Canton Express
501 Locust St,Ste 204, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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Address :
501 Locust St,Ste 204
Des Moines, IA, 50309 - Phone (515) 282-4202
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 5:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
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Dean W.
In town for business, was near downtown and craved Korean. This is pretty much the only Korean joint in Des Moines, and I went in not expecting much, especially since it's Korean and Chinese. In short, ignore the Chinese side and order Korean...I was blown away! Pretty much one of the best soon dubu's I've had in a long time (frankly, better than the famous joint in LA.) The seafood was fresh, the stock base deeply flavorful, and it was thick with soft tofu, not thin and soupy at all. They didn't tone down the dish and kept the chili level high, along with sliced green chilis. Great flavor and not bitter at all. The raw egg was added before it was served to me, it would have been nice to let me put it in myself. The kimchee was fresh and homemade, I asked for seconds and was given a double serving. Only 2 other banchan...perhaps as Korean food gains traction in Des Moines they'll consider adding more banchan to the meals. The young couple running the restaurant are very nice and accommodating. This really tastes like Mom's home cooking and I will be back. The place was crowded with the downtown lunch crowd mostly eating Chinese. C'mon, Des Moines....try the Korean instead! You don't know what a jewel you have right here under your noses.
(4)Jon W.
I took a break at work and decided to take a different route in the skywalk and ended up passing by Canton Express. Their menu caught my attention, since there were Korean items on it. Plus Iowa doesn't have alot of Korean options, so I had to check this place out. Canton Express also serves Chinese food but I'll save that for another trip. Some of the Korean items they offer are Bulgogi (thinly sliced marinated beef), Bibimbap (a bowl of mixed rice with meat, vegetables and usually a fried egg with red pepper paste), Jajangmyeon (black soybean noodles), Champong (spicy seafood noodle soup), and Japchae (sweet potato noodles). These are some of the more popular Korean dishes. I ordered the bulgogi, which cost $12 and is what I expected to pay for Korean food. I also got a side dish of kimchi and bean sprouts with the meal. I do wish they let you pick your own side dishes though. The bulgogi had good flavor and there was plenty of meat and vegetables. The kimchi was ok...I couldn't tell if it was from a jar or not but it didn't have a spicy kick to it and it lacked a bit of "pop" in color too. The bean sprouts were kind of bland, and I would have chosen a different side dish if possible....like pickled kimchi radish. Overall I enjoyed my meal, especially the main item, since it was definitely something different to eat in downtown Des Moines. I think what was missing was the whole Korean restaurant atmosphere that you find bigger cities, where you can grill your own meat and enjoy some soju with friends. Since they're catering to business people in downtown they have to get the food out quickly, so I'm reviewing this place based on that. I do see myself going back and trying other dishes when I need my Korean fix :)
(3)Eric K.
I was over the moon excited to find a place in Des Moines that serves bibimbap and other Korean food. My first visit was at 5:10 PM last Monday, so I missed them, but 1:00 PM today proved to be an ideal time as my girlfriend and I were the only patrons in the place. We both ordered the bibimbap and were willing to pay the extra $2 to have it served in a dolsot (stone bowl). We were helped by the same woman who would cook our food, begging the question of whether a lunch rush would be overwhelming for a one-woman operation. When our food arrived it was sizzling and was served with gochujang and kimchi on the side. I would have loved to have more kimchi, but it was a decent amount. Everything was delicious and fresh. My only complaint was that the beef used was ground, not sliced. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a new lunch/early dinner spot!
(4)Wei G.
It opens on Saturday now.. I believe this is the only place that serves authentic Korean food in town, nice and cosy environment. The owner is taking good care of this place and food was fantastic. If you are craving for korean food this is definitely the place to go.
(5)Teresa ..
Location: Unfortunately Canton Express isn't the most convenient location to grab food (unless you are within walking distance or are walking through the skywalk). If you enter the skywalk from the 500 Grand Avenue parking structure (note: you have to pay to park which accepts credit or debit ONLY - $3 for up to an hour I believe), you take the elevator to the skywalk (marked SK in the elevator) and once you get into the skywalk from the 500 Grand Avenue parking structure, turn left and walk down that hallway and the restaurant will be on your left! Service: This restaurant is owned by a new Korean couple - they opened up 5 months ago. They are very friendly and take great care of you! They made sure to ask a couple (who had dined in and were leaving) if everything was okay. Additionally, they asked me if I wanted my order packaged separately (which is a nice touch if you work in the area and are picking lunch up for a coworker, etc). They make sure to pack the banchan and soup in a separate bag (to prevent spilling) which I thought was also nice. Ambiance: Casual. You walk in, order at the counter, and they will call you when your food is ready. Same goes with take out. They also play some nice Korean music in the background :) Food: I ordered the Bulgogi and Beef Bibimbap for my boyfriend and I for lunch. The bulgogi was tender and thinly sliced with plenty of sauteed onions and sesame seeds! It also comes with a side of white rice. As for the bibimbap, it has Korean brown rice (which is actually purple-colored) on the bottom with zucchini, beef, egg, onions, carrots, mushrooms! They provide a side of gojuchang (which is amazing with bibimbap! It is spicy and sweet). Both entrees came with a side of seaweed soup and a side of kimchi. We also had a small container of steamed broccoli. Overall the price is good for the prices I'm used to paying for Korean food (normally back at home Korean food is almost $20 per entree (albeit comes with a little more banchan). Overall, I highly recommend you give this place a try! This will definitely be my go-to spot for my Korean food fix :)
(5)Opinionated I.
