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Lucky Lotus

Vietnamese Food in Des Moines, Iowa

Address: 2721 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Price Range:  $$

About this restaurant

Lucky Lotus in Des Moines, Iowa, offers a vibrant dining experience with both traditional Vietnamese and modern fusion dishes in a quirky, colorful atmosphere decorated with movie posters and colorful umbrellas. The restaurant specializes in dishes like drunken noodles, crispy rice wraps, and various curry options, with particularly strong offerings for vegan and vegetarian diners. While parking can be challenging and spice levels run quite hot, the generous portions and reasonable prices make it a popular spot for both dine-in and takeout customers.

Hours Open

Monday11AM-3PM,5-8PM
Tuesday11AM-3PM,5-8PM
Wednesday11AM-3PM,5-8PM
Thursday11AM-3PM,5-8PM
Friday11AM-3PM,5-9PM
Saturday11AM-3PM,5-9PM
SundayClosed

Reviews are divided; some praise the pho broth, while others find it lacking or not traditional.

The reviews express mixed opinions on the price. Some consider it affordable, while others find it overpriced, especially considering the portion sizes.

One review mentions parking as difficult, suggesting parking is available but potentially challenging.

Many reviews emphasize the restaurant's spice levels, indicating that customers can request or select varying degrees of spiciness in their dishes.

Several reviews describe the portion sizes as generous or large, specifically mentioning the pho and other dishes.

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Detailed Information

Service options

Dine-in
Takeout
Curbside pickup

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Catering
Counter service

Offerings

Beer
Wine
Coffee
Alcohol
Comfort food
Small plates
Vegan options
Healthy options
Vegetarian options

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