I arrived a day early so I found this place near my hotel. I ordered a spicy chicken bulgogi, a side order of kimchi and water. Bulgogi was delicious while the kimchi was ok. While I was there two college students walked in. College students always know where the inexpensive good eats are, so that was a good sign. Don't know if I'll be back again, but I highly recommend it! read more

Impossibly good. Do this now. Simple perfect Korean food. Having come from Orange County California and living within 10 minutes of Koreatown, this is the real deal. Good portions, great prices, fast service. Excellent!!! Spicy beef bibimbap - 4.5/5 (just needed an egg on top to be completely 5/5) Ddukbokee (spicy rice cake) 5/5 Kimbap - 5/5 Ordered a bibimbap of spicy beef and chicken jap chae (glass noodles) to bring back home to my wife in Charlotte. So good. Why are you still reading this... just go now!! Seriously! Go! read more

Found this place in the unique section on yelp. For a first time, I would definitely recommend to a friend. Food items under $10 and everything was freshly made. Came to the restaurant starving, food took 15 minutes to come out. Was starting to get very impatient but once the food came and I took my first bite, it was worth every sitting second. I ordered the dumplings, Korean rice roll, and egg roll. Everything was excellent to taste. Will definitely come again. Can't wait to try the glass noodles next. read more

The best Korean food in Burlington! The steamed red bean buns are to die for and all of their other food is delicious too! The owner is very sweet and welcoming too. read more

Mixed Rice - Steamed Red Bean Buns and Spicy Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

This place really is quite good. My wife and I dined here exclusively because of the great reviews seen on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Neither my wife nor I have much experience with Korean food so we got the few items that we felt would be safest. We ordered the beef bibimbap, eggrolls and spicy chicken bulgogi. The bibimbap had really thin slices of beef that were not too dry and had a nice flavor. The zucchini, carrots, and sprouts were all very fresh. The rice was perfectly sticky. Mixed together it had some really nice bright flavors. The egg rolls had just the right crispness and the ingredients were well balanced. The spicy chicken bulgogi had the perfect amount of heat. My wife said it was just a little too hot for her which meant it was perfect for me. Without asking the owner dropped off soy sauce with scallions and sesame seeds as well as home made hot sauce and crispy seaweed. As condiments they added a lot of depth to the flavors of each meal. I really can't wait to go back. read more

Great food great service have been going here forever and love it everything. I have known the owners for quite some time and they never fail to disappoint 10/10 would eat here again. read more

Great restaurant, friendly staff and awesome food. I eat there at least once to twice a month now.

Coming from LA, and often eating in Koreatown this Korean food is the real deal! Inexpensive and true to its roots, its perfect for lunch. The portions are great and service is very friendly. If I lived here I would come here all the time. read more

Mixed Rice is an unassuming strip mall eatery. It is small, around 10 seats with counter service. There is nothing about the look of Mixed Rice that would draw you to it. That being said the food is outstanding. The contrast between the quality of the food and my expectations was immense. The only thing that surpassed the food was the service. The owner left me feeling like I had gone to momma's house for dinner. On the whole it was great and relatively cheap dining experience. Atmosphere 2 - Mixed Rice is definitely rocking a strip mall takeout joint vibe. It is small with a somewhat plain décor. If you are wanting to enjoy a nice evening out with fresh cut flowers, dim lights, and quite jazz music playing in the back ground this is not it. Service 5 - I can not say enough nice things about the way I was treated. The owner was exceptionally sweet. She came out to check on us several times and brought us samples of items for us to try. She really gave off that doting mother vibe. Cost/Value 5 - The prices for what you get are in a word cheap. I got several items and my total bill was still under $15. Food 5 - The food was top notch. I tried a couple of different items. The rice cakes were well prepared and spicy but not too spicy, Bulgogi was well done, and the spring rolls were perfectly crispy. I don't think they make their own Kimchi but it was still tasty. I look forward to returning to try the Bibimbop. read more

I really like this place. The food is well-seasoned and well-cooked, the staff is extremely pleasant, and the extras like the dessert cookie are just creme on top. It's small, clean, and one of the best places to get a decent meal for a decent price in Burlington. I'm trying to come up with a reason to take off a star, just because I tend to be careful about giving out 5's, and I just can't think of any. So, a 5 it is. I had the glass noodles with chicken while the wife had the chicken bibmibap. Both of us really enjoyed what we got, and we can't say enough about how nice and helpful the counter girl and the cook both were to a couple of people who were kinda clueless walking in the door. There aren't many seats, so it may be better for most folks as a take-out joint. read more

This was my first time trying Korean food and I was not disappointed at all with this place. The lady that took my order and presented my food was very sweet and friendly. She seemed genuinely happy to have me as a customer. The portions were of a generous size and most importantly, everything I ordered was served hot and fresh. I got my order for take-out and when arriving home and opening my boxes I was very impressed because the food was absolutely beautiful! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and had such vibrant color, arranged in the plates beautifully! The taste? DELICIOUS!! This was a very nice change on a night that my family wanted to try something different for dinner. We will definitely go back to eat here again! I posted photos of the food I ordered so, take a look for yourself! read more

My husband and I found this place and we are so glad we did! We were looking for something different and we are lucky that this is what we found . We love the steamed dumplings and the tofu dish!! We have to try this place ! read more

Local joint for Korean style street food. Very delicious and they have vegan/vegetarian options.

