Paik's Noodle / 홍콩반점 산호세

This is a decent restaurant that meets expectations. Jajangmyun was a little too sweet and they most likely used machines to make their noodles (as opposed to making their own). However, this isn’t a place where you dine to get the best Korean Chinese dishes. Their prices are highly competitive and you get exactly that. Fast service, adequate quality food and smaller portions. It’s an attractive place to dine for a value play.

The noodle is out of this world , especially the “Jaengban Jajang” the stir fry create a unique aroma from the sauce. If you enjoy spicy , “ Jjampping “ will be a great choice , has a kick but not too spice , definitely a restaurant worth visit. Ps: expect long wait during weekend.

Really enjoyed the jajangmyeon here! Probably the best jajangmyeon I’ve tried in the States! The portion size is generous for the price, and the flavors are spot on. The black bean sauce is lighter than the traditional version, which I actually prefer—it feels less heavy but still very flavorful. The noodles have a great chewy texture, just the way they should be. Meat is tender and flavourful as well! The sweet and sour pork was crispy and served in a very generous portion. The jjamppong and Gunmandu (deep fried pork dumplings) were a hit and miss.

Extremely great value. Great noodle texture and flavorful sauce. If I really wanted to be critical, the fried pork is not as tender as I’d like, but it still gave a flavorful chew.

This is one of my favorite spots for Korean noodles. The menu is simple and clear, so it’s easy to decide what to order without overthinking. The noodles are always on point, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. The only downside is the parking situation. Half of the parking lot is shared with the laundry next door, which can make finding a spot tricky, especially during busy hours. It's a minor inconvenience, but it can be a bit annoying. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone craving Korean noodles.

Honestly we dropped right in, got a table, were served and on our merry way with our bellies full. One entree is more than enough for two! Definitely will be back to try out more dishes, but a great affordable lunch to split!

Talk about a small menu! If these types of Korean noodle soup are what you wanna eat, you're in luck - they'll good, especially the spicy noodles! But just know there isn't much else going on. Still, we enjoyed thede noodles.

This restaurant is clean, orderly, coordinated, efficient and fast. We went during the busy lunch rush and we had the first dishes of our order within 6 minutes. I was blown away. Additionally, the food arrived hot, tasty and fresh. Some places tend to let your food sit around for awhile before delivering it to your table. But not here, everything came out very fast and tasty. I was impressed. I also noticed how the serving staff operates together with a coordinated precision which I think lends itself to the high service level. And talk about service level. The serving staff is not only well kept and professional looking but very well mannered too. My 87 year old mother walks very slowly and even though one of the servers was busy, he stopped to escort her to the bathroom which I found to be very kind and sensitive of them. Whoever manages this restaurant and team does a great job as the employee’s all seem very enthusiastic and motivated. They obviously perform to a high standard on a consistent basis As long as I’m going to go out to spend my hard earned money, this is the kind of place where I would want to go, where I could feel I got the best bang for my buck. Thank you guys and great job! I will be back with more friends soon!

One of my favorite Korean restaurants in South Bay. Jjajangmen 5/5 - we really like the texture of the noddles here. And the sauce is really good. Portion size is pretty good for the price Jampong 5/5 - this is my favorite. The peppers can be a bit spicy for some but I really like the spice and flavor of this dish. Good amount of seafood too and prices are great Tongsuyuk 4/5 - this was good but I wish the pork was a bit crispier. We came on a Wednesday night and waited 15 mins. It's always crowded here

