Iron Wok

Got basic Chinese faire to go. The angry catfish was very good. Counter service was accommodating in requests. There is no liquor served. There is an open kitchen, which is always nice. There was also a steady stream of business on a Saturday night.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg Roll

The food is always good here and the service is always great. Great place to get some good local food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai Combo

We LOVE this place!! Food is absolutely amazing and the family that runs this restaurant are really nice folks! They remember our order and know us when we come in! I would recommend them if you want hot and delicious food!!

We love trying “mom and pop” restaurants and Iron Wok didn’t disappoint. Owner was so friendly and place was clean. Ordered a lot of food which was excellent. “Very angry” spice level is very spicy. Would highly recommend this restaurant and am a huge supporter and fan of family owned places! The picture is of the “very angry” combo (could smell the “heat” before I even tasted it).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Crab Rangoon, Sesame Chicken

Website says a lunch buffet. It is not we drove a long ways for nothing

A great place for dinner and quality Chinese food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the place.

Great food, great prices! What else can you ask for.

Food is always fresh, piping hot and the portions are generous.

Nina is an amazing host, will always walk up to you to check if all's good ?. An amazingly warm person.

I am a regular, and will be so for the foreseeable future.

Don't miss this hidden gem of a food place if you are in the West Des Moines area. Right across the street from the WDM Walmart

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Outstanding food. Very good flavor. Rangoon were very tasty. They worked with my food allergies. Excellent service. Definitely will return and recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Orange Chicken

The Pad Thai is FANTASTIC! The owners and help are all very friendly and helpful. Will be going here often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered take out. Staff was friendly and informative. Food came out quickly, but you could tell it was made to order. Jalapeño Rangoons are delicious - think jalapeño popper / crab rangoon combo. Angry Chicken is one of the spiciest dishes I’ve had in a while (which I love). Menu seems to be a thai / American Chinese mix, can’t wait to try more. Will definitely return!

In a few strip malls, you can find some gems. The decor may be minimal, but the food and service is what counts. I ordered Original Thai Tea served as a canned drink, A Small Cup of Egg Drop Soup with loads of ingredients besides the Egg Drop, 2 Egg Rolls, and a Plethora of Pad Thai Chicken which can serve four people. Each dish was served piping hot, delectably delicious with a wealth of favors. This is a local family business you should put on your to try list.

No buffet. Read reviews and came here during lunch for a buffet. Havent had a buffet since Covid

Best egg rolls around! Cooked fresh when ordered.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was greeted by almost all staff upon walking in. They were very friendly and helping with any questions regarding the menu. Egg rolls and crab Rangoons are delicious as well and the asian wings and entree. Will definitely be my new go to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So… never been here before and I Googled some reviews and decided to try it out. I’m sure glad I did!! I was greeted by several people there and I felt very comfortable about getting there 45 minutes before closing. I was the only one in the restaurant and I felt like I belonged here. Jada, my personal food assistant helped me with some of the options and since I wanted to sample a few things made some great suggestions. Let me say, from the hot and sour soup to the jalapeño rangoons and egg rolls to the Angry Combo… my taste buds were singing and dancing!! It was all super amazing. The freshness of the veggies to the broth in the soup, you could tell it was super fresh and packed with flavor. Truly didn’t disappoint! The jalapeño rangoons were to die for! Tons of jalapeño bits and creamy cream cheese… I swear the rangoons were the size of my fist! It was like getting 3 regular rangoons in one! The most amazing dish was the Angry Combo. I went with the mid level spice called, yep, you guessed it, Angry. I’m used to eating spicy foods since I was raised in a southern Arizona city. No lie… this dish was the high point of my trip to Des Moines. The shrimp was plump and succulent like it came straight from the ocean. The rest of the dish was buttery and savory and made me wish I had this restaurant back home so I could be the Cliff Claven of this place! I could go here and take a break from all my worries and know that everyone here would know my name and glad that I came! I will miss this adventure and yes, I will certainly come back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Combo Platter, Egg Roll, Fried Rice, Jalapeno Rangoons, Hot and Sour Soup