Posted in Iowa Food & Dining March 24, 2017 by

The Most Whimsical Restaurant in Iowa Belongs On Your Bucket List

Alton Brown, Food Network host, says, “Fong’s Pizza is one of the coolest establishment’s I’ve ever been to.” Food Network Magazine voted Fong’s Pizza the best pizza in Iowa in 2014. Fong’s Pizza made Travel Iowa’s Final Four for best pizza in Iowa. If you are looking for traditional pizza, you are in for a real surprise. This place offers much more than pepperoni and sausage. To really grasp the quirkiness of their menu, you’ll need to take a look.

You can visit Fong's Pizza at 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ste. 120 in Ankeny, or 223 4th Street in Des Moines.
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For the most Fongtastic time, you'll need to venture outside your comfort zone where the menu is concerned.
Open since 2009, Fong's Pizza is the invention of 10 Iowa entrepreneurs who wanted to convert the former King-Ying-Low Chinese restaurant into a pizza place.
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They decided to keep much of the decor intact, which explains the eclectic and unique feel of Fong's Pizza.
The Crab Rangoon Pizza is a favorite among Fongolians.
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The crispy wonton and sweet chili lattice make this pizza a one-of-a-kind menu option. The crab rangoon base topped with asiago and mozzarella with surimi and green onion make it delicious.
Does this look like a "normal" pizza to you?
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"The Best Pizza In Iowa" includes the Thai Chicken pizza. Peanut sauce, asiago and mozzarella cheese, chicken, mirepoix, and a cilantro garnish make this a truly unique pizza option.
For those that prefer their Fong's Pizza on the spicy side, the Kung Pao Pizza is a great choice.
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If you don't see anything you like on the menu, simply choose the "make your own" pizza option and get creative with the wide selection of potential ingredients like baby red potatoes, corn, water chestnuts, pineapple, pulled pork, and honey to name a few. Sauce options include Thai peanut, alfredo, BBQ, and garlic butter.
At Fong's Pizza, there are some items on the menu you may not expect.
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The smoky, spicy, and sweet Fong's ribs get rave reviews.
For the full Fong's experience, a Tiki drink is a must.
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Served in a staggering array of whimsical glasses, their extensive list of creative Tiki drinks is just one of the things that make Fong's Pizza an award-winning Iowa restaurant.
Fong's cocktails are legendary. Their glassware is somewhat non-traditional.
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These two drinks are classic Fong's specialties. The Zombie and the Pineapple Express take Tiki drinks to a whole new level.
For thrill seeking patrons who order the Kamikaze shot, a helmet is available.
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Fans of the restaurant call themselves, "Fongolians" and they know where the staff keeps the helmets.
Even with the crazy cocktails, Fong's Pizza is a family-friendly establishment with a kid-friendly menu.
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Complete with traditional Chinese restaurant decor, this Iowa eating establishment is worth a stop.
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Fong's will help turn your dinner into a funky and fun night out in a restaurant setting that's kitschy and full of whimsy.

Fong’s Pizza has a lot of flair and whimsy to offer. What do you think? Have you been to Fong’s? Is it on your bucket list, now?

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Address: Fong's Pizza, 223 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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