Came here with a party of 9! We didn't all come at the same time, but the staff set up a large table quickly and allowed us to sit down even though the entire party wasn't present. There are complimentary picked veggies that were served. We ordered (to all share together): 2 portions of stir fried jajangmyeon 1 large portion of jjampong 1 large portion of beef jjampong 1 sweet and sour pork 1 chili shrimp This was a good portion for all of us, but we did have leftovers so maybe it would have been better if we ordered one less dish. I would definitely recommend to come here with a large party so that you can try a variety of dishes since each portion is honestly HUGE. Additionally, all the dishes came out smoking hot!!! The service was very nice. When the server placed the sweet and sour pork on the table, one piece fell on the table. He said sorry and got us another small bowl with a few more pieces of sweet and sour pork even though none of us complained. My favorite dish out of all of them was the stir fried jajangmyeon. I was at first hesitant because I'm not a big bean fan, but there was no earthiness and grunge to the dish unlike other bean dishes. There's a yummy smoky flavor and the veggies really absorb the flavor. The octopus and shrimp are tender and don't add a fishy flavor to the dish. The noodles are nicely chewy and were honestly perfect to me. All the other dishes were very good! Some notes I had were that I thought the sweet and sour pork was a little chewy, but the sauce that it came with was very yummy and not watery. The jjampong has a little bit of fishy flavor from the clams which isn't what I like, but the rest of the party did like it. The chili shrimp were huge and I liked the breading they used. Overall fantastic and would come again

5 stars for the food. Hadn't gotten the chance to dine in, ordered for pick up. But yoooo, solid, solid food. The order: Sweet and sour pork $15.95: Crispy, crispy pork that wasn't tough, and this perfect sauce that has the same consistency as thick teriyaki sauce. The sauce had such a nice balance. I love ordering tangsuyuk and this plate hits. Jajangmyeon $10.95: Damn, what a good price point. It was such a nice comfort meal. I can only imagine how it is over rice. Nice chewy noodles and a sauce that wasn't bland. Stir-Fried jajangmyeon $19.95: larger portion than the regular jajangmyeon, of course and just a treat to eat. It tasted extra savory. The parking is limited, so be prepared for that. I ordered online or over the phone, I can't remember which. When I went in on a late weekday afternoon, it was PACKED and busy; walked in n out for my pick up. The seating inside seemed kind of slightly small compared to some other Korean restaurants, but I think it was a perfect size to not be overwhelmed and people keep coming all day anyway. Check out this place for sure, and check out their website for a detailed menu. I can't wait to go back to dine in and try their jajang rice and jjamppong.

Paik's Noodle is one of my favorite spots to eat black bean noodles. The sauce and noodles are always consistent and the flavor is to perfection. I always opt to get take out since its more convenient however, this time I decided to dine in. And it took the experience to a whole another level as I am able to eat it hot and fresh. Taste so much better. The service was quick and the shop itself is quite small so the wait was about 10-15 min.

A staple jiajiangmian place here. The "wok hei" is good here and the noodles are tasty. Also the prices are great for the Bay Area. A bang for your buck place on top of being delicious. The wait can't be long but they try to seat you pretty quickly. Once you order the food comes out pretty fast. The place is clean and efficient. One downfall for the place is parking. You may not be able to park on the front lot and may have to circle around for parking.

Ordered the Chili Jjamppong, and this place slices their peppers smaller than the location in San Francisco. This location is also much busier. The soup was spicy enough for me, but my gf could have handled something spicier. There was a lot of ingredients in the soup. The service was responsive and above par. Unlike some places where I have to request more napkins when eating spicy food, the server was very proactive and quickly gave me more when they could tell I needed it. They were also proactive with pouring water. The ambiance is casual and clean.

Nothing special about the location or interior, but it's clean, the servers are attentive, and it's delicious. I walked in pretty close to when they opened on a Wednesday afternoon, and when I left there was a line to be seated. I got the Jjajangmyeon, and it was much more delicious than the version at the Dali City location. I'd be a regular if this was in San Francisco.

Paik's Black Bean noodles are delicious and they come out in an instant! My girlfriend introduced me to this joint and it was great. Their menu consists of Korean-Chinese dishes such as jjampong and jjajangmyeon. I had the spicy jjajangmyeon for $14 and a single serving can feed two. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce itself was perfectly balanced, there were jalapeños but they proved to be subtle, although the meat portions were definitely lacking.

