Á-ĐÔNGOpen till 9pmCall (515) 284-5632
A family pho dinner mid-meal on floral china — noodles lifted on a spoon, herb plate, egg rolls and tea on a worn walnut table

HIGH STREET · SINCE 1989

Set the table. Bring everyone.

Phở, 140 numbered dishes, and half the menu vegetarian-friendly.

Call to orderBrowse by number
Best Vietnamese RestaurantCityView Magazine4.5 from 1,308 Google reviews·High Street since 1989

Regulars don't say the name.They say the number.

Thirty-five years of regulars order by number — off a menu 140 dishes deep. Here's where to start.

Phở Á Đông
$12.75

Phở Á Đông

The house special pho — rare beef and the all-day broth the number is named for.

Chả Giò
$5

Chả Giò

Fried egg rolls, served hot with nước chấm.

Gỏi Cuốn
$5

Gỏi Cuốn

Fresh spring rolls, shrimp and herbs, ordered by the plate.

Cơm Gà Xào Cà Ri
$13.50

Cơm Gà Xào Cà Ri

Chicken curry stir-fry over steamed rice — carrots, onion, and a golden coconut curry.

Bánh Xèo
$12.50

Bánh Xèo

Crispy sizzling crepe with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.

Bò Tái Chanh
$13.50

Bò Tái Chanh

Rare beef cured in lime, cabbage and herbs, peanuts and fried shallots.

Bún Bò Huế
$13.50

Bún Bò Huế

Spicy Hue-style beef and pork noodle soup.

Cà Phê Sữa Đá
$5

Cà Phê Sữa Đá

Vietnamese iced coffee — sweet, strong, over ice.

Pho aromatics — star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, Thai basil, lime, chili and ginger on a dark surface
The broth starts here

Star anise, cinnamon, cardamom and Thai basil — simmered slow into the all-day broth every bowl is built on.

On High Street since 1989

Since 1989

Á Đông is Vietnamese for “East Asian” — the family's heritage, and the food.

A Dong has been a family kitchen on High Street since February 1989. Thirty-five years, the same block, the same welcome.

The menu runs 140 dishes, from the house special pho to plates that half the room orders vegetarian.

Regulars don't reach for the name. They know their number, and after all these years, so do we.

Hot pho broth being ladled into a bowl of noodles and rare beef, steam rising
Word of mouth

Thirty-five years of good word

4.51,308 Google reviews
A Dong's dining room: floral china place settings, family photos on the wall, afternoon light through the front windows
The pho was incredible.
Zacarias M.Google review
The broth is scrumptious.
MaryAnn S.Google review
The cream cheese & shrimp egg rolls are so delicious.
MaryAnn S.Google review
Consistently delicious.
Damon P.Yelp review
Great flavor and portions.
Fred H.Yelp review
Service is always great.
Pearl Z.Yelp review
It's a must visit.
Zacarias M.Google review
Still my favorite.
Jean M.Yelp review
Plan your visit

Find us on High Street

1511 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hours
MonClosed
Tue-Sun11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Call (515) 284-5632Get directions
  • Beer & wine
  • Vegetarian & vegan menu
  • Reservations
  • Dine-in & carry-out

140 dishes, ordered by number. Call to order — there's no online cart, just the phone and a friendly voice.

A Dong's brick facade with the Á-ĐÔNG Vietnamese Restaurant sign on High Street

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