Tucked inside the Golden Hour bar, this restaurant is a total hidden gem. As a fellow Asian, I was surprised at the quality of Asian food the restaurant is churning out and must say very impressed. Also as a vegetarian, I absolutely loved the plethora of vegetarian options available to me. First off the atmosphere is so great. I love the bar vibes and interior - it is cozy and slightly more upscale than a dive bar with comfy chairs. They have a pool table and dim lighting but not too dark where I need a flashlight to see what I am eating. We came on a Wednesday night and it wasn't too crowded and we were able to find a table for 6. You just find a table, sit down and order via QR code and someone brings you the food. The dishes I got included yellow Ranger fries which were really sliced potatoes that were perfectly crispy served with aioli and chili crisp and was absolutely delicious. I also got the Dan Dan noodles with tofu which was a good size portion - the tofu was perfectly crisp and the noodles were Al dente and the sauce was pretty good though I wish it had just a little more sesame paste. As a table we shared the black garlic queso and oh my gosh was that delicious I was worried the black garlic may overpower the queso, but it didn't and added a nice umami punch without making it overly salty. Drinks wise that's where the bar comes in and they do have a water station. Parking is free with lot attached and it is small so there was plenty of street parking as well. Also the reviewers rating the place lower because of QR code menu is very strange to me as since COVID I feel most restaurants have shifted to using QR codes to browse menus and order. We came in as a group of 6 and we all found it much easier to order via QR code and individually pay for our own food. Not sure why others had issues with it. We all have our phones and printed menus often come stained/items out of orders/prices aren't accurate. read more

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I tried Yellow Ranger for the first time recently. I love the atmosphere of the bar that houses YR, The Golden Horn. While the food had potential, it was way over cooked. The crab rangoons was dark brown and had a weird after taste. The General Tzo chicken was a bit hard. I think there was mushrooms they were very thin and crispy. It has potential but they need to watch their cook times. I might try them again to see if the quality is better because I do plan on going back to The Golden Horn again. read more

Did a takeout from here. We ordered Egg Fried Rice w/ Fried Chicken, Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Wok Fried Green Beans, and Popcorn Tofu. I enjoyed the Fried Chicken that I ordered with the Egg Fried Rice. But the Fried Rice itself was just bland, maybe a bit too much ginger on it? I think they also added some fried pork skins, which looked like the fried chicken at first. But I was surprised/disappointed it wasn't chicken. The Wok Fried Green Beans had a thick sauce, like one that's been corn-starched. I didn't like this one either. The green beans were very undercooked. My dining companion said the Taiwanese Fried Chicken was just so so. read more

Yellow Ranger is located inside of a bar, but the bar has a different name. On the surface, it may look like you're pulling up to the wrong place because the name outside is something other than Yellow Ranger. I feel like the food is overpriced!! The burger was good and I ordered a side of rice with it, but I didn't receive much rice. The staff members were friendly and extremely helpful. If the food wasn't so expensive, I'd probably come back, but I paid a little over $20 for lunch and I wasn't a happy camper. read more

Yellow Ranger - Smash burger w/ a side of fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was amazing! The queso was absolutely perfect and one of my favorite things we ordered. The Japanese fried chicken was unlike anything I've ever had before. It almost had the texture of fried fish, but in the best way possible. It was so unique and incredibly delicious. The dan dan noodles were fine, but they didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. The only downside is that there's very, very limited seating, so be prepared if you're dining during a busy time. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the queso and the fried chicken! read more

Yellow Ranger - queso, dan dan noodles, japanese fried chicken - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really wish I could have gotten the ramen noodle. The service was very good though I went to the bar. I don't care for QR code. The lomein and tea were excellent. It is perfect for a large group and all. read more

Went here yesterday with a friend for late lunch at 2 pm and sat down at a high top. Not busy at all, being off-time. Not a person came to greet us. No sweat, more of a laid back atmosphere and I'm pretty chill. We ordered off the QR code and started talking. 40 minutes later our food hasn't arrived, and still no one had come to our table. Mind you, we were right next to the bar. I hailed someone down and asked about the food. They went to check and said their POS system was down. Probably something you should either 1) know and let people know 2) find out seeing no orders coming with people there 3) or find out the quick and personable way by saying hello or checking on people at your table. After they realized this, they didn't really seem to care, but gave us a free queso for our wasted time. Food is decent for the price, but don't expect decent service. read more

