So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Des Moines and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Chinese Restaurants Des Moines

Oh Sushi Description: . Address: 2815 Beaver Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States Phone Number: +1 515-859-6146 Website: http://www.ohsushi.org/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Friday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-10PM | Saturday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-10PM

Pho 515 Description: Vietnamese & Asian restaurant & bakery. Vietnamese café with TV screen serving noodle soup, banh mi bread, bubble tea & other Asian dishes. Address: 801 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States Phone Number: +1 515-243-2434 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-7PM | Monday: 10AM-7PM | Tuesday: 10AM-7PM | Wednesday: 10AM-7PM | Thursday: Closed | Friday: 10AM-7PM | Saturday: 10AM-7PM
Cheng’s Garden Description: . Address: 4214 Fleur Dr Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States Phone Number: +1 515-953-6249 Website: http://www.chengsgarden.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-10PM
Cheng’s Garden Description: . Address: 1305 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States Phone Number: +1 515-262-5291 Website: http://www.chengsgarden.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-10PM

Tsing Tsao Chinese Fast Food Description: No-frills counter-serve joint. Basic quick-serve strip-mall establishment serving up classic Chinese fast food & beer. Address: 2231 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States Phone Number: +1 515-262-2775 Website: Home Page Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Monday: 11AM-8:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-8:30PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM

Rolling Wok Cafe Description: Homey, colorful pan-Asian eatery. Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese & other Asian cuisines offered in a quaint, vibrantly colored space. Address: 1534 E Grand Ave E, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States Phone Number: +1 515-266-3787 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-3PM | Monday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Friday: 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM

Fawn’s Asian Cuisine Description: . Address: 1107 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States Phone Number: +1 515-266-0664 Website: http://fawnsasiancuisine.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM

Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 3850 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States Phone Number: +1 515-331-0608 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1976/IA/Des-Moines/3850-Merle-Hay-Rd Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-5:30PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | Friday: 10:30AM-9PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-9PM

Flying Mon Noodles Bar Description: . Address: 3708 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States Phone Number: +1 515-630-0209 Website: http://www.flyingmon.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM