Kevin's noodle house has always been my go-to over the past few decades, whether it is Oakland, San…read moreFrancisco, Concord, or Walnut Creek. And after visiting Vietnam twice, I can confidently say it will continue to be my favorite Bay Area pho restaurant for its consistency. The pho special number 1 (large) has everything in it - tripe, tendon, flank, etc. and I always make sure to add extra onion and lime ‍ if possible! Pro tip: don't put the hot sauce or hoisin directly in the broth, put it on the side dish! Service is always appreciated, too. Extra onions? Served. Tea? Instantly delivered Walnut Creek's location is also the cleanest I've been to, so if that's important to you, keep that in mind. The food highlights: broth is clean, noodles always the right texture, and the smoothies are absolutely necessary for something sweet - no need for boba elsewhere after. Never a bad time here - they always pay attention to you and provide the best experience. Will be back again for the 100th time!

This is hands-down the best Kevin Noodle House out of all the other locations they have. I've tried…read morea few in the Peninsula and the other ones around here and the flavor is much better and consistent here in Walnut Creek every time. The restaurant is very clean and the servers are quick. Parking is around back but it's a small lot so you may have to park on the street. I come here often and my go to is the pho with steak and brisket or the vermicelli with beef and egg roll! The egg rolls are bomb here and the pho is very flavorful and tastes clean without being overly heavy. My wife likes to get the combo rice plate and the pork chop and fried chicken are always on point, especially with the fish sauce. For drinks, I usually get either a Thai Tea or Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Both are very solid and I prefer to come here over other cafes just for either of these drinks.

After Sistory Thai in Albany closed, I was genuinely disappointed because I couldn't find anything…read morethat came close. I gave Imm Thai another try, tried Thai Table, and even Glom Thai (which replaced Sistory), but none of them had the same quality or flavors I had been missing. I also loved Banana Leaf in El Cerrito before it closed, so I figured those days were over. Then I found out the owners of Sistory had opened Saneh Bangkok in Pleasant Hill, so we decided to celebrate my aunt's birthday there. Wow, it exceeded all of our expectations. Every single dish was outstanding, and honestly, even better than I remembered from Sistory. We ordered the Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, Red Curry, Spring Rolls, and the fried chicken with roti and Massaman curry. Everything was perfectly seasoned, fresh, and packed with flavor. The noodles had that authentic wok flavor I'd been searching for, the curry was rich and delicious, and the roti with Massaman curry was absolutely incredible. The portions were generous, the service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience reminded me why I loved Sistory so much in the first place. We were so full that we didn't have room for dessert, but next time I am definitely getting the mango sticky rice! As if that wasn't enough, I also learned the owners are behind Thai Lao Pakaoma in El Cerrito, which took over the old Banana Leaf location--and it's only five minutes from my house! Now I'm even more excited to try that one too. If you were a fan of Sistory or Banana Leaf, do yourself a favor and check out Saneh Bangkok. It brought back everything I'd been missing, and I can't wait to go back.

My husband and I decided to try this place for dinner a few weeks ago, and I'm so glad we did!…read moreEverything we ordered was flavorful and really delicious. We started with the Peak Gai Tod (chicken wings). They were fried to perfection, and the sauce they came with paired so well with the wings! Our favorite dish was definitely the Pla Gapoeng Saam Roed (fried sea bass with spicy tamarind sauce). The fish was crispy, but that sauce was the real game changer! It was the perfect balance of sweet and sour with just the right amount of spice. So good! We also tried the Saam Chun Tod Nam Pla (crispy fried pork belly). The flavor was good, but the pork belly was a little too hard for my liking. My husband, on the other hand, really enjoyed it. The Thai tea was decent as well. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back! The only downside for me was that the restaurant felt a little tight and could definitely use more space. It was a bit difficult getting our stroller in and out. That said, the restaurant was very clean, cozy, and nicely dimmed, and the servers were friendly and welcoming.

Parking can be a bit tricky since it's in Lafayette so mostly street parking…read more We came as a party of 5 without a reservation on 3/14/26 and were told about a 45 minute to 1 hour wait. Honestly, it went by pretty fast since we just walked around and talked. There are also benches outside if you want to sit while you wait. Once we were seated, the ambiance inside was so nice; dim lighting, cozy, and just a really good vibe overall. Shoutout to whoever was on aux because the music was hitting they were playing Mac Ayres, Gabe Bondoc, lots of R&B . The music added to the atmosphere without being too loud, even though the place itself was lively. The food was AMAZING. My favorites were the sisig and garlic fried rice, both were so flavorful and satisfying. The drinks were also really good!! Definitely recommend this spot, and I can't wait to come back!!

Was excited to try Filipino food in Lafayette last Friday date night…read more Nice ambience and outdoor seating available, however, the front desk was hard to locate based on the 3 open doors. One of the doors was obviously the restaurant's family front room hangout. A waiter did, however, ask us if we had a reservation, and the bartender took our order, as he saw us standing by both doors ready to leave. We ordered garlic, rice, grilled octopus, chicken lumpia, and Pinakbet. All ingredients were great, but the Pinakbet was unevenly undercooked. It appeared to have been prepared ahead of time and partially cooked. Seemed as though the cook heated up the dish and poured coconut milk on it. Some pieces of Kalabase (pumpkin squash) were over cooked, but most pieces were not cooked at all. Good thing I have good teeth. Grilled octopus, chicken, lumpia, and garlic rice were good.

Super freaking delicious Korean food. This is the best Korean food I've had so far. All of their…read morebanchan is so good. I ordered the vegetable jhap chae with beef added and fried vegetable mandoo. Mandoo was excellent, I could see/taste every vegetable in them. The jhap chae was amazing. The beef was perfectly thin and sweet and the noodles were sweet with razor thin cut vegetables. I highly recommend, a great place to try Korean food if you are a first timer as well.

I was craving some Korean food on my little Tuesday venture through Walnut Creek and saw this place…read moreon the handy Google Maps. It's located just next to Brodrick. As I opened the strong door, the decor initially caught my eye walking in. It's modern with a hint of a biophillic design. I came in around 5PM so the sunlight didn't capture much of the beauty of the decor, but i'm sure coming in lunch time captures it more. Nara, the kind waitress, told me to sit anywhere I like. She's attentive, answered any questions I had, and informed be on certain dishes the whole time I stayed. I decided to get the Shrimp Mandoo as my appetizer and the mini Bulgogi with a Banana Milk. The Shrimp Mandoo was good, but nothing to really rave about. It's the only Mandoo that can only be pan-fried, but the crunch was fun! The banchan was varied. The kimchi is more on the sour/bitter side, so sorry to the sweet kimchi fans. As a solo diner I was particularly worried about the food proportions for the mini Bulgogi. I have a hearty appetite but even I have limits. The proportions were actually perfect and if you're a fan of lettuce, the Bulgogi comes with so much. I throughly enjoyed the savory Bulgogi! It was tender and clean to eat. Overall, I would definitely come by again!

Fresh Box definitely lives up to its name, everything is so fresh!…read more They're located in the Park 'N' Shop plaza by the Brazilian Steak House. There's always plenty of parking, and the restaurant can be easy to miss since it's tucked in the corner next to UPS. I've been coming here for years, and this is easily my favorite poke spot in the area. The prices are reasonable, the portions are generous, and the staff is always friendly and happy to help. It's pretty straightforward: you choose your ingredients and customize your box however you like. My go-to is a small box (two scoops) with salmon and spicy tuna, cucumber, jalapeño, edamame, green onions, mango, ginger and two crab meat scoops. I usually mix spicy mayo, poke sauce, and ponzu for the sauce, and it's always delicious! I've also tried their matcha drinks, and the mango matcha is definitely my favorite. The strawberry one has a good flavor, but I find it a little more bland compared to the mango. Overall, 5/5! I definitely recommend Fresh Box if you're looking for a fresh, filling, and customizable poke bowl.