A friend took us here Saturday night and wow, I'm sad I'd never been. Good vibes, cheap drinks (especially for in Austin, and pretty good food as well. I had a few $3 cream ales and also tried my fiance's iron whip and everything was pretty solid. For food, we split a few things between 3 people: queso, burger, and I think the 3rd thing was the Signature Taiwanese Fried Chicken in garlic sauce with crispy Thai basil. I liked the umami touch on the queso and was surprised at how good it was. The burger and chicken were both great and the service was relatively fast too. Overall, a solid experience and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Is there such a thing as an upscale dive bar? I think this fits the bill; dark, chill, good place to hang out and watch sports or chat with friends, cozy seats, and affordable drinks, with a nice menu of Asian-fusion eats. Big props for offering so many automatically vegan dishes and more with options to serve them as such, as is the case with the popcorn tofu for example, swapping out Kewpie mayo for mae ploy. My favorite thing was the green beans, which come with crispy rice and almonds on top for a really satisfying crunch. The sauce was a bit sweet, but balanced with umami, fresh basil and mint, and a salty finish What I don't love is the QR code menu and online-only ordering, which can be awkward with a group and a bummer if you wanted to pay cash. Portion sizes are pretty small for the price, so I'd consider it more of a snack to pair with some cocktails than a place to visit for a full meal. read more

Yellow Ranger - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This really should be a joint review for both the food and the bar, but what a lovely place. They nailed the whole upscale dive bar thing and the food ordering is handled really nicely with all of the food being pictured on your phone when you scan the QR code. I ordered the queso they are well known for and it was outstanding, can't wait to try more things next time. The only flub was I ran out of broccoli and wanted to order more, but apparently you can only do it when you first order the queso, so I recommend going ahead and doing that because the portion is generous and you'll want more veggies for dipping. read more

Yellow Ranger - Queso - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here last night for the first time! Here's what we ordered: Crab Rangoons (5 out of 10)- You get 5 small rangoons for $10. I know i have been ruined by cheap chinese places that fill theirs with cream cheese, but I don't think there was any cream cheese in these at all (which is specified on menu). The big place they lost points was how overly salted and peppered the outside was, as well as the fact there was something kinda of peppery and spicy inside that didn't add flavor, just burned my mouth. Bring the cream cheese! Burger with fried rice side (6/10)- the burger was good! Not the most earth shattering but not a ton of notes either. Would order again. The fried rice was not our favorite- while cooked well it had a strong seaweed or fish oil taste that was pretty dominating. Queso (7/10) - This was my favorite of the night. A good helping of really melty, gooey cheese with crispy wonton chips and also raw broccoli, which I appreciated. I do wish there had been more of the black garlic flavor which I didnt taste it at all, or chili oil, and less salt. Mapo Tofu (3/10) - This dish was fried tofu and ground beef in a sicy szechuan sauce, with white rice that was cooked with beef fat and pickled something. First off- it did not look appetizing. It was a big plate of brown that looked like dog food, and the texture was exactly how I would expect dog food to me. The layer of the dish was so weird- the beef fast for the rice was just pooled at the bottom, then you had a pile of the fried tofu with the dog food mixture on top. Which did not taste good. I just ended up eating the top of the white rice and the pieces of fried tofu. I usually love a good pickled element, but this was temperature hot and so it lost a lot of that acid bite that cold pickled veggies bring to a rich dish to cut through. It was a hard pass for me- texture wise, elements wise, and also just tasted like nothing except a burning pepper heat. Overall, all the food had a major salt problem and tasted very one note- everything just of reeked of black pepper and just generally made my mouth a little burny. Plus, the portions absolutely do not match the price point. read more

