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Rolling Wok Cafe is one of my favorite spots in Des Moines…read more The Vietnamese coffee is always a great choice. Their spring rolls are fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor. The Pad See Ew is delicious, with perfectly textured noodles. The crab rangoons are the best in Des Moines--filled, full of flavor, and served hot and fresh every time. Friendly staff, generous portions, and consistently delicious food.

We wanted a quick lunch before catching our flight, and this was conveniently located near our…read morelocation. Seating was plenty and room was spacious, with Thai-Vietnamese-Chinese decor. There is limited table service, as many amenities are self-serve. As an Asian, this was great: let me eat in peace :D. Nonetheless, the employees were pleasant and came to check on us to clear our table. We seldom dine at mixed/fusion Thai in California, so expectations were low upon seeing the menu. They have a small menu, but enough varieties for everyone. We ordered Khao poon with tofu, after-school fried rice (what we call pineapple fried rice), and eggrolls (not pictured). The soup was great: enough spiced, fragrance, and heat -- added extra chili flakes for my preference. However, the only disappointment was the tofu, as they were not cooked in the broth, simply added prior to serving. Would have loved them lightly fried for texture and flavor. Then again, it is the Midwest, so I didn't expect many tofu lovers for them to go through the trouble. Still rate it 5/5. The fried rice was delicious: Requested level 3 spiciness, which was too spicy for my uncle, but he managed to enjoy it. He would order it again, but at level 2 spiciness. The portion size is big enough for two more meals, so he was happy about that. We would dine here again next time we visit Des Moines.

We were greeted promptly by a friendly employee who answered our questions and was very…read moreaccommodating of our food sensitivities and allergies. The atmosphere was fun and modern without feeling overdone. I was happy to see that the Thai tea could be made with oat milk. We ordered the Pad Thai with chicken, Lao sausage, Dala dumplings, and Nam Khao with sour pork. The Nam Khao at spice level 3 was milder than expected but still enjoyable. The dumplings had a great texture, and while the filling was bland, the dipping sauce made up for it and was delicious and complemented the dish perfectly. The Lao sausage was sweet and garlicky, but the sticky rice was a little dry. The Pad Thai was just how I like it with fresh vegetables and not overly saucy. Parking is hard to find, and it is on a busy street. So plan accordingly. It took us about 15 minutes to find decent parking that was half a block away. We didn't mind the walking, but we thought there would be a designated parking lot. But there is not unfortunately. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this spot if you are looking for Lao and Thai flavors.

Good service. Burmese food is unique.. I have not tried a lot. Just tried couple of items they were…read morevery fresh. We arrived 30 minutes closing time and sit down and ate.. they did not rush us. There is music playing.. clean and tidy place. A lot of space. I will come back to try some other items if I have another chance

Came here on a business trip with my colleague and or first meal after touched down. The restaurant…read moreis big with ample parking. We were the only two customers on a Monday 5:30 and we needed help with the menu as everything looks foreign to us. Server was nice to explain and we got what we wanted. Tasty noodle soup!

Very clean restaurant with a really nice, welcoming atmosphere. You're greeted with a sense of zen…read moreas soon as you walk in, which sets the tone nicely. We started with the crab rangoons, and they were definitely some of the best in town. We followed those up with the beef pho. I'd probably rank this around my #3 pho spot in town. The flavor was really good, although there wasn't a ton of meat in the bowl. Overall, definitely a place we'll hit up when we're craving some good Thai food. It's not our first option, but it's still a solid spot that we'd come back to.

I think remembering smelling incense or a lot of buddha statues. The waiting time was slightly long…read morefor food. The food was really good nonetheless. It was not as luxurious especially with the seating. It resonated an open space where everyone can hear everyones conversation openly. If you don't bring someone who talks, expect to easedrop unnaturally into someones else. I remember everyones there had their phones so it was unusually quiet. But thankful for the food. The music was loud from time to time on one section. Careful sititng near the windows full of sunlight.

Came here for lunch with coworkers and the food was so great! We had the crab Rangoon for starters…read moreand I wish we got more. The filling was rich and the wontons were fried to perfection. I had the laab and it was good, I just wish I had upped my spice level. Next time! Thanks Nara!

Fun Note: They have pictures of their dishes on the walls that are of a style reminiscent of the…read morefood from BotW/TotK. The food itself was wonderful and I would highly recommend.

The best grilled pork banh mi in Des Moines, in competition with the best I've ever had across D.C,…read moreSF, San Francisco...and dare I say it, Vietnam. If you like crunch, heat, unami, tartness, pate...don't miss out! =)

After a long work week in Ames and having good, but mostly American/Western food, we needed an…read moreethnic fix. Enter my comfort zone, Pho from my motherland. I knew we were in the right place when we walked I. And half of the restaurant were Vietnamese peeps. Was a warming experiencing hearing patrons throw a few traditional Lunar New Year greetings at each other and the owners. It's a small mom and pop shop, so much so, pop was the sole soldier working the entire front of the house. As such, don't expect super fast service, but good service nonetheless. We started with the fresh spring rolls, which were good, and their fried egg rolls, which I probably won't order again. The egg rolls were pretty much veggies, loosely filled, and served with a sweet and sour type dipping sauce. It was more of an Americanized Chinese style egg roll, not a Vietnamese cha gio with nouc cham. I ordered the pho dac biet and it was VERY good. The large is HUGE. Most places back home have suffered from shrink-flation and large bowls are tiny now. Not this place, I struggled to finish the bowl. My friends got the seafood pho, and another got the pho ga (chicken). I of course did not slide my chopsticks in theirs and swipe a bite, but they said they enjoyed theirs. I would definitely come back here again and maybe try some of their other dishes.

I stopped by Rolling Wok this past Saturday night after coming back into town after a trip to…read moreBoone. It's right off of 141 just North of the QT. It wasn't my intent to review this visit to Rolling Wok. But things change... I just know I really like their food, I was hungry, and it was on the way. A perfect storm some would say! I first tried Rolling Wok during the pandemic and their ability to offer pick up via a drive up window on the North side of the building was a great fit for that season. The food and service has always been on point! I sure wish I made it over there more often than I do... Everything comes out of the kitchen hot, fresh, and the depth of flavor is always impressive. The business is in a strip so parking is easy. It's seat yourself. Seating is a small bar and low top tables and chairs. Standard table service for ordering and payment. Love the decor and vibe here. Modern but with a hint of traditional. The menu is front and back and varies from Thai and other regional dishes, including curries, to a few standard Chinese items. We ordered the following: 2x egg rolls 1x Drunken noodles lo mein style with chicken (4-vey hot) 1x Shrimp and beef fried rice (1-mild) 1x soda (Coke products) 1x unsweetened ice tea Abby was serving us last night and she did an amazing job. I'm assuming Abby as that was what the receipt said. Even though she's helped me before I'm not sure we've ever formally introduced ourselves. I need to be better about that... I do know she's the owner's sister. As far as I could tell they were probably a staff of two last night. She was working the front by herself and I'm sure there was at least one person in the kitchen cooking. The food was great as always! The drunken noodles lo mein style is a favorite of mine! A level 4 or 5 really brings the heat... But Abby is the star of the show! So patient and personable...! Couldn't ask for a more amazing host! If you haven't been... Rolling Wok is well worth you making the short trip out to Grimes. https://rollingwokgrimes.com/

FLAVOR! Wow! I was I. The mood for something with noodles in it. But, when I looked over the menu…read morethere were so many things I wanted to try. I asked the server about the papaya salad combo and once she told me it's her family's recipe and the Lao sausage was her fav, I had to have it! My food came out perfectly! Sticky rice was perfectly made, the papaya salad had the exact amount of spice and the sausage was sooo tasty! I'm in town for business, but if I'm back again I would definitely try more of their dishes.

Great place to find things you can't get in a regular supermarket far as different vegetables from…read moreother countries and food as well from different parts of the world

I love C Fresh Market and everything it has to offer!…read more Being back in Iowa after living in a big city for the last 25 years has been a bit of a shock to my system, but having spots like this definitely helps fill the food void I feel on a daily basis. Whether you're grabbing some hard-to-find Asian and Hispanic spices, groceries, and goodies, or hitting the delicious pho spot inside, you're gonna be leaving happy. It's clean, well-stocked, and gives me those big-city market vibes I'm always looking for. I'd also suggest grabbing a bánh mì, ready-made and good to go, on your way out the door. Enjoy!

Last night we had one of the best Asian meals we've had in a long time. Fawn's has been on my list…read moreof places to try for many years but for some reason we had never tried it. We try one new restaurant each month just to keep things fresh, so this time I suggested Fawn's. I'm really glad we did. I had heard so many great things about the food so I was excited to try it. When I saw the menu, though, I was a little nervous because they serve Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian food. In my experience, restaurants that try to serve all kinds of Asian food rarely do one or all of them well. I ordered Pad Thai and my husband got Evil Jungle Prince. I was very pleased. It was the best Pad Thai I've ever eaten. It was SO good! My husband loved his dish, too. It had chicken and vegetables with a spicy sauce made with red curry and coconut milk. The prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. We each got two meals out of our dinners. I love it when that happens. The place isn't fancy. It's in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside. Inside it's very clean and well-kept. There's not much for ambience besides two flat screen TVs. It doesn't matter because it's the food that really stands out. The service was excellent, too. My husband had his iced tea refilled twice without even asking. Great affordable food and good service. What more can you ask for? If you love Asian food, give them a try. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes.

We had a large group of 16 with Restaurant was basically empty and somehow our orders still took…read morequite long to come out and in weird timing. Service was nice and food was ok, nothing special but they do have a diverse large menu to choose from.