Paiks noodle is a very popular local restaurant for Korean-Chinese fusion food. During the weekends, it is always packed. This round the group of six of us ordered 7-8 dishes. The dishes are in good portion. Personally though I think the noodle soup bases and tastes are too similar for different dishes, just with different main ingredients. The place inside is decently large with about 20 tables. The parking is a big tight at times.

I've been to Paik's Noodle a few times and I noticed that the taste of the jajangmyeon can vary. Sometimes it's a bit bland and watery but other times it has a perfect balance of flavor in the sauce. This time, it was average. Not the worst nor the best that I've had. This location is definitely better than the Dublin location though. I also miss the cucumbers. They used to give cucumbers instead of peas. Parking in this plaza is also not the best. There's limited parking due to the laundromat next door, but you can park on the street.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. Although there was a short wait, it went by quickly. Once we were seated, our food arrived quickly after ordering. We ended up ordering the Tangsuyuk and the stir-fried noodles with shrimp. The Tangsuyuk was perfectly fried, and the sweet sauce on the side went nicely with the fried pork. The noodles were chewy and flavorful, and the shrimp in it was delicious. The inside of the restaurant was also nice and vibrant! Overall, the staff were friendly, service was quick, and everything tasted really great. I would highly recommend, especially if you're in the mood for noodles and fried pork!

Blazing fast service, great taste, cheap prices, large portions. Lot to like about this place. The wait wasn't even that bad either -- there were only two small parties ahead of us and we were seated within 5 minutes. Love this place for a nice quick and hearty bowl of noodles! Pickled radish is provided at the table and is a great palate cleanser afterward since some of the dishes can be a bit on the oily side.

Probably like a lot of other people, we saw Chef Paik on Netflix and then had to try this spot. Honestly, it's really good for a casual chain spot. We're not super educated or familiar with these Korean dishes, so not a lot to compare to. But we tried the signature dish Jajangmyeon with extra pork. We attempted to order the spicy version, and the server warned us that it is VERY spicy (even for Koreans, and even if you love spicy food). So he offered to bring the spices on the side and we're glad he did- because it was REALLY spicy. But I liked it and added some to the dish...but would recommend this option if you aren't familiar with it. Noodles were great texture, pork was tender, and the sauce was delicious. Very rich and large portion size- you can def share. We also tried the chili shrimp which were good but not as flavorful as the noodles. Def will be back.

Service never ceases to amaze me! I've come here plenty of times with my friends because it's not only delicious but affordable as well. They're very generous with their portions. Top dishes I usually get are the stir fried black bean noodles, sweet and sour pork, and chili shrimp.

I love this place. It's been a while since I last ate here because it's a little out of the way for me but the food is always excellent. The service is also top notch, so efficient and polite. My go-to will also be the Jaengban-Jjajang. It's soo good! Highly recommend but it is a bit spicy. It used to be a lot more spicy but I think they toned it down in recent years. The only bad thing about this place is the parking. We used to be able to park in the back area but now there are signs that say "No parking for Paik's customers." Luckily, when I went, there weren't too many people and I was able to get a parking spot. Most people order to-go because of the limited parking so just wait a bit and someone will leave. Three cars left right after I parked my car in the only available spot I saw. There was a paper waitlist at the entrance and they call out your name when your table is ready. I only had to wait 10 minutes for a party of 3 on Saturday evening around 6:30pm. If you haven't tried this place, it's a worth a visit.

Located on El Camino, parking spaces are limited and difficult to find. The interior has plenty of seating. During peak hours, you can most definitely expect a wait. Jajangmyeon (5/5): so delicious. The noodles had the perfect texture. They were chewy but also not too firm or soft. The flavor was impeccable. Food came shockingly quickly. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Paik's Noodle is an awesome place for some delicious korean noodles. I would come back.

Came by for lunch - arrived just at opening because I know how busy this place can get. Restaurant is in a small plaza with limited parking. There is street parking available nearby though. Got three items: Jjampong, Tangsuyuk and Bokkeumyeon. Jjampong- broth was delicous, spiciness just right and noodles cooked perfectly Tangsuyuk- delicious fresh out of the kitchen, pork was crispy and sauce on point Bokkeumyeon- noodles tasted fresh and bouncy, sauce tasted more chinese style imo but still delicious. Price a bit up there. Service friendly and efficient.