I really appreciate that they have a vegan menu! It's tasty and the service was great, but it felt overpriced for a scoop of rice and eight pieces of tofu. I left hungry, but the bar atmosphere was fun and lively. read more

Yellow Ranger - Vegan Orange Cauliflower - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'll give it a 4, but really it's a 3.5. The menu is decent, has quite a few classics like cold noodles, Taiwanese Fried Chicken bites, fried rice, Lo Mein, etc., but the sauce was way too thicc. I liked the food, service was quick, but I couldn't hang with the sodium. Try to ask for the sauce on the side if possible. read more

Yellow Ranger - Yellow Plate - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food is great! The servers came around and checked every few minutes which was amazing. They were very helpful when we were asking for recommendations. It's very easy to order on the QR code and the bar that it's located in is also very cute and relaxing. it is perfect for a girls night or boys night or a date. read more

For this Shana is taking the lead: I visited Yellow Ranger on 2/28/2025. It was the day of the nationwide economic blackout to protest the unraveling of American democracy and El*n M*sk's grand theft of the federal government. But spending money at local establishments was allowed, so I felt okay about my planned outing. I'd wanted to try this place for months and I hadn't had a true day off work in forever. But more than anything, I really, really, on a deep emotional level, needed quality queso. Yellow Ranger came through, y'all. On EVERY level. I brought a book: James Patterson's Cat & Mouse. It's the 4th installment in the Alex Cross series. It was first published in the mid 90s, a simpler time on a lot of levels. (I like Alex Cross as a protagonist. I wish he was POTUS.) I looked forward to having a great cocktail and some higher-end dive bar fare as an accompaniment to my light reading. I looked forward to tuning out the world. Tuning out the world would prove to be impossible despite the super chill ambiance: low lighting, intimate seating, soft French pop playing through the speakers. As it happened, while I enjoyed my first cocktail (Frozen Iron Whip) and the SUPERB Black Garlic Queso, the unfortunately-real-POTUS-Tr*ump was berating Ukraine's president in the Oval Office and subsequently dismantling the ENTIRE post-WWII world order. Thank ALL the gods I had the black garlic queso to comfort me. I quickly finished my cocktail and ordered another: the King's Cold Brew. That was even better than the Frozen Iron Whip! And I ordered another appetizer: the Smashed Cucumber Salad. OMG that will warm your anxious heart! Thank god for local places like Yellow Ranger. Support your local eateries. Hug your loved ones. The future isn't written, yet. Good food always heals the soul. read more

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I think I won the prize Sunday. Needing a Ramen Del Bario fix, I found out they had a couple of dishes cooking up at a place called the Yellow Ranger, which is inside of a place called the Golden Horn. It was like following a treasure map. A long time Austinite, there was a place called BurgerTex on Airport, with a bar upstairs called Barflys, which is still there. OMG, it was glorious. Golden Horn is the bar and Yellow Ranger is the restaurant. Staff were so friendly, the bartender must have been having a bad day, very deadpan. The food was out of this world. We started with appetizers and should have stopped there. The garlic queso was hands down delicious, the shishito peppers were huge and delicious. We also got a humus dish with fresh veggies, but I forgot the name. It was outstanding.. I have never been so full. We went on to order Lo-mein, Fried rice, and Yakamein. The Yakamein, was a bit different than my New Orleans love, but quite good. Before I call this quits, I must compliment the interior, so well done, so inviting and down right cool. If you want to win the prize, give spot in a spot a try! read more

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This place is amazing. It's kind of classic Chinese-American food but done with it's own distinct personality that makes it it's own special thing. So far the things I've had the pleasure of trying here are the loaded fries, General Tso's chicken, Taiwanese chicken, and chicken cracklin's (yes that's a lot of chicken). The fries are cottage fries, which are some of my favorite style fries (and hard to find!) covered in their awesome house made chili crisp and aioli. Crispy and hot, super satisfying with a nice beer or cocktail...which is perfect since they are located inside the Golden Horn, which is a fantastic bar! General Tso's may be the best version of the dish that I've had. Super fresh, hot, the sauce is savory and delicious. Perfect with a side of rice. Taiwanese chicken is just as delicious, coming with a great garlic sauce and is super crushable. Chicken crackin's are self-explanatory. Crispy chicken skin, how can you go wrong? This is a hidden gem but it shouldn't be. It being inside a great bar makes it a perfect place for some delicious food and drinks. And the best part? It's run by a freakin awesome team of human beings. Ignore all the troll reviews of this place. This is legit excellent stuff. I literally want to try everything on their menu eventually, and there's not a lot of restaurants I can say that about. read more

