I am so surprised I've never reviewed Ice Monster, because we were here for an event many years ago…read moreand we absolutely adored their sugary sweets. I've been on a shaved ice kick recently and decided to drop in and try Ice Monster's coffee shaved ice - and it did not disappoint. It was soft and light and just divine. You order from a tablet at the front, but their service was friendly and helpful when delivering the food, and there is plenty of seating out front. We've also had items delivered a couple times, and they're always well packed and in great condition (not melted) when we receive them. All in all we'll definitely keep ordering from Ice Monster and have been loving their frosty wares!

I grew up in Taiwan where, on hot, muggy summer nights when it was just too miserable to stay…read moreindoors, my siblings and I would walk down the street to a street vendor and get a cold shaved ice topped with brown sugar syrup and condensed milk. Absolutely the best way to cool down! I was thrilled to discover Ice Monster in Walnut Creek! Not only can I get an authentic Taiwanese shaved ice, but they have an incredible variety of ice flavors (strawberry, mango, green tea, etc) and toppings. They also have boba tea (which also originated in Taiwan), milk tea, regular ice cream, freshly cooked Chinese finger foods, and more. The place has tables inside and out and is always immaculate. I also really appreciate that they don't add the problem of landfills overflowing with plastics! They use real dishes and real silverware. I don't know of any other place that conscientious. I have been going here for 8 years. It was started by a couple from Taiwan and the owners the last several years are from China. They keep the place open seven days a week, but even with that grueling work schedule, the customer service is always fantastic. They go out of their way to keep their customers happy. Apparently, I'm not the only one who loves the place, because when school gets out, the place is filled with teenagers and families with children. It's a great place to hang out. I've tried other places in the East Bay, but this is my absolute favorite place for Chinese shaved ice, boba tea, and other yummy foods. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Review #013 - 2026…read more Our school has hired Ice Barbers on multiple occasions to come and make shave ice for our kids, especially during summer camp. They are very friendly and extremely efficient in handling our business. The kids love their shave ice, even our staff members love them! I've had the opportunity to try them on this last visit. I ordered the mango chamoy, but they ran out of chamoy sauce, and it still tasted fine. Their portions are HUGE so I opted for an extra small portion to save me from guilt! We will definitely continue to use them as long as our kids love them!

Kids absolutely loved their shave ice! Super generous servings. Owners were super friendly made you…read morefeel like ohana would deffinitely go back for more.

Oke Poke's customer service, quality fish, and acceptable prices (especially with frequent deals…read moreavailable on the app) have won my loyalty as my local poke shop. It's nice to have a go-to Poke place like Oke Poke! My last visit was for a free dole whip (pineapple and strawberry available) and there were several kind employees waiting behind the counter to assist in any way. The seating area and food preparation areas are nice and clean, location pleasant in a not-too-busy-but-accessible part of downtown Walnut Creek, and of course the poke itself is very tasty too. I like how ordering on the app for pickup is a streamlined and simple process (for group orders too!) There's create your own poke, sushi burritos, or nachoes or you can go with a recommended preset. Avocado is not extra!! And there are lots of unique options from rice noodle base to crawfish as a choice of protein. ~$20 for a large bowl with 5 scoops of protein is a good price to me. Looking forward to lots more poke as the weather warms up this summer!

My second favorite poke spot in the Bay Area! I come here when I work a lot because my coworkers…read morelove coming here. It's quick, easy and filling. The parking is over, there is a parking garage within a block of this shop. Their bowl size with the 2 proteins is $17 and some change. Which does feel a bit pricy, but the portions are so big, one bowl is enough for lunch and dinner. The fish is fresh which is very important to me. I'm super picky about the fish! The moment I find out a place has bad quality fish, I pretty much blacklist them. It's not worth the food poisoning, so I'm super happy to find a second poke place with good fish! They also season their poke bowls well and don't skimp out! I highly recommend.

Love Yifang tea so was excited to try Maymay's in the same building…read more Hands down .. no complaints . Everything was delicious ! And portions are huge ! My personal favorites were the mango sago and the pork adobo. I grabbed a bunch of onigiris to go and we even ordered more food to go. The mango sticky rice drink goes as well as you can expect with sticky rice trying to be sucked through a straw , but nonetheless delicious . By the time I got to the bingsu I barely had room I was so full. Same owners as Yifang, Super nice couple. Everything was clean. We carried my baby's stroller up the stairs when we got there and they told us about the side ramp so we didn't have to carry him out again which was considerate and thoughtful . Hoping to come back again soon for some more mango sago!