Basically, there's two places I recommend Jajangmyeon in the South Bay: This place, and Beijing Restaurant in Santa Clara. I used to come here after work several years ago, and during a time where they had a different name? Not sure if they got bought out or just renamed. Apparently this is a well known chain, and the owner/CEO was featured in some Korean Netflix culinary show? If you never had Jajangmyeon, it's black bean noodles. The black bean sauce is very savory, doesn't really taste much like black beans in the traditional/western style use of black beans. Their noodles are great. I have a feeling it's a nice mixture of egg/flour/tapioca starch because it's firm but still bouncy chewy as well. The restaurant setting is nice, menu is simplistic, and service is great. Overall the food is really good, noodles are al dente/QQ, but negative stars because there was some charcoal sendiment left in the food and the parking situation massively sucks. You may as well skip trying to find parking in the parking lot and go right to the residential area next door instead.

Paik's Noodle really hit the spot. Prices are super affordable, portions are large, and the food is packed with flavor. The service was great too, friendly and quick. The music was a little on the loud side, but honestly it didn't take away from the experience. The jjamppong had bold flavor. You can taste a little MSG in it, same with the jajangmyeon, but honestly it still slapped. The tangsuyuk was amazing, not too chewy and fried perfectly crisp, probably one of the best I've had. Honestly better than the branches I've been to back in Korea. Overall, Paik's delivers solid quality, great value, and tasty dishes. Highly recommend checking it out!

DoorDash order, so only comment on the food. We tried a lot more dishes because there's a bigger group. I love the noodle as they are chewy but cooked to perfection in texture! The jajang is also nicely made and can be a bits picky to have a kick in it. The one going into omelette rice dish is not spicy. The fried shrimp and fried pork are also nice, I'm not into the sauce though but the sauce is flavorful. So overall good food.

Just Noodling Around One of 29 US locations** for famed Korean chef and entrepreneur Jong-Won Paik that's been in business for nearly ten years (ca. 2016). I first visited back in 2017, and was impressed but haven't returned since, as most restaurants get lost in the shuffle once I've visited them once. It wasn't until we recently watched the Korean cooking competition "Culinary Class Wars" (Netflix), where Chef Paik served as a judge, that my desire to visit Chef Paik's restaurant was renewed, as I didn't really know much about him on my first visit. The Good: *Menu had expanded since my first visit, but not by much. They still keep it pretty simple, which is a bonus in my book. *Complimentary pickled Daikon radish were delicious. They're probably not for everyone, but if you like funky, sweet pickled things then they'll be your jam. *The Jajangmyeon (noodles w/ fermented black bean sauce w/ pork & veggies) is probably our favorite dish here, as we ordered it on both our visits. It starts out a little funky but it's definitely one of those dishes that the more you eat, the more you want. *Prices are fantastic, as the large Jajangmyeon was $15 and plenty of food for two people. *Chili Shrimp were tasty and had a nice sweet-chili sauce that could've used more heat imo. Otherwise, they were quite tasty. *The Tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork), which we ordered on our first visit, was delicious and seemed like a very popular dish at neighboring tables. The crisp rice flour coating is pretty phenomenal, if memory serves. *Service was friendly and fast The Meh: *Fried dumplings were a touch dry for my liking and needed a sauce. *Stir-fried Noodle dish was a bit too fishy for my son's liking, and I have to say I kinda agreed. It must be the type/brand of oyster sauce they use that's just a bit too heavy-handed with the funk. *As usual, we're always the only non-Asians at these places. Kinda sad that so many people are missing out on great food because it's "different." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Ugly: *Parking is real mayhem if you arrive around the busy periods. They have a shared lot with several other businesses, including a laundromat, which claims several spots for their customers only. The surrounding neighbor lots have signs specifically forbidding Paik's customer parking, so you can take your chances there. There is some street parking, which is how we lucked out. Conclusion: Good Korean-Chinese food with speedy service and a great price point. **There's eight more slated to me opened this year (2025), including one in South SJ!

