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    Zavy Kitchen

    4.5 (49 reviews)
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    Sticky rice matcha
    Emily B.

    This place is such a vibe. Friendly customer service. Great menu options. Reasonably priced. I don't have a pic of the pho but it's sooo good. Perfect for a cold winter day. The thin sliced beef & & juicy shrimp & delicious broth have us coming back for more! The egg rolls... some of my favorite in Des Moines. Super authentic! Tried the sizzling beef plate & everything was SO tasty. Steak, potatoes, pork meatball, sausage, & Swiss cheese with a fried egg, the flavors of everything were on point & the steak was cooked perfectly. Oh & the drinks... can't forget the drinks! The taro smoothie & milk tea are BOMB! The sticky rice match was also great. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for something new & absolutely delicious.

    Lauren D.

    My best friend and I had a great experience here! Their pho was really good, but the matcha is what made the experience stand out!

    Vietnamese iced coffee
    Lexie C.

    Absolutely amazing coffee. Only bummer is they aren't open early enough for an early morning run! You just have to try the Cookie Butter Vietnamese Iced coffee (Order the large, light ice - thank me later!) absolutely delicious. We got the coffees to go so I can't speak too much on the service as our cashier was a tad grumpy (we walked in right when it opened!) the restaurant overall is gorgeous and decorated so well. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!

    Dani G.

    Located in downtown Des Moines, we were looking for something to fit our needs and places that had vegan options. I got the veggie spring rolls and the vegan pho. Asked if the pad Thai could be made vegan but they unfortunately couldn't. It was pretty empty when we arrived around 4 pm on a Friday and got seated quickly. The interior was very clean aesthetic.

    Netted egg rolls
    Angie M.

    Elevated Asian food. So delicious! The wonton soup was flavorful, I wish I could've tried the Pho. The sauces are so good, I could lick the plate. Spring rolls sauce ask for extra!!

    Pho tai (beef pho)
    Christina W.

    Zavy Kitchen is so zelicious! Had the phó tai (beef phó) and my friend had the chicken yellow curry. Both were excellent and served piping hot and tasty. Pho broth was a delicious flavor with very tender meat slices. Service was excellent and very attentive. Asked about Gluten Free and other food intolerances and our server was happy to verify. Portion sizes were very large and my friend and I ended up taking half of our food home after eating there for 1.5 hours. My pho bowl was very large and filling. Also had a lychee martini and ube cream vodka. Made very quickly and so delicious! Restaurant was decorated for the holidays and made the place very festive and eye catching. This place is the place to be and the place to be seen. Must have been a large wedding party or a family dressed up but it was packed. We were immediately seated before the party was in a little nook for a table for two. WOW I was very impressed they scooted us in like that. Being packed out the door on a Friday night is definitely a good sign of business. All the workers were kind, courteous, and inviting. I highly recommend Zavy for phó and their rice main dishes! I can't wait for another visit so I can try more staple items.

    Drunken Noodles
    Christine I.

    The location here is so cute, definitely a clean and modern spot. I will say I don't see as much traction here on the week nights so getting seated and service is so quick! They use QR codes for the menu, I'm not a fan of that but they do give a physical menu for any specials going on. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and it was good. Not spicy but more savory. I'll have to try more of their drinks next time!

    Adithya B.

    As a SoCal foodie, I am surprised Iowa has good Vietnamese food. They even have Banh Xeo and Bun Bo Hue. I came with some coworkers and we bought a bunch of different dishes: Pho, broken rice, Drunken noodles, Beef belly bowl, and crispy noodles. All tasted very good and authentic. Even the boba was good, it wasn't a Chi Cha redefined type boba but it also wasn't like those sweet donut shop boba either. Both oolong and jasmine were good. The service was constant and fast, I think her name was Dezy so shout out to her. The place is cute, like a Vietnamese fusion look place, that serves garlic noodles haha

    Jekeia C.

    I kept seeing everyone rave about Zavy, so I finally had to see what the hype was about--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I went on a Saturday evening, and while there was a large group and a few other diners, the service was surprisingly fast. I was in and out in just 30 minutes! The space is cozy with plenty of seating, and everything is cooked fresh. My Crab Rangoon appetizer came out just minutes after I ordered--crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I stepped out of my comfort zone and went with the server's recommendation: Drunken Noodles with Chicken. WOW. Perfectly seasoned, just the right amount of spice, and totally worth it. I love spicy food so I asked for a side of spices. If you're looking for a spot with quick service, fresh food, and dishes that make you want to come back for more, Zavy is the place to be. Don't walk--RUN!

    Chanh muối with rum
    Mary V.

