
Tsing Tsao East
Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

Tsing Tsao East
Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

Tsing Tsao East
House Fried Rice

Tsing Tsao East
Egg Drop Soup

Tsing Tsao East
Hot & Sour Soup

Tsing Tsao East
Shrimp & Vegetables

Tsing Tsao East
Combination Plate

Tsing Tsao East
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Tsing Tsao East · Since 1991
Keeping the legendary chef’s original recipes alive at Tsing Tsao East.
Spicy noodle broth with shrimp, imitation crab, and stir-fried vegetables. The bowl regulars order when the weather turns.
View menu & order options →House Favorite
Sautéed flank steak with green and white onions over a bed of crunchy rice sticks. Comes with egg roll, crab rangoon, and rice.
View menu & order options →Most Ordered
Breaded white-meat chicken tossed in our house sweet-orange sauce. Egg roll, crab rangoon, and rice included.
View menu & order options →Regular's Pick
Six crispy wings tossed in chef's house hot-braised sauce with onion and dried chili. Ask for the heat you can handle.
View menu & order options →Chef's Recipe
Breaded white-meat chicken sautéed with fresh pineapple in a sweet-tangy glaze. Bright, comforting, unmistakable.
View menu & order options →Sweet & Bright
Combination of beef, chicken, and shrimp tossed with eggs, carrots, and green onions. The Cantonese-style classic, done our way.
View menu & order options →Signature
Tofu, bamboo, chestnut and baby shrimp in a peppery, tangy broth. Served in classic blue-lotus porcelain, the way it should be.
View menu & order options →Classic Starter
Broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, bamboo, and carrots in a light brown sauce. Quart-size, served with rice.
View menu & order options →VegetarianAwards, local stories, and community mentions through the years.
CITYVIEW
CITYVIEW names Tsing Tsao as its readers’ choice for Best Local Chinese Food in 2026. The entry covers locations across the Des Moines metro, rather than identifying a single restaurant.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)Quality Business Awards
Quality Business Awards lists Tsing Tsao Chinese Fast Food (East) as its 2026 winner in the Chinese Restaurant category for Des Moines. The listing identifies 2231 E University Avenue. This is recognition from that award provider.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)CITYVIEW
The 2025 results list Tsing Tsao under Best Local Chinese Food. CITYVIEW’s write-up describes the menu and value of several locations collectively.
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Jim Duncan includes Tsing Tsao in a survey of Chinese lunch options around the metro. This is a mention within a broader dining feature, not an individual restaurant review or a lunch-award result.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)CITYVIEW
Tsing Tsao appears as the Best Local Chinese Food winner. The article explicitly includes east-side Des Moines among several locations; the recognition is presented for Tsing Tsao collectively.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)CITYVIEW
The archive lists Tsing Tsao as the winner of Best Local Chinese, with multiple locations noted. This is the original publisher’s record of the 2014 recognition.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)Cadry’s Kitchen
Cadry Nelson recalls enjoying crab rangoon at Tsing Tsao in Des Moines before becoming vegan. The post shares her own recipe; it does not identify the East University location or describe a vegan dish sold here.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)Although the thread begins with a question about the south-side restaurant, several replies discuss East University or the Eastside location. These are individual diners’ opinions, not an editorial review or a verified rating.
Read original source (opens in a new tab)Five selected five-star reviews from 2025–2026, newest first, with original dates and source links.
“hot and fresh”
Barbara praises consistent food quality across her orders.
Read more (opens in a new tab)“the Combo Fried Rice is so delicious”
Gail describes a quick pickup that completed dinner at home.
Read more (opens in a new tab)“This restaurant completely exceeded our expectations.”
Hannah highlights helpful staff, crispy spring rolls, and egg drop soup.
Read more (opens in a new tab)“Delivery was quick”
Lori praises reliable food quality and a prompt delivery.
Read more (opens in a new tab)“Definitely recommend”
Michael describes a family favorite with affordable food and welcoming hospitality.
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