Jan 2, 2026 | 3:10 pm
The unique fusion spot Ramen Del Barrio is briefly closed(-ish) as it moves from one location to the next. However, according to a late December Instagram post, guests can still pick up lunch during a “down time” residency. Ramen Del Barrio is temporarily moving in with Yellow Ranger, a self-described “Chinese-American dive” at 5420 Airport Blvd.
The residency started January 1 and continues indefinitely daily from noon to 4 pm. The post does not suggest when it will end, but it should last at least a couple of weeks, since the message does promise weekly specials fusing both kitchens’ styles.
While the residency does exist, guests can order from a very tight menu: the signature carnitas tonkotsu and the taco chino, made with carnitas and rotating garnishes by Yellow Ranger. The host restaurant will have its own regular menu available the whole time, featuring dishes like crab rangoons, Taiwanese fried chicken, and loaded fries with lime aioli, scallions, and chili crisp…