My son wanted to try something new and this place in Burlington was a simple blessing. We love authentic Korean food so when we saw the cute older couple running the restaurant we knew we hit a home run! The meal was made fresh and exactly as displayed on the wall The food was served in a timely manner and it was delicious. I had the bibimbap and I can't wait to try some of the other dishes. read more

A true mom and pop shop, run by Korean couples, in middle of nowhere. True Korean. Food is very tasty. Portion is on smaller side. The rice is like a thin layer at bottom. They have add on for protein. Service is not bad considering its very small restaurant. Only have few dining tables. Support local businesses. SYOY! read more

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I was traveling thru Burlington NC and as always I wanted Korean food. I ordered gimbap and black bean noodles. The food was ok, nothing special especially for Korean food. The food was small portions, but I wanted it and ate it. read more

Mixed Rice - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

I'm so disappointed! My first try after hearing wonderful things and I open my box of food to see rice thrown in with scraps of beef. I thought this was made to order but all I heard was the microwave. Then this dry rice and pieces of beef?! I spent $15 and this is what I got? How unprofessional to even offer this to a customer! I will NEVER return and I will be sure to let everyone that I know to not waste money here! I'm so disappointed!!!! read more

Mixed Rice - Beef bimbap this is a place I will NEVER visit again! - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

First time visiting this place, with my family, to sit & dine. Small interior with about 6 tables. I mainly wanted to try this place for their gimbap (Korean rice roll) because there is nowhere I can find that sells this near me. While there, I also ordered their vegetable noodle dish. It took about 40 minutes to get all of our orders out (4 people). It did have a sign that said 'cooked to order', which is great, but to wait that long, I was disappointed that side dishes were not included (like how other Korean restaurants normally have) & the portion size didn't seem enough. What I ordered had very good flavor, but the gimbap was TINY and the vegetable noodle dish came with rice (which I was pretty glad about) but there seemed to be more rice than the noodles itself.. Prices were good for what you were being given. Overall, this was an aye ok Korean takeout spot. But if you're looking for some side dishes & bigger portions for your buck, you may want to look elsewhere.. read more

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We decided to check this place out since we are here in the Burlington, North Carolina. It's very very piping hot and delicious. I ordered the hot stone pot " bibimbap. Highly recommended. The whole meal was fulfilling and love the crusty rice in the bottom. I am going to come here again datz 'fo sho'... Thank you Mixed Rice for a great late lunch at your Korean yummy place here in beautiful Burlington! Service was great! ! read more

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The amount of food you get is minimal. It was good but I was still hungry. Either charge more for more food or have sizes like small medium or large and charge accordingly. I had the bulgogi beef and rice. It barely covered the bottom of the carryout tray. I think I paid around $13. read more

I love this place!! Food is definitely delicious!!! The service is top tier! And the place is so chill and very cozy!! Very much recommended!!! read more

This is hands down the best place to eat in Burlington. I absolutely love it, its run by very sweet people and the food is REAL. It's not made in bulk and frozen or made in the morning to be sold all day, you order and the sweet man goes to the back and makes it practically from scratch. My absolute favorite is the regular udon and the fried dumplings. I debate getting a second udon to save for later every time I come here. The broth is UNREAL. If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars I would. read more

Omg this place is Soo good Me and my friends had no where to go and we past Mixed rice so we went to it and I ordered spicy beef bulgogi The man was really nice I really recommend this place. read more

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The best. I've been going since they opened and I have not had a bad experience. My parents tried it for the first time today and can't stop talking about how good it was. So much so that my dad also left a yelp review today. :) read more

What a pleasant surprise, discovering this cozy restaurant! A classic mom and pop eatery with the nicest couple running it. We were all new to Korean food and used the photos on their wall to help us decide what to get. Filling, light NOT heavy fare, meticously prepared seems to be the norm here. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Delicious! We loved the bulgogi and the glass noodles. I do recommend ordering extra meat but for the price point it's great.

