Grandma Noodle — Restaurant in Houston

We loved eating here and can't wait to come back! This was our first visit to Grandma Noodle, but it will definitely be a mandatory stop next time we're in Houston. Overall, it's a cozy mom-and-pop place with a very unique blend of Korean and Vietnamese cuisine that I haven't seen anywhere else (I'm Viet and from New Orleans). Seems like the kind of place you can only find in the melting pot of Houston.

FOOD: Jjampong (noodle with seafood in hot spicy sauce) - This noodle soup was amazing!!! Perfect level of spice and seasoning. Tons of seafood in a hearty, umami-packed broth. This was my first time having jjampong and it blew my mind. Perfect comfort food for a rainy day. Huge portion that would be easily shareable for 2 people. Bibim gooksoo (noodle with vegetable with spice paste) - This cold noodle dish was really good too! The flavor is a bit milder than some other cold noodles I've had, but very refreshing. Banchan - Yummy! I liked that they have the classics but also incorporated some Viet components, like the sweet pickled cabbage/carrots. Nước mát (house special drink) - This is a classic Viet drink that's really good for a hot day. The name translates to "cool/refreshing drink" and it lives up to its name! It's not too sweet, which is what I like. Cà phê sữa đá (viet iced coffee with condensed milk) - Nice strong coffee that packs a punch, good level of sweetness to balance it out.

The owners of this restaurant are so sweet and friendly!! They are a Viet couple who took it over after the previous owner retired. She taught them how to cook traditional Korean food, and they are keeping her recipes alive while also adding in some Viet dishes of their own. Ms. Loan does the table service and her husband does the cooking. At the end of our meal, she brought us a sample of Bánh khoai mì (viet coconut cassava cake) that she had made and it was delicious. Her husband also came out from the kitchen to ask how the food was and see if the spice levels were to our liking. My husband and I had a wonderful time chatting with them and learning about how they went from living in Vietnam to running a Korean restaurant in Houston. Highly recommend...

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 took about 1.5 hours). Overall, the dishes were okay but I really appreciate the staff members for working so hard on a busy night and providing the best service they...

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...