30 Best Asian Restaurants near Des Moines

“One of the many great Des Moines restaurants, if you haven’t been, you need too. Great hospitality and amazing food. Definitely a must!“

“I mean wow. Just wow. I ordered the spicy chicken breast and broccoli plate that comes with onions and carrots sautéed in. Can I just say how picky I am when it comes to Asian food or any food in general. My adopted mother is Chinese and cooked us original asian dishes our entire childhood she was an amazing cook. Anything she put her hands on came out like a 5 star Michelin restraint. Authentic too. I can't see her or speak to her anymore. When I smelled this dish the memories came flooding back. and then I dug in.... The seasoning is beyond anything I've had in teriyaki shops before. . The composition was beautiful. The taste brought me back to my childhood. Its been along time since I've tasted something this amazing. I will say I was blown away by this plate. I'd give it another star if I could.“

“Sooooo happy to finally find an authentic Cambodian only restaurant near me! The papaya salad and skewers were amazing and beautifully plated, got my spicy fix today! Anytime I’m in Federal Way you’ll find me there!“

“Location of the place was a little tricky to find at first and the outside was little sketch. When you walk into the restaurant the vibes totally change and it’s actually really nice in there. The people are nice and the food is fantastic. I love the sausage and beef sticks. They’re delicious especially with the pickled veggies. Papaya was spiiccyyy but that’s how I ordered it. It usually isn’t when you order it spicy at other restaurants but I learned my lesson lol. It was good though. Nam kao could use some lettuce with the order but other than that this place is a must try. You won’t regret it.“

“What a great experience at this restaurant. Food was so delicious the first day, I returned the next day with my best friend. Staff and atmosphere was excellent and the place was very organized and clean. Looking forward to eating there next time. Highly recommend!“

“Nissi Banh is a Vietnamese deli, which is a staple of many Vietnamese communities. There are a lot of freshly made take-out and pantry items to choose from, and the staff is always nice.

I would recommend these options:
* bánh giò (banana leaf wrapped steam rice cake with ground pork) - The rice cake and pork are moist and tasty.
* nem nướng (pork meatball skewers) were really good and the flavor is just like the ones I ate growing up
* bánh ít trần (mung bean sticky rice dumplings): soo good with nice amount of filling

The bánh cuốn (rice rolls with ground pork) were okay, but from my experience, it’s harder to maintain freshness for this unless you go to a sit-down restaurant that serves it as soon as it’s made.

I haven’t tried the bánh mì or drinks here, which seem to be the most popular options here, but will hopefully be back to try them.“

“I had lunch with my daughter. So yum 😋 thanks“

“Fast, courteous service, great food and good prices. I tried the Mongolian Beef...it was fabulous! Great flavor & the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I was surprised at the number of menu items available to choose from. I'll definitely be going back!“

“Lovely people that make great food!! Parents come here weekly so we thought we would stop in. Very happy we did! I had the sesame chicken combo and it was delicious!! My husband also thoroughly enjoyed his Mongolian. The crab ragoons were also so perfectly crisp! Will definitely be back more.“

“I recently dined at Gametime Pho Tavern and was thoroughly impressed with their exceptional customer service. From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcomed and attended to. They offered bun bo hue on their menu, and I must say it did not disappoint. The flavors were authentic, and the dish was served piping hot, just the way I like it.
Overall, I highly recommend Gametime Pho Tavern for anyone looking for delicious Vietnamese food. It's definitely become one of my favorite spots to dine out!“

“Seattle Times has picked up on the wonderful catfish po’ boy/banh mi here, and Le’s Bakery proudly displays the news article in their store.

All the banh mi sandwiches are fresh and delicious here, and the po’ boy is a standout. The pate chaud (pork meat pie) and egg rolls are also really good.

I have less of a preference for sweets, but they have a rotating selection of both Vietnamese and American pastries and cakes, and everything looks well made.

Restaurant is also clean and has AC.“

“Great food, friendly staff, and a massively underrated establishment!“

“Been going here since is was 18, I'm 46 now. Back when it was Wahlong palace. It has come a long was since those days. This was are boxing ring. Nothing but mad respect for Jimmy n Sing(misspelled).

Parking: Banana Gorilla enough said!!!

Kid-friendliness: Yep.