First time having fresh black bean noodles and it was not a disappointment. The price and the amount they give is definitely worth it! The noodle texture is soft but not to the point that it was overcooked. The sauce itself was not salty whatsoever, it was paired nicely with the daikon on the side. A little crunch with a mixture of sweet and savory. This is worth it for $10! The fried dumplings is your typical gyoza. It was fried all the way with a nice crunch every bite. The seafood noodle was new to me as well. Although it was different, it was still yummy! Nothing was overly salted and the amount of toppings and meat they give was very generous. Overall Paik's is worth it and I would recommend going early to beat the lines. The service is fast and attentive. A restaurant worth your buck!

I've been back a couple of times after my first visit and I have to say they've been very consistent. My favorite will always be the jajangmyeon as the sauce is incredible and the noodles are super bouncy. I have some other things on the menu since my first visit and all of them have been very good too. The quality of food is always top tier and the hospitality is always great. I really wish that I lived next door so I can take advantage of the good food at such cheap prices.

Yuuuumm was craving some Korean Chinese after watching my fav mukbanger eat this so needed to come here for dinner! There was pleasantly no wait around 7:20pm Wed but when we finished a line formed and the place was packed. Ordered the jjajang & tang su yuk to share with the small soup of Jjangpong. I love that the have the small bowl bc the actual noodle soup is too much for me. The jjajang was delicious and fresh, the pork tang su yuk came out so quickly with it and all just fried hot and fresh. I love the sauce with all the veggies inside. The soup is nice and spicy and adds good kick and flavor. Service was so quick and ample napkins and surprisingly our bill was $35 which is very good these days with inflated restaurant prices. Really enjoyed our meal and will def be back soon.

I can't believe it took me 5+ years to finally try this place! My friends and I tried to go many years ago but the parking was so bad and the line was long that we ate somewhere else. After that I never tried again. Also I was scared of jajangmyeon after trying champaghetti instant noodles. We came here an hour before closing on a weekday and luckily there was a couple parking spots and few tables opened. We ordered jajangmyeon, sweet & sour pork, jjamppong, and fried dumplings. Standouts were definitely the noodles, pork, and soup! Absolutely blew my expectations out of the water and can't wait to come back.

Paik's noodles lives up to the hype !! Came on a Friday night so there was a little bit of a wait (maybe 20 minutes?) they let you look at a menu beforehand so you know what the order as soon as you sit down! As soon as you're seated, order is taken and in about less than 10 minutes, your food is ready to serve: hot and steamy ! The black bean noodles were delicious and were just the right amount of jajang sauce ( I love mine hella saucy ) I love that the sweet and sour pork is also separate from the sauce so the sauce doesn't make the pork soggy!! The pork was delish and airy. Paired with the sauce it was to die for! Only thing I would change is I wish I got cucumber on top of my black bean noodles! Would've loved to have that extra crunch. The place itself is tiny and compacted but clean and busy! I love seeing people converse and eat good food!

Their jajang bap is the best in the bay and probably their best dish. We used to get the myeon and the seafood jampong, but the rice in the jajang bap really is able to absorb all the flavours of the sauce and the egg is amazing. We also love the sweet and sour pork - it's a must get! We tried the new cream shrimp they had, but wasn't really impressed, so I wouldn't recommend that. This location is often very busy so be prepared to wait around 20 minutes to get a seat! Staff is great and very friendly!

The Jajang rice is soo good! I love that they give you a side of jjampong soup to go along with it. It is nice combo, that works well together. The soup is salty though if eatten by itself. But with the rice, pairs well. We also got the fried dumplings. This. Was great too, was nicely fried and had a nice crunch. The parking situation could be better. Theres not alot of parking, and might have to do street parking. They dont have a digital waitlist, still pen and paper but thats okay. They were playing some heavy edm music that seemed like we are in a rave. It was alittle loud and for some it may be hard to have a conversation. Overall it is a great place to eat at and will definitely return.

