Thai Flavors is definitely one of those "Don't judge a book by its cover" restaurants. From the outside, it's nothing more than an unassuming storefront in the back corner of a forgettable east-side strip mall, next to the "Low Cost Spay Clinic." Inside, however, is arguably the best Thai food in town. The restaurant has an impressive menu of some 50 dishes to choose from - everything from soups and salads to curries, stir-fries and noodle dishes. It also has a respectable following among Des Moines food enthusiasts.

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