Mandarin Noodle House

We stopped here for our first meal of our Des Moines weekend trip and were really blown away by Mandarin Noodle House. We did not assume we would be eating any Asian Fusion while in Des Moines, let alone actual Japanese dishes you cannot find at most Asian restaurants. We arrived on a Friday evening about an hour before close and there were just a couple other people dining in at this time. Our waitress was very friendly and sat us right away.

The menu was not huge but had a wide variety of options, not just Americanized Chinese food dishes. They had authentic Korean and Japanese dishes!! They also have daily specials which are up on a whiteboard near the middle of the restaurant. So we ordered: Crab Rangoon, takoyaki, beef bulgogi, and a vegetable tempura bento box.

Crab Rangoon: fried perfectly and had a nice crab/cheese mixture

Takoyaki: Not as good as the real thing from Japan, but considering we are in the middle of the United States, these definitely were good enough! Sadly no Benito flakes but everything else was there and it tasted like it should.

Bulgogi: The marinade was ok, could have been marinated longer or at least given more of the marinade. The fresh vegetables and steamed rice were perfect.

Bento Box: The eel was actually really well done and better than a lot I've had (very mild). And the vegetable tempura was also fried perfectly in a very delicious batter.

Overall, we absolutely loved our dinner and left uncomfortably stuffed. The food was really well done considering they do a variety of different Asian countries cuisines. Nothing was perfect or the best I've had, but everything was very good and we had no complaints. We definitely will come back here if we are in the area again. Lastly, the décor inside the restaurant is wonderful to with a lot of different art pieces scattered throughout the restaurant. I still would have never guessed I would have ate takoyaki in Iowa - and really enjoyed it!

Cozy, casual, relaxing atmosphere and a great mix of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese fare. Service is fast and on point as well. The bento boxes are an awesome idea and by far my favorite menu offering. If you're looking for casual Asian dining, but you don't want to be limited to just one type of cuisine, this is the place to go.

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I would highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family. Loved the food, atmosphere and the service. Food was very authentic and delicious. I have not seen other restaurants in the Midwest that can match the quality of food Mandarin Noodle House provides. No doubt one of the best experiences I had in many years. I'm quite impressed!

Wonderful food and service. Fined in there recently and they had great safety precautions in addition to a friendly staff. Food was very fresh and fulfilling without being too greasy/heavy. Very happy with my experience and would recommend trying!

Best egg rolls that I've had in a long time, fresh, hot, and crispy. Also, I'm a fan of miso soup and this is a good spot to get some. I had the lunch special General Tsos Chicken and that was excellent as well. Chicken was fresh and crispy and the sauce wasn't too sweet and had a good heat.

Great food and service. We couldn’t decide so we got three meals. All where really delicious.

The owners have been restauranters in Des Moines for years. The food is fantastic! Best pot stickers in Des moines!

My wife and I decided to go try the noodle house tonight, it was an overall very good experience. The waitstaff was very friendly and attentive, always keeping your drinks filled and making sure everyone is doing okay. The food arrived quickly and the portions were large. My wife cleared her plate of broccoli beef and I was unable to finish my chicken teriyaki ramen but was more than happy to take it home to enjoy again. Atmosphere was friendly and inviting. Can’t wait to dine again and try another excellent dish!

Yummy! Food was hot and tasted great. Crab Rangoon and Kung Pao Chicken were very good. Nicely decorated. Recommended!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant and I must say, their Chinese cuisine was absolutely outstanding. The flavors were authentic and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. Not only that, but the service was top-notch, making the overall experience truly delightful. I would highly recommend this place and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again soon.

Food was delicious the waitress was so nice I will definitely be going back.

My friends and I went yesterday. Got Taiwanese Beef Noodle, Beef Slices in Chili Oil and Korean Seafood Tofu Soup and Appetizer for chicken wing. I'm originally from China and I do like them all. The dishes were served hot, fresh and plenty of meat. Great quality.

Great food at a great price! The Teriyaki Chicken Special is delicious!! $10!! That’s a steal!! Thank you

Amazing Ramen and Jambong! Pot stickers are very good. Will have to go back and try the Bibimbap.

It was a lovely little place to grab dinner. The food was very good, staff was friendly. Egg drop soup seemed like it had too much chicken bouillon or something like that in it, wasn't my favorite but still a really good place to grab a meal. Loved the decorations there.

The pork ramen was exactly what I needed tonight! After looking at the menu I will be back to try more options! Great family owned place!

My favorite place ever! Their hot and sour soup is so authentic and there is nothing like it in town. Their dishes are always spectacular at an affordable price. Only thing I don’t like is that they are closed on Mondays. Every time I crave their soup i realize it’s Monday….

Great lunch today. Everything super fresh and tasty. Their salad house dressing is very good. Had Ramen and other entrees.

I was surprised at the quickness of takeout in the evening, I was in and out in about 5 minutes and the food was hot and fresh to me. They remembered all the ustensils which one of "my things". I got the general Tsos chicken which is a little spicier than some others which I really liked.

Vicky our waitress was awesome. We had the hot and sour soup which was wonderful and the Mongolian beef was good as well. We decided to try the chicken wings as well and that was really really good. The sauce is absolutely delicious, if you are a fan of wings then these are a must have!