Diem Allis
Manna Noodle House has a warm, homey charm, thanks in large part to the server who I believe is also the owner. She was incredibly kind and welcoming. The service was friendly and attentive.
The white soup was comforting and flavorful, and the bulgogi beef was tasty as well.
That said, the dining area felt more like sitting in someone’s living room than in a proper restaurant. While that can be cozy for some, it didn’t quite have the professional setting you’d expect when dining out. The atmosphere could use a bit of polishing.
… moreLily N.
Coming here feels like coming home. I’m always greeted so warmly, and the owner is truly the best. I can even call ahead and she’ll have the most delicious beef tangsuyuk ready for me. She’s so kind and inviting—and everyone who works here is just as wonderful. I always make it a point to stop by whenever I’m in the area. Absolutely love this place!
… moreEugene Jung
Dinners with Dad, Lunch edition, Houston prefecture, episode 732-ish…dad was craving jambong but he can’t eat spicy anymore so we originally were all geeked up to go to Paik Noodle House (which is a chain from Koreans favorite chef) but they were closed on Tuesdays and not sure if ‘geeked up’ described my dad’s demeanor but it makes for a better story…found this place not far from Paik’s in the 5th layer of Houston…one lady running the front and a little Hispanic lady helping her in the back…food was gooooooooood…only complaint was they used the wrong kinda noodles for his jampong…we ate half of what we ordered but it was all delicious! Highly recommend!
… moreNgan Hoang
I got number 1. The spicy seafood noodles was tasty. I got too full otherwise I would had finished all broth. The black bean noodles were ok, I forgot to ask more spicy for that. I like the kimchi as well. I will come back to try different dishes though. The service is very friendly. Hot tea for FREE is a big for me. Someone mentioning in their comments that music will help with the atmosphere, I agree with them. Just that yesterday after 14hrs works I think no music was perfect since I had had been over stimulating at work.
… moreEric Nixon
The food here is phenomenal! The service is phenomenal! It is in a strip mall, and very simple interior, but we do not go there for ambience, we go there for the amazing food. It’s our new favorite Korean noodle spot.
… moreKrystal Le
Manna Noodle House offers a variety of Korean noodle dishes in the Koreatown of Houston. It is a small business ran by a really sweet couple, and they’re always there when I visit. I have been there a few times and I love the food!
I have gotten the spicy cold chewy noodles, the kalguksu, the dumplings, and the split of the jjampong and black bean noodles.
My favorite dish from them is the spicy cold chewy noodles. It is super refreshing and very chewy. It comes with a bowl of soup, as well. I love it! The spicy noodles pair really well with their fried dumplings and kimchi. Their kimchi is one of the best I ever had! I absolutely love their kimchi and always ask for extra.
I also like their jjampong; it is seasoned well. Their kalguksu and black bean noodles are okay and a bit on the blander side.
All their portions are huge, and the prices are very reasonable. They are super nice and check up on you often.
Overall, if you want a delicious Korean meal, this place is definitely a great place to stop by, especially for the spicy chewy noodles!
… moreHan
Food (no msg):
– donkatsu: $17.99 – the pork is marinated before breading and very juicy
– white seafood noodle: $14.99 – I’ve never seen a white jjamppong on a menu. It was very good!
– fish cake soup: $13.85 – good!
– knife cut noodle: $14.99 – the broth is boiled in a touch of garlic and I found it a touch spicy but barely. Also very good!
Service: the owner has been here for 12+ here’s. She is so friendly and hospitable. Steve is a gentle and sweet person. Both very helpful and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: homey and comfortable. It was a touch warm for me and I asked if it was warm and Steve turned up the air for us.
… moreSandy Phan
Everything was so good especially the spicy rice cakes with fish cakes and onions in it. It was long, chewy, but soft at the same time. The black bean noodles was good as well, not super salty which I liked. The seafood noodle soup was very umami, and plentiful. Their kimchi was so so so crunchy, fresh, and sour that I asked for more refills lol. Will come back when I crave their food.
… moreCaroline Ryan
Everything I’ve had here is delicious. It is a small, quiet restaurant, so it can be a little awkward. I think it would help if they played music, but that’s a minor issue. Besides that, I love this place. I get the number 1, which is half spicy seafood noodle and half black bean noodle (best of both worlds!) The dumplings and spicy fried chicken are also delicious. The portions are also very large; I was really full after my meal. I hope this place gets more recognition, they deserve it!
… moreDavid C
Best in town for Korean comfort food. This hole in the wall is always clean, always tasty and always friendly. For those complaining about prices, it’s always better to give your money to small businesses, ALWAYS!
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