The food here is great and the atmosphere is so fun. Currently, the seasonal menu (winter 2025) has Yo's Wontons which are in an excellent sauce. I also enjoy the bing bing wraps and drunken noodles.
Stephanie Shy
Loveeeeee this place for pad Thai! So yummy - a favorite in Des Moines for sure! The Thai tea was good the lemonade was extraordinary!! Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elvira Bakalbasic
I live in NYC and this is hands down my favorite Thai spot — possibly ever. So delicious and the service is always on point. Highly recommend the Thai Tea and drunken noodles. DELISH. Tip: level 1 is pretty spicy and level 2 made my eyes water. Approach the spice levels with caution. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
beth younger
Lucky Lotus—we love you! Thank you for always being kind and always having delicious vegan options! You are the best.
Vegetarian options: My favorite vegetarian dish this week is the zen noodle salad. Sublime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Brooklyn Houser
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We came here to take engagement photos and eat some delicious Asian food. We didn’t realize they were about to close, but the staff and owners were so nice and were more than happy to let us stay and do our thing. Shout out Olivia for being so sweet and the best server! The vibes were immaculate, the service incredible, and the food delicious. 11/10. ??
We came in yesterday unknowingly probably 5 minutes before they closed to eat and also to take some retro style engagement photos. Despite our mix up, Olivia and the rest of the staff were SO friendly and helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious, too! We’re not from Des Moines but when we come back to visit, Lucky Lotus will be on our must-stop list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Elsberry
Nice little restaurant and food that was good for the most part if you aren't a meat eater. I have eaten Pho all over the world and did not get it here. Tofu or chicken is your options no extra protein choices what so ever. I was forced to pick something, so I got the Drunken Noodles, and my wife got the Pad Thai. The spice was on point, and the dish was good but truly came to try the Pho. We won't be going back to try any other dishes anytime soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jessica Graves
Tried for the first time. I got Drunken Noodle w shrimp, and my partner got School Fried Rice w/sausage. Both were fantastic and very flavorful. New on my favorites list, been missing out if you haven't.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Teri Olson
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options that are delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai with Chicken
Tatum Vermeer
One of the best restaurants in Des Moines! So many delicious vegan options. The currylicious Bing Bing wrap is a 10/10, plus they have fries you can add on with delicious seasoning. The crunchy rice rolls are so flavorful and fresh. Seasonal curries are always comforting and a great portion for the price. I appreciate that they have 3 vegan protein options as well!
We were not impressed with this restaurant. It was not very good, and the food lacked flavor. Also, the noodles in the Pad Thai were hard, and very sticky! I've been cooking Thai & Lao food for many years, and my palate knows good Thai/Lao food. This wasn't it. We won't be going back, ever.
Ryan McIntosh
Great food. Everything we had was really good and fresh. Great service, very friendly. Reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Egg Roll
Gustave von Bodungen
I had an amazing experience at this place! I'm visiting in town for a week, and I've already ordered four times. The Bing Bing wraps are absolutely delicious—perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. To top it off, the service was incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this spot for a fantastic dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
oatbagg
This is a really good place for good asian food. We love the Crab Rangonies. My only complaint is food could be hotter (not meaning the spice).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoons, Pad Thai with Chicken
Yeye
This is my favorite restaurant in Iowa! I love when we choose to come here. The soy sauce noodles are great. I love all the decorations in this restaurant. It is very aesthetically appealing and cute. The seating fills up quick, so getting there before 5:30pm will get you the best shot at a seat. The food is still worth the wait or carry out, though, if sitting is a wait. They also have the best crab rangoons I’ve had.
The food here is great and the atmosphere is so fun. Currently, the seasonal menu (winter 2025) has Yo's Wontons which are in an excellent sauce. I also enjoy the bing bing wraps and drunken noodles.
Loveeeeee this place for pad Thai! So yummy - a favorite in Des Moines for sure! The Thai tea was good the lemonade was extraordinary!! Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live in NYC and this is hands down my favorite Thai spot — possibly ever. So delicious and the service is always on point. Highly recommend the Thai Tea and drunken noodles. DELISH. Tip: level 1 is pretty spicy and level 2 made my eyes water. Approach the spice levels with caution. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Lucky Lotus—we love you! Thank you for always being kind and always having delicious vegan options! You are the best.
Vegetarian options: My favorite vegetarian dish this week is the zen noodle salad. Sublime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We came here to take engagement photos and eat some delicious Asian food. We didn’t realize they were about to close, but the staff and owners were so nice and were more than happy to let us stay and do our thing. Shout out Olivia for being so sweet and the best server! The vibes were immaculate, the service incredible, and the food delicious. 11/10. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoons, Drunken Noodles
We came in yesterday unknowingly probably 5 minutes before they closed to eat and also to take some retro style engagement photos. Despite our mix up, Olivia and the rest of the staff were SO friendly and helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious, too! We’re not from Des Moines but when we come back to visit, Lucky Lotus will be on our must-stop list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little restaurant and food that was good for the most part if you aren't a meat eater. I have eaten Pho all over the world and did not get it here. Tofu or chicken is your options no extra protein choices what so ever. I was forced to pick something, so I got the Drunken Noodles, and my wife got the Pad Thai. The spice was on point, and the dish was good but truly came to try the Pho. We won't be going back to try any other dishes anytime soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tried for the first time. I got Drunken Noodle w shrimp, and my partner got School Fried Rice w/sausage. Both were fantastic and very flavorful. New on my favorites list, been missing out if you haven't.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options that are delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai with Chicken
One of the best restaurants in Des Moines! So many delicious vegan options. The currylicious Bing Bing wrap is a 10/10, plus they have fries you can add on with delicious seasoning. The crunchy rice rolls are so flavorful and fresh. Seasonal curries are always comforting and a great portion for the price. I appreciate that they have 3 vegan protein options as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We were not impressed with this restaurant. It was not very good, and the food lacked flavor. Also, the noodles in the Pad Thai were hard, and very sticky! I've been cooking Thai & Lao food for many years, and my palate knows good Thai/Lao food. This wasn't it. We won't be going back, ever.
Great food. Everything we had was really good and fresh. Great service, very friendly. Reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Egg Roll
I had an amazing experience at this place! I'm visiting in town for a week, and I've already ordered four times. The Bing Bing wraps are absolutely delicious—perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. To top it off, the service was incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this spot for a fantastic dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a really good place for good asian food. We love the Crab Rangonies. My only complaint is food could be hotter (not meaning the spice).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoons, Pad Thai with Chicken
This is my favorite restaurant in Iowa! I love when we choose to come here. The soy sauce noodles are great. I love all the decorations in this restaurant. It is very aesthetically appealing and cute. The seating fills up quick, so getting there before 5:30pm will get you the best shot at a seat. The food is still worth the wait or carry out, though, if sitting is a wait. They also have the best crab rangoons I’ve had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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