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.

This place was on my list of restaurants to try for a long time so my husband and I had dinner…read morethere last night. It's a tiny hole in the wall place with only five tables. There was a line all the way to the door. It's a very popular place. I got the Yusiang Chicken and my husband got the Hunan Chicken. The entrees came with either: an egg roll , a crab Rangoon, hot and sour soup or egg drop soup. I really liked my entree. It was spicy and sweet and came out piping hot. I thought the egg roll was just average, though, and was disappointed that there was no homemade sweet and sour sauce that came with it. There were just packets of duck sauce. My husband thought his dish was just ok but his crab Rangoon was delicious. It was filled with a slightly sweet cream cheese filling. I had a bite of it and agreed it was very tasty, The service was very good and the employees were very friendly. I thought the prices were pretty good and lower than other Chinese restaurants we had been to. The amount of food we got was really good, too. We both ate half or what we got and had leftovers for lunch the next day. That's always nice. I would definitely come back again. They serve Laotian and Thai food, too. I'd like to try some of their potstickers and get more of their yummy crab rangoons next time.

My wife and I have had lunch or dinner here about once a month or so for over 10 years. The food…read moreis always excellent. The service is prompt and friendly.

I'm very disappointed in the food that I received. I've been going to China dragon many years and…read morehave always been satisfied but today, it was just plain awful. I ordered: Egg drop soup Pot stickers Chicken wings Shrimp egg fou young. Other than the soup everything wasn't even edible. The spring rolls were passable. The potstickers were horrible. They had a thick dough on them and very little filling. The dough seemed more than pancake batter. The chicken wings were overcooked, tough and inedible . This order was a gift from a family member for Mothers Day. I don't know what going on at China Dragon but it wasn't the China dragon I was used to. Very disappointed . I don't know if I'll visit again

Been eating here for years, best pot stickers and hot and sour soup in town! Everything is…read moreexcellent and service is fast and friendly.

Although in some aspects China House has a full but Americanized menu of choices, one thing I…read moreespecially love there is that beef pieces in their entrees are tender and flavorful. (Some other restaurants tend too often to have overcooked, overly tough beef so I don't order beef entrees from places which have disappointed me before,) And when I order delivery from China House, they're always prompt, courteous, and reliable!

A great menu with lots of options, very reasonable prices. Food came out in a timely manner…read more Waitress was happy to answer our questions. A great small business to support!

Poor service. I had to go up for a menu and then later for my check. I'm beginning to understand…read morenow why a lot of Chinese food places don't serve wonton soup because of this place. Their wonton soup had no real wontons. They only had the pasta. They explained it was because people don't eat meat.

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!

Ordered tonight. First time bad? The menu says. $9.95 per meal! They charged $18+ tonight for…read moreeach meal!! . Forgot our extra crab Rangoon. 2 orders, ordered extra ehh rolls , No egg Rolls, sauce all over the bottom of the sack! They said because of tariffs. I said then update your menu. He said they didn't put it up!!?? Aren't you responsible for your Reastraunt info. He said no. Other people put that up ???? What!! He was very nice on the phone when I called!! But still!! A 100% increase on the meal. Plus it was 1/2 of what we have gotten in the past!! $45 for supper tonight sad !!

Hidden Gem in Valley Junction. The daily lunch special is the way to go! Huge portions. You get the…read morelunch entree, rice, soup, crab Rangoon and egg roll. If you don't want the side of crab Rangoon and egg roll, can sub out for extra rice. It was a great lunch & fast service & friendly staff. Some of the better hot & sour soup I have had too.

I came with a small group for my birthday and it was a wonderful experience! The ambiance is lovely…read morewith a beautiful mural on the wall painted by two local artists. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was perfect. They even brought out a birthday dessert treat that the chef crafted especially for me. I highly recommend this great restaurant!

Love the sausage and sticky rice! Be patient when they are busy. Great family business.read more

I absolutely love this place. My dad showed me this place, and every time I've gone, I've never…read morebeen disappointed. They are quick to seat you and serve your food. It's a little place, tucked away in the shopping strip over on the Eastside. Limited parking, but I've never had any issues. I always get their pad Thai noodles with no peanuts. I've brought family and friends there, and they all have loved it too. I definitely recommend stopping in to eat.

I've been exploring the local dining scene, and I must admit, finding truly exceptional Chinese…read morecuisine in Des Moines can be a bit of a quest until now! I popped into Tsing Tsao today on a friend's recommendation, and I was immediately charmed. The lady at the counter was simply darling, and the decor creates such an inviting, sophisticated atmosphere. The service was absolutely impeccable; a very friendly waiter greeted me and guided me toward their signature Empress Chicken. It was prepared to perfection! I also adore how seamless they make the takeout process it's so practical to be able to whisk those delicious flavors home with you. I am officially obsessed with this find. Between the warm hospitality and the quality of the dish, I will most certainly be a regular here!

Their meals look fresh and tasty their menu is very simple and the prices affordable . The…read morerestaurant has casual atmosphere and clean tipping is not required it's somewhat self serving.

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.