Vietnam Cafe
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
(515) 252-8713
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Be careful here: The dried noodle garnish that came with the fried tofu tasted eggy. I only got that fried tofu because their veggie pho doesn’t have tofu in it. They might not give you fish sauce like they used to, but Vietnam Cafe has never cared about vegans.
Spur of the moment suggestion by my husband to go tonight. Friday night only buffet and Pho is included. It was amazing. I told the owner I had never been there and she walked me through everything. It was all hot and fresh and oh so good. when I went up to compliment her on our experience, she asked if I had tried the jarred drink that used a ladle to serve at the end of the buffet. I had not but saw a lot of people do so. She explained what it was so we tried it. Holy smokes! Wow! Next Friday, January 31, they are having a big celebration and a larger buffet with even more traditional options for the, I believe, the chinese new year. we will be back! possibly every Friday. 10/10
Wonderful Pho. The bourbon chicken is a favorite of family. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Regarding atmosphere, it is in the mall food court where it is fun to watch people gather, friends meet for board games and fun social interaction. Let me say again, wonderful Pho, great staff!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Large Chicken Pho, Cream Cheese Puffs 4 pcs, Crab Rangoon 4 pcs, Pork Egg Roll, Pho and Spring Rolls, Beef Combo Pho
The BEST orange chicken EVER!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and the owner is super friendly!
Bon bu hue is very good. Bun is so so. Bahn mi was not great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodle Soup
Good portions! Bourbon chicken is tasty and service is prompt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I chose the medium beef pho ($11.80). Food was ok and nothing stood out. All typical ingredients were there. Beef slices were a bit rough. The owner was all business and focused. She was busy packaging food when not taking orders. 3.5*.
Amazing!! Best food. So fresh and flavorful. The owner is so sweet and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've heard good things and a few negative things about it. Were in the area on Friday night with the kids and decided to give it a shot.It's in he Merle Hay Mall food court, so getting there is already a trip. The food was good, I would not call it amazing but good for a mall food court for sure. The kids enjoyed most of what they had. They did have an all you can eat option on Friday evening, which was definitely an interesting option.Service was also an experience, we were told "No" when we asked to order bubble tea, because she was too busy. Then later when I got up to clean up, they said it's fine to make the bubble tea now... It was interesting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
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Beautiful phó, wonderful cooks, although it's a mall, it's nice at quieter times of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho, Beef or Chicken on a Stick with Rice
Vietnam Cafe provides the most amazing and aromatic Pho I've ever encountered. The team working this establishment provides the utmost of passionate care towards their customers and the food they prepare. I recommend anyone who enjoys a warm and top tier meal to awaken their love for vietnamese cuisine at Vietnam Cafe. Don't forget to wash down your meal with a phenomenal Vietnamese coffee.
Food us good Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho, Large Chicken Pho, Spicy Noodle Soup
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to eat! I don’t think you can call them a hidden gem anymore. 13 years in business and a lot of attention over the past couple of years, brought a lot of folks out to try them.Their food makes up 100% for the dead mall atmosphere! I would skip their Chinese selection and go straight to their soups etc. very authentic, generous servings and super delicious.The spring rolls are the best I’ve had, stuffed with tons of shrimp and always fresh.Again, the only minus is the actual mall itself and how tucked away these guys are but you need to make the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenda's food is always excellent and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friday Buffet Egg Drop Soup Pho, Beef Pho, Pork Egg Roll, Spicy Noodle Soup
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