Pho Real Kitchen and Bar
200 4th St, Des Moines
(515) 630-3552
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I called to cancel my order because the wait in-person was actually longer than DoorDash. They never canceled my order for pickup, even after verbal confirmation, so I got double charged (DoorDash came). This was also minutes after I pulled away from ordering, and the gentleman on the phone said it wasn’t an issue, they hadn’t even started working on mine yet.
When I got my food, apps were great! But my main meal, the vermicelli dish was HORRIBLE. The noodles smelled like toilet water. I’m not joking. I’ve NEVER smelled food that made me gag like that. It was just the noodles, but the whole plate smelled like it since it was all in one container. Toilet water. Explain to me how that happens? I’ve made vermicelli and it smells like.. well, rice noodles.
So. I don’t even know where to begin.
Pho was cold, vegan pho was very underwhelming and both it and the beef had a bitter aftertaste. The beef was ordered and charged as a full size, but was definitely in a smaller bowl than the vegan.
I asked if one of the foods was able to be made gluten free and if they could find out which part wasn’t gluten free and they said they’d find out, walked to the counter, walked back, and told me they think ‘it all has it in it. or maybe just the sauce?’
We ordered a regular % cloud match boba and a 50% sweet Thai milk tea with oat milk. The cloud matcha came out with 50% sweet and the Thai milk tea came out with milk.
Lastly, the vegan pho was specifically stated that it’s a wheat allergy and I found several egg noodles in it! I’m very allergic to dairy and wheat- both were stated when ordering every single thing- yet both ended up in my system!
Not part of the review :if you think I’m just Karen-ing or whatever, please see my profile- I very very rarely post negatives reviews anywhere. This one is just so dangerous that it needs to be out there asap
Arrived on a rainy and cold night. The flavors are intense and yummy 😋
It was busy that night and it was hopping so I do believe it did effect my service
This place is outstanding. The first bite of banh mi was out of this world, and the food just got better and better. Get yourself a LARGE wonton appetizer, a small won't be enough. The broth is super flavorful. Friendly, fast and efficient service (thank you Jason R and team!) at a price that can't be beat.
I got locked in the bathroom
We got milk in boba when we asked for oat
There was a white noodles in the rice noodles
The food and drinks were both delicious! However, during my visit the employee that attended me started yelling at the worker making peoples drinks? I overheard him calling her stupid Infront of customers and their fellow workers. Overall, my visit was great, and the food was very rewarding.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pho Beef, Spring Rolls
Best Pho in Iowa
The boba was very delicious and the honey siracha wings were very saucy in the best way I took my parents and grandparents to go eat here and it didn’t disappoint us. The servers were very kind a friendly and on timing the food and drinks came out quick and everything tasted fantastic plus the vibe was very much vibing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place and the food was very good definitely a good place to chill and enjoy food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined in and it was great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Special
Restaurantji Recommends
Mouse ran out of the kitchen and died under our table.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I always order the bibimbap here, and I love it! The purple limeade is my go-to drink and never gets old.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
wings are worth the wait, this place is for sure a hidden gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Wings
I love this place. Its my go to late night spot, bring back the bibimbap sauce tho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in for lunch. Our food look great, the wait time wasn’t bad, friendly service. Definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Special
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