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!“

“Very popular and wait time 5-10 mins ! Many food and soup base options ! Also cold beverages in fridge and Boba tea. Service is great ! 👍 There was one lady was cleaning table and greet customer. That is very nice ! I appreciate their hard work .“

“awesome.. love this place.“

“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!“

“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)“

“Have had the lunch special several times now. The food is fresh and the sauces are very flavorful. I highly recommend the Mongolian Beef, the Kung Pao Chicken, and the Pork and green beans. The special includes soup and an egg roll. Both the hot and sour and the won ton soups are some of the best I've had. What a great deal for such delicious food. Will definitely be back!“

“Great service the food was prepped and cooked quickly and it was delivered within 20 mins. Very nice portions of food. I got the chicken chow mein, 8 piece gyoza and side salad everything was so good 😊. First time ordering from them they will definitely continue getting my business for for future orders. A+ service and food 💕Thank you Teriyaki Wok“

“If you like spicy, textured sushi rolls, you definitely have to order The H3 Roll ($19.99) at Appa Sushi & Bento Teriyaki!

Inside, it’s packed with spicy tuna, spicy salmon, spicy yellowtail, and crunchy cucumber, then topped with creamy avocado, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. What makes this roll stand out is the four different types of tobiko (flying fish roe) on top. They add a salty, satisfying pop of texture that brings the whole roll together.
The fun part is that each tobiko color actually brings a unique, subtle flavor profile:

Red: Beet
Yellow: Yuzu/Citrus
Green: Wasabi
Black: Squid Ink

Don't let the exotic details intimidate you—the flavors are balanced and complement the roll perfectly. It's super filling, gorgeous to look at, and worth every penny. Highly recommend giving this a try if you enjoy fresh fish with a bit of a kick!“

“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.“

“Excellent food, every time.“

“I came here on a Saturday evening to have dinner with my husband and I was surprised to see it empty based on reviews. We ordered a variety and had prompt service from the nicest woman. She was very attentive and even gave us a free appetizer. The food was some of the best Chinese food I've had. The location looks a bit worn down but the interior is very clean and put together. I would recommend to everyone i know. You can't judge by the exterior. It's great food and great atmosphere!“

“As a Cantonese person, this place hits closest to home. Probably the most authentic Cantonese restaurant in Seattle. Prices are reasonable given the quality of the food. Service is not the fastest at busy hours, but that’s to be expected.“

“Update: I am sad to say that because of the huge changes made to the menu by the new owner, I have to take a star away from my rating. The food has become under seasoned and sometimes the execution is poor. The quality is now inconsistent but broadly underwhelming, with old signature dishes having been removed or turned into something unrecognizable. It is nowhere near where it was three years ago when the founder ran the restaurant. I hope that they reconsider a lot of these changes so I can give the star back.

Not just the best Chinese food in the Pierce/King county area, but the best food. My wife is a Chinese expat and this is pure comfort food for her. Their food is authentic Chinese, the way I remember it from my time there in Henan, and on top of that, it's relatively cheap.

You know it's real Chinese when it's fresh, delicious, healthy, and reasonably priced. We drive all the way from Tacoma to come here every time, at least twice a month. It's worth the trip not just because the food is so good, but also because the location is great -- we can do our shopping at Ranch 99 for cool Asian import groceries and other comforts from back home.

On top of all this, the service is warm, sincere, and efficient. My favorite place to eat, period.“

“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).“

“Had the jjamjjamyun and husband had the jjajangmyun and sweet & sour pork combo. Food was not overly seasoned and just the right amount of spiciness in the soup. The pork is made with sweet rice flour, so it gives it more of a chewy texture which is a nice change. We went in between lunch and dinner time, so it was nice and quiet. The staff was so friendly and nice, while being very prompt. I'll definitely be back!“

“My husband picked up takeout from this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. Food was delicious, fresh, and great portions. I was also told the service was amazing. It seems this is only takeout and not a dine in restaurant. Regardless of that we will definitely be returning to order more food 😌“

“Ordered takeout from Happy Noodles and was genuinely blown away by how authentic the food is. As a Chinese person, I'm usually pretty picky about Chinese food, and seeing the restaurant packed with Chinese patrons was already a good sign.

