Mixed Grain - Walnut Creek

The waitress was incredibly helpful during my visit to the restaurant. Every time I tried to order a side dish, she kindly explained that it was already included in my main order. In the end, I decided on the mixed grain bowl with tofu and a side of tofu pancakes. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of sides that accompanied my meal - eight salads, all tasty, served in small dishes, along with a bowl of miso soup, and more salads and vegetables surrounding the rice in the main dish. I was impressed by how healthy and delicious the meal was. The chef even noticed how much I enjoyed the cilantro salad and brought me another one! I would definitely dine at this restaurant regularly if it wasn't a two-hour drive away.

Vegan options clearly labeled, everything except the pancakes was AMAZING (I've had Korean pancakes before and they are usually the highlight of every meal, these were dry discs from which one bite was more than enough), but.. the stew and the noodles and all the endless side dishes .. best meal ever!

Great service, food with flavor and fresh ingredients!

I take my mother here several times each month after doctor appointments in Walnut Creek. What I love about Korean restaurants is the precious variety of side dishes that accompany your meal called banchan. Please don 't even consider skipping these delicious (and refillable) morsels as they really compliment the meal and are usually all vegan! They can include bean sprouts, broccoli pieces, pickles radish, kale, kimchi, etc. My go-to order is the Veggie Japchae with steamed tofu and Sizzling Works (without egg) with purple rice. I love Japchae and can eat it every day! The combination of the glass noodles, vegetables, and tofu are wonderful and I usually order this mild, which means it 'll have a bit of a spicy bite to it and is fantastic. Glass noodles are made of mung bean starch, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and/or tapioca. The purple rice is a must at this place, don 't even bother with the white rice! The purple rice is a mixed grain that the restaurant is named for and it 's particularly good in the stone bowl that gives the rice a crispy shell at the bottom. My mom has tried soft tofu stew, spicy ramen, and Korean noodle soup. Being Japanese, she is very picky about her noodle dishes and is usually disappointed with her meal.....and then she ends up eating my Japchae! The service is great and don 't forget to start off with their hot tea and miso soup, always a treat! I appreciate that they always ask for your proof of vaccination and offer both indoor and outside seating.

Friendly and attentive staff, complimentary sides are delicious, plenty of vegan options. I always get the dolsot w/o egg.