This place is amazing! Great atmosphere and the food was great!!! BIG & HUGE props to Kenny, he was…read moreamazing server made sure we had everything and anything we needed timely and efficiently! Definitely recommend coming here! WE WILL BE BACK!

This place failed to deliver. In waiting for the only waitress to take care of everyone and the…read moresloooooow grill and small portions you could sense the strategy to delay and slow down the process to avoid people actually all you came at eating. I was annoyed just waiting for the grill and the second round took forever to come and in the entire meal I was just over it. This place fails to meet the all you can eat standards. The single waitress struggles to keep up and is kind and patient but patrons pay the ultimate price for this model. The meat menu is limited. The place does not have sugar for tea, and the experience itself was just frustrating because we were a table of 4 and hungry.

Great spot for some yummy Korean food. The chicken bites in…read morethe sweet and spicy sauce were great and not too spicy. The bap bowl was the least favorite for our party of 7...I was the only that didn't mind it but the ssamjang sauce was not a flavor anybody cared for and the amount of meat is very small Potato salad is sweet and vinegary if you like that kind of thing Kimchi's were good Miso Mac was very yummy Prices are reasonable Customer service was great Plenty of seating The atmosphere is adorable!

We have eaten here a few times and we like it. The chicken is a little hit or miss i feel like…read moresometimes its so super saucy and pooling in the container and other times its half naked? We tried every side today because my in laws were visiting who havent had much Korean food and were not sure what they would like. And a little of each sauce. The black garlic was my fav but its very thick so not a great texture for everyone; not overwhelmingly garlic. The lava egg was delicious, very spicy especially with the little red pepper slices. I eat a lot of spicy food and it still gave me hiccups, but not so spicy I was sweating or tearing up. A healthy pang of spice but not a complex flavor and it disappears pretty quick from the mouth. The double dunk everyone liked very good texture good mix of sweet and spicy. The sweet butter one we got the kids was good not spicy at all but extra sticky. I liked it but preferred the double dunk. The asian bbq I really disliked but everyone else liked it; it was very strong saltiness and sweet. MiL ordered the pork ribs which were fine, a little tough but good flavor. The kids wanted fries so we added some on but they tasted a little stale and the spice mix on them wasnt popular they were barely eaten. The cucumber kimchi is just the cabbage with cucumber added! We got both and I was like oop. It was a little dry and not very strong to me. The sweet potato was disgusting nobody liked it. VERY strong salty muso flavor overpowering, very soft mushy sweet potato. We threw it out. The egg salad the kids loved and it was a good flavor, pretty crowded pleasing. LOVED the daikon perfect flavor texture etc. A nice snap just a bit sour. The mac was popular with the kids, I did not like the extra thick cheesy sauce personally. LOVED the spinach side dish what a surprise! Very refreshing and well cooked, a bit of sourness but not too much.

I've written a review for this place in the past but after visiting this past weekend, I had to…read moremake an update since it's been a few years. The first time I came here I absolutely loved it and I can say again that I STILL love it! We ordered the large sashimi platter, green mussles app, and one roll plus some drinks. I do have to say this, the large sashimi is one the best deals I've ever seen in my entire life! platter was about $30 and you 5 pieces of 4 different kinds of fish. What a deal! The green mussels appitizer was also super unique and absolutely delicious! a must try in my opinion! The service was fantastic too! was able to do a walk-in on a Saturday night, no stress, and great waiter! If you are staying at the Fort Des Moines, this is a great place to get a dinner as it's literally across the street.

Great service and nice ambiance. If you are in the area I would give a try. Good for group or…read moredate setting with full bar and plenty of seating.

