Small plates and a warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s cozy and the attention to detail is amazing. It’s priced fairly for the quality, so worth planning to check out for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Buns
Silvia Soseman
The food is so different from what you would expect in DesMoines. It's delicious, fresh and a great variety. Every two weeks a different menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mikey H
Everything we had here was really good. Service was great. Nothing wow’ed me. Maybe next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Leah
Really professional staff and delicious, innovative food. The environment, unlike so many fine dining establishments, is personable and personal. We will continue to go to Harbinger for the high quality experience and the authenticity of those who steward it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P Dobias
We made a reservation for dinner while passing through Des Moines on a road trip. We were promptly greeted and seated at our table. My wife was given a menu with vegetarian options highlighted, a nice touch! Jannea provided superb service and explanation of the menu. We each ordered cocktails off the menu which were excellent! I had the tasting menu, see photo of courses, which was an experience I will never forget. Beautifully plated, well timed and delicious! The Vietnamese Tiramisu left me speechless! We made a point to go back to Harbinger during on the return of our road trip and took advantage of their happy hour menu. We were promptly seated during this visit as well. Kudos to the Chefs, Bartender, and Service Staff, especially Jannea for giving us a night to remember!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunya Reddy
Incredible food, marvelous service. Each bite of food felt like a separate experience, and I savored all of it. They were also more than accommodating of my dietary preferences and were very thoughtful. We went for happy hour, and the $8 dishes were honestly my favorites of the entire menu (the bao buns and shokupan). The chef’s tasting was decadent. 10/10 recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Broughton
A true gastronomic journey that delights every sense. From the moment you explore the menu, it's clear this isn't just a meal—it's a curated collaboration of flavors, textures, and aromas that harmonize beautifully. Each dish feels like a conversation between ingredients, thoughtfully composed to evoke both comfort and surprise. The seasonal menu offers a wide spectrum of choices, from inventive small plates to refined entrées, ensuring there's something for every palate and budget. Whether you're cost-conscious or seeking a more elevated culinary indulgence, the range is impressive and inclusive. What truly sets this place apart is its ability to transform dining into an experience—one that lingers long after the last bite. Highly recommended for those who appreciate creativity, balance, and the art of taste.
This should be a 5 out of 5. I immediately felt welcome by Devon and Garrett. Their recommendations on food and wine were on spot. Spectaculous! Best food flavors I have had all year. This place and a spot in Brazil are my top two restaurants so far this year!!! Bravo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Waggoner
Amazing seasonal dishes alongside yearlong favorites, great wine and cocktails, and a great date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brennan Goodman
Every meal here has been incredible. The restaurant week menu is always a surprise and incredibly fun. I had their normal tasting menu last night with the wine pairing and what a phenomenal meal (though I wonder if one dish didn't have a pairing? It wasn't clear and I didn't get a glass for it but it was fine). Cozy environment with small quirky bathrooms that makes the place feel more homey in a way. Reservations recommended.
Incredible The most interesting and cerebral dinner I've ever had. At the bar, only the restaurant week menu available. 5 courses. Sublime Loved it.. waited on by Devin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah Notch
Third Restaurant Week in a row and this year was over top delicious and beautiful. Grateful to have great options like this in Des Moines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Rudy
Details finely attended to. Unreasonably hospitable. 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan Brown
My girlfriend and I shared the tasting menu, which was delicious. The service was fairly mediocre for a tasting menu— the waitress was off as soon as the food was set, not seeming to want to stick around at all to answer any questions about the food once placed before us. When asked she did answer, but overall she was always a little rushed. Great food with a nice seasonal selection of ingredients and breadth of foods used in each course from different Asian cuisines to make very memorable dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ben Glover
No question, some of the best food we have ever eaten. Everything was exquisite. The flavors were spot on and diverse. Decent vegan selection and good vegetarian selection. Amazing cocktails. We wiill be going back!
Small plates and a warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s cozy and the attention to detail is amazing. It’s priced fairly for the quality, so worth planning to check out for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Buns
The food is so different from what you would expect in DesMoines. It's delicious, fresh and a great variety. Every two weeks a different menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything we had here was really good. Service was great. Nothing wow’ed me. Maybe next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Really professional staff and delicious, innovative food. The environment, unlike so many fine dining establishments, is personable and personal. We will continue to go to Harbinger for the high quality experience and the authenticity of those who steward it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We made a reservation for dinner while passing through Des Moines on a road trip. We were promptly greeted and seated at our table. My wife was given a menu with vegetarian options highlighted, a nice touch! Jannea provided superb service and explanation of the menu. We each ordered cocktails off the menu which were excellent!
I had the tasting menu, see photo of courses, which was an experience I will never forget. Beautifully plated, well timed and delicious! The Vietnamese Tiramisu left me speechless!
We made a point to go back to Harbinger during on the return of our road trip and took advantage of their happy hour menu. We were promptly seated during this visit as well.
Kudos to the Chefs, Bartender, and Service Staff, especially Jannea for giving us a night to remember!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food, marvelous service. Each bite of food felt like a separate experience, and I savored all of it. They were also more than accommodating of my dietary preferences and were very thoughtful. We went for happy hour, and the $8 dishes were honestly my favorites of the entire menu (the bao buns and shokupan). The chef’s tasting was decadent. 10/10 recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true gastronomic journey that delights every sense. From the moment you explore the menu, it's clear this isn't just a meal—it's a curated collaboration of flavors, textures, and aromas that harmonize beautifully. Each dish feels like a conversation between ingredients, thoughtfully composed to evoke both comfort and surprise.
The seasonal menu offers a wide spectrum of choices, from inventive small plates to refined entrées, ensuring there's something for every palate and budget. Whether you're cost-conscious or seeking a more elevated culinary indulgence, the range is impressive and inclusive. What truly sets this place apart is its ability to transform dining into an experience—one that lingers long after the last bite. Highly recommended for those who appreciate creativity, balance, and the art of taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Buns, Chef's Tasting, Dumplings, Carrots, Korean Fried Chicken
This should be a 5 out of 5. I immediately felt welcome by Devon and Garrett. Their recommendations on food and wine were on spot. Spectaculous! Best food flavors I have had all year. This place and a spot in Brazil are my top two restaurants so far this year!!! Bravo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing seasonal dishes alongside yearlong favorites, great wine and cocktails, and a great date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every meal here has been incredible. The restaurant week menu is always a surprise and incredibly fun. I had their normal tasting menu last night with the wine pairing and what a phenomenal meal (though I wonder if one dish didn't have a pairing? It wasn't clear and I didn't get a glass for it but it was fine). Cozy environment with small quirky bathrooms that makes the place feel more homey in a way. Reservations recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Incredible
The most interesting and cerebral dinner I've ever had. At the bar, only the restaurant week menu available. 5 courses. Sublime
Loved it.. waited on by Devin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Third Restaurant Week in a row and this year was over top delicious and beautiful. Grateful to have great options like this in Des Moines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Details finely attended to. Unreasonably hospitable. 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriend and I shared the tasting menu, which was delicious. The service was fairly mediocre for a tasting menu— the waitress was off as soon as the food was set, not seeming to want to stick around at all to answer any questions about the food once placed before us. When asked she did answer, but overall she was always a little rushed. Great food with a nice seasonal selection of ingredients and breadth of foods used in each course from different Asian cuisines to make very memorable dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
No question, some of the best food we have ever eaten. Everything was exquisite. The flavors were spot on and diverse. Decent vegan selection and good vegetarian selection. Amazing cocktails. We wiill be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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