I live in California where I can get this kind of Chinese food any where. I have to say this place is 100% authentic. Right up there with the best of them. read more

Good food with great price. Quick service. I will be back again. Very small space. Take out will be better. No silverware. read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Two items with white rice. Roasted duck and BBQ pork three layers - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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Roasted duck tastes really good - even the meat is soaked with flavor. The best bbq roasted duck in Des Moines that I found.

I got the bbq tender pork over rice please go there right now and try it I assume everything else is comparably good. Seriously this is the best bbq pork I ever had and I ate some in the car on the way home I never do that. The dude who rang me up was very chill and I will definitely be coming back here, hands down best chinese bbq I had in Des Moines read more

Swung by Le's on a recommendation of a local and was not disappointed. We tried the chashu over rice and a duck and roast pork noodle soup. Both were very tasty. The soup tasted more akin to an American chicken noodle soup than the traditional Chinese noodle soups I'm accustomed to especially with the fresh celery and herbs, but I wasn't mad about it. The broth was flavorful, the noodles were nice and the meat was all juicy and full of flavor. The roast pork also had a perfectly crispy skin. The chashu was also good. They used a little too much red dye for my partner's and my liking, but the meat was flavorful and the cut of pork was not too fat and not too lean. The steamed vegetables that came with the dish had a hint of 5 spice and were really nice. The lady running the counter was very sweet and it was nice seeing how busy the place was with takeout. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Duck and pork with Thin Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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What an amazing shop! I loved being able to pick up some foods that reminded me of home. The ordering process was very easy. We called our order ahead, and it was ready by the time we arrived 15 minutes later. As recommended by friends, we ordered roast duck. It's definitely worth it to order the whole duck rather than the half portion! The flavor was perfectly savory and sweet, and I was happy to see the duck has a crispy skin and was not at all dry. Service is efficient and COVID-friendly. You do not enter the seating area. There is plexiglass between employees and customers with a built-in box that the employees place the food in. I would certainly return again! The problem is I don't know if I will branch out to other items on the menu. I only want to order the duck because it was so so good. read more

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Super tasty authentic Chinese bbq!!! Been coming here for years and still satisfies our Chinese bbq cravings. Ordered 2 orders of bbq duck. COVID19 review: great ordering service right at their window. It is the second window on the side of the building where the door is. Or call ahead and place your order. It's not a traditional sliding riding window. It's a window that doesn't look like it opens. I put in my order and under 10 min I received my food. Today was roasted a little longer than normal. The duck was a little more softer and mushy. Flavor still good. I was able to make it home in 20 min and still enjoy a good lunch. read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Door, menu window, ordering window - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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We have come by here a few times for our Chinese food fix! They have pretty good fried rice, my husband likes their orange chicken and their bbq duck and bbq pork. The portions are pretty big, enough for two meals, which is great for the price. Personally, My fav thing to order is their noodle soup! Everything comes separate so it doesn't get mushy on the way home. I reheat the broth a little on the stove when I get home and then mix everything. Again- it's a generous portion and easy to split! The broth is very flavorful, the noodles have good texture, and there is a generous array of toppings. read more

What a fun place to get some real duck! Hung cooked and chopped right in front of you. This isn't your typical bbq we are talking about asian style. They have dining tables so don't fret from trying it out for lunch! They have duck feet as well for those interested in a delectable cuisine! read more

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My sister and I drove into Des Moines from Omaha for a day trip, and I'm not joking when I say that this was one of the things I looked forward to most. We had the duck here recommended to us from multiple people, so we just had to give it a try. We ordered a whole BBQ duck, and I am in love. The duck is so flavorful and everything I could ever want. We haven't even finished the duck yet, and I'm already sad thinking about not having it anymore. If you're in the area, you NEED to buy some. You will not regret it! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Duck - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

