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

US$5.50

Spring Rolls

Choose Shrimp or Grilled Pork

US$5.50

Pot Stickers

6 Pieces

US$6.99

Chicken Wings

6 Pieces

US$9.99

Pork Riblets

US$9.99

Heavenly Beef Jerky

US$9.99

Shrimp in a Blanket

4 Pieces (Jumbo Shrimp)

US$8.50

Sticky Rice

With hot dipping sauce

US$4.00

Gizzards

US$8.50

Stir Fry Gizzards

Deep fried gizzard sauteed in house special sweet, spicy, and savory sauce with steamed rice

US$11.99

Egg Drop Soup

US$4.50

Hot and Sour Soup

US$5.50

Tom Kha Gai

Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushroom, onions and bell peppers seasoned by galanga, and lime juice

US$6.50

Khang Khao Lau

Beef broth served with meatballs, rare beef, brisket, tomatoes, and bean sprouts

US$6.50

Tom Yum

Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo

US$6.50

Tom Yum (Shrimp )

Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo

US$7.99

Tom Yum (Seafood)

Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo

US$7.99

SOUPS

VIETNAMESE CUISINE

Pho Special

Combination of meatball, steak, brisket, tendon, and tripe

US$12.99

Pho Seafood

With shrimp (4), shrimp ball, squid, and crab meat

US$13.99

Pho Eye Round Steak

US$11.99

Pho Brisket

US$11.99

Pho Meatball

US$11.99

Pho Chicken

With chicken broth

US$11.99

Pho Vegetarian

With tofu and vegetables

US$12.99

Pho Tom Yum (meat)

US$12.99

Pho Tom Yum (seafood )

US$15.99

Pho Tom Yum (shrimp)

US$15.99

Rice Plate Grilled Pork

With fried egg served over rice with beef broth soup

US$14.99

Vermicelli Noodle (Chicken and Egg Roll)

Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce

US$11.99

Vermicelli Noodle (Grilled Pork and Egg Roll)

Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce

US$11.99

Vermicelli Noodle (Grilled Beef and Egg Roll)

Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce

US$12.50

Vermicelli Noodle Combo (Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp)

Includes egg roll, lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and a side of lemon sauce

US$13.99

Sweet and Sour Chicken

With fried bell peppers, white onions, and carrots

US$13.50

Empress Chicken

With broccoli, white onions, carrots, and bell peppers

US$13.50

Sesame Chicken

With sesame seeds and broccoli

US$13.50

General Chicken

With white onions and bell peppers

US$13.50

Orange Chicken

With bell peppers, white onions, and carrots

US$13.50

Triple Delight Seafood

Shrimp, squid, crabmeat and vegetables in white sauce

US$15.99

Fried Rice

With eggs, peas, and carrots

US$9.50

Lo Mein Noodles (no rice)

Egg noodles with strip green onions and white onions, bamboo, and cabbage

US$9.50

Broccoli Stir Fry

Brown sauce with broccoli and carrots

US$9.50

Szechwan

Brown sauce and black bean sauce with mixed diced vegetables

US$9.50

Kung Pao

Brown sauce with mixed diced vegetables and peanuts

US$9.50

Stir Fry

Brown sauce with sliced broccoli, white onions, water chestnuts, baby corn, carrots, bamboo, and mushrooms

US$9.50

Mongolian

White/green onions, bamboo served on top of crispy noodles

US$9.50

Hunan

Brown sauce with sliced broccoli, white onions, water chestnuts, baby corn, carrots, mushrooms, bamboo, and napa

US$9.50

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

US$17.99

Angry Catfish (Three Flavor Lemon Sauce)

Whole catfish with stir fried vegetables in a house special chili sauce

US$15.99

Lad Na' Noodles

Wide rice noodles with carrots, American/Chinese broccoli in special rich brown gravy sauce

US$11.50

Pad Ce-Ew Noodles

Wide noodles sauteed with egg, American/Chinese broccoli, and carrots

US$11.50

Drunken Noodles

Wide noodles sauteed with bell peppers, onions, tomato, and basil in sweet and sour soy sauce

US$11.50

Angry Fever

Stir fried vegetables with a house special chili sauce

US$9.99

Crispy Noodles

Crispy egg noodle with American/Chinese broccoli, napa, white/green onions, baby corn, mushroom, and bamboo in brown sauce

US$11.50

Pad Ka Prao

With mixed vegetables in house brown sauce or side of angry lemon sauce

US$9.99

Pad Thai

Rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and carrots

US$9.99

Pad Phet

Spicy chili paste sauce stir fried with bamboo, white/green onions, baby corn, mushroom, bell peppers, and basil

US$9.99

Green Curry

Green curry paste cooked in coconut milk with bell peppers, green beans, bamboo, eggplant, and basil leaves

US$9.99

Red Curry

Coconut paste mixed with bell pepper, broccoli, bamboo, and onions

US$9.99

Panang Curry

Rich panang paste in coconut milk with bell peppers, peas, carrots, bamboo, creamy peanut sauce, and basil leaves

US$9.99

Laap Beef

With sticky rice, minced beef mixed with fresh herbs

US$15.99

Laap Chicken

With sticky rice, minced chicken mixed with fresh herbs

US$14.99

Khang Phed Chicken

Mild coconut curry soup with fresh veggies

US$13.99

Kow Poon Gai

Mild coconut noodle soup with chicken and bamboo

US$14.50

Papaya Salad

US$8.99

Papaya Salad Combo

With sticky rice and choice of: chicken wings, beef jerky, gizzards, sausages, or pork ribs

US$18.99

Lao Spicy Sausage

US$9.99

Lao Omelet

with sticky rice

US$11.99

Sticky Rice Combo

Served with sticky rice and hot dipping sauce

US$12.99

Kow Piek Sen

Fresh, handmade rice noodle soup served in slowly simmered house chicken broth, topped with cilantro, green onions, scallions, and fried onions

US$13.50

Millionaire Kow Piek Sen

Shrimp, shrimp balls, squid, and BBQ pork

US$15.50

LAO CUISINE

DRINKS

Teas

US$2.00

Iced Drinks

US$2.99

Bubble Tea

US$4.99

Specialty Drinks

US$3.99

Soft Drinks

US$2.00

PAD THAI NOODLES

Rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and carrots

US$9.99

DRUNKEN NOODLES

Wide noodles sauteed with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomato, and basil in sweet and sour soy sauce

US$10.99

KOW POON GAI

Mild coconut noodle soup with chicken and bamboo

US$11.99

PAD CE-EW NOODLES

Wide noodles sauteed with egg, american/chinese broccoli, and carrots

US$10.99

KOW PIEK SEN

Fresh, handmade rice noodle soup served in slowly simmered house chicken broth, topped with cilantro, green onions, scallions, and fried onions

US$10.50

STIR FRY GIZZARDS

Deep fried gizzards sauteed in house special sweet, spicy, and savory sauce

US$10.99

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