I had a friend introduce me to Korea Garden a little over a year ago. And quickly fell in love.
On this small, one way street you will find a few hidden restaurants in Oakland. Korea Garden is hard to miss - but please don't - you won't regret it!
Pretty much every time I've gone I've gotten the Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap and on the "specials" menu are some dumplings and of course the variety of small plates.
I am a huge dumpling fan. I've gotten dumplings at many different Asian restaurants - all of which are different. But there is something about these dumplings. The sauce, the crunchiness, just everything is SO good! I highly recommend them.
Bi Bim Bap is best when you get it in the hot bowl - making it the Dol sot bi bim bap. It warms everything in the bowl when you mix it, but also gives you some crunchy rice. Get some of the Korean hot sauce (ask for it if they don't provide it). It (in small amounts for my wimpy self!) just adds the perfect amount of spice to it.
Korea Garden is a must go for some amazing korean food. Go check it out!