I feen for their queso and wonton chips!!!! Our table order about 6 plates of this appetizer because it was so damn good. Our party kept ordering different plates such as the crab rangoon, the burger, and other dishes.... and ALL of it received nothing but amazing compliments. This food truck is a must try and the bar was pretty awesome too. read more

Yellow Ranger - The remaining of 6 plates of Quesso and wonton chips. - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The fried tofu was a great appetizer. The five spice had a zesty kick ! The black chili queso came with chips they were similar texture to shrimp chips. Very tasty! The Dan Dan noodles were good. read more

Absolutely incredible bar food with an American/Chinese twist. It's bar food because it's served in a bar but it's far from the typical fare you'd expect. The offerings are on par with dishes at much higher end restaurants. The chef and staff get it right. They're located inside The Golden Horn which is a plus. When menu items are this good it can sometimes be difficult to articulate with words that are deserving of the experience. They have things like queso dip, egg rolls, wok green beans, loaded fries, and crab rangoon. Burgers, lo mein, hot chicken sammie, kimchi dog, to name a few more. I'm not even covering all the options. If you're going for the first time the Yellow Plate Special is solid choice. It comes with soup, rice, eggroll, and an entree (half portion). You get three entrees to choose from. I like that special a lot. I'm a big fan of the Chinese Chicken Salad. The chicken for the salad is marinated perfectly (served cold so all those flavors soaked into the meat really hit your mouth). I'm getting hungry for their food just typing this review. read more

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This place is great. Inside a cool neighborhood bar with good lighting. We ordered the lemon Szechuan pepper wings which were very tasty albeit on the small side. We also tried the beef and broccoli and Dan Dan noodles. Both very well done with a twist on traditional American Chinese staples.. read more

Yellow Ranger - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We're always really nervous going back to a place that we loved the first time around, terrified that it will never live back up to the initial feeling of being so smitten. Well, after coming back to Yellow Ranger with a cousin in tow last week, we are completely in love EVEN THOUGH they still have the QR thing going. (Yes, we appreciated reading the thorough response from management after our initial review, thank you! Still, those things suck, but let's agree to disagree.) Everything about this establishment is almost sheer perfection. First of all, the volume level was still normal, praise be. You look around and people are pleasantly chatting without getting into screaming match conversations. How novel! The vibe is still spot-on with a combo young-old hipster crowd and regulars and normies like us. It is just such a pleasant place to be in. We ordered a ton of food to share, and loved nearly everything. The pork rolls were crispy and fun, the green beans are still spicy perfection, and the burger still remains in our Austin top 5. We loved the popcorn tofu, but weren't the biggest fans of the orange cauliflower--a *slightly* bit too mushy. The lo mein was a hit with everyone at the table. Every sauce was stellar and we appreciated the salt factor. Never change!! One minor complaint: when one of us ordered the iron whip, which already comes in a relatively small glass, it was not topped/domed, so it was essentially a glorified shot. Since this is more of a Golden Horn issue than a Yellow Ranger one, we're not going to hold it against them. We also want to shout out the preternaturally kind chef who was running the food and making the rounds at tables. He even came out to find us in the parking lot to give our kiddo a sticker, restoring our faith in the good of humanity. Thank you! Anyway, we officially love this place and will be excited to come back around for the hat trick. Bumping it up to five stars. read more

Food is excellent , service is extra great if Neil is there. Movies and sports on. Music is always a variety and good 99% of the time. read more