I was driving my mothers car from the Bay Area to Minnesota and i was desperate for "close to authentic" Chinese food. After eating fast food for the past two days, I found my salvation in this little hole in the wall Chinese BBQ place in Des Moines. Although the lady behind the chopping board speaks Mandarin and not Cantonese, the food is great for out of town people like me that is used to the stuff back in the bay. The roast pork ( the pig ) is really crispy and not too crazy with salt which gives it a great flavor. My beef with broccoli was a little salty, which is given for being in the middle of America. The BBQ pork was good too, so I am giving this place 5 stars. Des Moines to the rescue! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - BBQ pork and roast Pork and a beef with broccoli plate!! Salvation! - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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I don't know how or why I have yet to review this place! I have been coming here since way back when they were still owned by the original owners!! This place is THE place to come get our family's Roast Duck, Roast Pork, Char Siu or WHOLE ROASTED PIG for a special occasion! I am so appreciative that we have an establishment like this here in Des Moines. We lack in so many good restaurants when it comes to asian restaurants, but we are very lucky to have this place here. I usually just go in and order the BBQ meats chopped up and take it home to the family to eat but you can order and eat in the restaurant as well. We come here frequently and the new owners have done the old owners right by still making the food so so so good! They have also elaborated on their menu and added on a wonderful fried rice and Roast Duck Noodle Soup option. Even their General's Chicken is good! Who knew? Haha I also like to get their Banh Mi. I love that they use their own BBQ meats for the sandwich. The Food: Roast Duck 5/5 I prefer the round duck over the flat duck. To me, it's juicier. Make sure you ask for extra sauce! Always get the sauce with it. Never leave without the sauce lol Roast Pork 5/5 Crispy pork skin with delicious white pork meat connected to it. Seriously, just order the duck and this pork. Winning combo. Get extra sauce for this as well!! Char Siu 4/5 My husband loves it here. I think it tastes great as well! Why only 4? Because I've had better elsewhere. Not better elsewhere in Des Moines. Just elsewhere lol But they do make it delicious here BBQ Chicken 4/5 It's got great flavoring and the kids love it since they don't like duck and the Roast Pork can be a little dense for little babies to bite into! These are definitely the must gets when I am here! I always, always order a mixture of these. Always seems like we order at least a minimum of one duck, one pound of roast pork, 1-2 BBQ Chicken pieces and one pound of Char Siu. You really can't go wrong here! Try them all!! Honorable Mentions: House fried rice 4/5 My husband would give it a 5/5! We like how they use their own meats for the fried rice combo and the flavors are delicious. Great wok flavors as well General Tsao's 3.5/5 Definitely one of the better ones in town! Best to eat in restaurant but still worth ordering to go! I'm a General's snob, but I thought this was pretty good! Still can't find the best in town yet. Missing my authentic one back in Washington DC! Roast Duck Noodle Soup 4/5 Delicious broth with egg noodles and their delicious roast duck! Try it! You won't regret it! If you're having a big party, you can order a whole roasted pig here. They need a deposit and time in advance to make it, but it is just as delicious as their other dishes! The family that owns this place really work their butts off to make such amazing food. I hope they stay around forever! read more

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Unfortunately this restaurant is going out of business but after speaking to the owner, it's possible they will reopen at a new location which I hope will be the case. The roast duck is delicious and flavorful. If you have pretty decent knife skills, you can ask for the whole duck uncut and make it into Peking Duck. The menu is not extensive but their lo mein and fried rice dishes are pretty comparable to what you would get in the east coast's. read more

This was great Chinese BBQ in a city I did not expect. I got roast duck, roast pork (crispy skin is great), and BBQ pork (charsiu). This place was super legit- they have everything hanging and the flavors were all there. I got 1 lb of each of the porks and then asked for some broccoli and rice (oyster sauce was very nice) and ate it family style. Overall, I was super pleased with my experience here and it was decent value as well. $12 per lb for the meats was awesome and I would certainly come back to Le's. Note: No dine ins right now, takeout only. The takeout for the Chinese BBQ is super quick, you can walk in and order/get the food within 5 minutes. I'm sure you would probably have to wait a bit longer if you want General Tsos or something like that, but you should probably just stick with the BBQ at this restaurant in my opinion. read more

The duck is INCREDIBLE!!! Authentic asian cuisine and fast service! Nice and cozy location

This was easily the best Chinese food I've ever had. The sesame chicken was like crispy deep fried chicken and the sauce was generous and very flavorful. I usually don't spend more than $6 on chinese so I was surprised my meal was $9.50. That was before I ate it, and now I can confidently say I could've paid double and still not got a meal half as good. Will return next time I'm in Des Moines. Warning: The Parking is tight, almost non existent. So call ahead to order read more

stopped by on our way thru Des Moines heading to MN. The duck is to DIE for! And the ChaSiu (BBQ pork) is just like Chinatown! We will be back on our way back home. read more

