Rolling Wok Cafe – Chinese
The air at Rolling Wok Cafe hums with the rhythmic sizzle of the wok and the savory aroma of golden-fried treasures, inviting guests into a lively space where comfort food takes center stage. From the satisfying crunch of hand-rolled spring rolls to the tender, glazed richness of pork riblets and "heavenly" beef jerky, every dish celebrates bold, nostalgic flavors designed for sharing. It is a neighborhood gem where the simple joy of a perfectly crisped pot sticker or a creamy crab rangoon turns a casual meal into a soulful, sensory feast.
1534, East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50316 +15152663787 https://www.rollingwokcafe.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Egg Rolls - $4.5: Pork (2) or Veggie (4) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $5.5: 4 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls - $5.5: Shrimp or Pork, 2 Pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Spring Rolls - $6.5: 2 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Stickers - $6.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $9.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Riblets - $8.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heavenly Beef Jerky - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in a Blanket - $8.5: Jumbo Shrimp, 4 Pieces Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gizzards - $8.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Gizzards - $11.99: With steamed rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Egg Drop Soup (Small) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $5.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Gai (Small) - $6.5: Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushroom, onions, bell peppers, galanga, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khang Khao Lau (Small) - $6.5: Beef broth served with meatballs, rare beef, brisket, tomatoes, and bean sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Meat Choice (Small) - $6.5: Hot and sour Thai soup mixed with bell peppers, white onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and bamboo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Seafood (Small) - $7.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kow Piek Sen Chicken - $13.5: Chicken noodle soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Millionaire Kow Piek Sen - $15.5: Shrimp, Shrimp Balls, Squid, and BBQ Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Triple Delight Seafood - $15.99: Shrimp, squid, crabmeat and vegetables in white sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $9.5: With eggs, peas, and carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lo Mein Noodles - $9.5: Egg noodles with green onions, white onions, carrots and cabbage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Catfish (House Brown Sauce) - $17.99: Whole catfish in a sweet, sour, salty, savory, and spicy sauce with fresh cilantro and green onion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Catfish (Three Flavor Lemon Sauce) - $15.99: Whole catfish with stir-fried vegetables in a house-special chili sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laap Beef - $15.99: Minced beef mixed with fresh herbs, served with sticky rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laap Chicken - $14.99: Minced chicken mixed with fresh herbs, served with sticky rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Special - $12.99: Combination of meatball, steak, brisket Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Chicken - $13.5: With fried bell peppers, white onions, and carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sticky Rice - $4: With hot dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dipping Bread (Patong Ko) - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast
- Lao Spicy Sausage - $8.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Pepsi - $2
- Thai Iced Tea - $4.5
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $4.5: With condensed milk
- Mango Bubble Tea - $4.99
- Coconut Juice - $2.99: Canned Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
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