Yellow Ranger - Dan Dan noodles with veggies and beef and broccoli. - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Omg I love to see so many vegan options!! I came for drinks at The Golden Horn and need to come back when hungrier. I tried the vegan cucumber dish and while it had nice flavors, it was super salty. My friends told me the same about what they tried. I would be interested in coming back and trying more and hopefully a bit less over salted next time I try!! read more

Yellow Ranger - Vegan cucumber dish - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

When I saw they were participating in restaurant week, I got pretty excited because I didn't know about this spot and figured they must be something special. Although they do decent bar food, that's pretty much where it ends. And so the three-star review is because they bill themselves as something much more on their website. I love that they're very unapologetic and say some people like our food and some people don't, right on their website. However, I think when you've got that kind of attitude you need to back it up with some damn good food. So when I was eating the food, what had been written on their website suddenly felt less bold and more like pre-couching that their food was just going to be okay. I was wanting to love it or hate it given what they wrote, unfortunately it was just meh. The food is also a pricey, although they get huge points for being inside a great bar called the Golden Horn which has great decor and ambience. Parking can be a little tough on a busy night, so you'll have to roll over and park somewhere in the street as they don't have a very big lot. read more

This is a fantastic upscale dive bar with damn good food. Golden Horn is the bar, the restaurant inside is Yellow Ranger. The food is better than most bougie places in a cool (very, very cool environment). The bar is like a cross between Fraser's Long and Low (if Fraser's furniture was new and clean), and Nickel City, except nicer, and with better food. With that said, those two aforementioned places have top 5 burgers in Austin. Asian food, with upscale dive bar vibes, if that makes any sense. Also, they have a burger. A damn good burger. Try a frozen Iron Whip, pro-tip, add floater of good rum. read more

Came here to treat myself to a meal made with love based on a chef's recommendation and I felt it the moment I walked through the door. Neil was lovely and provided warm energy and kindness. Ordered the smash burger with cucumbers as a side and the lo mein with roast pork. Burger was exceptionally crispy with a thick and juicy center. I think there was a sort of horseradish mayo? Which was delightful. The cucumbers were refreshing and I can't wait to try to copycat them at home. Lo mein was silky and the pork melted in my mouth. Divey bar atmosphere with unassumingly comforting American-Chinese food. 10/10. read more

Yellow Ranger - Lo mein with pork - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely delightful. I may or may not gate-keep. Jokes aside this place does not play when it comes to delivering delicious and tantalizing bites. We ordered the Lo mein, Burger Tex & General Tso's Chicken. read more

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I got their burger and it was honestly one of the best burgers I've had. A friendly, helpful staff, cool location

Incredible food everytime. Always a treat to come enjoy this food. This time was able to talk to chef Charlie and he explained a bunch of the techniques that goes into making the food and it shows the experience in that kitchen is shining. The food is a step above its competitors and they deserve their flowers for it. Well done Yellow Ranger Team read more

This place has no right being this great! Legit awesome and inventive food options for an amazing price. This instantly is my new go to for a fun night out crushing amazing Chinese comfort food. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Beef and broccoli, mapo tofu, and Dan Dan noodles were my move. read more

A fun and creative menu in a spot with immaculate vibes and no pretense. Good place for good food with good friends.

everything was so tasty and balanced and i really wasn't expecting such deliciously rich food to come out of a bar. they absolutely killed it. the loaded fries were insane as well as the shishito peppers and chinese cabbage. can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu! read more