I ordered the Intestines Vermicelli, and it was outstanding—spicy, deeply umami, and incredibly generous with the protein. Every bite was packed with flavor.

What really stood out was the hospitality. The lady boss was exceptionally kind and even offered to refill my water bottle and give me extra rice, despite me only ordering takeout.“

“I got the duck and BBQ pork lunch combo. First, the sauce they put on it is fabulous. The pork was actually my favorite. I’d never had Chinese BBQ duck before and it’s a little too fatty for me. The cabbage that comes with is very flavorful but it was cold. Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be but it just surprised me.
There is extremely limited indoor seating. I’m talking 4 or 5 tables. And they serve everything in to-go containers.“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“We were kinda skeptical to come in at first, but once we entered the restaurant it was sooo cute and cozy. Food servings is good. We loved every dish! They only had one server but he really did such a great job attending to us. Our new favorite chinese restaurant!“

“Food was well priced and tasty. Drinks were also good, we had an ube tea, mango green tea and a Thai tea. There is a QR code to order from the table so no wait to order. The food came pretty quickly, although they brought us someone elses order while still completely forgetting to give us 1 of our items. I did witness that they also forgot an item for the table next to us as well. So all in all I noticed 3 order mishaps in about 30 minutes. All of that is forgivable to me though because the food and pricing were on point.“

“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.“

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

“Great food and customer service“

“We left another location and came here! We know Kent Dough Zone is best service, best location, BEST FOOD!

They took us last minute with only 25 min till close.
The servers were very polite and accommodating (even though it was basically closing time)
I came in with 3 teenagers

We had two spicy mala noodles, two dan dan noodles, two orders sweet and spicy garlic chili pan fried chicken wontons, and hot & sour chicken wontons, oh and a green onion pancake.

Everything was so good as always and they even gave complimentary pork and crab soup dumplings.which reminds me
We also ordered the chicken xio long bao (chicken soup dumps)

Such a great place
All that under $80

Best place ever
Thank you so much

Didn’t get photos cause we ate as soon as they brought it out lol“

“Locally owned by a Chinese couple for many years. In my opinion they sell the best fried rice and pork buns in the state. The buns are always fresh and warm and so delicious. I've had fried rice from easily a hundred different restaurants in both the USA and Japan and their fried rice is still one of my faves. Good ratio of rice to other ingredients, generous amount of meat, and not too oily.“

“Amazing homestyle Korean food with awesome value, I was super happy and the lady at the front was very very nice 🥰
Get the tofu stew and bulgogi combo it’s awesome! I’ve had the jajangmeon and that hit the spot 😎“

“If I could put one more star on service I would put two because that was the fastest and most enjoyable meal you could have, manager was very nice, gave us on the house appitizer, came to our table and talked to us even. Very enjoyable would go back if I could.“

“I order from here at least two times a month and it’s always the best. Great price and the food is always consistent I usually get one of the dinner specials my favorite is the string bean chicken entree but all of them have been great. If you want great Chinese food this is definitely the spot to go.“

“YUM YUM Teriyaki is one of those hidden gems you end up going back to again and again. It’s my go-to, last-minute spot — consistently fast, fresh, and satisfying every time. The portions are solid, the flavors are exactly what you expect from great teriyaki, and it never disappoints when you need a reliable meal on the fly.

What really stands out is consistency — whether it’s a quick lunch or late-day pickup, the quality stays the same. It’s the kind of place you don’t have to think twice about.

