Baek Jong-won’s Noodles — Paik's Noodle 🍜🇰🇷

A while back, I binge-watched Street Food Fighter on Bilibili and totally fell for Baek Jong-won — his hilarious struggle of having food cleared away the moment he stepped aside was way too relatable. Later, I learned he opened this noodle chain in Chicago’s suburbs and always wanted to go, but never made the drive. Recently, a suburban friend suggested meeting there — finally, a reason to go! 🍜 Jjajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles) – Thick, sticky, sweet-salty sauce typical of Korean-style jjajangmyeon. Compared to Peking Mandarin House in the city, this version felt starchier. Still tasty — eat it plain or with kimchi. 🥟 Fried Dumplings – Pork and cabbage filling, but the wrapper was thick and not crispy — skip unless you’re really craving. 🍖 Sweet & Sour Pork (Tangsuyuk) – Felt more like Chinese guobaorou — light, airy coating with a tangy-sweet sauce. Even as a Northerner, I found it delicious. Overall: noodles were okay, tangsuyuk was the winner. Maybe my love for Baek Jong-won influenced me a bit 😅 — but it’s a solid spot if you’re nearby. 📍 Paik's Noodle 1615 Milwaukee Ave Suite 105, Glenview, IL 60025 #PaeksNoodle #BaekJongWon #KoreanNoodles #Jjajangmyeon #Tangsuyuk #ChicagoSuburbs