The Best Sushi Des Moines Has to Offer
DESCRIPTION: Prices are a little high; more than equivalent quality in New York. Other than that, if you are in the mood for absolutely amazing sushi, try Arirang.
DATE: 2003-04-20
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Spider Rolls, Squid, Eel

fresh korean food
DESCRIPTION: Teriyaki House (Formerly named Arirang) is the ONLY Korean restraunt in Des Moines, and it is fantastic. They serve a good mix of authentic korean and japanese food. Both these types of food are healthy, fresh, and tasty. Korean and Japanese food differ from all the other Asian food in that they are made from scratch and unprocessed food. They are great for those sick of fast, oily, or heavy chinese, vietnamese, or thai food. I recommend Teriyaki House to everyone
DATE: 2005-09-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : All the sushi, BBQ Beef

Excellent Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Kim Ba-Woo's Den is the best little restaurant west of the Mississippi! The food is the best. The service is wonderful. The restaurant is clean and neat. The family atmosphere is warm and friendly. Sue Chang is a great lady and cooks the best Korean BBQ.
DATE: 2005-04-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : The Korean BBQ dishes are all excellent.

So-so...
DESCRIPTION: The atmosphere is your typical family-owned Asian restaurant. Service was good. The food was ok. I found an eggshell in my fried rice.
DATE: 2005-11-26
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 4

GREAT ASIAN FOOD
DESCRIPTION: Great Restaurant overall Ambiance was great~ a little dark for my taste, but food was excellent. Bea One Roll was the best sushi I have ever tasted.
DATE: 2005-04-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Bea One Roll

Wanting it to Bea the only one...gosh that's corny....
DESCRIPTION: Man, what a corny title for such a hot, hot, hot restuarant...but then again, we are in Corn Belt, USA...admist the humidity, the lack of culture, I must say there's a lot of soul, great energy, and hotness all around.
DATE: 2005-05-14
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Go for the drinks...and then get coaxed into sushi...

When you know what you are doing Simplicity is complex, but it still simple!
DESCRIPTION: Made reservations at seven. I was on time. I was warmly greeted. My hostess became my server then my bartender as I ordered a blue pacific rim martini, smooth and sweet. I wanted some spice I was in korea in 1998 I know it can be spicy, as I ordered their special, the king crab roll. She brought it out. She was knowledgeable told me everything I needed to know. It was spicy. I ordered the cucumber-mint salad to cool off my tastebuds. I waited to finish off my martini before ordering dessert. I like tea, I like cream so combining the two was a delight. Yes, I could go back again and again! I was very satisfied! Thank you!
DATE: 2005-09-05
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : The Green Tea Icecream

Terrible place
DESCRIPTION: We went to celebrate a family event and explore Korean cuisine. The entry itself was a put off. Not many people around. The maitre d'hotel - if you can call him that - right at the entrance door just waved his hand towards a table in the corner and said in an indefferent manner "sit there" and then went off towards the kitchen without even looking at us. I would have gone back right away but my son insisted in continuing as he wanted to have Korean food and nothing else that night. We really wanted to try out the at-table barbeque so I asked for it but the waitress said very rudely "no barbeque. Cook in the kitchen". Why do they have the barbeque equipment on the table? I do not remember the items we ordered but it was chicken and fish. Both dishes were uninteresting and mediocre in taste. The quantity was also very less. I needed to order more to feel full. That I will not go there again is definite and I am not going to recommend this place to anyone either
DATE: 2002-10-04
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2

Truly Korean!!
DESCRIPTION: I LOVED their food!!! I ordered it to go and it was sooo tasty!! Authentic to the core!
DATE: 2006-02-06
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Bulgogi, Kimchee Stew

DESCRIPTION: The food at Gaza Korean grill is amazing!! I went two nights in a row! The atmosphere is also great, since you can grill your own choice of steak, pork, or shrimp right there at your table. Definately a little different than your normal restaurants that bring your food out to you. A variety of different sauces are also served for you to dip your meat/seafood in it. Rice and salad is included. Great food for a reasonabLe price.
DATE: 2005-08-26
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : White Shrimp and Marinated Ribeye

Nice Find out West
DESCRIPTION: This place is located in an isolated stripmall out 52W, but well worth the visit. Attentive,informed staff, cozy seats and unique food to the area done well. Good place for the casual dinner with time for chatting between grilling your own food.
DATE: 2005-11-17
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : All grilled items

Definitely worth the drive
DESCRIPTION: One of the best decors/settings in Lafayette with great food. If you're not familiar w/Korean food, the staff is friendly and go out of their way to help.
DATE: 2006-01-27
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Grill-at-your-table ribs

DESCRIPTION: The food is very good, but having frequented the restaurant for the past few years on occasion, the prices are becoming quite high. I paid $5.50 for two glasses of iced tea. For lunch, with the tea, cost the two of us a total of $28 which is not a good price for the amount of food received. This time, no water was served and no little bowls of various cold dishes to try, i.e. Kimchee type foods. Very disappointing to see a previously great restaurant slide.
DATE: 2004-09-08
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Hot braised pork

Drink prices being high...
DESCRIPTION: Drink prices are a bit high, but otherwise, this place is fantastic. The weekend all-you-can eat is wonderful, not so much for gluttony, but in order to sample the different main and side dishes.
DATE: 2004-12-21
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Weekend Pepper Chicken(not on menu, by request only)

Good food is worth a little more..
DESCRIPTION: I think by now we may have stock in Sunny's! We have followed her amazing cuisine since she was in North Liberty once upon a time serving..*gasp* burgers and hand cut french fries. She introduced us to "her" food and we have been hooked ever since. We've seen the prices go up but for the quality, taste and knowlege that its all prepared fresh and to order, its worth it. Yes drinks may be high but in my opinion you can get a drink at any bar later. I'm there for the food! So I drink water or tea. Besides its better for ya! I love the feel and ambiance of the "neighborhood hide-away" or the "mom-n-pop operation". Its like going to a friends house. Sunnys food is unlike anything I've ever tried. The flavors are so rich and exciting, as well as the appearance. Just remember her food is prepared fresh so if you want it spicy or not just tell your server. It's not "fast" food, but its definately worth the wait! Have a go at Karaokee while your waiting.
DATE: 2005-01-11
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Sizzleing Rice Soup and Bool Go Kee

Don't judge the Inside from the Outside
DESCRIPTION: Sunny's Korean Garden was a pleasant surprise. Though the outside appeared to be a dowdy old storefront. The interior was quaint and homey in an Asian sort of way. The wife and I tried the Bool Goo Kee and Peppered Pork. The pork had a bite to it but wasn't overbearing. Both were served with white rice only. Though a lettuce leaf was provided as a sort of "wrap" we enjoyed them both "as is". The killer of the meal was the "Fried Banana" dessert. Fried in an "egg roll" wrap, then covered with a tasty nut and cinnamon glaze made the banana's favor jump out a us. We're looking forward to trying more fare. We were pleasantly surprised by a personal greeting from Sunny herself. She proved to be a bright and entertaining host.
DATE: 2006-04-02
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Fried Bananna Dessert