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Tsing Tsao South

3.4 (71 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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a bowl of soup and a styrofoam container
Yishy B.

Pretty good portion sizes, fresh food as well. Definitly will return. Didn't care for the smell of the soup though I threw it out.

Mongolian Beef!
Clem M.

After dropping off a rental vehicle at the airport I was in the mood for Chinese food. I found this place on Yelp and it had great reviews. The place is less than a mile from the airport in a little strip mall. There was plenty of parking the Sunday night I visited. The place wasn't very busy. The dining area was clean. The staff was very friendly and nice. I ordered the Mongolian Beef which came with a Egg Roll and Crab Rangoon. The beef was very tender with nice flavor. Plenty of beef to vegetable ratio. The rice was cooked perfectly. The Egg Roll was crisp on the outside with crisp flavorful vegetables inside. I wasn't impressed with the Crab Rangoon as the inside was like runny pudding. I am looking forward to going back and trying some other things on the menu.

Best. Soup. Ever.
Zsanette Z.

First impression: It smells amazing in here! I showed up in pjs thinking it was the typical, cafeteria line, combo plate, chinese food restaurant. Nope. Is it upscale, no. But wear real pants, lol. I stood there looking lost; however, the gentleman behing the counter was kind. He let me stand in the way as I took it all in. Once I finally decided on questions, he was helpful. I'm shouting, "Thank you!" I know I slowed down the line asking questions; however, I felt welcomed and not rushed. I ordered the Super Combo for 11.50. You choose 2 sides, and it comes with rice, soup, eggroll, wonton, and a drink. I ordered Triple Meat (steak, chicken, shrimp), and Jalepeño Beef. It was all good. I had them surprise me on the soup, so I can't tell you the name. It was delicious! My favorite was the Jalepeño Chicken!! Super flavorful! If I'm ever in Des Moines again, I'll definitely stop here again!

Sesame chicken + fried rice + 2 crab rangoons
Emily B.

Always fresh to order. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Big portions. Cheap but good quality. Dine in or carry out. Pictures in the restaurant are exactly what your order will come out looking like. Sesame chicken is my go to every time. Nice flavor & chicken has a crunch to it.

Mongolian Beef with a hot sour soup. Only thing missing was my fully submerged crab Rangoon in the Mongolian beef sauce.

Just paid $18.55 for the lunch special that's not that special at all. Save your money go to Hy-Vee.

Hunan Pork and Orange Chicken in the back.

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Always good. I ordered the orange chicken. It was $10. I recommend this place. I don't visit as often as I should.

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The food is really good has never disappointed me but a little more effort could definitely be put into it.

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3 years ago

Food was hot and the crab Rangoon's are amazing. Ordered the chicken lo mein and the flavor was on point.

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The best fried rice in the metro hands down! Staff is always friendly and the food is great. Dine in or take out. I highly recommend!

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Quick and good service along with great food. A south side staple for years and years!

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Excellent food and even better service. If you are on Fleur Dr near the airport try them out.

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So good! A friend was in town and we decided to try something new! This place was great!

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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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Their egg rolls are the best I've had. Service is alright, and the ambiance is the same. I love…read moretheir empress chicken & lo mein. Hope to eat there again soon!

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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China Chef - Seating.  Booths along the East wall.

Seating. Booths along the East wall.

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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!

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