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, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, low-fat, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, carnivore, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Egg Rolls - $4.5: Pork (2) or Veggie (4) Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crab Rangoon - $5.5: 4 Pieces Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spring Rolls - $5.5: Shrimp or Pork, 2 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Combo Spring Rolls - $6.5: 2 Pieces Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
- Pot Stickers - $6.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Wings - $9.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Riblets - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Heavenly Beef Jerky - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp in a Blanket - $8.5: Jumbo Shrimp, 4 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gizzards - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Stir Fried Gizzards - $11.99: With steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Egg Drop Soup (Small) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics
- Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Tom Kha Gai (Small) - $6.5: Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushroom, onions, bell peppers, galanga, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Khang Khao Lau (Small) - $6.5: Beef broth served with meatballs, rare beef, brisket, tomatoes, and bean sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Candida
- 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Tom Yum Seafood (Small) - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Kow Piek Sen Chicken - $13.5: Chicken noodle soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Millionaire Kow Piek Sen - $15.5: Shrimp, Shrimp Balls, Squid, and BBQ Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Triple Delight Seafood - $15.99: Shrimp, squid, crabmeat and vegetables in white sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Rice - $9.5: With eggs, peas, and carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lo Mein Noodles - $9.5: Egg noodles with green onions, white onions, carrots and cabbage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Angry Catfish (Three Flavor Lemon Sauce) - $15.99: Whole catfish with stir-fried vegetables in a house-special chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Laap Beef - $15.99: Minced beef mixed with fresh herbs, served with sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Laap Chicken - $14.99: Minced chicken mixed with fresh herbs, served with sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Pho Special - $12.99: Combination of meatball, steak, brisket Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Sweet and Sour Chicken - $13.5: With fried bell peppers, white onions, and carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sticky Rice - $4: With hot dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Dipping Bread (Patong Ko) - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lao Spicy Sausage - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- 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