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

Restaurant is very large. Same Asian vibe as the Lao and Vietnamese restaurants here in the Des…read moreMoines area. I had the Ohn no Khao swe coconut milk noodle soup. I was not a fan of the flavor. I did not like the grittiness and it was bland. Also had samosas and friend had the yakisoba. Everything came out hot. But the flavors were very bland. I've had these before and it wasn't what I recall having at a friend's house. It did not look like what it was pictured online and in the menu. I was not impressed. I'm sure Burmese food is like Chinese and Lao food where each family has their own style and signature flavor palette. Finally gave this place a try and it was ok. Came out in a Friday night. It was NOT busy at all. Plenty of seats. Sad to see it wasn't packed out. Service was fine since we were the only ones there.

This was the worst attempt of Korean food I've had. What's with the spicy mayo or creamy sauce?…read moreI've been to Korea, this ain't it. Never again. If you're already here. Get Teriyaki boys instead -- at least there's more veggies with that option.

Tasty and healthy food for a great price…read more This is a new place located in Local Bites food court. I ordered the bowl with chicken. It also comes with kimchi, veggies, rice and half a marinated egg. The chicken is breaded and fried crispy. Kimchi is tasty and fairly accessible for most people, as it's not too spicy but adds a ton of flavor. Veggies taste fresh. I'm also enjoying the spicy Mayo and another sauce they have on here. I think this place punches well above its weight for a food court option. Would recommend and will definitely be back.

As the 515 Pho King, I've had every bowl of pho (and I mean every bowl) in the area. Pho Real to…read morehave the best pho in the whole metro. The broth is fresh. It's deep. It's delicious. The service is kind and fast. Inside there's ample seating, great music, and fun shows on the television.

I was craving something fresh for lunch. When I entered, I was immediately seated and the server…read morehanded me a menu and asked if I knew what I wanted. I made a quick decision and enjoyed the grilled pork with rice, egg and some veggies. The shredded carrots in the sweet fish sauce were so crunchy and flavorful. I enjoyed all parts of my meal. Before I left, I asked for a matcha latte and if they'd be able to added strawberry puree, which they were able to accommodate. Very good matcha latte! I came back the next day and tried the pad Thai, but forgot to take a picture. It was tasty and there was no issue with them dividing the check between me and my colleague. The space is on a corner with huge windows the tables are well used. They were very efficient with getting my order and check. I appreciate that I was in and out in less than 30 minutes for my lunch break

I have been going here for years. If you are looking for the best crab rangoons in dsm this is the…read moreplace.

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.

Very nice restaurant, decent selection of tables and booths, very clean and spacious…read more The service was excellent, our server was very friendly, not overly aggressive, fast with serving drinks, appetizers, and entrees, yet she allowed time to enjoy them and casually checked to see how things were and if we had any other needs. They have a small assortment of hot & cold sake. A number of wines, and a decent selection of domestic, imported, and local beers. The appetizers and foods were delicious, a nice selection of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes, the pictures can speak for themselves.

Oh, my! I just stopped in because I was hungry and tired, and wanted phô. They don't have phô. So…read moreI asked if they have anything with rice noodles. They don't. So I ordered ramen. Listen carefully. This ramen is sooooo good. I've never liked ramen, and I couldn't say why. It might be the vegetables? Anyway, this ramen had beef so tender I could bite a piece off. The bok choy just changed my mind about that vegetable. It was tender and flavorful. I'm sitting at home, slurping this up, and wishing I had enough room to eat it all. The broth is making me smile. It's a quiet little place in a strip mall, next to Pancheros. Don't drive by. You'll be sorry. De Rice gets the love, but this place deserves it.

