Pho Dee Licious
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Pho Dee
Licious.

Vietnamese, Lao & Chinese — made fresh, made for you.

Top-down combo beef pho with brisket, meatballs, noodles and onions
Combo beef pho
Top-down khao poon with red curry broth, rice noodles and herbs
Khao poon
Shrimp spring rolls with rice noodles and greens
Shrimp spring rolls
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Follow your
appetite.

Vietnamese, Lao & Chinese. Made with care.

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around the corner.

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Meet the
heat.

Cooked to order. Every single plate.

Come hungry.

Fresh rolls & wok-fired favorites.

A little crunch.
A lot to love.

Egg rolls, potstickers & wok-fired favorites.

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A seat for you.

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Shrimp spring rolls, photographed at Pho Dee Licious
Shrimp spring rolls
Fried chicken wings, photographed at Pho Dee Licious
Fried chicken wings
Sesame chicken, photographed at Pho Dee Licious
Sesame chicken
Cashew chicken, photographed at Pho Dee Licious
Cashew chicken
Papaya salad, photographed at Pho Dee Licious
Papaya salad
Combo fried rice and egg roll, photographed at Pho Dee Licious
Combo fried rice and egg roll
The restaurant dining room with wood paneling, marble tables, painted hats and a red and gold divider
Illustration of Pho Dee Licious’s ornate red and gold moon gate entrance

Come on in.

There’s a place for you at our table.

2414 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 633-9393
Tue–Fri
11 AM–3 PM
4:30–9 PM
Sat–Sun
11 AM–9 PM
Monday
Closed
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Hours & contact

Good food.
Good company.

Vietnamese, Lao and Chinese dishes. Dine in, pick up, or get it delivered.

Hours, address & contact

2414 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 633-9393

Tuesday–Friday: 11 AM–3 PM & 4:30–9 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Closed Monday

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Meet the house favorites

PhoFragrant beef broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs on the side.

Dee-licious Egg RollsHomemade Vietnamese-style, pork and vegetables, our signature spices.

PotstickersPork dumplings, steamed or fried, with dumpling sauce.

Sesame ChickenGlazed, sesame-crusted, wok-tossed with peppers.

Broccoli BeefTender beef and fresh broccoli in brown sauce.

Lo MeinWok-fired noodles with vegetables and your choice of protein.

Sweet & Sour ChickenCrisp chicken, tangy glaze, green peppers.

Good to know.

Where is Pho Dee Licious?

2414 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 — in the Drake neighborhood, in the space that used to be China Place.

What are the hours?

Tuesday–Friday 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–9 PM. Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. Closed Monday.

What kind of food is it?

Vietnamese, Lao and Chinese: pho, lo mein and wok-fired noodles, Vietnamese egg rolls, potstickers, crab rangoon, spring rolls, fried rice, and wok specialties like sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken and broccoli beef.

Is this the same place as China Place?

Pho Dee Licious opened in 2026 in the remodeled former China Place space, with an expanded menu of Vietnamese, Lao and Chinese dishes.

Do you do takeout and delivery?

Yes — order online for pickup or delivery, or dine in. Ordering directly from us gets you the best prices and our in-house offers.

Are there lunch specials?

Tuesday–Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM: sesame, orange, broccoli, Mongolian, cashew, Kung Bao, lo mein, fried rice and more.

Anything vegetarian?

Yes — mixed vegetable and tofu dishes, vegetable lo mein and vegetable fried rice.

How do I reach you?

Call (515) 633-9393 or message us on Facebook.