Bay Area foodies are marking their calendars for Oakland Restaurant Week, presented by Visit Oakland and American Express. From Thursday, January 14 through Sunday, January 24, 2016, 100 Oakland Restaurants will celebrate the largest and most diverse restaurant week in the region. Now in its 6th year, the popular program runs over two weekends for […]
Ramen Hiroshi only recently debuted in Walnut Creek, but it's already won over a large group of fans thanks to its inventive take on traditional Japanese fare. Before you dive right into the namesake ramen, most Yelpers recommend easing into your meal with the eatery's best appetizer, the chicken karaage. Chefs recreate the American South's […]
Piping-hot pastrami, gooey Swiss cheese, and fresh ciabatta bread. These are the components that collide to become the wildly popular hot pastrami sandwich at Morucci's Si Mangia Bene, a classic Italian deli in Walnut Creek. In fact, anything stuffed between slices of ciabatta bread is typically a hit at Morucci's, probably because it's always served […]
The most talked-about dish at Pizza Antica doesn't arrive with a cheese- and sauce-topped crust; it's a Brussels sprouts salad! Served warm, this popular appetizer toes the line between sweet, salty, and savory; it's a medley of Brussels sprouts, caramelized onions, crunchy croutons, and hard-boiled eggs, tossed in a lemon-y dressing. That's not to say, […]
If you arrive at Swad Indian Cuisine to find a crowd, that likely means one thing: It's lunchtime. This Lafayette eatery, which specializes in the cuisines of northern India, serves a daily lunch buffet that's known to turn one-time diners into loyal customers. That's because this all-you-can-eat affair offers a little bit of everything: curries, […]
Mixed Grain has quickly become one of the city’s most popular Korean restaurants thanks to its friendly, helpful staff and the value patrons feel they get for their money. Order bibimbap or dolsot rice bowls, with either white or purple rice, then choose toppings and protein. Topping options include "The Works," which consists of mushroom, […]
Head to Dragon’s Pond for a flavorful meal of Mandarin-style Chinese cuisine. Stop by at lunchtime for great lunch specials at a bargain price. Service is speedy, if you’re in a time crunch to get back to work. Lunch options include General Tsao’s Chicken, Orange Beef, Drunken Chicken, and Kung Pao Prawns. Appetizers include Pot […]
Come to Dragon’s Pond Chinese Restaurant, where great cuisine is always an order away. Located downtown, Dragon’s Pond is an excellent place for lunch. The luncheon specials include a number of traditional favorites, and every one is served with the soup of the day, a choice of egg roll or salad, and your choice of […]
Not quite a sit-down restaurant and not quite a take-out joint, Denica’s Real Food Kitchen in Walnut Creek asks customers to place their orders at the counter before seating themselves. The service here is reportedly very fast. Some customers say they barely have time to seat themselves before they receive their meals. Fans say that […]
A unique take on Vietnamese cuisine, Vanessa’s Bistro 2 in Walnut Creek, CA serves Vietnamese-inspired tapas, sandwiches, meat, and seafood dishes. Regulars like to come here with friends to share several small plates of food. Regulars recommend the filet mignon salad, the tuna and salmon poke, the fresh spring rolls, the maple leaf duck confit […]