Food was very good! Got the combination plate #1 and orange chicken, both good and very filling. A bit on the pricey side but everything in West Yellowstone is. Service was great!! read more

Red Lotus - Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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One and done. Charged extra for rice, forgot ordered soup, chicken and broccoli was mostly broccoli, very scant amount of chicken and $$. Taste was just meeh, nothing special. A C-bus tour rolled in while waiting for our carryout order. Felt like we did not matter as much then a bus load of tourists. From other reviews this place is hit or miss. Unfortunately for us it was a total strike out. read more

We are here in Montana visited Yellowstone National Park. Lunch time so we found this Chinese restaurant. The place is nice. Decor is colorful lotus lights. We were greeted and seated right away. Ice water has been served quickly. We ordered their lunch special and price was reasonable. The service was fast. I ordered Moo Goo beef which was very delicious. The beef is tender and fresh vegetables . The serving plate was big . I was very satisfied. My husband got the Mongolian beef and he was pleased. Very delicious and tender . It came with hot and sour soup with fried rice for additional $2. This is only based on my experience. This restaurant was good. read more

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I've eaten twice here now, and this can definitely be a hit or miss kind of place. The cashew chicken was really good a little skimpy on the chicken. As you can see, it was primarily vegetables. The second time that I went back, I ordered the crab Rangoon and the cashew chicken once more and unfortunately, there were even more bell peppers and less chicken the second time that I went. The food is decent just very skimpy for the prices. Out of all the places in West Yellowstone it typically does have better quality for Chinese food. I would say if you're in West Yellowstone and you really want Chinese food perhaps double chicken in the dishes because they don't seem to give enough read more

Red Lotus - Cashew chicken - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

I have 4 stars due to the fact that they were actually open when they said they were going to be. Called 3 other places, who all stated that they would be open at 11. They all answered and said they would be open later for whatever reason. This is a vacation town with only a short window for business. These guys were ready for mine. We came back that evening for dinner. Prices are higher than normal, but this is a vacation destination, so it is no surprise. The owners were very nice. BTW, the food was good too. read more

Red Lotus - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Out of all the west Yellowstone Chinese places this was was the best. The lo mein was strange. They make it with spaghetti noodles read more

Alright--Let me be honest. This place served real Chinese food, and the Americanized standard. When we walked in we were one of the few families of American descent and it seemed to play against us. We seemed largely ignored, but in all fairness we were a small party compared to several others. The food was, okay, nothing special especially if you've ever had Chinese food before. It wasn't terrible, just not special. This was probably the only Chinese restaurant I've been to where my glass of water seemed to remain empty. Anyway, it's a decent meal, just don't expect all the bells and whistles. read more

Red Lotus is an Asian restaurant close to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. There's free parking in the lot behind the place and there's plenty of seating for big groups or a family inside. The service is good and the food comes out quick. However, the food itself tastes terrible and none of the entrees come with rice. Additionally, everything is very expensive for the portion size and it doesn't feel very hygienic inside. The orange chicken tasted like it was made with fanta and breaded separately from the chicken. The kung pao chicken was too sweet and the chicken fried rice was very bland. I wouldn't go back, especially after hiking at Yellowstone. read more

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If you want some good food with big dishes this is the place. Portions are big. Good and delicious food overall. We got 4 main dishes and it was plenty for 4 even with left overs. We got the beans, coconut shrimp and orange chicken. Chicken cha main which was all right. read more

Overpriced! Taste is bland. Just because there's only few choices of Chinese restaurant in a touristy area, it doesn't mean to break a bank to pay for a Chinese food. I would venture somewhere else. read more

Asparagus prawns executed very well! Cooked correctly. Seated immediately at 7:30pm with an almost full house. Ordering a few minutes later. Food delivered within 10 mins. Empty plates removed within minutes. A pleasant fulfilling meal. Busy although not overly loud given the number of patrons (~60) Will return in the future. read more

Taste wise average Chinese food. Money wise expensive for the food portions. Automatic 15% tip but the service was good. Beef and broccoli ($19) was okay. Don't get the combination plate B ($24). It was supposed to be crispy noodles but I don't know what noodles those are but they were not what I expected for crispy noodles. For $24, that plate was a disappointment. We got hot tea, the menu says $1.50 but it's $1.50 per person which is not how it was stated on the menu. Only 2 of us out the 3 drank the tea so it didn't make sense that they charged the tea for 3 people. Was not a fan of just the Buddha head as decoration. read more