    Service was great, food arrived promptly. The chanh muoi with rum is a great twist on a favorite childhood drink -- talk about nostalgia! The banh xeo was delicious and very crispy. The bo bia was decent. My only complaint was the bun bo hue. I'm fairly certain they used pho broth and the blood cake was hard and chewy (kind of veering tough). The broth had zero to no lemongrass taste. Then, the lack of pork hock... it's just all around bad. Why even have bun bo hue if you're just masquerading it as a spicy pho? Very disappointing. I did like that they provided banana blossom garnishing for the bun bo hue. We'll come back to try their other dishes but probably none of the noodle soups because it's clear they just use pho broth for all of them -- and I don't blame them because it's efficient and no one would notice.

    Banh xeo is legit here
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    My first time dining in Des Moines. This place was great! It was spacious and clean. Parking was easy. The service was attentive. Most importantly, the food was legit. We had a variety of things and all were stellar. I am still thinking about that popcorn chicken. Get it! The chives bites were good, they reminded me of regular egg rolls but in a shape of samosas. We had the pho dac biet which was legit pho. Great broth and good balance of meat and noodles. The wonton soup was excellent; loved that broth. The drunken noodles were pretty good too. One of the highlights though is the Bahn Xeo. It was legit and was surprised how cheap it was. This is a must get. We tried the taro milk tea. It satisfied a craving.

    Vivian T.

    Hubby & I tried out Zavy Kitchen for lunch today and loved everything we tried. Place was clean, bright and open. It's in the East Village, parking is metered but we used the app, so it was easy to add time if needed. Service by Amanda and her staff were exceptional. Their service alone made us want to return. Very accommodating. Honestly, this place is 5/5 but I'm only giving 4/5 because of price versus portions but it's still worth it to me for delicious, authentic Vietnamese foods. But I understand, their location warrants a higher price tag, so worth it for us. Banh Xeo: 4/5 Vietnamese Crispy, Sizzling crepe with bean sprouts, Pork and Shrimp. The Nuoc Cham fish sauce that accompanied it was delicious as well. Lots of veggies to wrap the crepe in and dip into fish sauce. I just wish I had two instead one one crepe delivered Would definitely get again! Broken Rice: 4/5 Everything was flavored and made well from the Pork, Pork Skin, Meat Pie, Egg and Rice. Dipped the pork into the Nuoc Cham fish sauce and it made for an even better bite. Just wish it was portioned bigger for the price but would get again. Xiu Mai with bread: Vietnamese Meatball in a delicious, savory broth that you dip the bread into. ‍ Savory Sticky Rice: 3/5 good, but it's something I could make easily so the price wasn't worth it. But it was definitely good. Honey Sriracha Wings: 4/5 Hubby said it was tasty, savory and he would love to try the other sauce as well. He would get again. Ube Cream Coffee Boba: 5/5 I loved everything about this. The Vietnamese Coffee topped with the Ube Cream was so good that I wish I had tried the other flavors as well! We can't wait to go back and try everything else! Please show them some love because I hope they stick around!

    Netted Egg Rolls ( pork, shrimp, taro, jicama, carrots )
    Joshua J.

    Unique Menu, attentive service, Delecious Food! We stopped in for Sunday brunch and the restaurant wasn't busy. They only have one food menu, so not really a Brunch Spot. They also don't serve hot regular coffee, but their iced Vietnamese coffee is delightful! There are QR codes on the table instead of menus, so make sure to bring your phone. The restaurant is open and well lit with a partially open kitchen. We started with a couple of appetizers. The netted Egg Rolls are fantastic! The regular egg rolls are standard. And Meatball Bahn Mi is actually deconstructed and delicious. The baguette is crispy and fresh and perfect for the broth. For entrees I ordered the Sizzling Beef, which arrived in a sizzling skillet and they were out of the meatball ( which is odd because we had it as an appetizer and it was 1115am... ) and I said they could substitute whatever they would like, so I got 2 eggs ... My friends both got the Pho Special which was Awesome! There is a basket of sauces they bring out along with the standard plate of sprouts, limes, herbs.... As we were boxing food, my friend ordered an avocado smoothie which was also delicious! We will definitely be back!

    Beef Pho + Raspberry Hibiscus Drink (pho was good! and the drink was a bit too sweet)

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    Pho was good and portions is HUGE. Bobas are good however they need to replace forks :)

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    2 years ago

    Had the beef bulgogi and beef stew noodles and both were amazing! Great service and really enjoyed the boba.

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    2 years ago

    Some of the best Pho I've had. Drunken noodles were good as well. Service was great! Definitely want to go back.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, service and ambiance! Must go if you are in the area! Try the Bahn Mi and Pink Baby! Yum!

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