mdk noodles – Korean
Steaming bowls of hand-cut noodles take center stage at this vibrant eatery, where the comforting aroma of rich chicken and savory anchovy broths fills the air. The kitchen balances these hearty staples with refreshing, ice-chilled soups and chewy arrowroot noodles tossed in bold, spicy sauces that awaken the palate. It is a sanctuary of soul-warming textures and traditional flavors, inviting diners to linger over the simple, artisanal beauty of a perfectly crafted bowl.
mdk noodles, South Harvard Boulevard, Harvard Heights, Koreatown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90004, United States http://www.mdknoodles.com/0Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, soy-free
Diet fit at mdk noodles
Dairy-Free at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Bibimbab, Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae) and Spicy Stir-fried Housemade Rice Cake (Ddeokbokki). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saeoo Mandoo (Shrimp and Pork Dumplings), Beef Bulgogi and Pork Bulgogi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegetarian Bibimbab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Bibimbab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 5 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Bulgogi, Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae) and Ddukguk (Rice Cake Soup). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at mdk noodles
mdk noodles in Los Angeles has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mandoo (Pork Dumplings), Saeoo Mandoo (Shrimp and Pork Dumplings) and Beef Bulgogi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at mdk noodles
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ddukmandooguk (Dumpling and Rice Cake Soup) | 110.1 g | 40.1 g |
| Spicy Kalguksu (Knife Cut Noodle in Spicy Chicken Broth) | 57.8 g | 39.6 g |
| Ddukguk (Rice Cake Soup) | 97.3 g | 35.5 g |
| Pork Bulgogi | 4.5 g | 35.2 g |
| Vegetarian Bibimbab | 98.5 g | 33 g |
| Saeoo Mandoo (Shrimp and Pork Dumplings) | 18.9 g | 30.7 g |
| Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae) | 36.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Spicy Stir-fried Housemade Rice Cake (Ddeokbokki) | 76.2 g | 21.4 g |
| Beef Bulgogi | 3.9 g | 12 g |
| Dongchiminengmyun (Cold Arrowroot Noodle Soup) | 75.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Dongchimiguksu (Cold Kimchi Noodle Soup) | 0 g | 8.5 g |
| Spicy Dongchimiguksu (Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodle Soup) | 0 g | 8.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Noodle
- Kalguksu (Knife Cut Noodle in Chicken Broth) - $16.99: Homemade flour noodle, ground chicken, Korean vegetables, mushroom, three pork dumplings, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Kalguksu (Knife Cut Noodle in Spicy Chicken Broth) - $17.99: Homemade flour noodle, ground chicken, Korean vegetables, mushroom, three pork dumplings, spicy chicken broth Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anchovy Kalguksu (Knife Cut Noodle in Anchovy Broth) - $16.99: Homemade flour noodle, anchovy broth, potato, onion, chive, Korean squash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kongguksu (Soybean Noodle Soup) - $17.99: Green Chlorella noodle, cold soybean broth, cucumber, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dongchimiguksu (Cold Kimchi Noodle Soup) - $16.99: Green Chlorella noodle, icy kimchi broth, Korean vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Dongchimiguksu (Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodle Soup) - $17.99: Green Chlorella noodle, spicy icy kimchi broth, Korean vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dongchiminengmyun (Cold Arrowroot Noodle Soup) - $17.99: Arrowroot noodle, cold broth, pickled kimchi, radish, Korean vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibimnengmyun (Mixed Spicy Arrowroot Noodle) - $17.99: Arrowroot noodle, spicy chili sauce, Korean vegetables, side of chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hwae Bibimnengmyun (Mixed Spicy Arrowroot Noodle with Raw Skate) - $19.99: Arrowroot noodle, spicy chili sauce, Korean vegetables, raw fermented skate, side of chicken broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jjolmyun (Spicy Chewy Noodle) - $16.99: Chewy wheat noodle, spicy chili sauce, Korean vegetables, side of chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibimguksu (Mixed Spicy Noodle) - $16.99: Green Chlorella noodle, spicy chili sauce, Korean vegetables, side of chicken broth
- Hwae Bibimguksu (Mixed Spicy Noodle with Raw Skate) - $19.99: Green Chlorella noodle, spicy chili sauce, Korean vegetables, raw fermented skate, side of chicken broth
Soup
- Ddukguk (Rice Cake Soup) - $16.99: Rice cake, ground chicken, Korean vegetables, mushroom, chicken broth, shredded seaweed Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Ddukmandooguk (Dumpling and Rice Cake Soup) - $17.99: Rice cake, pork dumplings, ground chicken, Korean vegetables, mushroom, chicken broth, shredded seaweed Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly
- Mandooguk (Dumpling Soup) - $17.99: Pork dumplings, ground chicken, Korean vegetables, mushroom, chicken broth, shredded seaweed
Dumpling
- Mandoo (Pork Dumplings) - $15.99: 10 pieces of steamed dumplings with pork and vegetables
- Saeoo Mandoo (Shrimp and Pork Dumplings) - $16.99: 10 pieces of steamed dumplings with pork, shrimp, and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Goon Mandoo (Pan Fried Dumplings) - $16.99: 12 pieces of fried pork and vegetable dumplings, side salad
Rice
- Vegetarian Bibimbab - $16.99: Rice, bean sprout, radish, carrot, squash, spinach, seaweed, fried egg, chili sauce, sesame oil, side of chicken broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Beef Bulgogi Bibimbab - $18.99: Rice, bean sprout, radish, carrot, squash, spinach, seaweed, fried egg, marinated beef, chili sauce, sesame oil, side of chicken broth
Other Goodies
- Beef Bulgogi - $24.99: Marinated barbecue beef, grilled onions, bowl of rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Pork Bulgogi - $23.99: Spicy marinated pork, grilled onions, bowl of rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae) - $24.99: Raw fermented skate, spicy chili sauce, vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Braised Short Ribs (Galbijjim) - $34.99: Slow braised short ribs, vegetables, rice cake Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Bulgogi Pancake (Bulgogi Pajeon) - $19.99: Flour batter, vegetables, beef bulgogi, dipping sauce
- Spicy Stir-fried Housemade Rice Cake (Ddeokbokki) - $16.99: Rice cake, fish cake, green onion, 2 boiled eggs, spicy and sweet sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon) - $17.99: Flour batter, kimchi, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Volumetrics, TLC
Sides
- Pickled Cabbage (Kimchi) - $9.99: Cabbage, garlic, chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about mdk noodles
- Is mdk noodles dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. mdk noodles has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae).
- What can I eat at mdk noodles on a dairy-free diet?
- Spicy Raw Skate (Honguh Hwae) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does mdk noodles have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetarian Bibimbab.
- Is mdk noodles gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at mdk noodles?
- Ddukmandooguk (Dumpling and Rice Cake Soup), at roughly 40.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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