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Partially my fault for ordering sweet and sour chicken as it can be so hit or miss. We also ordered kung pao chicken and vegetable lo mein. It was all gross. The sweet and sour chicken came only with a very thick goopy sauce. No pineapple or green pepper. It was not great. I'm asked for hot sauce and for rice vinegar (wanted to cut the sweetness / viscosity ) the server said they didn't have any vinegar. How can this be ?!? Hot sauce was ok. The lo mein was boring and had few vegetables. Finally the kung pao chicken which was marked as "spicy" was not. Not a single chile pepper in it. The pieces of chicken in it were minuscule. To add insult to injury we had to pay for a small side of rice. Having said all that we were dumb enough to choose a Chinese restaurant in West Yellowstone ! read more

Fast service, even when packed. Food was delicious, delicate, and well-presented. Came twice and was happy both times.

Beef low main Sweet and sour chicken It was ok- The service left much to be desired- we walked in and saw our order behind the counter. The front desk staff was sitting at a table giving the waitress a massage. They looked over and saw me I smile they continued to talk and give a massage- this happened three time until the gentleman in the back saw me and started to come out when the front desk person quickly came running over. I didn't want to tell across a restaurant or I would have- I waited 7minutes to pick up my order that was already done. Sadly the food was no longer hot by the time we got to our hotel (3min away) Foods flavor was ok but nothing special- sadly felt very "Safeway" read more

Food is great, we came here two days straight. Mapo tofu,soy chicken and garlic shrimp are great, perfect with rice, fired rice also good, noodle soup, not really. Dishes are more salty and oily in a good way, and you can adjust to be less salty and oily. Come!! Yellowstone traveler !! read more

Best Chinese restaurant in the area. Staffs were nice and food ready so fast. We were there twice during our stay. First night we were there, we ordered the bison and sautéed elk from the chef special section. They were good! Juicy and tender, especially the bison dish. Portion was good too. Just didn't expect 2 dishes and a bowl of rice costed over USD$130. So second time we were there, we just ordered items from regular section. The beef with scallion was actually very juicy and tender too. Price was more reasonable. But the beef noodle and a dish of green beans were just ok (we don't recommend). The beef not tender and the green beans were old, tough to chew. Overall, i think if u don't mind the price and would like to try the special dishes (bison & elk); this is the Chinese restaurant you should go in the area :) read more

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There's only so much bbq, pizza, and burgers one can eat. I'm Chinese and from Los Angeles and feel this place hit the spot. It's a bit pricey but servers were attentive, restaurant was clean and pleasant, and the reality is there are limited Chinese options in this small tourist town. If you want to try something different that's not normally on a Chinese menu, they have bison and elk. When I asked between the two which to order, the restaurant recommended the bison because it's less gamey. The bison dish is like your normal broccoli and beef dish but the meat is way more tender. We also ordered the steamed trout, which was flavorful and flaky. You have to pay for the rice but it's good value because it's a very full round bowl of rice. In summary, I'd bring my immigrant parents here if they wanted Chinese in West Yellowstone. read more

Red Lotus - Bison and broccoli, steamed trout, and a full bowl of rice. - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Very nice interior, contemporary Chinese music, complete menu and the hot pot we got was delicious, well-prepared and clean.

As a resident this was my first and last time in this place. Food is of poor taste, quality and over priced for what you get. Our waiter was very unprofessional. Do not waste your money here. read more

The food was amazing and so was the Ambience the rating doesn't give it justice the food came quickly and all at once and tasted amazing 5 stars read more

Inside the heart of West Yellowstone, there lies the Red Lotus... This is one of the only Chinese restaurants in the area; it's very cozy and peaceful inside. The food came out very quickly (around 10 minutes) and was very authentic. The House Special Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Shrimp were so delicious and definitely my favorites. However, the food was pretty pricy costing us $110 for four dishes. On the other hand, the owner was very kind and knowledgeable about the nearby Yellowstone National Park, he helped us navigate and gave us very useful information. Overall, this was a great meal being so far from home. read more

