Looks like this restaurant is closed. It's Friday, and I tried to place a dinner order online as well as by phone. The system responded that the store is unavailable and/or closed. It's only 6:40 PM, and Yelp says the store is open until 9:30, so something is amiss. read more

My friend has been raving about this place for years. I had the Korean Noodle Soup, medium spicy, with tofu. The reason I am giving 4 and not 5 stars is price. $19 for noodle soup (no meat) is a lot. It's $3 extra for the tofu or chicken or other meat. It was spiced to perfection and the bowl is very generous. There were lots of flavors. They bring out 8 small dishes with things like kim chi, sesame broccoli, and other pickled and spiced vegetables. The restaurant is really cute and workers were lovely and efficient. I enjoyed my lunch a lot and would return. I know prices are up everywhere. The menu is quite extensive and varied so if would definitely take many visits to try all the options. But since I liked my soup so much, I would probably just get that again. read more

Love this place. The food is authentic. I ordered the bibimbap and the beef ribs. It was very good. I love the side dishes too.

I really like this place. I have been here for many times now. I usually order beef bibimbump and it's always good. I recommend this place if you are looking for a Korean restaurant in Walnut Creek area read more

Make sure to check your order before you leave. Pickedup my order and drove all the way back home to find out theres no rice at all. I had to drive back and pick it up. I asked dude if he could give me some extra banchan for the inconvenience, asks me how many, and i tell him two, and he says its 6.50 extra even tho they messed up on my order. Unprofessional. Most korean places will apologize for the mistake and give banchan for free. Hella MSG i told them 3 times no msg. Not this place, they wAnt every penny even thi they messed up. I always go here too in walnut creek. Never again read more

My wife and I arrived early waiting for four friends , the restaurant was able to accommodate us in spite of being busy with all the outside orders, a very busy place. We ordered appetizers fried calamari and fried chicken wings. The calamari came in a very small serving not a good value for the price we paid but the wings somehow compensated for it, great value, sweet soy flavor and just the right saltiness. They serve us the small plates of appetizers of kimchi, broccoli, cabbage, fish cake, etc. And we were able to refill. Love this if you like vegetables like i do. I ordered the spicy ramen and seafood, not a good value, i thought that Black Shin ramen noodles is better and seafood is barely there. My wife ordered the Bulgogi beef with purple rice and it is a great value. A couple of friends ordered the same thing with a slight variation of short ribs beef, another great value. Overall 5 out of 6 in the group like their food. Good value. read more

This is my favorite Korean restaurant in WC. I always order the spicy tofu stew with purple rice. I could eat it everyday! The ban chan is always fresh and tasty. My absolute favorite when they have it available is the cilantro ban chan. read more

Doesn't disappoint! Such yummy appetizers, entrees, and sides. I've always had very pleasant service too. read more

Mixed Grain - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The Sizzling Bibimbab with purple rice is very good. Food is a little pricey, though. $21 for my bowl because I got the sizzling one ($2 extra) and added short ribs & pork. $4 for iced tea. No refills. I got ice water after that. The whole thing came to $27 with tax. $31 inclulding tip. Practically $34 with parking. Tables of three got the same # of sides as my table for one. It was a decent amount of food. I took some home. I was the only white person there for quite a while. Someone next to me got sizzling soup and it was boiling! They cracking the egg in at the table. Extra points for substantial paper napkins and not making me pack my own to-go box. Minus points for price, slow service once crowded, and no wi-fi. read more

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Always find ourselves coming back here! My favorite thing on the menu of their soft tofu soup! Get it with medium spice to clear up any congestion! Lol Nice and clean space with friendly staff. Only once has there been someone who was having a bad day. But the food makes up for it! They give you plenty of meat and the seasoning is just right! They always ask if you want more of the side dishes but you'll be too full to have anymore after your mains! We visit at least once a month. Definitely a hidden gem in Walnut Creek! read more

Mixed Grain - Soft tofu soup with beef and cracked egg. Medium spice! I crave this all the time!! - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Had dinner on a Saturday night. 5-10min wait before being seated. It was totally understandable though since it was really packed. Modern yet homey interior. Not intimidating at all. Service definitely needs improvement. But like I said, they were busy so I was doing my best to not show my frustration. We didn't get water after being seated and it took them 10-15mins to finally realize we existed lol. Unlimited banchan and I'm always down for unlimited food, I mean, who's not? Haha Shrimp dumplings were nice and crispy, perfect to balance the freshness of the filling. I had their bibimbop with purple rice and beef short ribs. Vegetables had a really nice crunch, which is key to know if they're using fresh ingredients and they delivered just that. Beef short ribs... TOO DIE FOR. BF had their "angry bird escapes the volcano" with white rice... chicken was incredibly tender and moist, the soup had a kick that was tolerable, just delicious. We would definitely come back! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 0.50c/hr parking garage across the street or valet parking is available. Service: 3/5 Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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Mixed Grain is great! I've been to Mixed Grain a handful of times and have been happy with each visit! Mixed Grain is located on a side street off of Locust in downtown Walnut Creek. The restaurant is small and, sometimes, depending on the time of day, you might have to wait for a table. The service is pretty good. We've tried the following so far: bibimbap, rice cake soup, kimchi stew, and veggie jhap chae. Everything was delicious! I will definitely be back! read more

Nice little Korean restaurant in Walnut Creek, since cov19 they only have takeout, their food is very tasty. Price point is average, portions are OK, you can get filled up. I like it better when you can dine-in, because you can get unlimited side dishes of vegetables, their kimchi is great. I would recommend this restaurant to try. read more

I'm Korean who loves spicy beef soup and this place has the most delicious and authentic one I've ever had in the entire Bay Area. I like eating it with Dolsot Bibimbop, which is also amazing. The staffs here are super nice and welcoming as well - one dish came out a bit late and he gave us a bottle of beer and a shot of soju for free!! read more

A review by my 7 year old daughter, Mackenzie: Do you have a favorite restaurant? I do and it is mixed grain it has everything yummy I cant choose my favorite is the kids noodle set and ramen. Well, don't forget to go to mixed grain! Goodbye. read more

This Korean food eatery call MIXED GRAIN is amazing. Supposedly they give you the option of ordering purple or white with your grains. The waitress was fabulous, and displayed attentive customer service during a busy dinner hour. Food was on point. Everything about here is perfect, - and it was hands down my most pleasant Korean food dining experience, ever - In my life. read more

went to this place Several times, before the Quarantine it was good but I ordered DoorDash from them 3 times after quarantine, the first time the side dish they gave me was Already rotten，and i can tell by the smell it's bad i ddint care much，2nd time was fine with my friends, but today, I ordered the grilling bowl with spicy pork n tofu n their chicken wings for my gf for lunch, few hours after my gf ate that, she got a bad diarrhea, and she ate nothing but fruits before lunch, so what this tells me is that their kitchen probably not clean n their food is not fresh or already spoiled，I know quarantine effects lots local business but using spoiled food to cook is not how u keep the restaurant alive ( right after I posed my review(I'm re editing it right now) I starts to have a diarrhea too cus I also took a few bits!!!) read more

Mixed Grain - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Quality of the food alone would've earned them at 5 star, however, because of our waiter's customer service skills or lack thereof, I gave it a five. Eating here is fun! You have all the little side dishes you can add to your meal and the kids plates are just so visually appealing. Great Korean food with top quality of flavors...if I were to fault them, it would be on their portions...this girl likes to eat just a bit bigger portions when getting a Korean bowls. Nonetheless, enjoyed every bite! The place is clean and with minimalist decor which makes for a positive experience. Parking for lunch on a weekday was decent, but can see a challenge on weekends and evenings. Prices are a bit above what I expected but the food was worth the cost. Their fish ice cream was delish and fun for a party like ours who brought some kids. Would definitely reccommend, wishing ya'll get a different waiter. read more

This has been a favorite in my family for a few years now. Anytime we can't decide where to eat this is our go-to for delicious, cheap, and healthy food. Depending on the mood we'll either get the works (bibimbap), the sizzling works( dolsot), or the veggie jhap chae noodle bowls. I love that everything can be customizable to suit all kinds of dietary needs. The sides has to be the best thing with unlimited refills and an extra punch of sour and tangy. Definitely one of the best asian restaurants in the area with consistently delicious and fresh food- there aren't too many. read more

Mixed Grain - left: the bibimbap with pork right: veggie jhap chae noodle bowl - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

It's within walking distance from work, and the food is decent. They are opened at 11:30am and since I work early, it is a good time to get some Korean food since there is no wait at the time. They do doordash now, so a lot of their orders are to go, so I'm not sure how that is affecting the traffic of the place. It seemed quite empty when I left around 12ish, although it could just be a slow day. The tofu soup I had was part for the course, it was good, nothing out of the world but something I would definitely be back for. The bancha is good and the variety is good. They eve have Kale Bancha, the rice had a good consistency. There isn't too many people there, so you may have to wave them down. Other then that, all is well and it'll earn my return visits. read more

Came in for some Korean food. Sat down and was ignored for 10 minutes. Eventually got up and left. Went to the Ramen place a block away. Had a great experience there. They have great fried chicken as well. Go to the Ramen place instead. (Justification: we were clearly looking for service. First we were shown a table for 2 with a pillar making it impossible for someone to sit there. Then we did everything we could to make eye contact with any of the 3 or 4 people working there... no dice. Eventually my client said, "well, I guess we are irrelevant." Screw that. I'm glad we left. Next time at least come say "hi, we are very busy, but will get to you soon as we can!" They weren't even that busy.) read more

Pretty good Korean food for not being in a larger city. The bowls are tasty and big. The place is clean and the staff is nice. I recommend the purple rice. read more

Mixed Grain - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Nice little korean spot for lunch. You get little banchan dishes and soup while you wait. It is pricey here though. I tried their bibimbap, ramen, rice noodle, fried rice.. read more

Mixed Grain - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

What an amazing gem of a place. Great food and excellent service. I actually found this place by luck. If you want a fantastic healthy meal. This is the spot read more

One of my personal go-to Korean restaurants in downtown. My favorite items on the menu are the bibimbap and spicy rice cakes. The spicy rice cakes are actually an appetizer, but its portions are just as big as an actual meal. The choice and amount of side dishes you get are really good and very yummy! The waiters are very friendly and attentive and the restaurant is kept neat and clean. 5 stars baybee! read more

This place makes delicious food! I love their Bibimbop. It is so flavorful and delicious. Their ramen is also awesome. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

I heart this place because of the quality of the ingredients but also for making traditional Korean food more mainstream and adapting it for American tastes. Example: banchan is not intimidating with too many funky ingredients. They offer great alcohol that is not ethnic. The look of the place is not ethnic. The ingredients are fresh and hip, like using pear in kimchi. The menu is straightforward like what I see in other Korean restaurants but again, not so intimidating, ethnic, and funky. They kept it Korean with making it feel current and not another "Fusion" type of place that would charge like a fine dining establishment. They make it cool to try the food. I hope and wish other ethnic restaurants would do something similar. I am Asian so I think I can make these comments. Another positive: kids meals are so healthy and not the usual dumbed down food for children. read more

My friends and I love this place! The staff never fails to have great customer service. The side dishes are also delicious and refillable! I love getting the Veggie Jap Chae and the Dol Sot Bibimbap with purple rice. The interior decorating here is also super cute! read more

I've been here twice now and left both times very happy and full. Were always seated quickly, though this place gets busy at lunch. They have great soups and stews and you can customize how spicy you want it. The side dishes are so fresh and cut through the spicy soups perfectly. I highly recommend coming here on a cold day and enjoying some korean hot pot. read more

Mixed Grain - Banana milk compliments the spice nicely. - Korean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Love love love this place. Consistently delicious. Quick, efficient, and mindful staff. Lots of good eats in a casual setting. Probably my favorite DT WC restaurant - they focus on the food rather than froufrou ambiance. Always feel great after having a meal here! Sizzling Works with purple rice.. nomnomnom. Real food that is not overly heavy - makes me want to come here all the time. read more

Amazing Korean food. Very tender meat. I had the spicy pork (very spicy), which was exactly that! My wife had the kalbi, which was very tender as well. Their kimchee was fresh and all of their side dishes were very tasty. I would highly recommend this place and will go here again. read more

This is my absolute favorite Korean restaurant! The portions are large and many things are customizable with a protein of your choice. Furthermore, they also have lots of vegan options. It really is a restaurant for everyone. The food is very flavorful and can be made rather spicy (if desired). The staff have always been attentive and incredibly friendly. This place is definitely one of my regular restaurants! read more

They will close 10pm but i tried to order 9:15pm but no one responded. Disappointed:(

Best Ramen I have ever had! The waitress was polite and easy going... the veggies were all fresh and full of flavor!

