Food was great. Had a spicy tuna hand roll & caterpillar roll. Decent but not excellent fish quality. Waitress was busy and apologized multiple times for not tending to me properly. This was a nice gesture since I didn't complain to her. Would I come back, yes. I would pay likely stick to the Thai menu vs sushi read more

Loved my experience here. Had the curry dish and I felt like I was at Indian restaurant and I mean that as a compliment!! Perfectly seasoned and a perfect amount of kick and well Cooked chicken. Been craving to go back just for the curry! Otherwise plenty of other selections including sushi! They have a mix of Chinese and teriyaki and noodles. Spring rolls were great! Panang Curry is just one of many dishes and it is chef recommended! Service is solid a d atmosphere is clean! This spot has evolved with multiple restaurants over the last several years! Hopefully this rice sticks!!! And did I say the Curry is to die for! read more

De Rice - Thai Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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My new favorite Asian restaurant in the metro! I love seeing Kua Kai on the menu (garlicky noodle goodness) and this is the closest I've had to my beloved hometown restaurant that closed its doors several years ago. This photo is right before I got my to go box- portions were very big and I'm not mad about the leftovers. My husband and brother in law got different curry dishes and both felt it was one of the best curries they've ever had. On top of it our waiter was beyond kind and attentive. It's 20+ min from our house but we will be back! read more

De Rice - Kua Kai - Thai Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

This is based off of a delivery order: All the food i ordered was really good even my boyfriend who doesnt like sushi ate all my dragon roll i would tell anyone who want good quality sushi to order here it is pricey but you pay for what you get and its worth it my only thing is with delivery they need to put more soy sauce and not let the wasbi touch the sushi but all an all pretty great 9.5 out of 10 read more

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I really enjoy this restaurant, they have a really vast variety of food options available so I know I'll always find something for what mood I'm in. It's quiet inside, so my family enjoys coming here together to talk and catch up, but it could also be appropriate for a date night. Overall it makes a great addition to the area, would recommend it! read more

I ordered through Doordash, I liked their Mango Delight Chicken dish. Huge portion & delicious. I also tried their Fried Spring rolls, Chicken Satay, Grilled Beef Teriyaki, Honey Glazed BBQ Pork and Massaman Pork Curry- they were all good, nothing special just good. Not memorable except for that one dish. I'd probably try other dishes next time because I think their portions are worth the price the ask. read more

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De Rice is one of my favorite lunch spots. In warmer weather, there is a small patio area outside. There is plenty of seating inside, and the restaurant is very clean with nice restrooms. The staff is also very attentive and service is quick. I've appreciated their Covid procedures over the last several months as well. Lunches come with a small cup of soup and little egg roll. The flavor of soup tends to vary. I've had the pumpkin curry and avocado curry on multiple visits and it is always very flavorful and some of my favorites. There are plenty of pieces of meat, a good amount of veggies, and nice big chunks of avocado or pumpkin. read more

HOURS Tuesday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM Wednesday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM Thursday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM Friday 11AM-10PM Saturday 11AM-10PM Sunday 12-9PM Monday 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM They offer dine-in or carry-out, plus door dash and uber eats. De Rice is open during COVID and does a good job with PPE and social distancing. We have eaten here several times, both carry-out and dine-in and had great experiences. I really like the TomYum Noodles with chicken, as well as the sushi rolls. They have great bento boxes, coconut shrimp and several other great dishes. This is a full sit-down experience with booths or tables. The booths are very wide and would comfortably sit six. They have a nice patio outside and a full bar. The waitstaff was friendly and hardworking, we enjoyed talking to them but they didn't linger too much. The prices were very fair, especially considering the portion sizes - we usually get two meals out of an entree. Overall, De Rice is a great dining option for a date, families or people looking for a comfortable meal. Carryout is really quick - and it's convenient off of I-80 if you are stopping in on your way home. read more

This place isn't far from my work. I love their appetizers and enjoy their sushi. While it's not my all time favorite, the food is good and I know what to expect. Additionally, I love that I can place my order online for pick-up. The ambiance is nice for a dinner date night and they are likely to have something everyone can enjoy. read more

Excellent experience at De Rice! The staff are warm and helpful, the remodeling has been done beautifully and the food will not disappoint! We began with Spider Roll Sushi, which was delicious! Followed by house salad with ginger dressing, shrimp wonton soup and seafood basil fried rice. Each and every dish was so fresh and full of taste! I highly recommend a visit. It will certainly be a favorite of ours from now on! read more

