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    China Dragon

    4.2 (40 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Janella N.

    We have been searching for an authentic Chinese restaurant that serves Peking duck in our area...and we finally found one! And it's so close to home! Family owned and operated, this little restaurant is located in the cute small town of Norwalk. The restaurant is clean and includes your traditional Chinese deco. On to the food: we have not had anything here yet that we didn't LOVE! Yeah. Fresh ingredients, authentic Chinese spices and preparation, and prices are very reasonable especially for the amount of food you get. The star of the show for us is the duck! If you want to get the duck, you have to order it a couple days in advance and it's sooooo worth it! Service was exceptional considering it's usually only one or two of their family members working. If you're in a rush, be sure to order head and be patient. They're able to keep their prices affordable because they don't hire a lot of staff. If you're dining in, go early. If you come at peak dinner time, expect to wait a little bit. Even with only one server the night we dined there, service was still quick. This restaurant will be on our regular rotation of places to eat at!

    Egg Drop Soup and crab Rangoon-enjoyed them both.
    Amy C.

    We love this place, best Chinese food in Des Moines. They have delivery from the restaurant and not a service, which we appreciate. The food is spot on, love the Singapore noodles. It's the perfect spot for us when we are craving Chinese.

    Diana B.

    It doesn't look like much, but I love their food, and the people there are always very nice !

    Menu

    Good food and prices. Hard to find a current menu so took pictures of the take out menu so I have the information for next time

    Cashew chicken, wonton soup, egg roll.
    Jese S.

    My mother and I stopped here for dinner after a very long day. It was clean and not too busy. The menu had an extensive variety dishes to choose from. We ordered Mongolian Beef and Cashew Chicken. The Mongolian Beef was wonderful and done the correct way beef, green onions, yellow onions. It was nice that they didn't try to make it their own by adding all sorts of stuff to it. The Cashew Chicken was flavorful and full of cashews. We shared an appetizer of pork wonton Mom got the dinner special that included soup. I thought the fresh made carrot flower was a great garnish. I have gone to pricier places and have not had such lovely presentation of meals. I am not quite sure what Donald orders that is so expensive, but our meal was about 25.00 for 2. In my book, that is not expensive. I am sure I will be back when I am in town. Nice to know you can get good chinese in Norwalk.

    Yumm!

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    This was some of the worst (and most expensive) Chinese food I've ever had. Save yourself the pain. Go to Tsing Tsao.

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    The egg rolls here are amazing and you won't be disappointed! Nice friendly staff and always a good option for local Chinese food

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    Food was amazing! One of the best places to get chinese! Good price too for all the food you get!

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    4.1(73 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $

    This past Saturday a friend and I were out and about and we stopped by China Chef on SW 9th. China…read moreChef always comes highly recommended especially when you are talking about food on the South side of town! They're open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Sunday. We were greeted right away when we walked in and were shown to a booth. Seating is a combination of booths and low top tables. It's easy to find and the parking lot wraps around both sides and the rear of their building. China Chef opened in 1996 so they've been around a minute. The owner passed a couple of years ago. The owner's wife and his son have kept the business open. The young man who seated us and served us is the original owner's grandson. His father spent some time visiting with us too. He was more in a manager role and working both the back and front of the house. Drink orders were taken first (Pepsi products by the can) and other drinks are available as well. We ordered a couple of sodas and an unsweetened iced tea. The menu is extensive... There's something for everyone. But it more or less open with a very bold statement... "The best egg rolls in town!" We got the Mongolian Beef and Chicken Lo Mein (extra spicy). The combos came with fried rice, an egg roll, and soup. Instead of soup we both opted for the choice of an extra egg roll. I mean... C'mon! If they are the best how can you pass that up? Lol The egg rolls ARE fantasic! Served obviously right out of the fryer. Hot, fresh, and crispy! The hot mustard on the table is pretty standard... It's Iowa nice. It doesn't clear your sinuses. The Mongolian beef tasted really good. I enjoyed the couple bites I had. I'd ordered the Lo mein with chicken (extra spicy)... This did clear the sinuses! Nah... It wasn't quite that bad. Lol But they took me at my word and definitely ramped it up. Amazing flavor and the heat was perfect! He said they have a special hot oil/chiles they use in the back. The one they use for their personal meals... If a customer asks for extra spicy...that's the one they use. These guys were great and I really enjoyed my time talking to both of them! The grandson is a senior this year and doesn't have an introverted bone in his body. Not even the broken one in his arm... His dad was just as outgoing and personable. We talked about the business, it's history, his father, some recent remodels and changes, the impact of the pandemic and the current economy, etc. Little things like the cost of being able to keep the menus updated. Seems like a small thing to a customer..., but having to print new menus every couple of months to meet rising costs can have a significant impact to a small business' bottom line. Standard table service and our lunch was $30ish before tip. While we were visiting I'd asked what I should try next time. We talked about some of the standard dishes, but as we were leaving the son came running outside and up to my car... I rolled down my window. He said "The crispy duck! You have to order the crispy duck next time!" Someone had just ordered it, it reminded him, and he ran outside to make sure we knew before we left. If I hadn't liked the guy as much as I already did...that would have won my heart! And I know what I'm ordering next time...! Lol A great first visit to China Chef!

