Oct 11, 2021 - Food and Drink

We tried it: Akebono 515's tofu fries

Linh Ta

Tofu fries with two dipping sauces. — Tofu fries from Akebono 515 ($6.50). Photo: Linh Ta/Axios

Tofu is our versatile friend and at Akebono 515, the Japanese restaurant in downtown Des Moines takes a playful spin on it by transforming the thick soy sticks into "tofu fries."

What I liked: It satisfied my perpetual fried food craving without the grease hangover.

They're lightly battered, while retaining tofu's light, spongy texture.
And just like with french fries, Akebono offers addictive red and white dipping sauces. Dive into the spicy sweet sauce (think sweet & sour) and the tangy Japanese mayo.

Open: 11am-10pm, Tues-Fri; 5-10pm Sat-Sun; 215 10th St., Suite 120, Des Moines

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We tried it: Akebono 515's tofu fries

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