50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Des Moines

“The food is spectacular here! I came for my Birthday and was BLOWN AWAY. New favorite Chinese spot. 12 out of 10!“

“Went Monday at 2 PM. No line not busy. I like how you can make your own sauce to go with your meal. You pick your food put it in the bowl, then you pay for it and pick whatever soup base.

I will definitely come here again.“

“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!“

“awesome.. love this place.“

“Lucky Chinese is not an establishment that you’re apt to come across but if you’re willing, their offerings are certainly worth the effort.

Neither “Szechuan” nor “Cantonese”, you will find a dish that appeals to you. Despite a modest menu, ASK for what YOU enjoy, and be guided to the equivalent offering. Do be aware, and spice (hot) is subjective, but a “2 star” rating here might be closer to a 3 or even a 4.

Of particular interest, and if only to sample the fare, a soup is included with an “entree”. Normally, to try a soup, a diner would have to ORDER the same.

The portions were generous, and a request for Shrimp Chow Fun (not on the menu) was readily accommodated. That dish was bursting with flavor and reason enough to return.

A hearty full meal for two was purchased for less than HALF of what other establishments would have charged but your experience may vary, depending on your order.

There is limited parking, ample seating (take-away seemed the preferred choice), and again, the location is obscure (use your favorite GPS).

If you are a West Seattle resident, this may be the very establishment we have all been waiting for.

Bon Appetit!!“

“I grew up in Seattle eating teriyaki regularly. I know the difference between a good spot and a bad spot - thick sauce vs thin, those little burnt pieces on the chicken and the yakisoba, etc.

This place is certainly the best in Auburn, but I’d go further and say it might be the best I’ve had in general.

I’ve been here 15 or 20 times now and it’s always great quality, and the employees make me feel valued.

The best“

“Stopped here for the first time today to pick up lunch. Loved the flavor and taste of each of three dishes we tried. This will now be our favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Crispy & Spicy Fish 香辣鱼 & Szechuan Chicken 四川鸡 were particularly good.“

“Amazing food! The Mongolian Beef is a must have. Also enjoyed potstickers, green beans, orange chicken, all of it was amazing. The owner is very kind. We brought our special needs child with us to dine in and she went above and beyond to make it a comfortable experience.“

“Best dim sum and ramen! My son could not believe what he was eating! We love their food and friendly service and cannot wait to go back. We drive down from two counties north! It’s a worthwhile pilgrimage.“

“The food is amazing! We love Melissa. She and her family are friendly and welcoming. The place is clean, the food is fresh and properly handled. This has been our family favorite for years to enjoy excellent Chinese food/stir-fry, to eat a good meal, to celebrate birthdays and to gather with friends. I would've posted more photos but we ate our food too soon (The Mongolian Beef is yummy)!“

“Great take out place, top notch especially for the area. Great food, prompt service. No complaints. They exceeded my expectations. I got the seafood fried rice and honestly off of first impressions I didn’t think I was going to like it, scallops, oysters, imitation crab (from what I could gather I might be wrong and there could be others) and a high yellow tinge like turmeric. I thought the flavors wouldn’t mesh well but it was wonderful. The chowmein I got was great too. The honey wanut shrimp was okay but honestly got a little outshined by everything else but that’s okay because it was all great and would order from here again.“

“We have come here for many years. It been awhile since we came back. We like their new menu looks like it been recently updated. We ordered our usual of: -Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Catfish Soup -Catfish in Clay Pot/Stew -Rice Today we also tried: -Crispy Oysters -Salted Fish Fried Rice -Three Color Dessert -Thai Dessert It wasn't too busy today, we got a table right away for a family of our. The servers were nice and friendly. Our desserts were bought out first, and soon after the main dishes. Our usual dishes is the tasty as usual. Our favorite as a family is the fried oysters. Our young kids liked it best with the sweet sauce (not spicy). The sizing of the oysters are large and it tasted excellent. Overall, it was a wonderful dining night with the whole family. We will be back as usual! We highly recommend this place! They got some of the dishes we love that keeps us coming back for more!“

“I order takeout from here all the time, and I’m obsessed with their red chili oil — especially the diced rabbit and the red-oil dumplings and wontons.

I’ve seen mixed reviews — some say the chili oil is too much, others say it’s not enough. I’m guessing the ‘not enough’ reviews came after people complained it was too much, so maybe the chef adjusted it.

But honestly, it’s simple. If you want it lighter, just ask. If you want real Sichuan flavor like me, ask for extra — they nail it.

The food is seriously good. I’m literally writing this review because of how much I love their chili oil❤️“

“Great food and customer service“

“We found this hidden gem while in the area and decided to give it a try. We came in around 4:30 PM and had the place to ourselves. We ordered five dishes, Chicken Fried Rice, Black Pepper Short Ribs, Mongolian Chicken, and a garlic vegetable dish and a small wonton soup. Everything was flavorful and cooked well, not too greasy, except the short ribs which was just a tad oily.

