Grandma's Noodle is a hole in wall restaurant; while driving at night, I nearly missed it because of how unassuming the sign outside the restaurant was. Additionally, I was a confused, because I assumed Grandma's Noodle would be a strictly Korean restaurant, yet, I saw photos of Banh Mi and "Vietnamese" which made me wonder if I was at the wrong spot. Upon entering with my friend, I hear Vietnamese karaoke playing in the background and our waitress greeted us in Vietnamese, which was a shocker to say these least! Needless to say, our waitress was incredibly sweet and made sure to check on us often. :-) My friend and I figured that the place was managed by Vietnamese workers now, since our menu had both Korean and Vietnamese dishes. We ordered the black bean noodles and spicy seafood noodle soup which came out quickly! They even provided my friend and I small bowls to share our meals which I thought was convenient. However, I was a bit underwhelmed by our side dishes since neither of us really touched it aside from one or 2 of them. While our meal was cheap, the portions were HUGE which made me feel like the food was worth it! I will give our meal a 4/5 since it was tasty, but nothing different from what I've tried at other Korean spots; nonetheless, the food was very hearty and satisfying.

Best Korean food I've had in Texas. We ordered the kimchi pancakes, ddukbokki without cheese, dolsot bibimbap, and bulgogi. everything was fresh and delicious. The owner was there and is the kindest person i've encountered in a minute! She told us they will be having traditional Korean cake for the new year this week!

Grandma noodle is a cute hole in the wall mom and pop restaurant that's such a hidden gem in Houston. It's run by Vietnamese owners, which was a pleasant surprise, but I was still under the impression that this was an authentically Korean place. They serve both Vietnamese and Korean cuisine, and the Korean food did not disappoint and tasted authentic and delicious. We ordered black bean noodles and spicy seafood noodle soup, and they were the perfect pairing. The black bean noodles had a nice smoky, rich bean flavor and the seafood soup was fresh, spicy, and flavorful. It perfectly cut through the grease of the black bean noodles, and it felt like I could've kept eating both dishes forever. And the food came out so quick too! The lady who helped us was so sweet and helpful. We were able to converse comfortably in Vietnamese and she was giving us recommendations on what to eat and what was delicious. She also checked on us frequently to make sure we were enjoying the food! I will say it's a little hard to find if you're not looking closely, so definitely be on the lookout! And I believe they changed their menu as it was different and smaller than pictures online. However, I will for sure be back here! This was such a pleasant surprise and the owners made it more than a warm and welcoming experience.

I've been out of town for work for a month now and as my first night in my own neighborhood I couldn't resist the urge to visit Grandma noodle! Last time I was here she said I HAD to try something new because I kept ordering my bibimbap, honestly because if it ain't broke don't fix it! Tonight I was on my own for dinner and when she asked what I wanted I simply said surprise me! Boy was I surprised! She made me chicken and rice, sounds simple enough but let me tell you this was not your ordinary chicken it was fried in a special sauce that was quite literally finger licking good! The proof is in the pictures! I was trying to hard not to eat it with my hands, but honestly it was so good I caved in and just enjoyed every bit of it! Then the rice on the plate was almost crunchy rice which is my favorite! But the real surprise was the pickled cabbage?! I LOVE cabbage but this was a whole new experience! I'm in love! I am grateful for the adventurous spirit I have with food because I would have never just ordered this on my own! Apparently it's number 28 on the menu but fried! She also gave me homemade chicken broth which actually input my rice in the chicken broth lol and it was amazing! Next time I hear I'm supposed to try the goat, lol we shall see cause I might order this a couple times before I'm done with it! Yall should come check this place out, yes ownership has changed but she's still amazing and worth the time of day! Come try it for yourselves before you write them off! Also IF you have any issues with the food tell her she WILL make it right!