I've had this spot on my list for a while and was happy to see Filipino cuisine in Walnut Creek. I…read moreactually tried contacting them multiple times via social media and via email to see if they could cater or if I could order dessert in bulk for a party back in January and never got a response. Even with that said, I still wanted to support. My mom and I wanted something quick and filling but didn't want burgers or tacos in the area so we decided to finally try Maymay's. I didn't realize it shared the same space as Yi Fang, so keep in mind it really is a place to snack and not dine. I read someone saying they had the best sinigang and adobo so I had to try it. I ordered one chicken adobo and one pork adobo. The girl who rang me up told me I would be called when my order was ready. She was preparing the rice and another male employee came out and was packing the meat and left it on the counter. She asked why he packed 2 pork adobos and his response was enough for me to not want to come back. He had a NASTY attitude and smart remark, he basically said it was obviously not the same and that he knows how to read the ticket and it honestly just made me feel hella awkward for the girl because of the way he talked to her. She seemed like she shook it off and then proceeded to tie the bag of my order. She then asked him if he wanted her to transfer the adobo he brought out in a pot from the back and he didn't respond. She then left my order on the counter without saying anything and started transferring the food anyway. So now I'm like.............. is my order ready or nah? I made my niece ask cus it was hella awkward and before that whole encounter another employee just started her shift. She was also the one who responded and was handing me my order and reading her face you could tell she also felt awkward about the situation and apologized. After the man left I asked the girl who rang me up if they were related or if he was just rude af and she said that they were and that it was her brother in law and the other girl mentioned he was the owner/boss. Regardless of being related or not I wouldn't want to work in an environment like that. What made it even worse was the food wasn't even that great lol. I'm sure there aren't a lot of people in Walnut Creek that know what adobo is supposed to taste like. When my mom and I took a bite my mom literally said "why is it like this?" Before I could even get a word out LOL but I was thinking the SAME thing. The adobo was HELLA sweet. It didn't have that savory and tangy flavor it's known for. There was no sour/salty/garlic coming through it seemed like just sugary meat like bad teriyaki... it was weird. The portions are decent but it doesn't matter if it's not getting eaten. Ugh, I just hate wasting food and I paid $18 each. Also a lot of the bowls were taken up by 3 hard boiled eggs. My daughter who has a sweet tooth on the other hand didn't complain but what 3 year old doesn't love sugar lol. My experience and the food was disappointing. I wouldn't come back unless it was for Yi Fang.

encountered Fairyella "ice pops" at rainbow cafe in benician…read more choice of 4 flavors: pink pop, orange, green, watermelon . eats: Watermelon Pop (2.99) -surprised it included lemon and orange flavors -liked the organic part, inclusion of lemon and orange negated watermelon taste -definite misinformation from rainbow cafe bad choice of ingredients from Fairyella Ice pops. drips: -also sold at farmers markets and some whole foods.

These are great! A really natural and healthy alternative to the traditional frozen treats we all…read moregrew up with that are loaded with way too much sugar and other artificial stuff. So pleased that Kimberli Haris created a summer time snack that is cooling, refreshing and healthy.

The food and service here are really excellent…read more We started with a chicken soup that was a wonderful blend of flavors. We also had roti with a curry sauce and chicken satay. Our favorite main dish was the pumpkin pork, which was served in a squash shell. Incredible presentation and excellent seasoning, without being very spicy. We bulked up with shrimp pad Thai. We rounded out the meal with marinated beef, which was a little tough but tasted great. We also had 3 orders of rice for 5 people. The service was so kind and welcoming, while the food was very, very good. We will definitely be back. The only negative was the noise level. The restaurant was packed, with many groups waiting to be seated.

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and makes the perfect spot to catch up with friends or enjoy…read morea cute date. The food is consistently delicious and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. While I've had more authentic thai food elsewhere, I appreciate that the dishes here feel lighter and don't leave me feeling overly full or greasy afterward. This has become one of my go-to lunch spots because the quality is always reliable, whether I dine in or order takeout. The service has consistently been fine--nothing particularly memorable, but never a bad experience either. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and dependable meal.

Came here for a birthday dinner with two friends…read more Atmosphere The restaurant is pretty big with its own parking lot, which is always a plus. They offer both AYCE sushi and AYCE KBBQ, so you can choose depending on what you're in the mood for. The Experience The birthday boy picked sushi for the night. Overall it was pretty mid. The salmon was decent, but most of the other items were just okay. Nothing really stood out. Final Thoughts Would I come back? Maybe, but probably only if someone else wanted to.

Craving AYCE KBBQ and found Yaedam on Yelp nearby! Surprised to find it's also an AYCE sushi…read morespot??? How??? Too many good things bundled in one :3 We arrived on a Wednesday evening and experienced no wait, though I imagine weekends are more lively. Large parking lot attached to the side. The restaurant is spacious and cozy, decorated with a blend of modern and traditional decor. Lighthearted pop covers fill the room with an upbeat air. All staff caring for us were kind and accommodating. My partner and I both chose the B course ($39.95/ea). Great options & good quality meats! Even delicious options for pescatarians :P Some favorites: - PRIME BEEF MARINATED SHORT RIB (perfectly seasoned) - PREMIUM PORK BELLY (so juicy. IMO better than their flavored ones because less salty. Admittedly I broke my pork fast for KBBQ... OTL) - SPICY SQUID (yooooo unexpectedly fire) The meats are generously portioned; prepare yourself with a voracious appetite :P Already looking forward to the next visit~~~