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Ordered Mongolian beef for take out on a whim... it had about 5x onions it calls for... sorry, but this is probably the worst Chinese food I've ever had for twice the cost. The girls are cute though.. read more

My friends happened to pick this Chinese restaurant. Due to its 3/5 star rating on Yelp we were a bit doubtful but decided to take a chance on it anyway. The restaurant was quite busy but they were able to seat our larger party of 6 quickly. Because of the low Yelp star rating we came with low expectations. But boy, were we surprised. The food was delicious! We hungrily devoured our selection of Chinese garlic eggplant, orange chicken, fried rice, and Mongolian beef. We also each ordered a cup chicken soup which was quite good. They also provided a bowl of white rice which is a must! Most of our party were Asian - full disclosure we are Asian American - so perhaps our tastes in Chinese food may be skewed but I will speak for my taste and I would rate the food quite high in terms of what I personally enjoy. The chicken was tasteful. The eggplant cooked just right and the Mongolian beef was tender. We also observed many Chinese tourists in the restaurant so this may reaffirm that the food is acceptable by their standards. Service was good. The food came out quickly and was hot. They did make a couple of mistakes on our order but quickly corrected their errors without complaint. The noise level was average and most parties there were large 6-8 people per table. I think that the round tables would have benefitted from a lazy Susan to make the food more easily accessible but we made things work by passing the food around. All in all it was well worth our time and money. In fact, we came back the next day to enjoy the food again as takeout. This place may appear humble on the outside but is definitely worth a pit stop especially, if you enjoy Chinese food. I am rating this a 5/5 to help their rating. A 3/5 is certainly not reflective of the food or the service. read more

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The prices at Red Lotus Restaurant are high. The food quality is poor, the service is bad, and they don't accept credit cards. A gratuity was already included in the bill at checkout. Not recommended. read more

During our recent visit to Yellowstone, we were craving any different cuisine after days of hotdogs, burgers /fries and pizzas. Though we were a little apprehensive seeing a number of poor reviews, we decided to try Red Lotus given the lack of options and glowing reviews from customers familiar with the cuisine. We made reservations in advance as we were a large group and were promptly seated upon arrival. We tried a number of dishes and all the dishes were authentic and delicious! We kicked off with the Hot and Sour soup and the Supreme Corn soup - both excellent. The kids enjoyed the Honey Walnut Shrimp. We also tried the Pepper Salt chicken wings, Mongolian beef, Szechuan Chicken, both House Special and Vegetable Fried rice and Hot Tea. My favorite was the Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce. The only thing that remotely disappointed was the lo-mein. Service was very attentive and courteous. A number of reviews had complained about the automatic 15% gratuity added to the bill but this was clearly mentioned in the menu. In short, if you are in the area, call ahead...make your reservations and do not miss a chance at visiting this hidden gem. read more

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This place was recommended to me as a great local authentic Chinese cuisine. Starting with waiter not being able to correctly take our order (even though we communicated in mandarin), ending with another waiter being rude to us because the first one couldn't take the order. Two (very mid) dishes costed us 80$ with 9.90 tips added automatically. Do not recommend. read more

The ambiance and service are good. The food is just ordinary, nothing special. The tempura is super dry and the coating is soooo thick.

After a long day at Yellowstone, this was our dinner spot and what can I say it didn't disappoint. We were quickly seated, but it took a bit of time to get our order as there is only one server. The food came really fast, we got fried and tofu in hot bean sauce and it was perfect. On a cold night it was very comforting. read more

Red Lotus - Vegetable fried rice, tofu in hot bean sauce. - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Terrific service, delicious food, definitely recommend if you're craving Chinese food in Yellowstone! We had the egg rolls and a cup of hot and sour soup for appetizers, and both were piping hot and full of flavor. The soup had a nice amount of spicy heat to it, too! And for mains, we had the ma po tofu (silken tofu with pork and oh so tasty!), which came with a great portion of white rice, and the red lotus beef, which was pounded, breaded, and fried: what more could you want? Note: there was a side patio for outdoor dining, however, it wasn't set up for diners. Servers were all masked. read more

