand adults on their phones.

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    J Pot Mini Hot Pot & Bar - Seoul Pot

    J Pot Mini Hot Pot & Bar

    4.2(924 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Love love love this place! I tried a new pot, the Tokyo Pot today. It was delicious! Our server Joy…read morewas fantastic! There was a table near us who had a large group with kids. I overheard them talk about how they were going to a movie so Joy offered to help pack their food to go, write their names on it and leave it in the back so they can come back for their food after the movie. I just felt that was super thoughtful and above and beyond. Outside of that, she also took care of me and my friend. She was one of the only waitresses who ever mentioned the rewards program to us and let us scan our QR codes only to find out we each had about $6 off our meals. Fantastic service and great food like always!

    We went at lunch time on a Saturday and were seated right away. We ordered our drinks and the…read moreserver answered questions we had about the hot pot options. I decided to go with the Seoul Pot and my friend had the Hai De Pot. The food came out quickly and we asked our server to turn off the burners since the food was boiling. The one thing I wasnt crazy about was that my pot was filled to the brim where I couldnt add the noodles. I had to pull items out that seemed like "filler" items that wern't that tasty, seaweed knot and some kind of compacted rice ball. I would of preferred a little more broth could of done without those extra things. The broth btw was very good! I felt my broth and bowl was a better tasting option than the Hai De Pot my friend ordered. Our server was great and checked in often. More people entered for lunch but it was still a quiet atmosphere, which was nice. All in all we liked this place and I recommend it. The service is good, prices are fair and food is pretty tasty.

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    Hai De Pot with beef

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