I'm usually pretty iffy about Asian food in Walnut Creek, but Mixed Grain was surprisingly good! I ordered their dolsot beef short rib with purple rice. The short ribs were marinated pretty well. Surprisingly, all the ingredients in my stone pot went very well together - it doesn't always taste great at every place I go to. The hot sauce that came with it tasted almost like BBQ sauce with a kick. As a spicy food wimp, I approve this hot sauce. The meal was very filling and it wasn't too loud, so I could still hear my friend. It was overall a comfortable experience. I think it was a bit on the pricey end, but I'd probably come back if I didn't feel like driving to the next city for Korean food. read more

Consistently good Korean food that is fresh and tasty. The menu is geared towards the non-Korean with some unique dishes like the fire rice that is basically a Korean fried rice served on a sizzling iron platter-more savory than other Asian fried rices. On one occasion it was too salty but usually it's spot on. Another favorite is the Kal Kook Soo Noodles, a clean, comforting broth with thick noodles, made from vegetable stock. All the traditional dishes like bulgogi beef, soon dubu tofu stew are excellent. There is a buckwheat noodle salad that is refreshingly on a warm day. Their homemade kimchi both the Napa cabbage and the daikon radish types are really delicious and are available for take out. I usually never buy kimchi in stores because the quantity is too large. I make it a point to buy theirs when I'm there though. read more

I rate Mixed Grain 3.5 stars, If you want good Korean food at a better price try Korea House instead. We finally got around to trying Mixed Grain last weekend. They are a full service restaurant and they serve bibimbop (my usual Korean dish) and most of the other standard Korean dishes as well. Sadly we did not get to try any of the BBQ meat plates - maybe next time! We used to eat quite often at Koreana, the restaurant which was located here before Mixed Grain. It was an unassuming family restaurant and I recall that you could get a sizable bowl of delicious bibimbop for around $8. Bibimbop is a staple of Korean cuisine, kind of a Korean fried rice (without being fried). The place was more spruced up than Koreana, as would be expected of a new restaurant. Unfortunately the pricing was substantially higher than their predecessor, roughly 30-40% higher by my estimation. Bibimbop started at $12 in a cold bowl, and $14 if served in a hot stone bowl. Meals were served with a set of banchan (small side dishes of pickled vegetables and other appetizers). They gave us two sets of banchan for 5 people, which was just about right. Some restaurants will only give one set for ant entire table! Our other dishes included kimchi jigae (soup with kimchi and pork) and spicy tofu soup. The food was good, the ingredients were fresh and tasty and service was quick, but on the brusque side of polite. For me, everything is relative, and a short drive away in Concord there is Korea House (near Fry's and Ranch 99). Food there is more "home style," a bit rougher service in a slightly grimier environment, but prices are 25% cheaper than Mixed Grain (bibimbap starts at $8.99). Suffice it to say that unless I was starving in Walnut Creek and craving Korean food I probably would be eating at Korea House instead of here. I would suggest you do the same. read more

They say they close at 9:30, but they really close at 9pm. Called at 9pm to place takeout order after seeing on yelp and google that they close at 9:30pm, and they didn't answer phone. So I drove in to place order and at 9:15 their sign in front showed they were open, but when I went in they said they are closed. Won't be going here again. read more

Mixed feeling about mixed grain. I don't know what to eat next time I come. If their whole menu is as good as the dishes I tried the first time, I don't know if I should try something new or stick with the tried and true. I had it hot! Dolsot Bibimbop- Take one clay pot, add purple rice, beef bulgogi, veggies and then double the egg! You can of course customize your own. Selecting hot or cold, white or purple, choice of protein and 1,2 or 3 eggs :) In addition they offered a wide variety of ban chan to accompany the meal. Very thankful that my girlfriend Naomi G introduced me to this place. Can't wait to eat again. read more

Actual rating: 4.5/5 stars The menu is interesting and they try to serve it pretty uniquely. MUST try: Bibimbap with mixed grain. It is very different than other Korean places that I've been and that's why I give it a favorable review. I came during early dinner on a weekend, and they were adequately packed but not overwhelming. The restaurant is medium size, adequately arranged to provide the most seating space. There are minimal decor on the wall, and the ambiance is family friendly. As most people say, the price is a few dollars more expensive during dinnertime than average, since it is in Walnut Creek, but not over the top. Service is quick and friendly, though it seems they could use one more person on the floor. They refilled my water once, checked on us once, and got all of our orders correct. They gave about 10 banchans, and it is unlimited refills, no question asked. I didn't try the sizzling plates or ramen, but I will definitely come back here to try more things on their extensive menu. Parking is hard to find, so save some time for that. Also the place gets hot due to large windows in the whole front of building. Most people don't linger around to have conversations. Just eat, enjoy, leave, repeat..... read more