Rolling Wok Cafe Menu
Welcome to Rolling Wok Cafe, a hidden gem in Des Moines, where authentic Southeast Asian cuisine comes to life. Nestled at 1534 E Grand Ave E, this locally owned restaurant promises a vibrant and cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for culinary exploration.
- Flavorsome Dishes: From the refreshing papaya salad to the charming khao poon, every dish bursts with flavor. The panang curry stands out, uniquely presented with an abundance of fresh vegetables.
- Customer Favorites: Don't miss the incredibly flavorful pork and beef ladna, and pho that has locals raving about its authenticity. The shrimp spring rolls are a delightful starter that you won’t forget.
- Service Excellence: Attentive and cheerful staff create a welcoming dining experience, ensuring every visit feels special.
Rolling Wok Cafe invites you to indulge in a culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds while offering great value. Don’t just take our word for it — experience the magic for yourself!
APPETIZERS
Crab Rangoons
4 Pieces
Spring Rolls
Choose Shrimp or Grilled Pork
Pot Stickers
6 Pieces
Chicken Wings
6 Pieces
Pork Riblets
Heavenly Beef Jerky
Shrimp in a Blanket
4 Pieces (Jumbo Shrimp)
Sticky Rice
With hot dipping sauce
Gizzards
Stir Fry Gizzards
Deep fried gizzard sauteed in house special sweet, spicy, and savory sauce with steamed rice
Egg Drop Soup
Hot and Sour Soup
Tom Kha Gai
Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushroom, onions and bell peppers seasoned by galanga, and lime juice
Khang Khao Lau
Beef broth served with meatballs, rare beef, brisket, tomatoes, and bean sprouts
Tom Yum
Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo
Tom Yum (Shrimp )
Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo
Tom Yum (Seafood)
Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo
SOUPS
VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Pho Special
Combination of meatball, steak, brisket, tendon, and tripe
Pho Seafood
With shrimp (4), shrimp ball, squid, and crab meat
Pho Eye Round Steak
Pho Brisket
Pho Meatball
Pho Chicken
With chicken broth
Pho Vegetarian
With tofu and vegetables
Pho Tom Yum (meat)
Pho Tom Yum (seafood )
Pho Tom Yum (shrimp)
Rice Plate Grilled Pork
With fried egg served over rice with beef broth soup
Vermicelli Noodle (Chicken and Egg Roll)
Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce
Vermicelli Noodle (Grilled Pork and Egg Roll)
Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce
Vermicelli Noodle (Grilled Beef and Egg Roll)
Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce
Vermicelli Noodle Combo (Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp)
Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce
Sweet and Sour Chicken
With fried bell peppers, white onions, and carrots
Empress Chicken
With broccoli, white onions, carrots, and bell peppers
Sesame Chicken
With sesame seeds and broccoli
General Chicken
With white onions and bell peppers
Orange Chicken
With bell peppers, white onions, and carrots
Triple Delight Seafood
Shrimp, squid, crabmeat and vegetables in white sauce
Fried Rice
With eggs, peas, and carrots
Lo Mein Noodles (no rice)
Egg noodles with strip green onions and white onions, bamboo, and cabbage
Broccoli Stir Fry
Brown sauce with broccoli and carrots
Szechwan
Brown sauce and black bean sauce with mixed diced vegetables
Kung Pao
Brown sauce with mixed diced vegetables and peanuts
Stir Fry
Brown sauce with sliced broccoli, white onions, water chestnuts, baby corn, carrots, bamboo, and mushrooms
Mongolian
White/green onions, bamboo served on top of crispy noodles
Hunan
Brown sauce with sliced broccoli, white onions, water chestnuts, baby corn, carrots, mushrooms, bamboo, and napa
CHINESE CUISINE
THAI CUISINE
Angry Catfish (House Brown Sauce)
Whole catfish in sweet, sour, salty, savory, and spicy sauce with fresh cilantro and green onion
Angry Catfish (Three Flavor Lemon Sauce)
Whole catfish with stir fried vegetables in a house special chili sauce
Lad Na' Noodles
Wide rice noodles with carrots, American/Chinese broccoli in special rich brown gravy sauce
Pad Ce-Ew Noodles
Wide noodles sauteed with egg, American/Chinese broccoli, and carrots
Drunken Noodles
Wide noodles sauteed with bell peppers, onions, tomato, and basil in sweet and sour soy sauce
Angry Fever
Stir fried vegetables with a house special chili sauce
Crispy Noodles
Crispy egg noodle with American/Chinese broccoli, napa, white/green onions, baby corn, mushroom, and bamboo in brown sauce
Pad Ka Prao
With mixed vegetables in house brown sauce or side of angry lemon sauce
Pad Thai
Rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and carrots
Pad Phet
Spicy chili paste sauce stir fried with bamboo, white/green onions, baby corn, mushroom, bell peppers, and basil
Green Curry
Green curry paste cooked in coconut milk with bell peppers, green beans, bamboo, eggplant, and basil leaves
Red Curry
Coconut paste mixed with bell pepper, broccoli, bamboo, and onions
Panang Curry
Rich panang paste in coconut milk with bell peppers, peas, carrots, bamboo, creamy peanut sauce, and basil leaves
Laap Beef
With sticky rice, minced beef mixed with fresh herbs
Laap Chicken
With sticky rice, minced chicken mixed with fresh herbs
Khang Phed Chicken
Mild coconut curry soup with fresh veggies
Kow Poon Gai
Mild coconut noodle soup with chicken and bamboo
Papaya Salad
Papaya Salad Combo
With sticky rice and choice of: chicken wings, beef jerky, gizzards, sausages, or pork ribs
Lao Spicy Sausage
Lao Omelet
with sticky rice
Sticky Rice Combo
Served with sticky rice and hot dipping sauce
Kow Piek Sen
Fresh, handmade rice noodle soup served in slowly simmered house chicken broth, topped with cilantro, green onions, scallions, and fried onions
Millionaire Kow Piek Sen
Shrimp, shrimp balls, squid, and BBQ pork
LAO CUISINE
DRINKS
Teas
Iced Drinks
Bubble Tea
Specialty Drinks
Soft Drinks
PAD THAI NOODLES
Rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and carrots
DRUNKEN NOODLES
Wide noodles sauteed with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomato, and basil in sweet and sour soy sauce
KOW POON GAI
Mild coconut noodle soup with chicken and bamboo
PAD CE-EW NOODLES
Wide noodles sauteed with egg, american/chinese broccoli, and carrots
KOW PIEK SEN
Fresh, handmade rice noodle soup served in slowly simmered house chicken broth, topped with cilantro, green onions, scallions, and fried onions
STIR FRY GIZZARDS
Deep fried gizzards sauteed in house special sweet, spicy, and savory sauce