Paik's Noodle

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!

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! ;)

First time trying out this new business establishment. The area was in a pretty chill location, in a shopping plaza next to Gracie's Jujitsu.Upon entering the business we were greeted by the employees right away. You could dine in or order for take outs. Also seating is very limited if you decide to dine in. First come first serve basis. The ambience was pretty chill as well. Korean/ K-Pop music was playing in the background. Service was prompt and quick! The Cashier attendant was helpful with recommendations on popular dishes. We ordered few dishes to try from their menu. First dish was Jajangmyeon noodle dish. It contains Noodles with a savory black bean sauce, with pork and vegetable.Second dish was Jajange Rice dish. It comes with rice, fried omelette with shrimp and also Jajang sauce . It also includes a small bowl of Jjampong soup. Third dish was Spicy Chicken plate. Basically deep fried chicken in their spicy and sour sauce.All of the food we ordered was plenty for a party of two. They are generous on their portion. We definitely had left overs that we'll eat for the following day. We will definitely make this another stop for us to come back and try again from other dishes from their menu. No Complaints with their customer service. Overall we had a pleasant experience dining in and trying their dishes. We recommend for anyone to step out of their comfort zone and try Korean and Chinese cuisine.

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.

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.

I've been going to Paik's Noodle regularly since their soft opening, and I have to say, they've absolutely nailed the flavors now. The black bean noodles (Jajangmyeon) and spicy noodle soup have significantly improved and are exactly what you'd expect from Paik's Noodle. Don't just take my word for it--my Korean family visiting from Korea even said the flavors are just like what you'd find back home, and I couldn't agree more!The sweet and sour chicken still has that perfect crispiness and juicy texture, and every dish now truly reflects the quality and consistency you'd expect from this franchise. On top of that, the owner is incredibly friendly and genuinely cares about the customer experience. You can tell he takes great pride in the food and the service they provide.I'm so glad I gave them another chance after the opening weekend, and I'll keep coming back for more! Highly recommend this spot

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 hahaThe 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.

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~

All of our bellies hurt after eating here. And the only time our family all eats the same thing is when picking food up from a restaurant (an infrequent endeavor, mind you.)The customer service was good and the fellow working the cashier was very kind. He answered our first timer questions and made multiple suggestions.We ordered the Jajangmyeon and vegetable fried rice. The fried rice was really lacking flavor and I turned it up some at home with some Livia's, soy sauce/oyster sauce, Asian sugar, mirin, and 2 more eggs. Yes, I had to recook their food to meet our palate.The Jajangmyeon was good upon the first bite, and then was meh upon the second. It had veggies and pork, but needed WAY more to make it worth it.All in all, we were disappointed, unwell, and no reason to return. Maybe 2 stars is to considerate and I'll hear it from our moderators to bring it down because I had to recook it...

We came for the soft opening/ limited menu and really enjoyed it! We have had Paiks noodle down in LA and they are pretty consistent with the flavors and quality of food. Service was quick and I believe the owner came out and greeted and checked in on every individual table which was really sweet!Jajangmyun: 5/5 Just what you would expect! Good portion size for a good price, definitely a filling meal. Fried pork: 4/5 Unique take on the crispy pork and especially and interesting sweet and sour sauce. Not the biggest fan of the sauce but the pork went great with my noodles!