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    Seating. Booths along the East wall.

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    My boyfriend and I stopped in early on a Friday evening. We walked in and were immediately greeted…read moreand the 4 tables were all open. We ordered egg rolls, crab rangoons, beef lo mein with egg drop soup, and hot and sour soup. It was our first time here, so we wanted to try it all. The food was delicious and plenty for my boyfriend & I and a small amount of leftovers. The egg rolls lived up to the hype everyone is talking about. I am not typically a fan, but these were delicious. There's a spice or something that they add that levels up the flavor and with a nice crispy crunch when you bite into it, you can't go wrong with these. We also really enjoyed their rangoons. They were cooked to perfection, but what makes them even better is dipping it in their duck sauce. 10/10 for the egg-rolls and the crab rangoons. For the main we ordered the beef lo mein. It had so much flavor and we enjoyed it a lot. We also tried both the soups. The hot and sour was good, but I have had better elsewhere. My boyfriend really enjoyed the egg drop soup. He liked that it had veggies and tofu in it and was different than other places we have tried 9/10. We really loved this place and are already planning to come back soon even though it is 25 minutes from us, but it's totally worth the drive. Everyone working was so kind and they continued to make sure everything was good with our meal.

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    4.2(106 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Always love our food from here! We order every month or so, and on this visit we had one of our…read moredaughters at the house, so we had a 3-entree order. For us, that means 6-7 meals in total as each item is good for at least 2 meals (for us). I always get the Mongolian Beef - it's generally pretty mild, but I ask them to spice it up a bit. The beef is tender, the veggies plentiful and tasty, and the suace is good. My wife got the Shrimp with vegetables, which was a good-sized mound of veggies and shrimp and also very good. Our daughter got the Chicken Pad Thai - a huge mound of the various ingredients ready to be stirred together and eaten. She was pretty sure she had 3 helpings. They get very busy, but we can usually pick up or order in 10-20 minutes. It is fun to watch them cook while you're waiting. We've always had good service - on the phone, picking up, or dining in. Plenty of options to satisfy everyone. Casual, cafe-style inside. It's our go-go, so highly recommended!

    Excellent Chinese food for take out! There are dine in options available, but it strikes me as a…read moregreat go to take out place. The interior is fine, but I'm sure most people pick up their food. The crab Rangoon was so hot and fresh. Definitely recommend it! I enjoyed the chicken with mixed vegetables, too. We don't live in the area, but I'm certain if we did this place would become our Chinese food staple and quickly be incorporated into our dinner rotation.

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    Iron Wok - Egg Rolls & Egg Drop Soup with Thai Canned Tea!

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    4.6(24 reviews)
    18.4 mi

    This place is amazing!!! The food was soooo delicious, soup and egg roll with your meal and the…read moreportions very generous! The service was excellent as well! Will most definitely be coming back!

    This really is a hidden gem! I've driven past this place a few times before but never stopped. It's…read moreacross the street from the post office and visible from Hubbell, but you probably won't stop in by accident. This place really should be more popular. I went just before 8 pm on a Thursday night and was the only dine-in customer. There were some people standing outside talking, but other than a couple of carry-out customers there weren't many people there. The seating area was immaculate and they let me sit wherever I wanted. The server brought me a menu immediately. I ordered Mongolian beef. Meals come with rice, soup, and a spring roll. I ordered the egg drop soup and friend rice. The soup and spring roll came out almost immediately. I noticed that the soup wasn't just egg. There were actually pieces of carrots and celery in it, and it wasn't too salty like a lot of restaurant soups are. The spring roll had a crisp, flaky crust. I was so glad it wasn't soggy with oil. The main dish came out before I could finish my soup and before I could even touch the spring roll. The beef had a good flavor, and best of all it was not drowning in oil or some kind of sauce. I appreciated the food and the good service. I plan to come back soon and bring some more people with me.

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    Mongolian beef with fried rice.

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