Zavy Kitchen Menu
Welcome to Zavy Kitchen, a culinary gem located in the heart of Des Moines. Specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, this eatery brings an exquisite selection of bubble tea and rice dishes to the table. The atmosphere is vibrant, with options for outdoor seating and a full bar, creating a perfect spot for gatherings.
- Must-Try Dishes:
- Broken Rice: Indulge in grilled pork paired with fried egg and pickled vegetables.
- Shaken Beef: Experience filet mignon sautéed with fresh bell peppers and house-made soy sauce.
- Bnh Xo: Delight in a crispy pancake packed with shrimp and pork, perfect for hands-on enjoyment.
- Refreshing Beverages: Don’t miss the Fruit Tea and Fruit Lemonade, available in customizable flavors.
With accessible parking, delivery, and catering options, Zavy Kitchen is an inviting place for everyone to relish authentic Vietnamese flavors.
Appetizers
Netted Egg Rolls
4 pieces. Pork, shrimp, taro, jicama, cabbage, and carrots wrapped in netted rice paper.
Crab Rangoons
4 pieces. Deep fried wontons filled with cream cheese and imitation crab mix. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Chicken Wings
Lightly battered and deep fried chicken wings with your sauce of choice.
Egg Rolls
2 pieces. Pork (tofu and wood ear mushroom for vegetarian option), onions, carrots and cabbage. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Shrimp Rangoons
4 pieces. Shrimp and seasoned cream cheese in a wonton wrap.
Bnh M
Pt, butter, cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots and jalapenos.
Pot Stickers
6 pieces. Pork dumplings served with house soy sauce.
Grilled Pork/Nem Nng Rolls
3 pieces. Grilled pork, lettuce, cilantro, carrots and cucumber. Served with house special sauce.
Meatball Bnh M
Vietnamese style pork meatballs in a thick and savory sauce. Served with a toasted baguette.
Garlic Butter Shrimp
8 pieces. Battered and deep fried shrimps tossed with bell peppers and onions.
Spring Rolls
2 pieces. Choice of up to 2 proteins wrapped in rice paper with vermicelli, lettuce, cilantro, cucumber and bean sprouts. Served with house sauce.
Beef Stew Bnh M
Vietnamese beef stew loaded with tender pieces of beef and carrots. Served with a toasted baguette.
Popcorn Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh pieces with salt & pepper seasoning.
Chinese Sausage Rolls (4) - B Ba
Lettuce, Chinese sausage, jicama, carrots, eggs, baby shrimp and fried shallots.
Chives Bites (5) - Honh Thnh Chin Gin
Pork and chive fried wontons. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Special Pho
Rare beef, meatballs, tendon, tripe, brisket and and in beef broth.
Beef Pho
Rare beef slices in beef broth.
Chicken Pho
Chicken breast meat in chicken broth.
Seafood Pho
Imitation crab, shrimp and squid in beef broth.
Vegan Pho
Tofu, cabbage, carrots and mushrooms in vegan broth.
Pho Entrees
Noodles & Soups
Beef Stew Noodles/H Tiu B Kho
Rice noodles in Vietnamese beef stew loaded with tender pieces of beef and carrots.
Pan Fried Noodles
Beef, seafood and vegetables in a thick and savory brown sauce over pan-fried noodles.
Tapioca Crab Noodle Soup/Bnh Canh Cua
Crab cake, duck blood, mushrooms, quail eggs and tapioca noodles in a rich and thick broth. Includes a side of fried breadsticks.
Vermicelli Bowl/Bn Tht Nng
Rice vermicelli, 1 egg roll, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce & pickled carrots.
Drunken Noodles
Wide rice noodles stir fried with broccoli, carrots and onions in sweet basil sauce.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup/Bn B Hue
Thick vermicelli noodles in a hearty bone broth with medium rare beef, brisket, beef shank and Vietnamese pork bologna.
House Special/H Tiu Nam Vang
Shrimp, pork heart and tenderloin, quail eggs and minced pork in a hearty pork bone broth.
Lo Mein Noodles
Chicken, beef, shrimp, stir fried lo mein noodles with cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, onions and cilantro.
Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts, carrots & scallions. Served with crushed peanuts and lime.
Combo Stir Fry Noodles - M Xo c Bit
Chicken, beef, shrimp, stir fried egg noodles with cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, onions and cilantro.
Crispy Pan Fried Noodles
Beef, seafood and vegetables in a thick and savory brown sauce over crispy egg noodles.
Broken Rice/Cm Tm
Grilled pork, shredded pork skin, fried egg, egg cake, pickled carrots and scallion oil. Served with sweet fish sauce.
Shaken Beef/B Lc Lc
Filet mignon sauted with bell peppers, potatoes and white onions in our house soy sauce.
Crab Fried Rice/Cm Rang Cua
Fried rice with real crab meat, garlic and scallion.
Beef Bulgogi
Bulgogi marinated short ribs garnished with scallion and sesame seeds. Served with a side of kimchi.
Char Siu Rice Bowl/Cm Tht X Xu
Marinated and grilled pork served with steamed rice, cucumber and tomatoes.
Pork Belly Bowl
Braised pork belly rice bowl with nori, sesame seeds, soy marinated egg kewpie mayo, pickled carrots and house sauce.
Fried Catfish
Deep fried catfish with a side of steamed rice and sweet fish sauce.
Mapo Tofu
Silk tofu, minced pork and mushrooms in a brown sauce and garnished with scallions. Includes a side of steamed rice.
Rice Porridge - Cho
Boiled rice in pork and chicken stock, added mushrooms, scallion and cilantro for garnish.
Rice Dishes
Chef's Special
Bnh Xo
A light and crispy sizzling pancake/crepe filled with pork, shrimp, onions, bean sprouts andscallions served with a side of sweet fish sauce. This is a *hands-on* food!How to eat Bnh Xo:Break off a piece of bnh xo, wrap it in a piece of lettuce, pair it with herbs to your liking, dip,and enjoy!
Chicken Salad Bowl
Grilled chicken, lettuce, egg and shredded cheese with your choice of salad dressing.
Savory Sticky Rice
Xi man. Vietnamese sticky rice served with sweet sausage, grilled chicken, pate, shredded pork, pickled daikon and carrots.
Sizzling Beef
B N. Vietnamese style steak and egg served with pate, onion, meatball, swiss cheese and a toasted baguette.
Orange Chicken
Battered boneless chicken breast fried until crispy then tossed in a tangy orange sauce.
General Tso's Chicken
Battered boneless chicken breast fried until crispy then tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Sesame Chicken
Battered boneless chicken breast fried until crispy then tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce.
Bnh Cun
Vietnamese Rice Rolls - Thin, wide sheets of rice batter filled with seasoned ground pork, wood ear mushrooms and shallots served with a light garlic fish sauce
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Traditional Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk.
Ube Cream Coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee topped with ube cream.
Strawberry Cream Coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee topped with strawberry cream.
Sea Salt Crean Coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee topped with sea salt cream.
Matcha Cream Coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee topped with matcha cream.
Egg Coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee topped with egg foam and cocoa powder.
Matcha Coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee with matcha whip
Vietnamese Coffee Special
Smoothies
Avocado Smoothie
Creamy, blended avocado smoothie with fresh milk. *cannot be made dairy free*
Coconut Matcha Smoothie
Coconut smoothie with matcha concentrate.
Taro Smoothie
Sweet and creamy with a vanilla finish. *cannot be made dairy free*
Strawberry Smoothie
Blended strawberry smoothie. Sweet and tangy.
Mango Smoothie
Blended mango smoothie. Sweet and creamy.
Coconut Smoothie
Blended coconut smoothie. Sweet and creamy.
Pineapple Dole Whip
Blended pineapple smoothie. Sweet and tangy.
Ube Smoothie
Blended ube smoothie. Sweet and creamy. *cannot be made dairy free*
Matcha Smoothie
Blended premium matcha smoothie.
Black Milk Tea
Strong and bold with oral notes of earl grey.
Jasmine Green Milk Tea
Rich and creamy with subtle oral notes.
Oolong Milk Tea
Roasted oolong leaves with hints of green and black tea.
Winter Melon Milk Tea
Your choice of milk tea with winter melon flavor.
Mango Green Milk Te
Jasmine green milk tea with mango flavor.
Strawberry Milk Tea
Green or black milk tea with strawberry flavor.
Thai Tea
Thai tea with sweet cream.
Taro Milk Tea
Sweet with a creamy vanilla finish.
Black Sesame Milk Tea
Tiger Sugar
***NEW*** Red Velvet Latte
Classic and Flavored Milk Tea
Matcha Series
Matcha Latte
Fresh milk topped with premium matcha.
Kitkat Matcha
Matcha latte topped with sweet cream. *cannot be made dairy free*
Pink Matcha
Strawberry milk topped with house special matcha whip.
Strawberry Cream Matcha
Fruit Tea
Green tea with your choice of avoring.
Fruit Lemonade
Fresh lemonade with your choice of avoring.