A Dong - Downtown - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

A Dong

5 4.9 from 10 ratings


Neighborhood: Downtown
1511 High St.

Des Moines, IA 50309
515-284-5632
Price range: $ (Under $9)

Editorial Datebook Review: A Dong
A Dong
An order of Lemongrass Beef. (Arturo Fernandez/The Register)
The ambiance at A Dong features a down-home, no-frills atmosphere. The quiet backdrop, wood paneling and tables for four make A Dong an easy, relaxing place to unwind with friends after work. The close proximity to downtown makes it a fast stop on the way home.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
15th Street and High Street
Parking:
Free Lot
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Chinese, and Asian
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Reservations:
Reservations accepted but not required
Dress Code:
Anything Goes
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine
Smoking:
No

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Area Classic
Live Music:
No
Noise Level:
Moderate
Average Drink Price:
$3
Worth Noting:
The extensive vegetarian menu is a boon to meatless diners in town. It's sit-down food, but whether you eat in or take it back to your desk, it's usually ready in minutes.
Food specialties: What brings people back to A Dong is the Vietnamese food and, for many, the expansive vegetarian menu.
Televisions: 1
Payment Methods:
Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
Capacity:
130

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"I agreee!!!"

By joaner from Johnston, July 22, 2009

Peter Longfellow! You are just a demented old circus monkey!! HA!HA!Of course the chinese food available at Dong's is absolutelythe best! But, here...

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"Two thumbs up A Dong!"

By Peter_Longfellow from na, July 22, 2009

I have to agree Meghan! I thing the food at A Dong is very much like the athentic food from chinnese people. However, I have to admit that I alwa...

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"Always wonderful"

By MegF from West Des Moines , May 27, 2009

A Dong appears unassuming by the building, interior and relaxed atmosphere, but its one I truly think its one of Des Moines' best Vietnamese availa...

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