Kevin, why you did you have to do me like that? I asked for you to save me a good piece of roast pork shoulder and you gave me a piece that was so dry. I told your wife and she told me "no it's not dry". Pretty sure it was from yesterday - pork jerky? I won't be back for awhile. read more

Such a gem in a tiny hole in the wall. I'm from LA with tons of Chinese places that make duck but this place is still one of the best places for authentic roasted duck and Chinese bbq meats. The duck is juicy, meaty, savory, and more. Both the roasted pork with crispy skin and bbq char sui are amazing! Don't forget to try their lo mein and noodle soup! read more

Always great and always tasty! Best Chinese BBQ you can get in DSM. The BBQ pork is crispy, juicy, flavorful with five spice, tender and always fresh! The same with their crispy duck! If you haven't had duck or you have this is the best place to get juicy, tender, crispy skin duck! It is never gamey nor do you feel like a greaseball after eating it! The fat is rendered out but still keeps it's tender juicy meat with a crispy outer skin! Sooo yummy! Now if you're not into the duck or pork, get their BBQ chicken! It's traditionally dyed red with their sweet and savory marinade that leaves the chicken tender, sweet, savory, juicy, and leaves you wanting more! They also do order ahead of you are looking for full roasted BBQ crispy pig! Got one for my traditional Chinese/Vietnamese tea ceremony and it was a hit! Totally worth it and would highly recommend to get their traditional Chinese BBQ! read more

We are from California and glad we found this place and our family just love the food especially all of its BBQ dishes. We also like the fact it's family own business and owners are nice folks. Highly recommend for a great Hong Kong style BBQ. read more

Best roasted duck and pork in Des Moines area. The duck is super juicy and we'll seasoned and the pork is really crispy and delicious. Chinese food here is not good. Sorry but don't come here for Chinese food. If you come here for roasted duck and roasted pork it's 5 stars good. If you come here for Chinese it's like 2.5. but I have to rate it at what it specializes in and that's Chinese BBQ. read more

I have wanted to stop in here for a very long time. I have been driving through the area a lot lately and hit this place up for lunch on the way home. I walked in and hit a wall of wondrous meat and Asian spice smells... mouth watering. Ordered the BBQ crispy pork with the Pho. It was a HUGE portion and I conquered it. The meat was so good. The fat and the crispiness was just perfect. The broth was rich but not too heavy, noodles were excellent and it was served with very fresh greens. I ordered a quick to-go portion of the BBQ to bring home and snacked on it like candy all week. I cannot wait to come back. read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Order at the counter. - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

The crispy pork was very good. Everything was fresh and a very good place to have lunch!

Le's BBQ Restaurant is easily the best place in Des Moines for Chinese BBQ. It's located on 2nd Ave. so it's in the heart of other well known and established Asian businesses. This place does roasted duck and pork right. The duck is meaty and not as boney as some other places, which makes it easier and much more enjoyable to eat. You can get it by the whole or half duck. I would recommend getting an order of both half duck and half pork. The order comes with two types of sauce as well, both very good. I especially like the combo fried rice, which has a combo of their BBQ meat options and shrimp. You can even order a whole roasted pig if needed for an occasion or event. Just make sure to order ahead of time, like a few days or a week ahead, for example. I've never actually eaten inside of here; always got it to-go. But, everything on the menu looks like it would be great as well. The owners are very nice and friendly people. Overall, great restaurant who does BBQ right. I see myself ordering from this establishment for many years to come. read more

