East Village Fong's location opening April 1
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The bar area of Fong's in the East Village. Photo: Christopher Maharry
Fong's Pizza, an iconic Des Moines restaurant, is set to reopen in its brand new space at the former Peace Tree location in the East Village.
Driving the news: The Asian-inspired fusion restaurant is opening April 1, complete with its well-known items like crab rangoon pizza ($18 for 10") and Chinese cheesesticks ($11) — but expect some new foods as well.
- Entrees include a new custom option where people can pick a base like fried rice, vegetables or noodles and top it with a protein of their choice, like sesame chicken ($13) and beef and broccoli ($14).
- Kamikaze shots are also back, along with popular Tiki drinks. But the menu also features a section of NA mocktails, including daiquiris and palomas.
Plus: The inside is also redone, including a 70-foot dragon from the former Spaghetti Works restaurant, a new wrap-around bar and roof tiles from a former Chinese restaurant.
What's next: The former Fong's space will be rebranded into "The Empire" — and will serve comfort food and American beers, WHO-13 reports.
If you go: 11am-11pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late in the evening depending on demand, Friday-Saturday.
- 317 E. Court Ave., Des Moines.