Wanted something different for lunch and had not tried Korean before. So, I thought I'd give this a try. Food was great. People were super nice. Lunch was $10. I treat myself once a week for lunch out. This place moved straight into my rotation. Only negative is canned drinks. But I'll look past that for now. read more

The food is always delicious. The wait is to be expected from a mom and pop eatery but the food is worth it. Each meals comes with a drink, prices are a little expensive but that's everywhere now a days. read more

As we approached the restaurant there was signs starting They are only offering take out orders and you wait in your car they will bring it right to you. We were greeted by a a cute older couple and the husband took our order. The menu was short and simple I ordered the tofu bibimbap I asked for fried egg. My son got their spicy chicken bowl. We were told 15 mins and he would bring to our car. We sat in the car for five minutes. We couldn't resist the the donut shop next door that was just taunting us with it's sweet yummy aroma. (Review coming soon) We got donuts and waited another 5 minutes in the car before the uncle came walking towards our car. We had to rush back to the work site but my kid's food looked and smelled yummy as I was driving back. He made many sounds with was an indicator that it was yummy and spicy. I had 5 minutes before I had to go back into the void and I opened my plate and it was soo pretty and colorful. I was having an egg and rice craving. My first bite was heaven. It was like having that childhood craving full filled. You know kind of like when you eat pb&j sandwich even though you hate them now. read more

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I was looking for vegan options near Mebane where I was staying for work. The people here are very nice and I hope their business survives. The food was average. read more

If you have a love for authentic Korean food like I do, you MUST check out Mixed Rice in Burlington, NC. The atmosphere is a little dated but don't let it fool you. The food is right up there with some of the best Korean cuisine I've ever eaten. I had to try several of my favorites on the menu which included beef bulgogi on a bed of white rice, japchae (glass noodles with beef bulgogi and vegetables in a savory sauce), duk bok Ki (rice dumplings with a spicy, slightly sweet kochujang sauce), Napa cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi. There is nothing negative I can say about anything I tried. Mixed Rice will be my new regular spot. Don't pass it up if you're ever in Burlington!! read more

Mixed Rice - Menu - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Food was tasty, and tasted genuine. Really good amount of food too! 4 stars because the food wasn't super warm when we got it but we did have a bigger order (4x people). read more

Mixed Rice - the interior of a restaurant - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Really confused about the high ratings here. What I got, and I don't say this lightly or ever before... What I got was akin to looking like dog food. Harsh maybe, but I can't think of anything else. I order their steak and rice bowl and their Korean style fried mushrooms for lunch. I was told they did not have mushrooms. So I just got the steak and rice. Since I love Korean food, I imagined succulent steak, glistening and filled with flavor and zest over sticky moist rice. What I got was dried out crumbles of meat, little flavor and hard sticky rice. The little cup of sweet sauce that was included was transparent but flavorful and the saving grace. Overall it looked bad, the sauce helped a whole lot. I might go back and order something else based on these great reviews just to see if I missed something. But who knows, curiosity killed the cat, it may even kill this yelper. PS:my steak bulgogi did not look like the photos on this page. read more

Really enjoyed grabbing lunch here the other day! It is clear that this place is serving authentic, fresh bibimbap and it was delicious. If you are looking for a great lunch option for something a little different, this is the spot. The ladies running the place were friendly and we felt welcomed the moment we walked in. The only reason I am not giving them 5 stars is that the menu seems a tad limited and the drink option consisted of a can of soda (not a bad thing but I think they could make a few small tweaks to really make it 100%). Oh and make sure you get a fresh spring roll with your meal... beat spring rolls I have had in a LONG time! Super fresh and crispy! read more

Mixed Rice - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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Affordable and delicious. The spicy beef bibimbap is so, so good!

First time visiting and I decided to try it out because of the high ratings. I am familiar with the Korean dishes bulgogi and kimchi so that's what I ordered! I called and the phone was answered rather quickly. The lady asked what I wanted and that's it. When I walked in she asked if I ordered the bulgogi and kimchi. The food is great and taste very authentic. There will be a price change effective 10/23 and I think it would be worth it. The meal comes with your choice of can soda and an egg roll. They have a variety of items on the menu. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

Mixed Rice - Bulgogi steamed white rice, egg roll, cabbage kimchi - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Food is good and reasonable priced. The staff is a little lackluster! But overall a good takeout spot.

Look I'm going to give this place credit that the food WAS good. The reason for the two stars is because they are completely ripping you off with these prices and the food portions. 8$ for a rice roll that only has 3 ingredients inside and is smaller than sushi is ridiculous. Glass noodles that are on top of a bed of rice for 10$. I had more rice than noodles. Especially when I have a sister in law from South Korea and I know that kimbap is suppose to be HUGE and Japchae isn't typically served on a bed of rice. Just be warned. It did taste good but definitely scammed. read more

Not a fan. They have a sign saying they don't accept American Express, but they also do not accept Discover. I ordered the steak bulgogi ($9 of bland food, sadly), the spicy rice cake (very interesting - gummy texture and spicy, but no flavor to the actual rice cake - would not order again), and 6 steamed dumplings (these were actually delicious and the only reason I would go back). My two friends ordered bimbimbap dishes and were also unimpressed - simply bland food. If you go, get the steamed dumplings and then go a few doors over to Dr. Milk for milk tea and/or rolled ice cream. read more