Recently under new ownership. Went last Saturday and the place was bustling! It happened to be a Valentine's day lunch with friends. At least three or four other tables besides us. I wonder if it's the time of year with the new year coming up. Anyways, it looked like they were all eating Korean. But my friend ordered Sweet and Sour pork and they only had chicken. But it was fresh and crispy and the sauce was tasty. The tofu kim chi was perfect. Warm tofu squares with kim chi and pork belly stir fried in red pepper paste. Sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Will definitely get it again. We had one of the soup specials. Shredded beef with a VERY nice assortment of mushrooms and vegetables served in a stone bowl. The other special was oxtail soup with clear noodles. A seasonal favorite. I can't believe I didn't make us order it. Another special was $2 off of the bulgogi. The champong was hot and the noodles were chewy perfection. Ban chan included kim chi with a little radish kim chi. Beautifully assembled seaweed and egg. There was not a single bite of food left when we were done. Cannot wait to go back.
(4)Thao P.
I initially got really excited to find out there was ONE place in Des Moines, IA that served Korean food. I didn't come in with high expectations, but was just happy to get some Korean Food. When I came, I immediately discovered they are more renowned for serving decent cheap Chinese Food. And it is a great place for their lunch specials. I was actually impressed by the array of Korean items they had. The Bibimbop here has vastly improved since I first had it three years ago. I really liked it and my only complaint is that it had too many onions and not enough beef and it wasn't great quality. However, the Cha Jang Myun (Jajangmyeon) was very tasty! That's the best korean dish I've had there so far. They give you an enormous portion of it! I've had some of the Chinese lunch specials and they give you a good amount for the price. I would warn NOT to get the fried rice. It's bland and doesn't taste like fried rice. The Hot Sour Soup is good for its price. Overall their Chinese food is solid like other commercial Chinese places. The service is great and the owners/staff are friendly. It makes me continue going. Overall, this is a decent joint-- especially with it's great location on the skywalk for working professionals. This type of place is one of a kind in Des Moines so I give it thumbs up for that!
(3)Allen P.
I believe this is the only place that serves korean food in des moines. Anywho..my friend and I ordered bulgogi and the ja jamyun? Or however u spell it. The blackbean sauce noodles dish. Anywho..I was not that impressed. I mean it tasted like what it is, but it was pretty bland. I guess when you come from Chicago where there are tons of korean bbq restaurants, its hard to say the food here was good.
(2)Laura L.
This place is opened by Koreans but serves a lot of Chinese food, which I guess caters to the Midwestern crowd. It's a nice place to get introduced to Korean fare or satisfy a craving for it. Jajangmyun (black bean noodles): the noodles had a great, chewy texture. The sauce was a bit blander than usual, but it was almost there. Overall pretty good. Bulgogi ("Korean teriyaki," in the words of the chef): was pretty heavy on the onions, which was okay with me. The flavor was great, and it came with just enough rice. The kimchi that came with our dishes wasn't quite fermented enough. But that might be deliberate, considering the more pungent stuff would probably scare some customers away.
(4)Darrell S.
Great Korean food.
(5)Nina D.
I read all the review about this place and I'm not gonna lie I was pretty nervous of trying this place when I was ordering the girl was really nice cuz I had no clue how to pronounce any of the Korean so she helped me out a lot so I order the black beans noddles combo and the spicy seafood noddle and let me tell you omggg it was sooo good the service was good and the food was off the chart for me at least but you're gonna have to go there yourself to score it
(5)Vachi B.
Fantastic food. I haven't eaten Korean this authentic in years. The staff are polite and attentive, the atmosphere is good and the food, oh the food. Do yourself a favor and check this place out of you haven't already.
(5)Diane A.
Walking through the Skywalks this summer, I came across Canton, which @ the time was not yet opened...I've been anxiously awaiting the opening of Canton to cure my korean food cravings.. They are only open M - F, and their hours tend to change, but they close between 6 or 7pm. Excited, I finally was able to stop by Canton I would have normally ordered Bulgogi, but opted for the Bibimbap instead. Great disappointment. I paid $8.50 for a less-than-half-full box minimal meat....just very disappointed. I also ordered the Dukbokki (hot & spicy rice cakes)...this was made fresh to order, and the spice level was according to my personal reference. I loved it. This was just under $8.00. The serving was huge though! It's run by a Husband & Wife, whom are both very sweet...I think they may excel more in their chinese food options though. During lunch, the food is served "cafeteria style"...I will have to check it out when I'm off work early enough. Lunch ends @ 1pm. I will stop by and try out more dishes like the Bulgogi and the Cha Jang Myun (Jajangmyeon) - black bean paste noodles Although I was a bit disappointed, I'm happy to see a Korean restaurant budding in the city....the closest you can get to more authentic Korean, I believe is probably Iowa City.
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