Red Lotus - Red Lotus Beef - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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An *average* Chinese restaurant in West Yellowstone (a tourist town) However best Chinese restaurant *in the area* but 3 stars anywhere else Satisfies cravings Good for indoor dining or take-out Call before you order take-out, 15-20min, 3 dishes + rice is about $55 Food: I ordered takeout 3 times from this place during my 4-day stay at West Yellowstone. The food here is good especially when you are hungry like I was, but also because I was heavily craving for decent Chinese food (this was my second continuous week on vacation). Value: Average, prices are on the higher side for the avg portions given its proximity to many hotels + the national park, so don't be surprised *Mandatory 15% tips for indoor dining b/c "foreign tourists are not accustomed to paying tips"* This is *already noted* on the menus. It's understandable (and it's not the first time I've seen a restaurant implement this practice). read more

Red Lotus - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

After five days of a painfully monotonous diet, Red Lotus was like a bright light at the end of a dark tunnel. What we ordered: Yu Choy + Mushrooms This dish hit the spot. Ask for it. I don't think it's on the menu. Beef with Onions We ordered in Chinese, so I'm giving a direct translation. Looking at the menu, I think this is probably Mongolian Beef. It was way too sweet. Family Tofu Fried tofu in the standard Chinese restaurant brown sauce. Would not reorder. Unlike other restaurants we frequented in West Yellowstone, staff wore masks the entire time, including over their noses, which apparently is a squirrelly part of the face to cover. We didn't have trouble with the 15% tip as it was clearly listed on the receipt. TLDR: If you order carefully you'll be satisfied with your meal. Order the Yu Choy + Mushrooms for authentic Chinese greens. Avoid the sweet beef. read more

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The food was REALLY good. I recommend the bison Mongolian style. The steamed garlic shrimp is also really good but they leave they leave the shell on. Rice noodles were pretty good. The crab rangoons actually have crab and are stuffed. The egg rolls were the only let down they are actually spring rolls so I would not order them again. Our server was not very attentive but a lady stepped in and helped us read more

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Just stopped in for lunch. What delicious food, so well prepared and tasty! Menu is extensive and as we have traveled to China numerous times, can say the chef did a wonderful job. We opted for family style, as there are plenty of leftovers for later. :) Imagine that this restaurant will be quite busy for dinner!! read more

We Found this highly rated place during our visit in town. The environment is clean with a variety of decor throughout. Got here around 5PM and beat the dinner rush. The tables are spread out; not sure if they had a capacity cut off. They served hot tea. The proportions are good, prices are a tad higher but worth it. Food came out hot and quick. The Special Fried rice was perfect to share. Walnut shrimp is fire and a must order. The curry dish was a bit spicy and the least of our fave. We cleaned every dish and forgot to take pictures! read more

Red Lotus - Exterior building - Chinese Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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The food is mediocre and the prices are expensive. We ordered fried dumplings for an appetizer, combination fried rice and a hot pot of beef, chicken, tofu, shrimp and surami. The food came quickly, which was nice because we were hungry. But it was obvious that it was shoveled out of a bin and not cooked to order. We ate it because we were hungry, but it was served lukewarm and was poor quality and rather tasteless. Let's put it this way. Panda express is gourmet by comparison. The waitress did not speak English very well, so could not answer our questions about the menu and did not check on us after we were served. Here's the kicker: when we got the bill, it came to $64 plus tax +3% for using a credit card Plus $9.60 automatic gratuity. We did not realize they added a gratuity and did not know what the $9.60 was for. We thought at first that it was some weird West Yellowstone resort tax. And when we received the receipt to sign, it had space to add a tip. Pretty sneaky. It's not like we had a big party of people. We were a couple. Automatic 15% gratuity without letting you know and then giving you a receipt with expectation you were going to tip them twice for that mediocre experience. Well, as you can guess we do not recommend this restaurant. We wanted something different from burgers and barbecue so we went to a Chinese restaurant. Very disappointed. read more

We got our food to go - so no idea about the service or inside of the restaurant. We all liked our food. Ordered on the phone and it was ready when they promised. We tried about 7 different things and they were all pretty good. read more

Best Chinese food in West Entrance. Service is fast, Food is good, place is clean and very pretty inside.

This place is great, the food was above what I had in mind, it was super quick and delicious.

They should call their Kung pao chicken, shit pao chicken It was very sweet. When I complained to waiter he started arguing very rudely read more