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!“

“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!“

“I’ve been coming here for a few times now. It is excellent every time. Lots of options for different types of noodle and toppings, along with so many vegetables. I like a lot of the soup options but my favorite is the dry sauce, super spicy but really good.“

“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!!“

“One of my go to teriyaki spots. The servings are generous with pretty big portions every time. Prices are very fair for the amount and quality of food you get. Service is always quick and efficient, I usually wait less than 10 minutes. Consistent, reliable, and definitely worth coming back to.“

“Excellent food, every time.“

“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.“

“I've had a lot of different poke bowls throughout the south end and I now only go to Green Valley Hanapa'a Poke!! So ONO!! Fish is always fresh & tasty, Mellissa does a wicked Salt & Pepper Chicken (and fish).“

“Drive past this place daily and never really see anyone there. Decided to see how this place stays open when I don’t see many patrons. Bit grimey and off putting appearance from the outside but when you walk in, it’s clean and well taken care of. Weird, my buddy and I are the only ones there right in the peak of lunch hour… we’re going to regret this huh? Nope! Pleasantly surprised with an awesome mongolian beef lunch special and had me wanting to come back to try the other lunch specials! The lady that was working was super nice and sweet! Will definitely be coming back“

“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!“

“It’s on the far end— on the corner— not to be confused with the one beside it. Incredibly delicious! The lobster was so tender— it melted in my mouth. The dumplings were the best I’ve had. You know when you can tell that food is made with love and soul? This was that. We felt like royalty and were treated with caring and attentive service. We look forward to visiting again.“

“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.“

“Youngs place was great,- the food was amazing the staff was as if I was invited to there home.. I'd like to thank the girl for the invitation and look forward to having dinner there at least once a week..😎 (Yes it was really that good)“

“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.“

“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!“

“Just ate here tonight, well to go. Super delicious. We got crab soup dumplings, pork wontons in the hot and sour sauce, pumpkin dumplings, and Dan Dan noodles.

Everything was great. Service was wonderful. People were kind and professional.“

“This place was absolutely delicious!!!! The best dumplings I have had in the greater Seattle area. In addition to the dumplings, their bao is out of this world: soft, fluffy, airy, warm. I also ordered their chicken vermicelli and it had great flavor and was a large serving. I left there so satisfied and can’t wait to visit again. The staff were very friendly and inviting. I appreciated that they gave space to eat without coming around every few minutes. The empty plates were taken as soon they were cleared, drinks filled, and check was brought without asking for it. Overall, perfect experience!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“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!“

“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“

“I ordered two meals and two drinks and they only charged me for one meal which I didn't notice because they didn't give me a receipt. We had to wait for the second meal to be made but it wasn't the end of the world. This is the only teriyaki place I have ever been to that didn't give you a little cup of teriyaki sauce to go with it, had I known that I would have ordered extra sauce for my hubby's rice . The food was hot and tasted fine, just a little dry!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food is good. Limited drink selection. Sodas are in cans. Many things to choose from. We did have one person that had an alergic reaction to something... we do not know which dish. The lights in the bathroom shut off on you, and waving your hands from a stall will not turn them on.“

“We’ve been to Lucky House before, but honestly enjoyed it more this time around. After thinking about their prices compared to similar places we’ve been, I’d say they’re pretty average — despite some of the comments I’ve seen saying they’re expensive.

We went with a group of friends and ordered at least 10 different dishes, and everything we tried was good. It’s definitely family-style eating, which works great for sharing. The only downside was that they were a bit pushy with the food. We kept saying we were good, but they continued to encourage us to order more. A couple of times we ordered the smaller size of a dish and ended up getting the larger portion instead, which we didn’t realize until later in the meal.

On the flip side, the service was still attentive — they stayed on top of refilling drinks and checking in to make sure we were doing okay. They also have large tables, so it’s a solid option if you’re dining with a bigger group.“

“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.“

“Went there for lunch just to grab a quick bite. When we walked in, we were blown away by the decor and how cool it was. The food and service were spectacular and we would definitely go back again and highly recommend for anybody to try this Restaurant. You won't be disappointed.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Very very delicious and amazing!! Will be coming back for sure. The moment I walked in I was taken away by the delicious smell of the food and when our food came they were top notch and exceeded our expectations! They are also 100% halal so that was another thing which we loved! Definitely worth trying definitely worth it!“

“Went here for chinese new year order a tilapia steam fish. Fried rice for my picky eater nephew. Who is 5 years old, shrimp and walnut and green beans. The fish came late and had to take it to go and by the time we ate it, i believe it was over cooked and a bit pricy for one fish. Very disappointing :( but it is what it is and $67 dollar (fish alone)and the total for four dishes was $136. Normaly we get the sweet and sour fish nice crispy and yum sometimes it is a hit and miss.“

“I got delivery.The portions were awesome,from amount to taste/quality.I will definately get it from this store next time when I can.The delivery driver was also prompt and very courteous and I got everything I asked for with absolutely no issues and no complaints at all from me
Thank you so much 😉“

“Best Chinese food in Burien.“

“We always have a good time eating here! We can’t believe they just added ube taho to the menu! It was sooo good! I even brought some at home for breakfast the next day and it still tasted fresh. Of course Chowking will always be close to our hearts!“

“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!“