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📍Fong’s Pizza in Des Moines, Iowa 🦀🍕
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I came to Des Moines for a wedding earlier this year, and this is one of the places that popped up on a few sources I was researching. If you go and browse this menu even just once, you'll understand why I had to rush here as soon as possible. I took an Uber here from the airport, lugged my luggage inside, and got to work. I was preparing for a giant dinner, so I only ordered two 10-inch pies to split with my girlfriend. Pie number one was General Tso's Chicken Pizza (General Tso's sauce, breaded chicken, water chestnuts, baby corn, roasted red pepper, Mozzarella and Asiago topped with fresh green onion). This was a fun one! The sauced chicken and the crunchy chestnuts and the most unique part, the baby corn! A solid combination. You will not be disappointed. Now the real star of the show was the Crab Rangoon Pizza (Crab rangoon base, surimi, green onion, Asiago and Mozzarella topped with crispy wontons and a sweet chili lattice). This was the best thing I ate for the entirety of my visit in Des Moines. I'm not kidding. The base of rangoon is genius. So creamy. And then the crispy wontons are everywheeere. You'll get some with every bite. And the sweet chili sauce, we all know how good that stuff is. I just don't know how to even describe it. You'll just have to come try it. It's amazing. I had it a total of three times while I was in town. Not kidding. So yea, this is a good place to come eat. Probably the best place in Des Moines. Come, eat.
Christopher AtkinsonChristopher Atkinson
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The pizza was excellent. I've been hearing about Fong's for a while so we decided to give it a shot. It's definitely different from any other pizza you've had. The crust is not your normal pizza crust. I believe it is made from the same dough used to make the fried wonton crisps you get at some Asian restaurants. It's very good - and crispy. We got two pizzas. A Kung Pau Chicken pizza and a Thai Chicken pizza. Both we fantastic and captured the essence of the dish in the form of a pizza. The only detractor, and it was a significant one, from the experience was the service. We asked a couple of questions about items on the menu but the waitress had never tried those dishes, so she said she had no idea. We ordered an appetizer that never arrived. Fortunately, we were not charged for it either, but it was never even mentioned. Fong's uses small wire racks to hold the pizza pans at the table. Unfortunately, our waitress placed ours too close to the edge of the table. Not realizing how unstable they were, our took a tumble of the table shortly after she dropped the pizza off. It made a loud clattering sound as the pizza rack and pan hit the floor but nobody came to our aid. The pizza actually landed upside-down on the bench seat next to us. Normally, I may have eaten it. But being in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic with your food having just fallen onto a surface of questionable cleanliness, I had to pass. When the waitress eventually arrived (about 10 minutes later) and saw the mess, we explained what had happened. She did not express any remorse and just laughed at the situation. I was happy they were making an effort to be open during the pandemic and I know things are extremely tough on the restaurant industry right now, so I decided not to make a big deal about it and just forgo the other half of my pizza. Hopefully Fong's will be able to address their training shortfall to save future guests from a similar experience.
Mark HochsteinMark Hochstein
00
I was in town for only 24 hours and someone told me to go to Fong‘s pizza. I am so glad they did and that they recommended it because this is one of the most different pizza experiences that I have ever had! It’s Asian infused pizza, plus their cocktails are Tiki style. So it’s like a two in one win! The Decor is really cool as well. It’s half Asian and half tiki vibe. I loved it and I have never seen anything like that! Our bartender/waitress was amazing! Not only did she have great customer service, but she was super funny and really entertaining as well! We ordered the crab Rangoon pizza, and some other pizza that I can’t remember. Also, the tiki cocktail that comes in the kitty and the one in the peacock and both were super delicious! We also ordered another cocktail that we didn’t realize was a shot and when they give it to you they give you a helmet to wear while you do the shot. I thought that was so unique and so funny! I definitely want to come back here! This place is a must if you are ever in Des Moines, Iowa!
Terra ScottTerra Scott
00
Too small of a place, not enough seating for customers, not the best of customer service either, I watched our female waiter ignore us to service someone else and get them water and refills etc we had to reach out to get her attention, And OF COURSE SHE RECEIVED NO TIP FOR LACK IF CUSTOMER SERVICE. I REALLY DID NOT LIKE THE FOOD EXCEPT THE CHEESE STICK EGG ROLLS THAT'S IT. THE DRAGON FLAVORED WINGS SUCKED TOO THE TASTE WAS BLEH 🫤 I WAS BETTER OFF WITH GRABBING PIZZA FROM CASEY'S THAN HERE, AND WOULD HAVE GOTTEN BETTER SERVICE THERE. I WILL NOT!!!!! COME BACK HERE AGAIN PLEASE BELIEVE THAT! P.S. PEOPLE WERE WAITING OUTSIDE JUST TO COME HERE AND EAT, UP 45 MINS SOME WERE TO AN HOUR. HONEY TAKE MY WORD FOR IT IT'S NOT WORTH WAITING FOR TRUTHFULLY TOLD. I DO NOT recommend WHEELCHAIRS AT ALL U WILL BE UNCOMFORTABLE!!!!!
Who Else Wants BeefWho Else Wants Beef
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Immediately after the Farmers' market this place was awesome and a testament that great customer service is kinda like love: what you get/take is equal to the love you make. Service, from being seated at the bar to the bartenders checking in on us... the improbable deliciousness of a 'Cran Rangoon pizza' All top marks. Sadly, the lady next to us was STRAIGHT UP NOT HAVING A GOOD TIME, DOGGIE! she was dripping in the sad karen energy and I don't blame the staff for not wanting to engage with her. My partner felt so bad for her rudeness that she tipped extra and left a lil' note on the ticket thank them for their service and patience! Most definitely returning to this Oasis... Crazy bonus points for a decent selection of Tiki Drinks I'm cool tiki cups!
Franklin Miranda-SibrianFranklin Miranda-Sibrian
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Nearby Attractions Of Fong's Pizza
Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Wooly's
Iowa State Capitol
Molly's Cupcakes
Cowles Commons
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Science Center of Iowa
State Historical Building
Wells Fargo Arena
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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
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Address
317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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(515) 323-3333
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fongspizza.com
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Funky mash-up of an old-school Polynesian cocktail lounge & a red-sauce Italian joint.
attractions: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market, Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Wooly's, Iowa State Capitol, Molly's Cupcakes, Cowles Commons, Robert D. Ray Asian Garden, Science Center of Iowa, State Historical Building, restaurants: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, Buzzard Billy’s, The Iowa Taproom, Hessen Haus, El Bait Shop, Mullets Restaurant, Up-Down DSM, The Royal Mile, The High Life Lounge, Truman's KC Pizza Tavern
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