Delicious, I was there last week, and I will go again on my next time I visit Burlington, is so tasty, the only thing is the portion are kind of small, if you are extr read more

I love Korean Food. Burlington has never had a Korean Restaurant in town before, so this restaurant gets 5 stars automatically for conveniently serving my favorite type of food. The lady who works there, named Susan, is very friendly. She knows me by name now because I order from here so frequently. I always order the beef bibimbap with the spicy sauce. This restaurant is very accomodating. If you can't handle spicy foods, they will make a nonspicy version for you. A few times while I was waiting for my order, they served vegetable tempura to all the waiting customers, on the house. I also love the kimbap, but if you want to order it during lunch time you should call ahead, because it can take up to 30 minutes to make. During dinner they have prepared kimbap out by the cash register ready to go. Even if you have never tried Korean Food, I highly recommend giving this place a shot. My only complaint is that right now there are not very many items on their menu. I'm sure they will add more food options as this place becomes more popular. read more

What an awesome joint in the Burlington area. Finally a new Asian place that's not just hibachi. My wife and I ate this evening and I had the bolgogi and she had the spicy chicken. It was delicious for a quick meal, this definitely has a Korean street food style. Coming in a styrofoam container with hot sauce on the side. The only downside is they are closed on Sunday's! We will be back. Ps the owners are very sweet. Just another reason to come back! read more

i got the veggie bowl which was very good - colorful, fresh, and tasty. also got a side of pickled cucumbers which were good but for some reason i imagined they would be thinly sliced, yet these were huge chunks of cucumbers. i've also had the kimchi which is obviously also good. i have to eat gluten free, so i talked to the woman about how the dishes are prepared. the veggie bowl has no soy sauce and she was so sweet to also give me a special sauce that had no soy sauce. i just wish i could try the other dishes but those are marinated in a soy sauce and therefore not gluten free. but, rest assured that even GF people can find something here, and the woman was very nice about accommodating me (even though it definitely not indicated on the menu). not a ton of seating inside so maybe best as a grab and go meal. read more

Very quick and yummy! All of the food was fresh. The menu is small but they do it well. I had the chicken bibimbap which has chicken, rice, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots and sprouts. It was paired with a light sauce on the side. There was a delicious spring roll on the side as well. Definitely recommend for a quick, easy and relatively healthy lunch option. read more

Mixed Rice is a true gem. It perfectly fits the phrase "a hole in the wall". The decor and atmosphere isn't the best. It's a tiny walk-up counter with just a handful of tables. However- food is amazing, fast and affordable. My favorite is the spicy chicken glass noodle. It is not for people who are sensitive to spicy foods. The kimchi is fantastic as are the dumplings. You seriously cannot go wrong with any of the choices. Also, the owner is very friendly. She often gives us extra things to try and occasionally they are off menu items that are delectable. By far one of the best restaurants in Burlington they have a lifelong customer in myself and family! read more

Fantastic option for a quick, healthy meal. I usually call in my order, and it's always right and ready when I arrive. Love the kimchi and spicy chicken bibimbap! Don't forget the red chili sauce. read more

First of all the owners are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. The food is amazing and Super consistent with the quality. I don't normally review restaurants, but these folks are worthy of five stars! read more

This place is so good! Vegetarian friendly and very affordable. We had rice roll, spring roll, and a rice cake which you should definitely get if you like spicy. All the food was FRESH and delicious. read more

Very good authentic food. Just what burlington needed. Highly recommend. Every thing I've had was delicious. It's a small venue but adds to authentic feel. Great staff. read more

I had the pleasure of coming to this 'hole in the wall' during business travels to Burlington, and the food definitely did not disappoint. If you like Korean food - even some comfort food - try this place out. I had spicy beef bibimbap with some kimchi and it was fresh and flavorful! Better than you can find in many major cities! read more

Absolutely amazing food! I tried beef bulgogi and spicy chicken BBQ. So yummy. Cucumber kimchi was very good too. I can't wait to try more dishes. This place is very neat and clean. read more

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I ate here twice in two days with different friends, both of whom said, "I'll be back" after the first bite. That makes three of us. The restaurant is unassuming, with a "dining room" about twice the size of a Dominoes Pizza. A half dozen, twosomes would pack the place, so consider take out. While the decor is lacking, the self described "old lady" who owns it and does the cooking was so sweet and adorable that I wanted to hug her...and nearly did. She made a great recommendation, bibimbap, that was mighty tasty. I am looking forward to trying a third dish. The Korean prepackaged, Choco Pie desert cookie (I.e., Moon Pie) that comes with every meal was laughably bad, but only added to the charm of the place and the experience. I recommend placing a take out order, then walking next door to FAO to buy a bottle vino that goes with Korean...and a Choco Pie. read more