Flavor explosion is all I have to say! The food came out so fast and everything was delicious. The noodles, the omelette and the soup. I can't wait to go back.

I've been wanting to come here for years, so I'm glad I was finally able to try it out! My party came on a Thursday evening for dinner, and it was still quite busy. Service was fast and simple. The Stir-fried Jjajangmyeon was definitely the highlight for me. The jjajangmyeon being stir-fried added a nice smokey, wok hei flavor! The chili shrimp was sweet and savory, and the jjamppong was savory and had a nice seafood flavor. The noodles on both the jjangmyeon and jjampong had a really nice texture as well! The fried mandu was okay, but it definitely did not stand out compared to the other items tried. Overall, quick service and yummy food! The only downside we experienced was the lack of parking. We had such a hard time finding parking in the little plaza Paik's Noodles is situated in.

I love coming here for their consistent top quality food and amazing service. I'll start off by saying that their noodles are homemade and have amazing texture; you know it's homemade when they give you scissors to eat with. Their jajang is just phenomenal. Anything you order that has either the jajang or their noodles is amazing, and it's basically their entire menu! Their Jajangbap - sauce is amazing, omelette is always perfectly made and fluffy. Such a simple yet so delicious dish. Jaengban Jajang here is so addicting. I love that I can customize my spice level with this dish because my tolerance of spice is low even though I love this dish spicy! Always filled with the breadth of wok with plenty of seafood and pork! Cream Saeu - Paik's Noodle's take on Honey Walnut Shrimp, but made much better and more addicting!? The shrimp is always fresh and crispy crunchy, the creaminess is perfect; it's sweet and vinegary with the shrimps placed on top of a bed of lettuce soaked with the mayo sauce. Nothing gets left from the plate of cream saeu! I'd take the sauce home even if I didn't feel awkward about that. The service here is super friendly. We couldn't finish our meal this time and had some pickled radish left... I wanted to pack home the remaining radish so nothing is wasted and the server actually packed my togo container full with additional radish! Much appreciation for the staff and consistent quality/service here over the years. I'll keep coming back :)

My friend didn't like how sweet everything was but the tangsuyuk was so perfectly crispy even if it was a little saucy, but thankfully the sauce came on the side. Noodles were chewy and not as salty as I expected. There was a bit of a wait to get inside, though.

Came here without knowing it's the Chef from the Korean black versus white chef Netflix show. The black bean noodles are the main dish here and are very good. Chewy and the right texture. The sauce is good with the onions and pork. I like that you can add white vinegar if you like it more sour. The pickled radish is as very good and the server gave us more without us asking. Food came out really super fast and the service was friendly and good. Nice air conditioning for a hot July 4th holiday too. Business was bustling. Kid friendly spot.

Very solid place if you are hungry. Large portions at affordable pricing point. They're known for their noodle, but I was in the mood for something new so I ordered the rice dish. I did not like their rice (the egg was good, sauce was good, but rice could be better). Their noodle texture is much better than the rice. There's always a wait whenever I visited. The last time I came before this most recent visit was at least 5 years ago though. The parking lot is kinda small considering the traffic they bring in, but there are other parking lots in walking distance.

We ordered the stir-fried jajangmyeon, fried dumplings, and sweet and sour pork. The dumplings were the first to arrive and they were c.o.l.d. Not even room temperature, but colder than that. It's as if they served us an order that was made on accident and just left sitting on the counter. This put me in a bad mood and affected how I viewed the rest of the dishes. Despite serving the sauce separately, the sweet and sour pork wasn't crispy at all, it was more chewy than anything else. The sauce was alright. Not sure why everyone is raving about it, I've had better from the frozen aisle at the grocery store. Jajangmyeon was nothing special either. Just a nice carbo-loading dish.