This place is absolutely delicious. The interior is extremely clean and well maintained, you are greeted by the owner when you go up to the register. The pork and duck encased in the glass makes your mouth water immediately. My fiancé and I both ordered the Fuck with rice entrees, an order of crab Rangoon, and egg rolls. Crab Rangoon: incredibly crispy exterior, the piping hot filling is creamy, with a surprising amount of crab inside. Definitely on my top 5 of the best crab Rangoon! Egg roll: filled with fresh vegetables and juicy pork, the exterior had a very flavorful crunch. Duck: OH.MY.GOD!! The thick, crispy skin is both crispy and juicy, it's much thicker than chicken skin and has so much more flavor. The meat was very tender, with the unique flavor that only belongs to duck; slightly gamey with fat and spices. SO GOOD! The rice was cooked perfectly, and needed no soy sauce or anything. The vegetables were also steamed to perfection. This place was fantastic, I am glad my fiancé and I decided to give this place a try! We are definitely coming back for the pork! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Duck with rice - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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We've driven by this little place literally dozens of times and often mused how we had to try it sometime. Tonight was that night. It's cozy and nicely modern inside. The moment you set foot inside, the delightful smell of crispy BBQ duck permeates your nose. We glanced first at the beautiful whole BBQ ducks hanging up, then at the menu, and then back at the ducks. Our choice was clear: We needed an entire duck! The woman at the counter was very polite as she began cutting up our duck. In what seemed like no time at all, the duck was delivered to our table. It was glistening and scrumptious looking. The taste did not disappoint. It was delicous. The skin was crispy and well done, but the meat was juicy and tender inside. It began disappearing quickly as we ate piece after piece. The duck leg cleaved in two was phenomenal. It was moist, tender, and delightfully flavorful. We also got an order of crab rangoon. They came out piping hot. They were quite tasty. They had a respectable amount of crab meat, and the wonton wrappers were nice and crispy. It's easy to drive right by Le's Chinese BBQ. We did it many times. Do yourself a favor though and stop in. You won't regret it. We certainly don't! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - An entire duck. It was glorious. - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

When you're driving by this place you probably won't think much of it, looks small and rundown. The inside however, is recently renovated and provides a very comfortable eating experience. I have gotten the noodles here and of course the BBQ pork. Their BBQ pork is probably the most authentic and delicious in town. We have on several occasions ordered the whole roasted pig from them for special events. You must do this a week or so in advance, and it is a bit pricey, but worth it. It is served with good presentation and taste. Definitely stop by and give this place a try! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Roast duck noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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Please, somebody go to this restaurant!! Seriously, I was the only customer there on a Sat. afternoon. It's the only authentic Hong Kong-style BBQ restaurant in Des Moines (probably the entire state of IA). Having lived for a semester in Hong Kong, I can tell you that this is the real deal - glistening whole glazed and roasted ducks, pork belly/tenderloins, chickens, etc. hanging under halogen bulbs, freshly cut up for each customer. All you need is to order one of these things over rice or noodle soup and you're set. If you want take-out, you can simply take a whole chicken or duck and pay by the pound. And, the prices are very good. I really don't want this place to go out of business, as this kind of cooking is a real art, and probably won't appear again in the area if they go under. Americanized chop suey and eggrolls this is not - it is the only other authentically Cantonese restaurant in Des Moines besides Kwang Tung' (Sunday Dim Sum) on Ingersoll. read more

I always enjoy eating the roast pork, duck, and Chinese char siu pork from Le's. Never dined in but there are seats if you do. We usually just order to go and go home and pig out Everything is flavorful but sometimes you may want to call ahead to see if they still have what you want available. read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

Beautiful roast duck and roast pork!! The smell of wonderful!! The shop is small but well kept and clean. They box things up really nice and the prices are very reasonable. It's not fancy and it's not in the best area of town but it's worth it. The staff is nice. And helpful! Must come back and get a duck!! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Duck and pork - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

My bf and I were planning on going somewhere else to eat today (Easter) but it was closed so we had to find another alternative. We found this place through yelp and weren't disappointed! It was a simple little place on 2nd ave but it's a gem. Took other Yelpers' advice and tried to BBQ duck with rice. Boyfriend got the BBQ duck and pork noodle soup and we shared egg rolls. The egg rolls were good enough (I've had millions of egg rolls in my life) but the duck stole the show! Mine was so tasty and tender. His was all sorts of delicious. I live in Ames but I'd definitely go back! read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - BBQ duck with rice & mixed veggies - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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I purchased half pound of roast pork, one roasted duck, and one vegetable noodle soup. They all tasted very authentic. In total, i paid around $50 (including tips). A good place for Chinese BBQ! read more

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We were greeted with samples of bbq duck, bbq pork, and tender pork. All were delicious but we ended up choosing the duck and bbq pork. The pork has nice crispy skin and, as others have mentioned, the duck is excellent. We got the meal which included fluffy white rice and a side of veggies. I appreciated the amount of bok choy in the veggie side. read more