Unfortunately we were universally disappointed by our meals here after reading the excellent reviews. Our experience with BiBimBop has always included a fried egg and it was frustratingly absent. The other vegetable elements were fresh and satisfying as well as the rice, but the meat was sickly sweet, the sugar had caramelized around the beef making it a chewy candy-like consistency. The bulgogi needed more vegetables. If you like Asian fast food you will like these meals. This is not necessarily meant to be a sharp criticism, only that one should order from here knowing what to expect. read more

This is my first ever Yelp review. Y'all...it was that good! Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The spicy beef had perfectly balanced flavors - tangy, spicy, sweet. This will be my new "go to" spot! You have to try it! read more

Mixed Rice - Spicy Beef Bibimbap and kimchi - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

The best Korean food you will get around here, and the people are so nice!!! I was shocked at how great everything was, and how quickly they made it! #Legit read more

First time trying this place and as I was passing through. The bibimbap bowl, while reasonably priced, was lacking in many ways. The beef reminded me of a spicier version of General Tsao's chicken, way too sweet, and there were not enough vegetables; adding an egg and Kimchi were extra. The dumplings were good. read more

Taste was good, but the quantity of meat (particularly beef) in the dishes I received was quite small, considering the price. You get a fair portion of rice or noodles. I haven't been back for a while. The value just isn't there. read more

Mixed Rice - Beef Bibimbap Bowl. You have to look close to see the beef. - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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Mixed RIce is a small take-out place in the former WIng Zone spot. It has 3-4 tables to eat in though. This place specializes in bibimbap, aka mixed rice, and fried seafood. There is also a section with stir fries over rice. I went with the spicy chicken stir-fry ($7.99) which was white meat and onions in a pretty hot Korean chili sauce topped with green onion slivers. I really liked it, as most 'hot' dishes are never hot enough for me. I also mixed in some of their house-made hot sauce which seemed to be a mix of brown plum sauce, chili paste and a bit of soy, again pretty hot and very tasty. The ratio of meat to rice was pretty fair for the price. The meal came with a very good egg roll that was very crisp, light and stuffed with cabbage that still has some bite to it instead of being mushy. A small side salad of lettuce, tomato, cuke and shaved carrot was included with their house-made ranch. I know, i don't get it and neither did the person dining in last night who wanted something besides ranch, but it was a good version of ranch really. Dessert was even included in the form of a Choco-pie, which was a small version of what we Southerners call a Moon Pie. Basically thin, crumbly cookie filled with marshmallow and then the whole thing is covered in chocolate. For $8, getting egg roll, salad, entree and dessert is pretty decent. Service was fast and the place seems to be run by an older husband and wife team. She was very polite, eager to help, explain dishes and was very proud of making everything down to the sauces in house. I would definitely prefer this to just about any Chinese take-out I've ever had. read more

Mixed Rice - Spcy chicken stir fry - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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Fantastic! Can't wait to go back!! Got the Beef Bipimbap. It was fresh and delicious! The restaurant is clean and the service friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Average Bimimbap, and for $9 I expected a larger portion, especially since you don't even get any banchan (unless you consider an egg roll as Korean banchan, lol!). And I've never had Bimimbap without an egg before. read more

Mixed Rice - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Fried dumplings were yummy. We ordered 12 to share and it was perfect. Bibimbap was ok, not the typical style in a stone bowl. They served it in a take out dish. Fried tofu was great read more

I nearly say 4 stars but the tasty food and the bargain price for my combo dinner says go all in. The food is the draw and is delicious. Sweet chicken combo with egg roll and a canned drink, including tax, came to under 9 bucks. Winner winner Korean dinner. If grandma was Korean she would've cooked like this. Thanks to you Yelpers as I'd never have stopped here without you. After a few visits I can just comment that if there's more than about 6 people in there you may have a longer wait than you want. Also, I'm sticking to the chicken which I find more flavorful than the steak. read more

This is the best home style Korean food around. Their kimbap is fun to eat. I also love their red bean buns.

Spicy beef bibimbap!! The best I've had and it's one of my favorites so I've had it at a bunch of different places.

Best Korean food in the Burlington area! There is so much flavor, which I usually order japchae, spicy chicken, spicy bulgogi, egg rolls, and dumplings! I highly recommend this place! read more

Great food I love Korean Food very clean. The bulgoogi is a must try and some Kimchi.