Easily a 5/5 for convenience, value, and dependable comfort food.“

“I’ve been coming here for over a decade and it’s about time I leave a review.
They serve the best pho. I have tried many other places in Seattle and none can compete. The service is outstanding. I’m treated with so much love and respect here. Everyone is so kind and positive! There’s no need for me to find a better pho place because I’ve found it. They also serve other delicious entrees but pho is just my go to. The stir fried shrimp noodle is good and so is their stir fried rice!!
I definitely recommend coming here!“

“We were craving teriyaki and have been slowly trying out all the ones in the area. We're very happy having had Buck's, the plan was clean , service is friendly and quick with no overly loud music(TV on but a nice low volume). The portions are great and the food itself beautifully seasoned, tender and moist with nice cuts(no cheap grisly bits in our meal). We got the spicy chicken and pork they were so good and the salad simple but so nicely chopped(love me some consistent texture) and went nicely with the meal. We're done trying out other spots this is the one. Now only if they offered catering cause I would absolutely getting catering for parties.“

“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.“

“well how can I put this, wok and teriyaki is the best place if your looking for a fast and easy lunch or dinner I live just around the block and me and my friends come out here to grab a bite and recently they had added a new menu of Mexican food, which is really good if you ever wanna try some, you have to try the tacos and the torta which are to die for😽“

“This was the first time I went to chowking and was highly recommended by my mom who loves it! We ordered siopao, shrimp and rice bowl, beef &broccoli, halo-halo, thai tea, & wonton soup. It was delicious we kept ordering more food and drinks.“

“We had a wonderful dine-in experience. There are many dimsum places in the area but Dough Zone stands out with its spacious dining area and decoration. Not a giant menu of dimsum (which usually comes in 3 pieces) but each order is 8 pieces. The bun looks really good too. Always better to go in a bigger group to share. Plus, they have their own Dough Zone beer which tastes amazing. We will be back!“

“Foo Lam has some of the most authentic Chinese meals in all of Seattle. It is well worth the trip no matter what side of town you are on. Their Dim Sum, their steamed/fried Shrimp and other meatballs, Congee, and assortment of Chinese eats are top notch. Their cleanliness could definitely be much improved, and their to go service sometimes is questionable as far as them giving you sufficient materials- but from a pure food standpoint the cook and staff are great. And for a quick snack, they have great Spicy, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings.“

“Loved their Spicy Teriyaki Chicken. It was actually spicy...“

“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.“

“I remember being around 7 years old and my family would come here almost every Sunday for years after church with the church fam and sit behind the beaded curtains. I’m now 23 and pregnant and remembered how amazing the fried rice was (along with the egg flower soup, chicken wings and some seafood special in white sauce). Sadly I live in Idaho now and I was craving it to an EXTREME and I mentioned it to my mother otp. My sister was coming to visit me the very next day, so as a huge surprise that evening my mother sent my father 45mins one way from auburn to burien to go get a house special fried rice so they could send it in a Tupperware to me with my sister. I couldn’t believe that it tasted the same after allllllll these yearssss 😭 my heart was soooo content. Very cliche but happy garden made up a HUGE part of my childhood and I’m glad they’re still in business and still making this amazing food after all these years. Thank you guys for existing and giving me so many good memories there 🫶🏽 I still have a picture of me and my little sister sitting at the corner booth. Typing this out is making me crave the fried rice again lol, great times.“

“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!“

“Let's start with the fact that they have an excellent food safety rating by the King County Health Department. That is very impressive for an Asian buffet. The service is stellar as is the sushi bar. The salad bar has blue cheese not just ranch which is a plus to me. Many choices for hot piping food with great flavors. This is probably my 8th or 10th time here and I live all the way back in Lynnwood. Would absolutely come again.“

“Whoever left a review under 4 stars for some bs reason should be banned from leaving food reviews the food is amazing the servers are nice and welcoming and the atmosphere is a nice and lively environment I leave 4 for food because I feel like 5 would be Michelin star but overall it was amazing! And wheeze I come here it’s always crowded💝🤘🏻“

“I was looking for some good good teriyaki that I could get to on the light rail. This spot hit just right! Quick and easy walk from the Othello light rail station. The air-conditioning felt so nice and the customer service was top tier, I love that they have mix and match options for the combos. They took time to help me understand the menu and all the options. Ive been here many times since that first visit. Everything Ive tried so far has been delicious, my family has been happy with their meals as well. Highly recommend !“

“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 😉“