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    Burning Rice

    4.2 (305 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Sauce counter and kitchen
    Robin P.

    This was a really good experience. I've wanted to try this place for a while, and I was not disappointed. I teetered between 4 and 5 stars, it's just a regular Korean BBQ place and they were a tad slow at cleaning tables, but it was great food so it gets 5 stars today. We only talked to one person for a brief moment but he was really nice. I ordered the spicy garlic pork bowl and iced coffee and my boyfriend ordered the crispy chicken bowl. I actually really preferred his bowl, although I did have to sauce the chicken because the breading is really bland. I'm sure that's the point, since they have some great sauces, and the crispy chicken was great with their signature sauce and the sesame sauce. Yummo!! The coffee was great, very much like a Vietnamese coffee, sweet and luscious. The spicy garlic pork was really good, but the bowl really needed some texture. The quick cooked zucchini and broccoli do add a little crunch, but there's not enough of them to provide different textures. My bowl had three tiny pieces of broccoli, so maybe if there was more of the veggies, or some green cabbage. When you're ordering, there's no way to request extra veg. Overall, the bowls were good, the veg was fresh, the sauces were excellent. The bowls have great flavor and still manage to feel healthy and filling. We'll be back, for sure!

    Bulgogi Bowl
    Meg K.

    This place is very delicious. A little pricey but I justify that by making my meal last at least 3 days because the portions are large. I've noticed a quality difference between eating in and taking out. *much better to eat in. The Bulgogi Bowl is my go to and I highly recommend. It's card only, no cash and there is no phone to call and place an order which is a little inconvenient but not the end of the world.

    Bulgogi beef bowl
    Christina O.

    I ordered this on delivery, so can't comment on the vibes in person. But this was so good! I ordered the rice bowl with bulgogi beef and the seaweed japchae rolls. The bowl was a pretty good sized portion, and the beef was a great texture - not chewy, nicely tender, and with great flavor. The japchae rolls were nice and crunchy, and the sauce on the side really added to the flavor. I'm looking forward to trying more items from Burning Rice soon.

    Bimbimbap.
    Rod D.

    The bimbimbap was so authentic and the best I've had in awhile. No place like this in San Antonio so I had to try it since I was in Dallas area. Not very busy when I went so service was very quick. The place was very nice and well kept. If you don't know what Bimbimbap is you should just try it if you like Korean food. Highly recommend this place!

    Miso Soup
    Phillip D.

    Adventure for a lunch. An interesting experience of environment, ordering, interacting, and presentation of the food. A few screens to place your order that allows you to scroll down to see what might be next. A lot of options and may not know what you will get if you have not experienced the restaurant. We both ordered the hot Bibimop bowls. My sponsor ordered the Shrimp as protein. I had the chicken and pork. The cast iron bowls kept the food very hot. There were 5 or 6 sauces to choose. It was a fun experience. We did not need the double protein in our order. We had plenty of left over take home. Add the sauces to direct the flavor you desire. My sponsor said she would like to return for another adventure.

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    Eunice H.

    This place is the chipotle version for dolsot bibimbap and I'm all for it! We've been learning the hard way that Asian food in this area of the metroplex can be an extreme hit or miss PLUS this place is a chain - so we approached this place with caution. Luckily we were pleasantly surprised! The dolsot bibimbap comes out sizzling hot and the toppings are generous. Bulgogi is on point and it's such a good option to have japchae. And sure - there are some things that are kind of Americanized like the chicken bites and certain sauces. That being said, they taste good so who cares ? We love bringing our baby here because it's a big sitting area and they have plenty of clean high chairs and boosters available - plus there is just the right amount of ambient noise that a rowdy baby won't bother anyone too much. Ordering is all done on a touchscreen near the entrance and the servers wheel food out, sizzling hot! That being said, if I was any closer to Zion market or Hmart area, I would probably just go there for bibimbap. Definitely recommend if you are close by looking for something fast and tasty.

    Hot stone bowl
    Kendall H.

    When you come here, the hot stone bowl is a non-negotiable. If you order the regular bowl, your food will not come out hot enough. The food is delicious - I recommend the spicy bulgogi with all the toppings in the hot stone bowl. The reason I can't give 5 stars is due to the cleanliness of the restaurant. Most tables were covered in dirty dishes - hopefully they get more staff to help in this area because the food is really good!

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    Great food every time we go. Good portions and flavorful combos! Friendly staff and clean restaurant.

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    The food is very good here. The service is excellent, the ambience is very good. Would 100% recommend to a friend!

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    Very good vegetarian selection. Recommend again, would appreciate further customization by having someone attend to.

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    It was ok not great but not bad . Staff was polite . Food was quick. Place was clean.

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    The food is fresh, cooked perfectly, and delicious. Service is very fast. This place is great.

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