The food was excellent overall, fresh and full of flavor. We’ll definitely come back when we’re in the area again. I’m giving it 4.5 stars, taking a half point off for the location and atmosphere. The area looks a bit dated and the interior could use some updating, but that doesn’t take away from the quality of the food or the friendly service.

If you care more about great food than fancy decor, this place is worth checking out.“

“Don’t think twice about dining at Young’s! Food incredible and comforting. The service is wonderful and quick. Ample street parking. Enjoy some classic breakfast favorites and come in to meet your new favorite fried rice - there are no wrong answers on this menu! Check out this White Center staple.“

“I dare say that this is the best Cantonese restaurant in Seattle. Very hole in the wall style, family owned and there are only Chinese people dining in. The litmus test is bao zai fan and it was delicious! Everything on the menu is straight from Guangdong, as well as some American-geared takeout options. Only con is that it’s so far south but it makes the trips here worth it.

My mom found it on xhs and I’m glad she showed me!“

“I go here during lunch any time I'm in the area. Hands down the best teriyaki spot I've been to in Washington. The portion sizes are great and the food is brought out rather quickly. I usually get the L2 combo as it's very reasonably priced and tastes amazing.“

“New Peking Wok deserves a huge shout-out! The food was absolutely delicious, and the customer service was outstanding. Even on a very busy New Year’s night, the staff handled everything with professionalism, patience, and kindness. They remained polite and respectful to everyone—even in the face of rude customers—which truly shows how much grace and care they have. You can feel the love they put into both their food and their service. Highly recommend!“

“Better than Din Tai Fung.
Sorry, it’s the truth. Not that I don’t love DTF, but these guys know dumplings, and noodles, and everything in between!
Any pan-fried dumpling dish is a MUST, and they also do green beans!
And the staff is super nice.
Everything is made in house and it’s always piping hot!“

“Great family owned business! Great customer service and delicious food! Party room service was terrific! Our guests loved the dinner!“

“Great food and drinks with a nice view without breaking the bank.“

“I have never been to the restaurant, always order door dash. Food on a scale of 1-10 is an absolute 11, so good, so flavorful, and they don't skimp on the proteins in the entrees. My only suggestion which would have me order more often is wings, they don't have wings, if they had salt & pepper wings they would be my go to every time.“

“this place isn't underrated... it's not even talked about or discussed enough among foodies. This place is a hidden gem of the foodie community. I've been coming here for a few years now and consistently juicy cuts and flavor never disappoints.
The crispy pork is a much thinner skin than most chinese bbq spots but it's very flavorful and because of the thinner skin, the crisp, crisps more.
The roast duck is one of my favorites, the bigger pieces is just dripping with flavor in every bite. the skinner pieces still has great flavor but no meat and all bones.
The soya sauce chicken is extra juicy as well - personal preference I want a deeper soy flavor but over all still delicious.
And the BBQ pork is juicy and flavorful as well.

The lunch plates range from $12 - 16 depending on how many cuts you want - they aren't HEAPING portions but a very healthy and filling portion for one person to eat. Just to be able to not have to drive to Chinatown in Seattle or Tacoma for chinese bbq makes this place worth all the hype and a great reason to visit.“

“There aren’t a lot of great dumpling places back home, so we loved getting to try so many different delicious options here! I’d never had soup dumplings before, but I loved them. They were probably one of the highlights of the trip for my partner!“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“Been coming here to have their buns!!! I drive almost 2 hours just to eat here. At one point t we moved to ga and we were go e for four years, I craved them forever. Now we moved back I am glad to see them still in business, I will forever come here as long as they are there.“

“It was late we traveled far and this place was recommended, food was great, we loved it big portions, service was polite and patient, will come here again every time we get into town.Yhey just seriously need to fix the lights on their sign had a hard time finding it because lights were out and it was dark out“

“My second time going to Dough Zone, the other one I went to was in Bellevue. Pretty decent selections, I’m not huge on the noodle dishes personally, like the beef and sesame one. The Chicken Dumplings and Pan-Fried Wontons were the best, so I totally recommend those.“

“wow, traditional dishes are good, but fusion dishes are better in my opinion. Fusion dishes show the creativity and outside the box thinking. Tried my first sandwich today and will be returning to try others. If you love Binh Mi this is the spot.“

“Lucky house will always and consistently be a place where food is unmatched!!! Every-time I go it’s the amazing food from the dim sum to the sesame chicken!! And the garlic string beans are incredible!!! Would recommend to anyone who is looking for Great food“

“Best I can tell it’s a place for Vietnamese uncles to hang out. They have coffee, but I didn’t see a menu anywhere for other options.

The ca phe sua da is realllyyyy good though, honestly better than most places here.