Wheelchair accessibility: Np“

“Great local teriyaki. We love the honey garlic chicken, spicy teriyaki, and original teriyaki. They also make some damn good Boba milk tea and Boba smoothies.

Kid-friendliness: My kids love this place. When they aren't ordering the chicken teriyaki, they often want to stop just for the Boba tea.“

“We love this place. Come in 2x a week. Service is always top notch. Hubby loves the Chicken Katsu & I get the pork teriyaki. Food quality/taste are consistent & portions are generous. Huge variety of cold drinks.
Very clean & inviting atmosphere.
Best part, I can walk right in & get my food. Free parking if you're driving & right off the Othello Light Rail Station.

Parking: Free ramp parking

Wheelchair accessibility: No automatic door switch.
Ebtrance is sidewalk level.
Dining tables are handicap accessible.“

“Good portions of delicious food. We tried the chicken wings, teriyaki chicken, honey garlic chicken and shrimp fried rice. It would up being a little on the expensive side but we have leftovers for at least another meal for both of us and probably still leftovers. Maybe they could offer smaller portions for a lower cost? Staff was very friendly. This is our new favorite teriyaki place. We look forward to trying the other dishes.“

“Not good…..this place used to be a jewel..but to piggyback off of C.A.’s comment, I had ordered the teriyaki & Garlic chicken….it looked AND tasted like it was cooked in dish water..disgusting!!!….from the comments I guess there must be either new owners or workers or both…but they better get their act together or they will be out of business…I’ve been here more then a few times (although not lately, but today)…never had a problem and the food was good….until today.“

“Great food and customer service“

“So good! Food was served quickly & SO delicious. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Quick to clear our table of empty dishes. Highly recommend! We will be back very soon!“

“This is our go-to for teriyaki. Spring rolls were awesome, I should have ordered more because the kids practically inhaled them. I got tofu teriyaki and it was great. My family loves the chicken teriyaki. They are so accommodating and a joy to order food from. Highly recommend.“

“Great food and the best service .“

“My husband and I are visiting from Las Vegas, NV, and we absolutely loved the food here! We’re genuinely sad there isn’t one of these locations back home, but we’ll be coming back as often as we can before we leave. If you’re looking for fresh Japanese food, we highly recommend this spot!
They even offer complimentary Misu Soup when you dine in!“

“A popular and busy restaurant/tiki bar. My last supper before flying back. My hosts were kind and attentive to spend our last moments in delicious quality time. But I wasn't hungry! So I had the fried bananas with mango ice cream. What a treat for three! A massive crunchy sweet soft battered bananas and mounds of ice cream. My hosts enjoyed as well. Love this place!“

“Absolutely love everything we ordered. (Crispy Garlic Chicken, Pad Thai, Panang Curry). 10/10. Would definitely go back.“

“Good food and good staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Will be back!“

“First time here, just visiting. The food was great! I love their Simply Wings, and Pad Kee Maw noodles with shrimp. My husband loves his Holy Thai Basil and spring rolls. The portion is right and satisfies your hunger after an all -day activities in Seattle. It was late in the evening, they were so busy. They didn't have time to check their bathrooms ( at least the women's). Some women looked like they had toilet paper fight in there. Toilet paper every where.
We will definitely come back next time we visit the mall.“

“My absolute favorite place to get BBQ Pork & Sui Kau egg noodle soup! Everytime I go, they’re consistent, the broth is flavorful and portions are generous for the price. Their salt & pepper wings and calamari are delicious as well. Service was quick and efficient!“

“This place is inside the Ramada’s lobby.

Online says open until midnight, the menu says 1030p and the sign in front the restaurant says 11p. Anyways, we got there maybe 1130pm-ish and it was a one man show at this time! Welcoming and funny guy!

We ordered the wonton mein, beef pho and fried spring rolls. Everything tasted good, for a late night dinner! The wontons had that authentic flavor…it was good!

We paid in cash, but had to check the change.

Planning on doing breakfast here!“

“Great authentic ramen. If you're looking for what you would find in Japan, quality ingredients, super tender chasu, and perfectly cooked aldente noodles, this is your spot. Pro tip: get the curly(aka thick) noodles. They have a better chew imho.“

“The food is always great!“