ALL the bibimbaps are sooo good, vege, chicken and beef Try it today

One of the best Korean establishments in the area. My wife inhaled her food before I finished mixing the bibimbap. Price is really affordable. It looks like they use a very fresh ingredients! read more

Thank goodness a Korean place has come to the area! The fact that Mixed Rice serves good quality food at VERY reasonable prices is just the icing on the cake. The menu is simple, which I greatly appreciate. My food was not greasy or cheap tasting, despite how friendly it was to my wallet. Don't let the inconspicuous location in a small strip mall fool you. This place is quietly kicking out some great Korean flavor. read more

Wonderful take-out Korean joint in Burlington. Staff is very friendly and entrees are delicious and reasonably priced. I've had the bowls, Korean BBQ, dumplings and spring rolls, and all were excellent. A nice change of pace in Alamance County. read more

Great Korean food. It is fresh tasting. Only bad thing is it can be a little pricey. I recommend it if you are needing some bibimbap or some kalbi tang. read more

Love this place, everything is delicious. My favorite is the kimbap roll. Egg rolls are really good, too. Usually just do takeout.

I went there for lunch and got the Chicken Glass Noodle. Total was under $6 including an egg roll and desert, which consisted of a smaller version of a moon-pie. Food was great quality and good portion size. This is now on my list of best lunch spots in west Burlington. read more

Mixed Rice - Menu from 5/11/15 - Korean Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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This restaurant IS fantastic! I have lived in South Korea for 6 years and my wife was born there, so we are pretty schooled in Korean cuisine. It's a small restaurant with just a few tables, but what it lacks in atmosphere it more than makes up in authenticity and flavor. The owner/server/chef makes everything each day. For example, she makes her own fresh kimchi and sometimes she makes more than one kind. Don't miss her kimchi if you like spicy cabbage, a staple of Korean society. The cabbage kimchi I had with my lunch today was the star of my lunch, but here are the other foods my wife and I ordered for about 20 bucks. For lunch I ordered the spicy chicken with rice and my wife ordered the glass noodles with chicken and we also shared an order of kimbap (Korean California roll) and the aforementioned kimchi. All our dishes tasted as if they had been just made by a wise Korean grandmother. My dish was especially good. My dish was spicy with just a little sweetness and there was a slight taste of ginger as well. It is served over a bed of white, steamed Korean rice. The sauce on the chicken was hot, so be warned if you don't like hot food, order something else. I ate a couple bites of my wife's glass noodles with chicken dish (not spicy). It was awesome tasting. It was flavored with just the right amounts of onions, garlic, and sesame oil and it was also served over a bed of white steamed Korean rice. The dish sizes were not huge, but just enough to fill up. The lunch combo comes with a Chinese style egg roll (strange for a Korean restaurant, but oh well) and soda pop. The egg roll tasted as if it were just made, crunchy but not oily at all. Finally, the kimbap (vegetarian) tasted just like ones I had eaten for many years in the restaurants I remember in Seoul, South Korea. It was great. I would order each dish again tomorrow if I went there. I hope this restaurant makes a success here in our town. It is a great addition to our Burlington community. Go try them out. Support these small businesses, especially the ones as good as this one. :) read more

This is a fantastic hole in the wall type of place. I haven't been to a Korean place, so I can't tell you how this compares. What I can tell you is that it is delicious. So, if you are looking for a place to eat, and you just care about eating something that tastes good, go here. read more

After reading other reviews, I decided to give this place a try and was not disappointed! I just got back from living in Korea and have never had Korean food in the US so I didn't know what to expect. The food tasted just like it did in Korea! To top it off, the lady running the restaurant was incredibly nice. We will definitely be going here again and I recommend it to others as well! read more

Disappointing. This was not the bibimbap experience. No egg. No sauce. No crust at the bottom. Moderate temperature. Moderate portion. Served in a plastic container with a plastic fork. Despite that, the food was tasty but not exceptional. Having just moved to Burlington, I was hoping for an authentic Korean restaurant. Mixed Rice was not that and I cannot recommend it to anyone wanting more than a hint of Korean taste. read more

The food tastes really great, but I do have one thing that does not satisfy me. There is not enough for what you pay for. I bought a steak bulgogi for $10 and it was a really small portion. For $10 I wished I had gotten more because it tastes really good. Hopefully they add more to my order next time. read more

I ordered the spicy rice cake and spicy beef bibimbap. It was way too sweet for both dishes and not enough food to cover the price of them. $14 for my meal when it should've cost about $7-$8 for the beef and rice cakes. I thought the reviews were amazing so I wanted to try since I'm in the area but the Korean restaurants in Greensboro beat this by 1,000. Even though it wasn't too bad I won't return. read more

The cook/owner is lovely. She was super friendly and very kind. We ordered the spicy chicken. It is indeed spicy, fresh, and great quality! Great experience! read more