I am shocked at how poor the service was. When we were seated we weren't asked if we wanted anything to drink. After talking a while to come back and take our order the server completely neglected to take one of our orders assuming that we were done. When ordering the menu was apparently incorrect and wasn't synced with the handheld the server used to take our order leading to confusion. The food all came out at very separate times and one meal had to be sent back due to how over cooked it was. We were not asked how the food was, we were never offered refills, and when we paid cash our change was incorrect and only in small bills. We used to love going here, but will not be again. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Johnston! They have an extensive drink, appetizer, and entree menu that consists of a variety of Asian cuisines! The inside vibe is cool and they have a great outdoor patio! This particular time, we had the pork pot stickers that were perfectly cooked with great flavor. For my main, I had the pineapple delight (with chicken and no mushrooms) and this is my go-to whenever I go. It has so much flavor and I highly recommend it! You can choose your best level with most of their dinner options (I think 0-6) and I usually get a 2...just a hint of spice which is perfect for me. This particular time we went, we sat in a booth in the main dining area and I was not impressed with the service we received. The server was very soft spoken and when taking our order, we each had to repeat ourselves so she could take everything down. She was not attentive at all and after she brought us our first round of drinks and appetizer, she didn't come back to take our dinner order for 40 minutes! It was very disappointing knowing I always recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. read more

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Honestly this place is a pleasant surprise. They may not be the most authentic style Asian restaurant, but they know how to keep the authenticity of each dish with the right flavors for different cuisines. If you check out the menu the first thing you will notice is the giant selections of variety of different Asian cuisines. That gave me a concern to think, "oh no. Bunch of mix of American food pretending to be Asian cuisine.." Sure, like I mentioned, they are not the best authentic Asian foods but they use right ingredients and right flavors to represent each culture of different cuisines. I rated 5 stars because I find that rarity in Iowa. This place is a hidden gem. I recommend basically all the rice dishes there. Kimchi fried rice, and curries, and soup. Any of them are hard to go wrong. read more

Well this place was delicious and the menu was ginormous! If you can't find anything to eat you must not be hungry! They have Asian fare and sushi! The staff were very knowledgeable and attentive. We were able to eat on their large patio. So with COVID it provides a greater sense of safety. They also have the yummy rolled fortune cookie that tastes a little like coconut, if you know what I mean. I did not get a picture to show you but if you have had one definitely try it cause it is amazing! SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS... it is imperative to support! I will be back that is for sure! read more

Great food, a little pricey. The variety on the menu is fantastic. I love the tempura vegetables and the soup.

Absolutely terribly understaffed. Not even busy, but Any open table is filled with dirty plates. Hostess is running around doing her best. Phone is ringing. Lobby is filled with people waiting for take out or waiting to be seated. Garbage everywhere. Been here 45 minutes waiting... I wonder how the food is. read more

We went for the first time tonight. Delicious! I had Penang Curry with Chicken. It was the best I've had in Des Moines. My husband had an assortment of sushi and sashimi. His was also excellent. The presentation was lovely. Our server was delightful. We will definitely be back. There are several more items on the menu I want to try. read more

Service was abysmal and essentially non-existent. Probably best to order and pay via the QR code on the table or just order takeout. The green curry was tasty. It comes in slice from level 2 (mild) to 6 (spicy), but the level 2 was too mild. The curry puffs that I ordered as an appetizer came out maybe 10 minutes after my entree and weren't holding their shape. They flaked and spilled out their filling when I tried to pick them up. Very disappointing for something that was $6. read more

De Rice - Curry puff. Fell apart shortly after. - Thai Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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The food was very dry, and the egg drop soup tasted burnt. It was pricey for what we were served. Very dark inside won't be back.

Horrible service. Wouldn't let me drink the water I brought in even though it wasn't opened. I'll not be back !!!

Great crab Rangoons!! Super fresh! I had a fried rice for lunch. I had a group of 8 for lunch got us right in and awesome service! Huge place will be back to try Sushi at night sometime soon. Great atmosphere! read more

I was greeted promptly when dining for lunch. I've eaten here twice in the past. The decor is pleasant and clean. The previous two lunches included soup and a very small egg roll. That is now a $3 option. I ordered the chicken fried rice. It was a large portion with a lot of white chicken meat. The meal was good. The appetizers were not worth the $3 in my opinion. The service was prompt and friendly. read more

Delicious! The entree selection ranges from Thai to Japanese and Chinese. We enjoyed our rice and noodle dishes and appreciated that we could choose the amount of spice we wanted. It came out quickly, hot and fresh. Our waiter was friendly and offered suggestions. read more

Been living in Des Moines for the past month or so, and this is my go-to place for ordering out. Anytime I think about trying someplace else, I end up deciding to pick up food from here instead! Phenomenal flavors all around. My favorite has got to be the plantains--I don't think I've seen anything like them in other restaurants, and they're incredible! read more

We went on New Years Eve for lunch. The waitress was polite and helpful. We were seated right away, and after ordering, our food was out within 5 minutes. The food was very good! I ordered the pork pad thai heat level 2 and my fiance ordered the green curry heat level 2. We also got an order of crab rangoons, and our meals came with hot and sour soup and a chicken wonton. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back, or get takeout for dinner sometime soon. read more

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Good food and something for everyone. They have everything from sushi to Thai food and everything I've had was pretty good. Not the best but far from the worst. read more

So delicious !! I ordered at 4:45 online and picked it up on my way home from work - it was ready and waiting for me when I arrived at 5:05 - had the Panang curry with chicken (6), the pad Thai with chicken (5) and pork pot stickers - everything was perfect! read more

Small rolls, big price. Ordered carry out through Uber Eats - received no utensils or soy. Price just does not match quality, either in actual rolls or accompanying carry-out service. Too bad really. read more

It's really good. Sushi was fresh, I had the tempura shrimp roll and California roll Pad See ew was delicious it had tons of fresh vegetables and meat and the noodles were firm and not over cooked and well seasoned. The curry puffs were ridiculously good as well as the pot stickers. My server server Akaya was on point and personable and had everything quickly. The ambiance was nice and the fact that they had sanitizer bottles readily available made me happy. It made me realize they take sanitation seriously and with Covid that's incredibly important to me read more

3.5/5 stars - no doubt We had a take out. Here is my rating: Pad Thai - 3.5/5 stars Fried rice - 3/5 stars Panang curry - 4/5 stars Bubble tea was good. Cool basil owns this place. Taste/Flavor is bland compared to cool basil. We love the fact that there is THAI place in Johnston IA. We will go back again and I recommend it to others. read more

It was just ok. Not terrible and not exciting. Would order again in a pinch. Just didn't care for their flavorings. It was on time and hot but that's all I've got. :) read more

I am from the San Francisco Bay area where the Asian food is high-quality and authentic. I was really surprised at how diverse this menu was with really high-quality food and it matched authentic standards. I went across the menu and tried Pad Thai, a sushi roll, the hot and sour soup, the egg drop soup, the chicken basil, and it all exceeded my expectations. They have a diverse drink menu as well. They had local beers on tap, excellent sake, a good wine selection, and very knowledgeable staff. Our server Lauren was exceptionally good and knowledgeable of the drink and menu options and very kind and helpful. I recommend this restaurant to anyone new to Asian food, and also to anyone that loves Asian food. 5 Stars to De Rice! read more

Got food poisoning from eating my girlfriends leftovers we were both sick for DAYS. THROWING UP AND CONSTANT DIARRHEA.... Food must have been sitting out in dangerous temperatures. BEWARE. read more

We placed an order for pick up. 1. Yellow Curry with Cucumber Salad - One of the best I've ever had. The right amount of onion and potato and a ton of chicken. Now the Cucumber salad..... they only give you one table spoon of this. Not sure why. Didn't try that. 2. Spice 4 - Lo Mein - Also good and filling. Taste no spice on this. 3. California rolls - different but good. 4. Spice 6 - General Tao Chicken - my son was not overly impressed but said it was up to par. Not spicy at all. 5. Pork Pot Sticker (6) deep fried - served with homemade dumpling sauce. BOMB.COM So tasty, filling and addicting! Our order was ready when we arrived and still warm when we got home. Ill go there again, especially for the yellow curry and pot stickers :D read more

Is there a soy sauce shortage? There was ZERO flavor in our dish. Really wanted to love this place, but the main course of noodles were dry and literally tasted like nothing. Spice was nonexistent. We found it improved slightly by adding our own PF Changs sauce...but it wasn't what we were going for. That said, the crab Rangoon and sticky rice/mango were the best we've had in town. Very full and flavorful Rangoon...might go back just for those. read more

I went here for the first time last night and I was impressed. Friendly staff, clean looking place and excellent food! I'll definitely be back and I'll spread the word! read more

Love this place! If yo live in The DM area or if you are passing thru, this is well worth it!!!!!!!!

Amazing food!!! Great prices, and fantastic service. I had the Pad Thai with chicken. Pineapple rice is also great.

Thai food done right! Has always been great service, quiet relaxing atmosphere. Getting food to go is always great too. Sushi is fresh and their daily special rolls are original and delicious read more

So far, this place has the best sushi in Des Moines area. I had the takeout sushi here and it was not good, but dine in sushi tasted great. read more

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