First place, Pho King Cook-Off 2025
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Award-Winning Pho in Des Moines: Combination Pho at Bamboo House
Bamboo House won first place for pho in 2025, and you can order the winning bowl on Merle Hay Road.
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Best Asian Food in Des Moines, IA
Chinese classics, Korean bowls, pho, wings and boba, cooked to order on Merle Hay Road, across from the mall.
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Fired when you order. Big portions, fair prices.
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Merle Hay Road · Des Moines
Every day: 11 am to 9:30 pm3805 Merle Hay Road, Suite A, Des Moines · Across from Merle Hay Mall, next to Wingstop · Today
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Bulgogi beef tacos $11.99Three tacos. Bulgogi beef, kimchi, cilantro, lime.
From Khang and Derrick
We opened Bamboo House together. One kitchen, one small crew. Chinese classics next to bulgogi, pho and takoyaki, all fired when you order.
Our pho won the 2025 Pho King Cook-Off. That night meant a lot.
What guests say
- ★★★★★
Got all the classics: lo mein, sesame chicken, orange chicken, generals chicken. All delicious. All perfectly spiced. Topped it off with some tasty rangoons and incredible bao buns. Will come back again and again and again.
Jacquelin Veldhuizen · Dec 2025 · EatFuti - ★★★★★
Excellent all around, well done.
Tanner Lloyd · Nov 2025 · EatFuti - ★★★★★
Kaden was awesome. Great service and even better food.
Kecia Spry · Oct 2025 · EatFuti
Good to know
Where is Bamboo House?
3805 Merle Hay Road, Suite A, Des Moines, across from Merle Hay Mall next to Wingstop. Free parking at the door.
Can I order online?
Yes. Pickup or delivery. No app, no account. Deals apply at checkout.
What should I try first?
Bulgogi beef bowl, orange chicken or Mongolian beef, and crab rangoon to share. Add a Thai tea.
Vegetarian or tofu?
Yes. Any wok stir-fry with tofu. Spring rolls, hot and sour soup, lo mein and fried rice can be made vegetarian.
Catering or party trays?
Yes. Family meals for 4 or 6 and party trays for 10 to 12. Call the kitchen.
Rewards?
Yes. Join the VIP club through EatFuti and earn on every order.
What are your hours of operation?
Bamboo House is open until 9:30 pm daily. You can place orders for pickup or delivery online through our website, or call us at (515) 363-7785.
How long is the current wait time for pickup?
Wait times vary; current wait is typically 15 to 20 minutes for pickup and dine-in. Call us at (515) 363-7785 for real-time wait estimates.
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