Yellow Ranger - fried chicken with smashed cucumbers - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Yellow Ranger, named after Trini the original Yellow Power Ranger who was Asian (RIP to actress Thuy Trang), serves a menu of Americanized Chinese bar food out of the very fun bar, Golden Horn. If you're dining in, you can order from QR codes at tables and food will be delivered to you. Our group of five were able to try most of their menu. HIGHLIGHTS: - Green Beans - extremely flavorful and packed with umami, the favorite dish we tried. - Crab Rangoons - fried very well, the filling was flavorful and delicious. Flavor-wise probably one of the best crab rangoons I've had but my one critique is that they do not put a lot of filling in. I would rather pay more to have more filling. SOLID: - Loaded Fries - the fries come as maybe 1-2mm potato slices that are crisp on the outside but still have a nice chew on the inside. The lime aioli brightens it up, and make these addicting to eat. - Taiwanese Fried Chicken - I love TFC, I grew up ordering it as Boba places so I have a very specific vision of what it should taste like, unless you can improve or do something new with it. Unfortunately here did a more subpar version that was decent but just a bit dry and not as flavorful (I'm used to MSG and spicy powder shaken over them). I subbed egg fried rice with this dish though and that was tasty. OKAY: - Egg Rolls (pork) - packed full of meat but nothing that stands out from any other egg roll you can get. - Orange Cauliflower - the cauliflower wasn't that crisp and more soggy from the sauce, which tasted more lemon than orange. - Burger Tex - a nice homage to the business that used to be in the space. I haven't tried the original Burger Tex burger but this smash burger was quite dry and most of what I could taste was a charred flavor and not much from the scallions or mustard aioli. We also heard that they weren't happy with the scallion pancake so they have temporarily taken it off the menu until they are satisfied. I really like that because it shows they want to keep making their menu better. read more

Great bar food at the Golden Horn. Order at the counter. Drinks are ordered through the bar. The concept is Chinese American classics. We normally order a couple dishes. The fried rice is definitely a must. The fries are more like chips. They are crispy and delicious. The Taiwanese Fried chicken is a fan favorite. The crab ragoon is a little different with bay seasoning. The burger is a smash burger never went to Burger Tex when it was around so I have no reference point; it was a decent bar burger but probably wouldn't order it again there are so many other items to try here. They are now open daily and they have specials too - they were running a bread pudding special the last I was there. There is also a service charge that is added so no tip screen. They do go around the tables to deliver the food and check on you from time to time. As well as bus the tables. Parking can get a little tight when barfly's is open. read more

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I kept hearing about this new restaurant takeover, Yellow Ranger, so had to try it. The server did a great job explaining the menu. The bartender, not so much. We ordered the crab rangoons for an appetizer then the Taiwanese Fried Chicken and the egg fried rice. The fried chicken was great! I'd order that again. The fried rice was so so. read more

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Wow! I just went back after several months and the menu options have expanded! Blown away by the quality last night. Love the vegetarian options with vegetables and tofu. My spouse loves that spicy chicken. Only suggestion: would love to see info on what can be gluten friendly because there are so many cool things to try! The cocktails (autumn ones) were also on point from the bar. Definitely coming back soon. read more

I tried almost everything on the both Yellow Ranger's Food menu, and The Golden Horn's cocktail menu. All of it was SO delicious, that me and my husband brought back our friends and clients several times in the weeks following their opening. Modern yet still very vintage dive bar atmosphere, amazing Chinese-American food concept, combined with KILLER crafted cocktails? What more could you need?! Crab Rangoon needs to be on your order! The shrimp fried rice, the Chinese Chicken Salad, the Burger Tex, and the Wok Green Beans are to die for. Every time I go, the Lo Mein is sold OUT! Which is a GOOD thing! So if you end up going and find they still have some available, it's your duty to order and enjoy for those who've missed the honor! read more

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As someone who misses eating JY's food, this is a must in Austin. I want it in my mouth. Can you ship it via gold belly? Can you mail it in a Manila envelope? I'll really take anything. read more

Wow, the Yellow Ranger sure did a Mighty Morphin d!ck punch to my wallet. It's a new place in town and wanted to give it a shot. Ordered "crab" rangoon and the orange cauliflower and after a "employee wellness" fee got smacked by the Green Ranger themselves with a $30 bill. Food didn't come out yet, so I wasn't upset because maybe this was going to be some bomb ass food. NOPE. I got some sorry ass crab rangoons (5 count) and a pathetic basket of rice and lukewarm warm soggy cauliflower tossed in sauce. A cup of rice and 1/16 of a head of cauliflower is $14! You really pulled a MEGAZORD and up charged my civilian a$$ 600%. Golden horn bar was cool. Yellow Ranger isn't for me. read more

Yellow Ranger - Very over priced food - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas