This place is such a vibe. Friendly customer service. Great menu options. Reasonably priced. I don't have a pic of the pho but it's sooo good. Perfect for a cold winter day. The thin sliced beef & & juicy shrimp & delicious broth have us coming back for more! The egg rolls... some of my favorite in Des Moines. Super authentic! Tried the sizzling beef plate & everything was SO tasty. Steak, potatoes, pork meatball, sausage, & Swiss cheese with a fried egg, the flavors of everything were on point & the steak was cooked perfectly. Oh & the drinks... can't forget the drinks! The taro smoothie & milk tea are BOMB! The sticky rice match was also great. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for something new & absolutely delicious. read more

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Had a reservation but was not busy on a weekday evening. Made it in during happy hour and got crab rangoon. Forgot to take a photo but it was chewy and had very little filling. The bun bowl had a good portion size, but pork had a lot of gristle and was pretty overcooked. Flavors were good though. Nice space and service was good. I'd try again but not rushing back. read more

Zavy Kitchen - Vermicelli Bowl / Bún Thịt Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I have heard a lot about Zavy. I have gone with a friend to try out their pho. At the time that we went, it was not very busy and service was very quick. Besides out pho, we also ordered sweet drinks from their huge drink menu, and also got the buffalo sauced chicken. The chicken was a bit too sour for us so we ended up packing it. The pho was alright. I feel like the toppings that we were given was not a lot, and the noodles were very clumped up and seemed over soaked since they broke off very easily. They were not easy to eat and were not spongy. The broth of the soup was the best part though! Very delicious. The layout of the restaurant is nicely lit, open, and the bar looked very pretty. Lastly is parking. There is no free parking as you would need to pay for the street parking or the garage parking. Luckily we parked close enough, but I can not imagine what it would be like of it were busy. read more

First time here and it was a good different. I'm not that into Chinese food but I loved the menu options. The shrimp spring rolls were fantastic and the crispy egg roll was different but good. I loved the meat filling. For main course we got filet and peppers with rice. Excellent and tender and good flavor. The soup was good and you can doctor up the flavor with sauces. Our server was attentive and on top of everything we needed. It wasn't a long wait for food either. The restaurant is inviting and spacious and has a bar as well. A great ambiance for food. read more

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Absolutely amazing coffee. Only bummer is they aren't open early enough for an early morning run! You just have to try the Cookie Butter Vietnamese Iced coffee (Order the large, light ice - thank me later!) absolutely delicious. We got the coffees to go so I can't speak too much on the service as our cashier was a tad grumpy (we walked in right when it opened!) the restaurant overall is gorgeous and decorated so well. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Located in downtown Des Moines, we were looking for something to fit our needs and places that had vegan options. I got the veggie spring rolls and the vegan pho. Asked if the pad Thai could be made vegan but they unfortunately couldn't. It was pretty empty when we arrived around 4 pm on a Friday and got seated quickly. The interior was very clean aesthetic. read more

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Elevated Asian food. So delicious! The wonton soup was flavorful, I wish I could've tried the Pho. The sauces are so good, I could lick the plate. Spring rolls sauce ask for extra!! read more

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Zavy Kitchen is so zelicious! Had the phó tai (beef phó) and my friend had the chicken yellow curry. Both were excellent and served piping hot and tasty. Pho broth was a delicious flavor with very tender meat slices. Service was excellent and very attentive. Asked about Gluten Free and other food intolerances and our server was happy to verify. Portion sizes were very large and my friend and I ended up taking half of our food home after eating there for 1.5 hours. My pho bowl was very large and filling. Also had a lychee martini and ube cream vodka. Made very quickly and so delicious! Restaurant was decorated for the holidays and made the place very festive and eye catching. This place is the place to be and the place to be seen. Must have been a large wedding party or a family dressed up but it was packed. We were immediately seated before the party was in a little nook for a table for two. WOW I was very impressed they scooted us in like that. Being packed out the door on a Friday night is definitely a good sign of business. All the workers were kind, courteous, and inviting. I highly recommend Zavy for phó and their rice main dishes! I can't wait for another visit so I can try more staple items. read more

Zavy Kitchen - Pho tai (beef pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

My best friend and I had a great experience here! Their pho was really good, but the matcha is what made the experience stand out! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The location here is so cute, definitely a clean and modern spot. I will say I don't see as much traction here on the week nights so getting seated and service is so quick! They use QR codes for the menu, I'm not a fan of that but they do give a physical menu for any specials going on. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and it was good. Not spicy but more savory. I'll have to try more of their drinks next time! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Drunken Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

As a SoCal foodie, I am surprised Iowa has good Vietnamese food. They even have Banh Xeo and Bun Bo Hue. I came with some coworkers and we bought a bunch of different dishes: Pho, broken rice, Drunken noodles, Beef belly bowl, and crispy noodles. All tasted very good and authentic. Even the boba was good, it wasn't a Chi Cha redefined type boba but it also wasn't like those sweet donut shop boba either. Both oolong and jasmine were good. The service was constant and fast, I think her name was Dezy so shout out to her. The place is cute, like a Vietnamese fusion look place, that serves garlic noodles haha read more

Zavy Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I kept seeing everyone rave about Zavy, so I finally had to see what the hype was about--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I went on a Saturday evening, and while there was a large group and a few other diners, the service was surprisingly fast. I was in and out in just 30 minutes! The space is cozy with plenty of seating, and everything is cooked fresh. My Crab Rangoon appetizer came out just minutes after I ordered--crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I stepped out of my comfort zone and went with the server's recommendation: Drunken Noodles with Chicken. WOW. Perfectly seasoned, just the right amount of spice, and totally worth it. I love spicy food so I asked for a side of spices. If you're looking for a spot with quick service, fresh food, and dishes that make you want to come back for more, Zavy is the place to be. Don't walk--RUN! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Can always appreciate a place that offers egg coffee (more need to!) While this wasn't one of the best egg coffees I've had, or near the top really, I can still appreciate it. A little less ice would be lovely though. The shrimp Rangoon's were ok, not exactly what I expected but mediocre. 10% off if you pay cash read more

My first time dining in Des Moines. This place was great! It was spacious and clean. Parking was easy. The service was attentive. Most importantly, the food was legit. We had a variety of things and all were stellar. I am still thinking about that popcorn chicken. Get it! The chives bites were good, they reminded me of regular egg rolls but in a shape of samosas. We had the pho dac biet which was legit pho. Great broth and good balance of meat and noodles. The wonton soup was excellent; loved that broth. The drunken noodles were pretty good too. One of the highlights though is the Bahn Xeo. It was legit and was surprised how cheap it was. This is a must get. We tried the taro milk tea. It satisfied a craving. read more

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Service was great, food arrived promptly. The chanh muoi with rum is a great twist on a favorite childhood drink -- talk about nostalgia! The banh xeo was delicious and very crispy. The bo bia was decent. My only complaint was the bun bo hue. I'm fairly certain they used pho broth and the blood cake was hard and chewy (kind of veering tough). The broth had zero to no lemongrass taste. Then, the lack of pork hock... it's just all around bad. Why even have bun bo hue if you're just masquerading it as a spicy pho? Very disappointing. I did like that they provided banana blossom garnishing for the bun bo hue. We'll come back to try their other dishes but probably none of the noodle soups because it's clear they just use pho broth for all of them -- and I don't blame them because it's efficient and no one would notice. read more

Zavy Kitchen - Chanh muối with rum - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Good pho, spacious seating, nice staff, nice bathroom, AND good proportions?? Sign me up!! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Beef Pho + Raspberry Hibiscus Drink (pho was good! and the drink was a bit too sweet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Hubby & I tried out Zavy Kitchen for lunch today and loved everything we tried. Place was clean, bright and open. It's in the East Village, parking is metered but we used the app, so it was easy to add time if needed. Service by Amanda and her staff were exceptional. Their service alone made us want to return. Very accommodating. Honestly, this place is 5/5 but I'm only giving 4/5 because of price versus portions but it's still worth it to me for delicious, authentic Vietnamese foods. But I understand, their location warrants a higher price tag, so worth it for us. Banh Xeo: 4/5 Vietnamese Crispy, Sizzling crepe with bean sprouts, Pork and Shrimp. The Nuoc Cham fish sauce that accompanied it was delicious as well. Lots of veggies to wrap the crepe in and dip into fish sauce. I just wish I had two instead one one crepe delivered Would definitely get again! Broken Rice: 4/5 Everything was flavored and made well from the Pork, Pork Skin, Meat Pie, Egg and Rice. Dipped the pork into the Nuoc Cham fish sauce and it made for an even better bite. Just wish it was portioned bigger for the price but would get again. Xiu Mai with bread: Vietnamese Meatball in a delicious, savory broth that you dip the bread into. ‍ Savory Sticky Rice: 3/5 good, but it's something I could make easily so the price wasn't worth it. But it was definitely good. Honey Sriracha Wings: 4/5 Hubby said it was tasty, savory and he would love to try the other sauce as well. He would get again. Ube Cream Coffee Boba: 5/5 I loved everything about this. The Vietnamese Coffee topped with the Ube Cream was so good that I wish I had tried the other flavors as well! We can't wait to go back and try everything else! Please show them some love because I hope they stick around! read more

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If you haven't been here recently, I would suggest trying again. They've definitely approved since the first time they've opened. The food has gotten better and the service as well. Overall, my boss loves it and he always goes back. read more

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Unique Menu, attentive service, Delecious Food! We stopped in for Sunday brunch and the restaurant wasn't busy. They only have one food menu, so not really a Brunch Spot. They also don't serve hot regular coffee, but their iced Vietnamese coffee is delightful! There are QR codes on the table instead of menus, so make sure to bring your phone. The restaurant is open and well lit with a partially open kitchen. We started with a couple of appetizers. The netted Egg Rolls are fantastic! The regular egg rolls are standard. And Meatball Bahn Mi is actually deconstructed and delicious. The baguette is crispy and fresh and perfect for the broth. For entrees I ordered the Sizzling Beef, which arrived in a sizzling skillet and they were out of the meatball ( which is odd because we had it as an appetizer and it was 1115am... ) and I said they could substitute whatever they would like, so I got 2 eggs ... My friends both got the Pho Special which was Awesome! There is a basket of sauces they bring out along with the standard plate of sprouts, limes, herbs.... As we were boxing food, my friend ordered an avocado smoothie which was also delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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got the stirfry noodles. Really delicious. The meats were a little well done, spicing was excellent. Cool vibe all around in this place.

We had a variety of dishes. Each one was delicious. The decor was mondern industrial. We loved it!

Went here for our date and the food was amazing! Service was great the atmosphere was modern but still had a classy vibe to it. We loved the amount of food options here! We recommend to give this place a try at least once. read more

We were on a long drive home and stopped in Des Moines for lunch. Zavy's was a wonderful surprise! Menu has good variety, restaurant is large, modern and clean. Service was quick and friendly. And the food was delicious and reasonably priced. I would definitely come here again! read more

Group of 4 walked in and got seated right away. Service was excellent. We started with the crab rangoon- had the option for jalapeño but we went with original- big fan of the triangle shape and they had the perfect amount of filling. Food came out quickly- we ordered the sesame chicken, orange chicken and lo mein. We upgraded the rice for one chicken order to fried rice- 5 dollar up-charge that I probably wouldn't do next time. White rice was standrad. Lo mein was a highlight coming with shrimp, chicken and beef so a nice amount of protein. Noodles were thin and cooked well with a variety of veggies. Waiter was attentive and helpful. I would visit again! read more

The most exquisite aromas greeted me as I opened the door to enter Zavy Kitchen. I immediately regretted that I was getting take-out and not lingering and sampling more of the menu. Everything that we ordered was a yummy as those first hints promised. Added shout out to Kha who cheerfully stepped up when there was a mix-up on the order (on our end). read more

I was excited to go back. We got there at about 9:20 on a sat night. Hours said open till 10. We asked, and they reassured us that they were open til 10. They now use qr codes for a menu. I ordered the beef bulgogi as I had enjoyed it so much the last time. It was much thicker than I remembered. It was very chewy. It was ok. The kimchi had a nice kick to it. My dining partner asked the waitress if he should get the chicken or beef pad thai. The waitress said the chicken was more tender. He ordered the chicken. Unfortunately, the chicken was tough. read more

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No one does it like Zavy... best food in town hands down. Such friendly staff, service was impeccable. Staff really knows their menu, great recommendations. Love the Vietnamese culture represented In the restaurant. MUST TRY read more

Incredible. My lady and I stopped in for lunch and were freaking out at every step of the meal. Really nice, refreshing cocktails, netted egg rolls to start (strong recommend) and then sizzling steak and pork belly for mains. Everything was incredibly rich, flavorful, and well balanced. The decor is adorable and classy, but light and airy. Incredible is the word. read more

Zavy Kitchen - Netted egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Best restaurant Please come here and eat delicious food! Chef's special was amazing! Ambiance is light and fun. read more

Visiting Des Moines for the ironman 70.3 this weekend. Found Zavy (I'm guessing in Vietnamese playing on the word "Gia Vi" means flavor) from Google search for restaurants near our hotel, 10-15 minutes walk. The online menu and pictures looked superb. The restaurant was aesthetic and ambience was great. Servers were sweet and nice. Customer service, five stars. We ordered grilled pork rolls (nem nuong cuon), meatball banh mi (banh mi xiu mai), broken rice (com tam) and shaken beef (bo luc lac). Everything tasted great besides the fish sauce for the broken rice, it was quite sweet. The serving of steak in the shaken beef entree didn't seem to amount to enough for the price they charge. Overall four stars. I'd again to try the other entrees for sure. read more

Really disappointed after our dinner here. The service was very slow, we waited probably 10 minutes after we received our appetizers to be asked for our entree orders, then another 15 minutes to be asked a second time for our entree orders. The appetizers (garlic shrimp and pork egg rolls) tasted great but we had to eat them without silverware or napkins despite being told twice that we were going to get some. Our entrees were not good. They came out about 10 minutes apart from each other. I got the pork belly bowl and it was bland, the pork belly was overcooked and too fatty, a few bites I had to spit out. I know pork belly is supposed to be fattier but this was far too much. The other entree was sesame chicken in name only, incredibly bland. I also waited about 10 minutes on a drink order, I probably would've waited a lot longer had I not flagged down the bartender. I really feel bad dragging this place but it was just a very poor experience all around. We wasted a lot of time and money here, hopefully this place can get its act together. read more

Love this new spot in the East Village!! We've tried the crab Rangoon, egg rolls, popcorn chicken, fried shrimp, sesame seed chicken, fried rice, and yellow curry. Everything is fresh with lots of vegetables and a punch of flavor. Service is very fast and friendly. Be sure to go from 3-6pm Monday- Friday for happy hour prices! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Yellow curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

This is the sister restaurant to pho real. I went during their soft opening and got the beef noodle soup. Everything was delicious and the staff was attentive. I do like Pho Real a bit more because of my go to order there read more

This place was super cute and had such a great atmosphere! I loved the smoothie and popping boba so much. The servers were so kind as well. Great place highly recommend! read more

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One of our favorites. Have tried almost all of the apps - always get the wings and spring rolls. We have had the wonton soup, pho ga, but the rice porridge is my go to. The chili in vinegar is a must to light this soup up and we also put the popcorn chicken in to stretch it out a bit more to make multiple meals. So good especially in this cold weather. We have tried their mapo tofu, sesame chicken, pad Thai and bahn xeo. Never disappointed by them. We also get their drinks - mango and matcha slushies are the go to. read more

Popped into this place on a whim while walking by and boy was it worth it ! I got the pork belly bowl which was incredible, not to sound cliche but the meat literally melted in your mouth. We also got the netted egg rolls which were so good! I'd never had anything like them before. Definitely need to stop by sometime to try the boba! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Pork Belly Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The food was excellent. The drunken noodles with shrimp was the perfect ratio of noodles, veggies, and protein. The chicken salad was clean and simple with a really good sesame dressing. Our server was very attentive and the restaurant was clean and enjoyable! read more

Zavy Kitchen - Drunken noodles with shrimp. It contained wide egg noodles, carrots, bok choy, broccoli, and egg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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It took 55 minutes to get our drinks and they were good but not worth the time. The food took another 30 minutes to get our food and the server was good but continously neglected our table. I was trying to get an event and arrived 2.5 hours early and I was late. I am waiting on my food as we speak. It's about half full and the restaurant is still backed up. Slow service, if you want tot eat here plan on it being a full day event. Would not recommend read more

Pho was good and portions is HUGE. Bobas are good however they need to replace forks :)

The food was amazing! We had grilled pork spring rolls, fried wontons for appetizers. For main course my husband had beef Pho' and I had the pan fried noodles. Excellent flavor and prompt, friendly service. The restaurant is bright and clean with tables spaced out. read more