A Dong Restaurant
Sherman Hill
1511 High Street - map
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.284.5632
Hours
Open for lunch and dinner
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| Price (dinner) | $ |
| Price (lunch) | ¢ |
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Features
vegetarian dishes
vegetarian menu
takeout
kid friendly
large groups ok
Accepts
cash
checks
Visa
MasterCard/Eurocard
Smoking
section
Dress
casual
Parking
street parking
public transit accessible
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Description
Authenic Vietnamese food. Choose from a menu in Vietnamese and English. Vegetarian menu also available. Large portions; it is acceptable to share an entree.
Music in Vietnamese is played in the background, and silk hangings and Buddha statues decorate the restaurant.
On the floor in the corner, you'll see an altar to Buddha, which includes offerings of fresh food and water.
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There's a first time for everything
I had never eaten authentic Vietnamese food before, and it's nothing like the "Chinese" food I'm used to. Dishes are full of unrecognizable vegetables, and trying to ask what they are doesn't seem to help. The food is very tasty, however, and the staff willing to explain more than once what you are eating. Many of the dishes come in a bowl, and are similiar to a stew, although the flavors are more distinct than in American cooking. Nothing I tried was too spicy to eat; the vegetables seem to be what create the distinctive taste. [17 Apr 2000 16:08:14]
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Recommended Dishes: If you're hesitant, there's always fried rice with an egg roll
D.J.
Our family's favorite
We live very close to A Dong and go there on a regular basis. Until seven or eight years ago, I was unfamiliar with Vietnamese food. What a wonderful surprise! It has a great fresh taste without a hint of being overly processed. The menu is extensive, yet VERY reasonable, and if you are a vegetarian, this place is heaven. Try a spring roll for starters. The decor is plain, but made lively by the bustle of the neighborhood types. [23 Nov 2003 10:16:22]
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Ric Frambach
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