Stopped in on a Wednesday night and we were the only ones there...and in no way was that a bad thing because this place is a diamond in the rough. I had the orange chicken and my wife had broccoli and beef. Mine was excellent, fresh and slightly spicy (could have been touch spicier) nice pieces of chicken lightly battered and crispy. The broccoli and beef was also very good, fresh broccoli and tender beef. Only complaint is the decor is a little old and our table had a warped top that caused the piece of glass on top to rock back and forth (very minor).
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Deren S.
Pho is good, lots of noodles and broth is good. Mongolian beef is good and cheap but not very much portions.
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Rebecca W.
China Garden is really good 80% of the time. The other 20% is hit and miss. They seem to have one cook who is very heavy handed with the peppers and sometimes you get a dish that's just insanely spicy. Most of the time they're on the ball and the food is great, the delivery is fast (we've never been to the actual location-they're our go to Chinese delivery place), and they've never messed up an order. Especially good-their combo lo mein (order it spicy and pray pepper dude isn't working), their shui mai, and their Vietnamese specialties.
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Jim H.
We are looking for good Chinese delivery. Still looking, I was hoping the food would be better than the incompetent guy taking the order. To sum up the meal hot & sour soup should not taste like SWEET & sour soup. The portions were half the size of other delivery places. I didn't even finish my first plate. The rest went into the trash. The only good thing was the delivery person was nice.
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Cindy H.
I've always liked this place - but it must be pretty busy. Tonight is Friday and we ordered 2 hours ago for delivery and it still isn't here.
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Hil H.
I love online ordering and delivery! China Garden has good prices and is always quick. I recommend the Triple Delight or Beef with Mushrooms for entree. The crab rangoons and shrimp puffs are good apps. I prefer the hot and sour soup over the egg drop.
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Candy H.
Not bad food - just not what I expected. Hot and sour soup - neither hot nor sour - just sweet and kind of gummy. Tiniest egg rolls I've ever seen - and no hot mustard. The real disappointment for me was the lemon grass chicken. Instead of a light, lemony sauce, the noodles were swimming in a sea of dark brown gravy. Instead of fresh, crunchy cucumbers, lettuce and bean sprouts, they were topped with a ton of cooked onions, also coated with brown sauce. But on the other hand, my husband had combination fried rice and reported that, except for being a little greasy it was pretty good.
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Lisa H.
Nothing amazing, but good good for a great value. The have an excellent online ordering service. Definitely my go-to for delivery food!
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Jadwiga K.
Great way to spend a rainy day and home delivery.
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Tanner J.
Tried to order online via yelp, restaurant was still open. after waiting 20 minutes they called me to tell me they "closed early".
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Kevin H.
If you're looking for solid chinese food at an affordable price, China Garden is your go-to place. I've had just about everything on their menu, they do a very good job with the traditional favorites: chicken/beef lo mein, orange chicken, mongolian beef, etc. Definitely try the pot-stickers and crab rangoons there too. Their egg-rolls used to be amazing but they recently switched to a new recipe and it definitely disappointed me. Atmosphere is very quiet and clean, rarely a huge crowd unless it's lunch. They keep the bathrooms very clean (definitely hard to come by at a chinese restaurant) and their delivery service is quick and efficient, they say 45 minute wait but often times they get my food out to me in around 20 minutes or so. They also have a small bar, but from what I can tell no bartender or mix drinks. If you want to just grab a quick beer and some finger food, this is the place.
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Abigail K.
Amazing food. No complaints. Try the pot stickers. The best in town!
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Adam G.
Good quality food but horrible service.
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Address :2020 Grand Ave,Ste 1300
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Very Loud Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Kevin T.
Stopped in on a Wednesday night and we were the only ones there...and in no way was that a bad thing because this place is a diamond in the rough. I had the orange chicken and my wife had broccoli and beef. Mine was excellent, fresh and slightly spicy (could have been touch spicier) nice pieces of chicken lightly battered and crispy. The broccoli and beef was also very good, fresh broccoli and tender beef. Only complaint is the decor is a little old and our table had a warped top that caused the piece of glass on top to rock back and forth (very minor).
(4)Deren S.
Pho is good, lots of noodles and broth is good. Mongolian beef is good and cheap but not very much portions.
(3)Rebecca W.
China Garden is really good 80% of the time. The other 20% is hit and miss. They seem to have one cook who is very heavy handed with the peppers and sometimes you get a dish that's just insanely spicy. Most of the time they're on the ball and the food is great, the delivery is fast (we've never been to the actual location-they're our go to Chinese delivery place), and they've never messed up an order. Especially good-their combo lo mein (order it spicy and pray pepper dude isn't working), their shui mai, and their Vietnamese specialties.
(4)Jim H.
We are looking for good Chinese delivery. Still looking, I was hoping the food would be better than the incompetent guy taking the order. To sum up the meal hot & sour soup should not taste like SWEET & sour soup. The portions were half the size of other delivery places. I didn't even finish my first plate. The rest went into the trash. The only good thing was the delivery person was nice.
(2)Cindy H.
I've always liked this place - but it must be pretty busy. Tonight is Friday and we ordered 2 hours ago for delivery and it still isn't here.
(3)Hil H.
I love online ordering and delivery! China Garden has good prices and is always quick. I recommend the Triple Delight or Beef with Mushrooms for entree. The crab rangoons and shrimp puffs are good apps. I prefer the hot and sour soup over the egg drop.
(4)Candy H.
Not bad food - just not what I expected. Hot and sour soup - neither hot nor sour - just sweet and kind of gummy. Tiniest egg rolls I've ever seen - and no hot mustard. The real disappointment for me was the lemon grass chicken. Instead of a light, lemony sauce, the noodles were swimming in a sea of dark brown gravy. Instead of fresh, crunchy cucumbers, lettuce and bean sprouts, they were topped with a ton of cooked onions, also coated with brown sauce. But on the other hand, my husband had combination fried rice and reported that, except for being a little greasy it was pretty good.
(2)Lisa H.
Nothing amazing, but good good for a great value. The have an excellent online ordering service. Definitely my go-to for delivery food!
(4)Jadwiga K.
Great way to spend a rainy day and home delivery.
(4)Tanner J.
Tried to order online via yelp, restaurant was still open. after waiting 20 minutes they called me to tell me they "closed early".
(1)Kevin H.
If you're looking for solid chinese food at an affordable price, China Garden is your go-to place. I've had just about everything on their menu, they do a very good job with the traditional favorites: chicken/beef lo mein, orange chicken, mongolian beef, etc. Definitely try the pot-stickers and crab rangoons there too. Their egg-rolls used to be amazing but they recently switched to a new recipe and it definitely disappointed me. Atmosphere is very quiet and clean, rarely a huge crowd unless it's lunch. They keep the bathrooms very clean (definitely hard to come by at a chinese restaurant) and their delivery service is quick and efficient, they say 45 minute wait but often times they get my food out to me in around 20 minutes or so. They also have a small bar, but from what I can tell no bartender or mix drinks. If you want to just grab a quick beer and some finger food, this is the place.
(5)Abigail K.
Amazing food. No complaints. Try the pot stickers. The best in town!
(5)Adam G.
Good quality food but horrible service.
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