If you're craving for Korean Chinese food, this would be great choice. Reasonably priced and fast service, but it was very busy on weekday lunch so might be long wait on weekend. Regular size is a bit small to fill you up for jajangmyeon so recommend ordering large if not ordering anything else. Noodle is nice and chewy, cooked fresh. The flavor is also good. We also ordered fried pork with sweet and sour sauce, but sauce was like sugar sauce. Not sour/savory at all.. It was disappointing cuz pork was crispy and good but sauce ruined the flavor.. overall good cheap food, but always busy and hard to find parking. So it's a hassle to dine in here. I would p order to go if I wanted to come again.

One of my go-tos to get takeout whenever I'm craving Korean noodles. The quality and taste is always so consistent! Portion is huge for me personally, so I like how I can get 2 meals out of just ordering 1 dish :) My favorite item is the spicy seafood jjamppong. It's so flavorful and so much variety of seafood. The noodle texture is delicious since it soaks up the flavor of the broth yet still keeping its bouncy texture. I've also tried the stir-fried noodles and it's good! I also really enjoy the fried dumplings here. Even ordering takeout, they stay crispy, which I appreciate! I'm personally not a fan of black bean noodles, but all my friends love to get it here. Definitely recommend if you're hesitant on trying!

This restaurant is always crowded, at least on the weekend! We went for a late lunch around 2pm and still had to wait around 30 mins for a table. Food is solid as always, though prices definitely have been increased over the years due to inflation. My goto's are the spicy seafood noodles and the black bean noodles. We also tried the fried shrimp in sweet and sour sauce this past time and enjoyed it! Portion was huge, and it got a bit heavy at the end but still glad we tried it. We liked it better than the fried pork here.

Love the noodles at this place! One of the best - perfect chewy texture! The Jjamppong / Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup was delicious and with generous ingredients. The Jajangmyeon / Blackbean Sauce Noodle sauce was well-balanced, not too sweet like some other places. Staff was very efficient, and we didn't have too long for our food. A great spot when craving good noodles! Parking would be a little challenging, but you may be able to park your car in the next property lot. Just read the signs. People are in/out quickly, so dont get discouraged by the long line.

When I think of jajangmyeon, I always picture Paik's Noodle. Been coming here for years and there's always a wait for a reason. Their noodles are great, dishes are generously portioned, and it's affordable. My go-to order is the jajangmyeon. They give a lot of noodles so the bowl is already super filling by itself. I really enjoy the texture and bounce of the noodles! You can also customize your bowl with the sauces and spices at your table. The stir-fried black bean noodle (jaengban-jjajang) is also a great option if you're looking to share with 2-3 others. Their fried pork with sweet & sour sauce (tangsuyuk) is also a crowd favorite. The pork is super crispy and you have the option to ask for the sauce on the side if the mix is too sweet and/or saucy for your liking. Despite the wait, our dishes came out immediately after we placed our order. Service was quick and efficient too.

I'm rarely in the San Jose area, but we were craving some well-known Asian food and found Paik's Noodle. I totally missed that this was THE korean chef Baek Jong-won's restaurant. Located in a small plaza slightly passed the corner of the block on the far inside. Tons of ppl lined up outside and a very tiny parking lot. We ordered the jjajangmyeon and jjampong to-go, food ready in 20min. After 1hr+ drive, the noodles were still chewy and warm. The packaging places the noodles on the bottom and the sauces are separated on top, then the radishes are on the side. HUGE portions! ** The jjajangmyeon was sweeter than the Chinese style "zha jiang mian" and had a slightly burnt flavor. The noodles were so chewy, almost with an udon-like texture, but slightly thinner. 100% recommend ** The jjampong was flavorful and had a strong seafood flavor. It wasn't spicy at all! Also 100% recommend. I think the same noodles were used. Also 100% recommend. Definitely recommend for a Korean-Chinese classic, I wish there was one closer as the soup base and noodles were so high quality. Wasn't too salty or too sweet and didn't feel oily or MSG heavy. Plan ahead for parking! PRO TIP: do NOT park in the neighboring lot separated by the fence, it's apparently notorious for Paik's customers improperly using it. Since we opted for takeout, our order was ready in under 20 minutes.