Didn't even realize I left a review for this spot 7 years ago lol. Came back and it honestly felt…read morelike my first time again. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty on a Wednesday lunch, which was kinda odd considering how good it is. Portions are big and the options feel endless. Great music playing and plenty of seating whether you're trying to chill or get some work done. Still lives up to all the great reviews!

I'm so glad I stumbled into this place for lunch earlier this week! I love that they have noodle…read moreand rice dishes, but also tons of dumpling options. I opted for traditional pork bao bun and some chicken and corn dumplings. Both were so fresh, served steaming hot and delicious. My personal favorite was the chicken and corn - it was filling but still light compared to the heavier breading of the bao. Quick service and I love that you can see into the kitchen and walk them hand fill and fold the dumplings made to order!

I came back today and kept it simple with the green beans, orange chicken, and white rice…read more Everything was delicious! The food was flavorful, fresh, and served piping hot. My only minor complaint is that everything came out separately. The green beans arrived about 5-7 minutes before the orange chicken, and the white rice came out after that, so I ended up eating quite a few green beans while waiting for the rest of my meal! That said, everything tasted great and was clearly made fresh. The person who served me was really nice, and the restaurant itself was cool and comfortable, which was especially appreciated on such a hot day. Overall, I had a great experience, enjoyed my meal, and I'm glad I decided to come back.

Everything we ordered hit. The Pork & Crab Xiao Long Bao were packed with flavor, the Pan-Fried…read moreChive Dumplings had that perfect crisp, and the Dan Dan Noodles were gone fast enough to raise concerns. Then came the Banana Crepe with whipped cream, and that thing was a bomb hit. We said we'd "just try it," then proceeded to demolish it like it owed us money. It was a battlefield at the dinner table, and we annihilated. Staff were friendly, helpful with the menu, and the food was a great value for what you get. Clean spot, strong service, and every dish delivered. Definitely going back.

Wanted to go 4.5 but the broth of the chicken soup was a touch saltyc for my taste. Flavor was…read moreabsolutely there and I'm sure the salinity level would be fine for most, but I said what I said and it's just a matter of personal taste. The Pork XLB we spot on. No notes. Really, no notes (I know from me that shocks most of you; granted you're justified in your expectations of such). Service is a little on the slow side but everyone is really nice and working hard so no dings there. One thing I'd love to see on the menu is steamed green beans with garlic. I adore those with XLB. Overall is it a Din Tai rip-off? I wouldn't say that, more like an homage for half the price and without the two hour wait. You won't leave disappointed or hungry. Give Dough Zone a shot.

After some communication issues and disappointing experiences back in 2020, I recently spoke with…read morethe owner, Nat. He took the time to listen to my concerns and assured me that their vegan food is now prepared and kept separate from non-vegan items, unlike my experience in the past. I appreciated that he listened without being dismissive and seemed to genuinely care about both his customers and the quality of the food they serve. Based on our conversation, I'm willing to give the restaurant another try and hope the improvements are reflected in the experience.

normally love this place for take out and for dining in but the last few times have been a flop…read more dined in with my family a couple of months ago and my family ordered a yellow curry for the table. it was pretty good but as we were like halfway through we noticed a grey hair in the curry sauce... then, today, my family and i go and have another little dine in dinner and the server brings out food to a different table, setting it down, and then bringing it to us when he realized his mistake. with a quick google search, we see that this is in fact against FDA Food Code guidelines as it poses a cross contamination threat. I ask the waitress (different than the food runner) if this is accurate and if it is a violation to which she says yes and then takes our food away. we do have to wait quite a bit of time until our remade food comes out but it is what it is. additionally, when the remade food arrives, the non baked sushi looks exactly the same as it was before. im guessing their plating skills are exquisite and accurate because the waitress saw my concern and also brought out the contaminated plate to show us that the one at our table was newly made, as shown in the photos. i really appreciated that clarification but it seems as though they just don't care about basic health code protocol here or constantly slip up, which is rather unfortunate. and all in the name of having some japanese/thai food with the family.