My mentor and I checked out Grandma Noodle in Houston. It's a mom and pop Korean restaurant that's actually run by grandmas. They also have a viet lady who works there too and have a few Vietnamese items that you can order. My mentor got the jjajangmyun (noodle with bean sauce) and I got the haemool son kalgooksoo(hand cut noodle with seafood) we also got the gyeranmali (rolled fried egg) haemoolpajeon (seafood pancake). The kalgooksoo had a really hearty broth and is loaded with noodles and seafood. It had shrimp, mussels, squid, and scallop in it. I love the stewed soft cucumbers that are in it too. This is a really good soup for whenever you're sick and need a pick me up. The jjajangmyun has a thick bean sauce that is savory with a little sweetness. It has a unique taste and texture. These go really well with the yellow radish banchan that they give you. The egg had some ingredients mixed in. It's basically like a big somewhat stuffed omelet. The seafood pancake was pretty big for the price. It's somewhat crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside and comes with a soy sauce dip. Both of them were pretty solid. It's not Dallas Korean food but the food here is pretty solid

Definitely Grandma's cooking! We were greeted by a young man who is the owner's grandson. He set up our table with a paper placemat and eating utensils. After customers leave, he would help clean the tables. (He didn't serve any food or alcohol for the Yelp Karens out there, lol.) Lunch: Hot Chicken w/ Cheese- Tastes like chicken topped with cheese. Definitely not spicy, and I'm not mad at it because I can't eat super spicy foods. Grilled Mackerel- For the price and portion, worth it. Mackerel is naturally salty and it needed some sort of sauce to help curb the saltiness. I enjoyed the balance of the banchan dishes. There was spinach, sprouts, radishes and kimchi. To end the meal, they gave complimentary Yakult drinks. This is a no frills type of place. The interior is kept clean and simply adorned with vibrant green plants. I can't wait to return and try other dishes!

One of the best hole in the wall (literally) places I've tried in Houston's "Koreatown". Grandma Noodle is quite hard to spot and it sits inside a somewhat run down building next to a gas station. The open light sign in the window will guide you to the right door. Once inside, prepare to experience some wonderful home cooked authentic Korean food that will leave your hearts and bellies full! On a Monday night, the place was pretty empty with only one other elderly couple dining in. We ordered spicy rice cakes, hand cut noodles with seafood, and dough flake soup with potato, which was recommended over the one with kimchi. Whatever season it may be, despite Houston's hot a muggy weather at this time of year, this is the ultimate comfort food. The seafood noodle soup was delicious and there was a generous assortment of seafood inside including shrimp, mussels, imitation crab, and mini octopus. The potato dough flake soup was amazing as well. As for the spicy rice cakes, we requested for less spicy to be kinder to our aging stomachs, which they accommodated well. The side dishes were excellent and they were very generous with them. Finally, they gave us each a complementary yakult yogurt drink to conclude a truly wonderful dining experience! Tldr; don't sleep on Grandma Noodle - it's spectacular!

This restaurant is literally run by Korean grandma's and it was honestly such an adorable experience. My partner and I came in on a Friday night and it was pretty busy but thankfully, they cleaned a table right as we walked in and we were seated pretty quickly. The Banchan (vegetable side dishes) has pickled radish, cucumbers, fishcakes, and kimchi. Out of all the side dishes, we enjoyed the kimchi the most! As for the order, we got the Haemul Sundubu Jigae (Seafood Kimchi Stew), JiaJang Myun (Noodle with Bean Sauce), Osam BulGoGi (Spicy Pork and Squid). - The Haemul Sundubu Jigae was okay. The tofu was good and there were plenty of veggies and generic seafood mixes but the soup itself was a little bland compared to what I usually get from other Korean restaurants. I personally wouldn't order this again if I were to visit - The JiaJang Myun was also just okay. This dish typically has bits and pieces of pork but this one only had mushrooms, zucchini, and onions. I personally would also skip this one too. - The Osam BulGoGi was our favorite. The flavor was great, the dish had lots of squid, pork, celery, cabbage, and other veggies. The seasoning was great and made the dish savory and delicious. It is more on the expensive side (25.99) but the portion is big and sharable. - At the end of every meal (when they give us the check), it comes with a Yakult (a classic probiotic drink) which I absolutely loved Warning: it does take a while when it gets busy so if you're in a hurry, this might not be the spot for you (our dining experience was ~1.5 hours). Overall, the dishes were okay but I appreciate the staff members for working so hard on a busy night and providing the best service they possibly can.