ZZ Noodles — Restaurant in Santa Clara

Ordered Jjamppong and Tangsuyuk.

The Tangsuyuk was okay — nothing special, but at least there was no unpleasant pork smell, which is a good sign. The portion was generous. I paid $0.50 for a to-go box and packed the leftovers, and they still tasted okay when I had them at home.

The Jjamppong, however, was disappointing. It looked great with plenty of seafood on top, but the taste didn’t live up to its appearance. The broth was bland — like it was missing seasoning or depth. The seafood didn’t seem very fresh, though I’ll give credit for the portion size, which was much better than what you’d get at Bukkyung Banjeom. The noodles felt like pre-packaged ones that didn’t match the dish at all — though maybe that’s expected at this price point in the SF Bay Area.

Not sure if I’d return. As others mentioned, it does feel like the owner or chef might...

The food quality has significantly declined — the Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong, Tangsuyuk, and Jap-tangbap all tasted completely different from what I remember, and not in a good way. I was genuinely surprised by how much the flavors had changed. On top of that, the staff were quite unfriendly, even when we simply asked for an extra plate. None of us enjoyed our meals, and most of the food was left untouched. Sadly, I won’t...

How to eat jjamja noodles (half Jjamppong, half Jajangmyeon) in San Jose-- order veggie Jajangmyeon and a small bowl of Jjamppong soup on the side. Since the noodles are served separately, you can dip them in the jjamppong soup. The side soup is smaller portion but contains squid, shrimp, and...