By Contributing Writer
Des Moines is the capital of Iowa and the most populous city in the state. Voted as one of the best place to do business in 2007, insurance companies favor setting up their companies here. Des Moines plays a very important part in the U.S. presidential elections, since it is the home of the Iowa caucuses, and many presidential campaigns have their main headquarters here. Des Moines is also home to many Chinese restaurants.
Ming Dynasty Buffet
The kitchen staff serves most of the menu items at Ming Dynasty Buffet hot and spicy, but it also offers food options flavored delicately for diners who prefer milder dishes. Ming's has an informal and friendly atmosphere, and its menu options include vegetarian and lighter fare to cater to all dietary needs. The restaurant is near the Des Moines International Airport, Blank Park Zoo and A.H. Blank Golf Course. The restaurant offers both take-out and dine-in options and serves lunch and dinner meals.
Ming Dynasty Buffet
4804 SW 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315-3801
515-285-8887
mingdynastybuffet.com
Café Su
Café Su serves traditional Chinese cuisine with a bit of a twist. For instance, instead of the traditional fortune cookies, Café Su's cookies come dipped in chocolate. The kitchen staff can accommodate special arrangements for food preparations at Café Su, which offers a hip and fun-loving atmosphere that complements the rather innovative Chinese menu it offers. The restaurant also offers a wide array of beers---some seen only in other countries, while others are one-of-a-kind beers. It sits near Holiday Park and is one of many restaurants that line Fifth Street. Valley Junction is also nearby, a venue where you can go shopping, learn a bit of history and soak up some of the local arts. Café Su offers dine-in as well as take-out options.
Café Su
225 5th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-274-5102
China Place
A traditional Chinese restaurant in Des Moines, China Place serves lunch and dinner in a comfortable atmosphere. The kitchen staff prepares dishes with fresh ingredients. Its proximity to Drake University makes it a favorite among college students, since it offers quality foods at affordable prices. The Holiday Inn Express Des Moines is within close proximity to China Place, as is the Salisbury House and the Des Moines Art Center. China Place has both dine-in and take-out options.
China Place
3013 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311-3926
515-633-9393
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