Le's Chinese Bar-B-Que - Chinese Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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I and my fiancé stopped into this place because of the reviews and I was not disappointed! First thing you notice when you walk in is how clean the place. Their menu does consist of your average American Chinese meals like; Sesame Chicken, Shrimp Lo Mein, combination fried rice etc, but we came here for the BBQ Duck. Me and my fiancé orders two BBQ Duck with rice, order of crab rangoon's, and two egg roll's (you have to order them separate from your meal) and two canned Sprites. The crab rangoon's were some of the best I've had. They were fried perfectly and the sauce they give you is a new take on the average old sweet red sauce you usually see at every Chinese restaurant. It's tangy, sweet, and spicy. The egg rolls were very good too! They consisted of vegetable and meat mix. Our main course was very good! The rice was cooked to perfection and the duck tasted amazing, but obviously the best part is the skin! Amazing flavor and very crisp!! Now! I don't usually eat duck because I'm not a big fan of the taste and I'm still not! But I would actually eat this again. Duck is kind of an acquired taste, when you bite into it you're expecting some sort of chicken flavor, but that's not what you get. Duck is naturally very gamey and fatty, and has a little tougher texture then regular chicken does. It's also darker meat, almost beef like. Overall I was very pleased with the service, the staff was very friendly and the food was great. I will definitely be coming back again! read more

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I would advise you to stick to the BBQ. The soup broth is lame, noodles were not great. The pan fried dumplings were too lean and needs some seasoning. The BBQ is good, so just get that and take it home. For some reason they didnt give me chopsticks with my food. Do locals eat Chinese food with a fork 'round dees parts? read more

Been here many times but it was always just grabbing pork or duck by the pound to go, this is my first time trying out their actual dishes. I got to say their House Special fried rice was on point!! This place is probably the best Asian BBQ in the state of Iowa. There is one in C Fresh market but it doesn't compare to this place. Food 5/5 - House special fried rice was awesome. They put a whole lot of pork in the fried rice along with some shrimp. Chicken wings were good too with the famous Char su bbq seasoning (that's what gives it the red coloring) I love their red chili sauce they give you along side of the BBQ meat you order, it goes good with every thing. I will definitely be back again to try their duck noodle soup. Service 3/5 - The lady at the counter is not the most friendly person you will ever meet so service was just ok. Just strictly business. She doesn't speak very good but her husband (owner) speaks a lot better than her and much friendly. Tip: if your are not spending more than $15 make sure you bring cash or else they will charge you extra to use your debit or credit card. read more

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the most authentic chinese bbq pork, chicken, or duck in des moines... absolutely delicious

LOVE LE'S I've ventured in to their fried options and love the General Tso with fried rice. All meat by the pound is !!! YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED read more

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First of all, don't be put off by the appearance outside. It does look sketchy and that might scare you off, but you'll be so glad if you try this place. When you go inside you'll see that it's very nice and clean. And the scent of meat wafting in the air is incredible. This has been on my list of places to try for a long time, so my husband and I finally tried it. The food was so good and authentic! I've never had Chinese barbecue before so I didn't know what to expect. I got the barbecue tender pork with rice and mixed vegetables and my husband got the barbecue duck with rice and mixed vegetables. I guess I was expecting carrots and stir fried vegetables because Americanized Chinese food was my only frame of reference. So I was really surprised when I got my food and I saw the steamed cabbage and broccoli. There was also a small container of sauce on the side that looked like broth. I poured it over everything and dug in. Everything was delicious. I usually don't like steamed vegetables but these tasted like they had a hint of ginger and other spices. I think maybe they were steamed in a seasoned broth. The pork was tender and flavorful, too. I tried some of my husband's duck and it was very good, too. And this is coming from someone who doesn't really care for duck. I'm glad I read another Yelper's review about ordering the barbecue tender pork which is their name for char siu because I loved what I ordered. We both want to try some of their other dishes next time. They also have some noodle soup dishes and common Chinese fried rice and stir fried dishes. One thing we didn't like was that it was freezing in the restaurant. It was cool outside on the day we went, but the cold AC would probably feel nice on a really hot summer day. We're definitely fans, though, and will keep coming back. read more