Also it smells heavily of cigarette smoke, so if you bothers you you might not like it.“

“I came here with my baby, and the server Vanessa was SO kind to us. She went above and beyond - helped with my baby's high chair, made my baby smile, and did everything she could to be kind and welcoming and give me as a mom a friendly space to enjoy the wonderful Xiao Long Bao. I haven't had a soup dumpling in years - they were so nourishing, and I feel so refreshed and happy after this experience! Thank you Vanessa for your wonderful kindness! I will be back!“

“Teriyaki is adequately portioned
Meat is tender, juicy and flavorful, prices fair for the quality, eating in service also offers complimentary tea, only issue of service is occasional miscommunication over the phone other wise excellent.“

“Still sitting in the parking lot just had to rave about the service!!! Loved Sarah B.
Costumer service, was offered a free appetizer while waiting for our order. Loved the photos on the wall of all the support. Definitely will be back, 10/10 in my book.“

“We discovered this place a few months ago after searching for Chinese food by my mother in laws place. Little did we know that this Chinese restaurant that you wouldn’t noticed since it’s tucked in a corner of a strip mall ,was the best place for amazing dine in and take out Chinese food. Prices are good and the staff is always helpful and nice. Shout out to the lady we see all the time at the front and always serves us. It’s nice to be a regular now, greeted with joy and happiness with delicious food. Glad we found this place thank you“

“This place really shines with stir-fried dishes. The wok hei is strong and well executed, easily one of the best spots if you’re craving bold, classic Sichuan small plates.
Recommended:
Mapo tofu (balanced numbing spice), fresh pepper stir-fried snail meat, spicy stir-fried pork kidney, shredded potato with green pepper, and chives with crispy tripe. Honestly, most of their quick stir-fry dishes are very solid.
Not recommended:
Mao xue wang, grilled fish, and boiling fish dishes — these are noticeably weaker compared to their stir-fry lineup.
If you know what to order, this is a great spot for authentic, high-heat Sichuan flavors.“

“They have the BEST teriyaki chicken I've ever had! The teriyaki sauce is delicious and they use quality meat products that is cut into thin, manageable slices. It's so yummy I could eat there every day! Plus, they have very reasonable prices as well. A teriyaki bowl costs less than any fast food meal, and it's more filling and so much better for your health I'm sure.“

“This is hands down the best Korean-Chinese restaurant I’ve tried in Washington. Everything was delicious, and the flavors were spot on. Highly recommended.

They’re also currently offering a Jajangmyeon buy-one-get-one-free“

“They’re egg foo young (shrimp) is the best I’ve had. The gravy is perfectly done. We love vegetable fried rice and the peppered shrimp!

Vegetarian options: The veggie fried rice is great. Everything’s good so just order without meat. Sin carne.“

“Despite being totally slammed during their first week open, this place didn’t disappoint. My takeout order was ready right on time and was just as tasty as I remembered it. Can’t beat the orange chicken! And its pretty reasonably priced too. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood.“

“Asian Table in Kent is a tasty find! The sushi roll was fresh, with perfect rice and zesty flavors. Teriyaki chicken was juicy, charred just right. Staff’s friendly, making you feel at home. Quirky paper lanterns give it a cozy glow. Only gripe? Portions could be bigger. A solid spot for sushi and Asian bites!“

“Best Chinese food in Burien.“

“You'll only find the most authentic food here. Everything is so fresh. The duck had just enough fatty, meat, and crispy. The fish was awesome. We also get it half steamed and half made into soup and both excel in their taste. The honey crisp pork ribs are always a top choice for us. Loved that the fried calamari was like finger food for us. And their garlic satueed water spinaches bring the color and health to the table. They also come in such big portions that we had plenty to take to eat the next day, which not to mention, still tasted fresh even after the microwave. So lucky to have found this gem.“

“We dropped in for lunch today and it definitely lived up to its ratings. Had been eager to try out XinJiang food for a while and the food was excellent. Absolutely loved the lamb on noodles and the lamb buns. The skewers were good too. The chicken with Nan was good too but the star was definitely the lamb on noodles. Would love to visit again to try out more dishes“

“We stopped by on a Friday night. Ordered the P20, B12 and fresh spring rolls. The minute we walked in they greeted us with exceptional warmth. The service was extremely fast and the food was great. We’ve been looking for our go to place to grab quality food with great portions and this is the place.“

“This place is truly a hole in the wall, but don’t let that fool you—the food was absolutely delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. We’re so glad we decided to give it a try because it ended up being a great find. You honestly can’t beat the prices for the quality and portion sizes. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re looking for great food without the hype.“

“Amazing customer service and they give you so much food! Literally, 2 meals easily fed my family of 4. The quality is top notch! Highly recommend. Definitely our family go to for teriyaki. Owner really cares about the customers and workers.“

“Ordered a pork Banh mi it was good, wished it had few more strands of cilantro but otherwise it was pretty good. Ordered Thai iced tea and a taro bubble tea, both great! I wasn’t a fan on their broth, I usually get flank meat but they only have steak. Will be back for more Banh Mi and drinks!“

“The food was good and filling, the service was great, and the cooking area was spotless. 4 year old loved the teriyaki chicken. Negatives bathroom is out of order, and the tables were sticky. All in all, if I lived nearby, I would come back again.“