This is an amaaaaazzzing spot. They have my two favorite things, pizza and tiki drinks. You will…read morefind a decent-sized private parking lot here and a walk-up pick-up window for people who placed to-go orders online. There is also free street parking available. There is a decent-sized dining area and a very nice outdoor patio as well. It was a nice day during my visit, so I sat on the patio. The staff there was very friendly. Their menu has traditional pizzas such as sausage, pepperoni, and meatzilla. They also have some unique Asian inspired creations like Tai Chicken, Mac and Cheese, General Tso's Chicken, Iowan, Crab Ragoon, and Korean Beef Chicken pizzas. They also have soups and salads, and Chinese food entrees like Beef and Broccoli, Stir-Fry Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Chili Garlic Shrimp. And yes, they have some of the best tiki drinks and mocktails around. I ordered a Painkiller and a Waving Cat to go with my Bang Bang Chicken Pizza. It took them about 12 minutes to prepare my pie. It was fresh and hot. It was also so good. I have never had a pizza like that before. It was very flavorful and tasty. It was so good, I even forgot to take a picture of it because I just jumped right in. My drinks came out much sooner, and they were also really, really good. The staff there was very friendly and attentive. My service was first class. I am so glad I found this spot and got to experience it. I highly recommend this place, and I definitely will be back very soon.

My wife and I went midday Tuesday and had two different views of Fong's. Basically, I liked my…read morepizza choices and she didn't like hers. We both took advantage of the lunch pizza slice special. I thought my Polynesian pizza was good, and my full pie of Korean Beef pizza was a great concept that delivered admirably. She got the Korean Chicken slice which was the monthly special which I thought was good. Then came her full Crab Rangoon pizza. I don't eat Crab Rangoon, so I abstained. But her reaction to the taste was poor. We're not the couple that leaves potential leftovers on the table, but suffice to say that the Crab Rangoon pizza was left almost in its entirety at the restaurant. Back to me, I was impressed by their fusion concepts and would be interested to try their traditional Asian dishes in their original form sans pizza dough.

There are a select few places in Des Moines that never disappoint. Ramen Club is on the top of that…read morelist. They always have a few starters or smaller plates to choose from. My favs- the spam musubi (homemade teriyaki on them..yum) & the Korean-style corn dogs.. they house the dog in a beautiful panko covering that hits your lips with the most satisfying flaky/crunchy texture.. upon biting into the dog, you get this gorgeous cheese pull from the mozzeralla they stuff them with..just wow. For the actual ramen, they offer two ever changing options- usually one with some sort of meat component, and then a vegan/ vegetarian one. I have no favorite for this category, as they're all so delicious, and impossible to not love because the noodles amongst everything else are made from scratch..my mouth waters just thinking of them. Oh, and the perfectly soft boiled  marinated egg they always tuck in there..chefs kiss.  They also offer some sort of dessert (occasionally two)..the butterscotch mochi is always a crowd pleaser, but the tropical matcha trifle has my heart.. I may or may not order extras when they offer this and hide them from my family in the freezer lol speaking of family, my kids (4 + 7 y/o) are absolutely in love with the noodles, and I love the leisure of a delicious meal on the fly for the nights i'm just too busy or exhausted to cook. They opperate out of Kitchen Spaces, and for what it's worth, the crew does a really great job transforming the space into their own for pick ups or sit down meals.  Recently, they have started offering a 3 course sit down experience. Naturally I had to go, and everything from start to finish was on point. Last but not least the staff is always so kind, and works as a team- something I always feel good about supporting. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out if you're ever in the area!

Long overdue review. You gotta love this pop up for multiple reasons…read more 1) variety - every month is a different special ramen. Both ramen varieties include a meat and veggie option for our vegetarians. 2) they are a well loved LGBTQ+ owned local business - we love to support that! 3) their food is absolutely delicious. Their appetizers are YUM. I definitely recommend the artichoke tempura. It took awhile for me to order here. They are only available for pick up/dine in on wednesdays. I am on Instagram and their Instagram page has been very helpful. They have a how-to assemble on their website. If you're doing pick up, I much recommend getting the uncooked noodles. Literally takes a minute of boiling the noodles to assemble and makes me feel like I'm working with a Hello Fresh meal. Also. I recommend adding an egg with your ramen. Note. You can also order a day ahead and You can put in the time you'll pick it up. They are pretty popular so you do have to be patient since they're making all of this fresh. I have arrived at the time of pick up and still having to wait an additional 15 minutes bc they're stocked full of orders.