True Food Kitchen

This place is not just a restaurant — it is truly an experience. From the moment you walk in, the warm atmosphere, natural design, and calm energy immediately make you feel welcome and relaxed. Everything about the space sets the tone for something special. The food is simply outstanding. Chef Pernell has mastered the art of combining health and flavor at the highest level. Every ingredient on the plate felt thoughtfully chosen, perfectly balanced, and incredibly fresh. The vegetables were vibrant, the proteins were cooked to perfection, and the sauces tied everything together beautifully. It’s rare to leave a restaurant feeling both satisfied and light at the same time, but this place achieves that effortlessly. You can truly feel the chef’s passion, creativity, and attention to detail in every bite. What elevated the entire experience even further was the exceptional service. Luna was absolutely amazing — not just a server, but someone who genuinely makes you feel cared for. She was warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly professional. Her recommendations were spot on, and her friendly energy made the evening even more enjoyable. We never felt rushed, and every detail was handled flawlessly. In short, this is a place that excels in both cuisine and hospitality. If you appreciate thoughtfully prepared food, a welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service, this restaurant is an absolute must. The combination of Chef Pernell’s incredible talent and Luna’s exceptional service creates a truly memorable dining experience. I can’t wait to come back again.

Great atmosphere! Was there today 12/29 at 11:45am. We were seated right away. I order from the trio and had the chicken wrap. It was full of lettuce and fresh but I didn’t have a lot of chicken in it. It was like 2 oz. Thus my lower rating. Pomegranate spritz was good. Table fries good and dipping sauce good. Employees did their job but they don’t seem happy being there. Maybe it’s the holidays, post Christmas blues?

Firstly, the waitress was friendly and kind, which we appreciated. However, the hostess seemed a bit upset or distracted, which didn’t create the most welcoming first impression upon entering the restaurant. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations. The chicken tenders were very dry. The French fries were decent, though they were served with the skin on — something to keep in mind if you prefer them peeled. The pasta was overcooked and lacked the al dente texture one would typically expect. The shrimp were rubbery, possibly due to being overcooked or boiled with the pasta. While the portion included a good amount of meat and shrimp, the sauce was too watery and lacked balance in flavor. On a positive note, the lemonade was refreshing and enjoyable. Overall, this visit did not leave us with a desire to return, but we hope this feedback can help the team improve.

Went here Sept 16th after recommending it to my friends since I’d been a few times before and really liked it. Unfortunately, we were so disappointed. The food was terrible-the chicken was extremely dry, the kale salad had no dressing, and we even had to send drinks back because they tasted like sink water. The only good thing were the carrots. On top of that, our order was messed up multiple times and we were charged for food that never arrived.

Wonderful experience! Squash soup was amazing Guacamole with veggies & hummus was provided when asked instead of either or! Curry w/ shrimp was fantastic! I also got the margherita pizza & added shrimp….horrible call! My own creation & fault. Our waitress was amazing and informed the manager who had another margherita pizza ready to go when it came time to pay...this time w/o shrimp (wisely). Wonderful experience with both food & service; I highly recommend.

Fresh delicious food in middle of thriving Walnut Creek mall. Check out the pictures below. One thing to note: Bring your physical CC or cash - they do not have apple pay.

Food was great. Had the couples meal with appetizer, two entrees and dessert. Ricotta dip and fresh sourdough was great! My wife and i got the seafood jambalaya and chicken parm pasta. Both were delicious. Ended with chocolate cake and everything we got was amazing. Our server Hannah was super sweet and attentive. I normally only write reviews if I had terrible service or a phenomenal experience. Hannah made this one a phenomenal experience. Even had another waitress named Katelyn who wasn’t our server but still checked in frequently and was super kind and helpful. Will definitely come back for another date night!