Welcome to Mr Eggroll Chinese Fast Food
Mr Eggroll Chinese Fast Food is a hidden gem in Des Moines, offering a variety of Chinese dishes, including appetizers like fried wontons and chicken strips, soups like egg drop and hot & sour, and Chef's favorites such as sesame chicken and General Tso's chicken. The restaurant has a long history, with loyal customers reminiscing about past visits and flavorful meals. The standout dish is the sesame chicken, praised for its moist chicken and tangy sauce. Despite some limitations like restroom availability and canned drinks only, the restaurant's quality food and affordable pricing make it a popular choice for Chinese cuisine lovers.
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3330 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA 50315 Hotline: (515) 287-3989
Welcome to Mr Eggroll Chinese Fast Food, a hidden gem on the south side of Des Moines! This family restaurant offers a variety of Chinese dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied. With options for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, Mr Eggroll's menu has something for everyone.
From savory appetizers like Vegetable Egg Rolls and Fried Shrimp to comforting soups like Wonton Soup and Hot and Sour Soup, there is a wide range of flavors to enjoy here. The Chef's Favorites section boasts dishes like Mapo Tofu, Sesame Chicken, and Happy Family, showcasing the diverse offerings available.
Customer reviews rave about the Combo Fried Rice and the standout Sesame Chicken, described as a tender, moist, and decadent dish that will leave you wanting more. The restaurant's affordable pricing, quick service, and cozy atmosphere make it a go-to spot for many locals.
While there may be limitations like only serving canned drinks and not having a restroom on-site, the quality of the food and the nostalgia-inducing decor make up for any shortcomings. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a family-friendly dinner, Mr Eggroll Chinese Fast Food is sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Location: 3330 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
- Phone Number: (515) 287-3989
- Utilities: Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, Takes Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Quiet Atmosphere, Good For Kids, Good for Lunch, Private Lot Parking, TV, Outdoor Seating, Offers Catering, Good for Groups, Wi-Fi, Alcohol
I think this is a Great hidden gem on the south side of Des Moines. They have good food and vegi options which is limited in Des Moines fast food Chinese places. The bad: no restroom, can drinks only (check dates on them) The good: food, Chinese, fast, alright pricing, nice family restaurant, order and eat
Man this is just the spot for some munchies I definitely recommend combo fry rice Will get u full to the brim
Started coming here in the late 80s.. went in today and missed the old owners. I believe their family moved to California like us. Owners have probanly changed 3 times but the decor inside looks about the same since 80s lol. American Chinese comfort food. I love it. Mongolian beef and hot braised shrimp. Brought back a lot of memories man! Remember nothing fancy here
For a little dive hole in the wall this place serves up some pretty fresh Chinese food. We got 4 full dinners and 8 extra egg rolls for $43. Took about 15 minutes to get the food. They only serve drinks in cans. Perfect for those nights your in a hurry and don't feel like cooking.
This place is my go-to Chinese joint. Get the sesame chicken. Let me paint you a picture. You open your white carton to a beautiful, Studio Ghibli-esque presentation of golden honey-colored morsels of breaded chicken, flecked with bits of sesame, soaking into a large mound of perfectly cooked white or fried rice, your choice. Oh, but you're like, big deal! That's what all sesame chicken looks like, Monty! But you're so very, desperately wrong. You bring a forkful or...chopstick-full of these tender nuggets to your mouth. You pop them in. Immediately, that sweet, tangy sauce melts unto your tongue. The breaded chicken, however, is still moist and pleasantly spongey, and the meat? Tender, as though the breading hugging it in a warm, decadent embrace reassures it that yes, you are loved. "Be the best bite of chicken you can be," it says. I'm serious. It's that good. Everything else on that menu can be absolute trash but the sesame chicken? Out of this world. I don't even know if the eggrolls are good and the place is named after them because I can't bring myself to not over indulge on their sesame chicken. My friend tells me to skip the egg drop soup, but who really eats that stuff? They have a cool grab toy machine that has a bootleg Gameboy Color in it that I haven't been able to win, but... someday.