Mixed Grain is a popular Korean restaurant located on Bonanza Street in Walnut Creek, and regular customers call it a hidden gem. Why? Well, it’s small place without a big exterior sign, but once you step inside you’ll quickly find that the dining room is packed with regulars and the kitchen is turning out orders as fast as it can. 

Yelpers give particular praise to the restaurant’s classic Korean dishes, like the bi bim bap in a sizzling stone bowl and jap chae, which is served with glass noodles. All of the dishes come with the restaurant’s signature purple rice, as well as banchan appetizers and soup to start your meal. Insider tip: if you’re visiting during lunch, look for the daily specials taped to the wall and you’ll find some of the kitchen’s freshest and most creative offerings for the day.