Came here for lunchtime and waited about 10 mins on Saturday. Free parking, but not easy to find the parking spots during weekends. Of course will be come back to try other dishes on their menu next time.

Paik's is always absolutely fire. Their jjajiangmian is delicious, had huge portions, and is super affordable!

Excellent portion sizes and prices! It is super affordable. One regular bowl of Jajangmyeon is so filling and can be shared if you want to order a second entree. Their Sweet and Sour Pork was delicious and flavorful. The batter was definitely crispy and did not taste oily. They also do not put the sauce in so you have the option to mix it or use it as a dipping sauce. Service was so-so, seating is a little cramp but with how affordable it is, I can live with it.

This is me being a really bad vegetarian. The jajangmien was so good. I just picked out the meat. I love how chewy the noodles are and the flavor of the sauce. Would I do it again. Yes. Yes I would. Can't wait for their other location to open soon!

Whenever someone asks where to get jjajangmyeon, Paik's Noodle is always the first place that comes to mind. Although, there are other places Paik's Noodle delivers whether it's jjajangmyeon, jjampong or Tang Su Yuk. It's a small but bustling restaurant usually with a wait time but so worth it, they have a pretty good turn around so never had to wait too long to dine here. The menu is simple and pricing is great for portion size. Service is quick, efficient and thoughtful. From ordering to even packing up take out, I've had on many occasions had the server pack extra pickled radish to enjoy at home. Their Jjajangmyeon, black bean noodles, are made to order. Noodles are perfectly chewy and the sauce is rich and savory. Delicious! Their Jjamppong, spicy seafood noodle soup is perfect for cold weather and has a good amount of seafood in it. Tang Su Yuk, is crisp to the bite and the sweet and sour sauce coats the chewy pork perfectly. Chili Shrimp is a good side dish to share with big and juice shrimp, lightly coated and fried, tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Think Yangnyeom or gochujang based sauce with a bit of sweetness and tang. The servings are more than enough to share here and to take home. Definitely a must try here if you ever crave black bean noodles or want take out to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Paik's Noodle has become one of our go-to spots whenever we're craving a comforting bowl of soup and noodles. The service is always quick and attentive , just flag someone down and they'll be right with you. Our usual order is the beef jjamppong and the sweet & sour pork, which never disappoint. The flavors are consistently delicious and always hit the spot. The daikon side has tasted a little different compared to before, but overall, the food quality keeps us coming back. They do get busy during lunch and dinner, so sometimes there's a short wait of a few minutes, but the food and service make it worth it.

Another solid restaurant always in my rotation especially when craving jajangmyeon and it has never decreased in quality over the years! The amount of noodles you get for the price is a steal! So tasty but you always have to keep in mind the wait, especially at the Santa Clara location. I suggest to also try their seafood dishes and the Tangsuyuk which is this fried pork dish paired with sweet&sour sauce. It's airy and light, with pretty big portions.

Paik's is my go-to place for Korean food! Not only is it cheap, but serving sizes are always perfect to share! My partner and I love their spicy jaengban jajang and their tangsuyuk! You can definitely share this with 2 people. Maybe three if you add an additional order of noodles or even dumplings! The jaengban jajang isn't so spicy, and has a good blend of veggies and seafood~ I just like how each noodle is coated in sauce and has a good chew. I don't know how they make their noodles, but I'd totally come back just to buy their noodles to eat. It's so chewy and tasty lol. As for the tangsuyuk, it reminds me of popcorn chicken, but pork form and is nice and chewy with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Definitely not healthy, but the addition of cabbage and carrots in the sauce makes me feel *slightly* less guilty for getting this indulgent dish. Service is always incredibly fast here! Servers are attentive when water cups are low and food comes out piping hot, always. No matter rush hour or slow days. As far as ambiance goes, you'll see folks of all ages. Young folks who crave a good cheap eat and then business ahjussis and sweet ahjummas treating their grandchildren and kids to a meal. Paik's is definitely worth a try if you want to get good Korean food!