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Name: What Dak Korean Fried Chicken
Telephone: (515) 842-7002

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What Dak Korean Fried Chicken

About Us

We're What Dak Korean Fried Chicken, a Korean restaurant located in West Des Moines, IA, and offering a delectable menu of authentic Korean cuisine. Our specialty lies in our mouthwatering Korean fried chicken, which is double-fried to be extra crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In addition to this crowd favorite, we also serve delicious bulgogi, a marinated grilled beef dish, along with flavorful kimchi, potstickers, a variety of other Korean delicacies, and mouthwatering fries that stay crispy for up to an hour. With a cozy and inviting atmosphere, What Dak Korean Fried Chicken is the perfect place to experience the rich flavors of Korean cuisine in the heart of West Des Moines. Stop by today for your next meal!

Areas Served

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Double-Fried Chicken Wings
Double-Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Fries Stay Crispy Up to an Hour
One-of-a-Kind

Our Services include:

Dine-In
To-Go
Takeout
Delivery

Our Products include:

Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Fried Rice
Korean Rice Cakes
Tteokbokki
Japchae
Sliders
Bulgogi
Fries
Kimchi
Potstickers
Chicken Strips

Testimonials

On 5/11/2025 Andrew had this to say:
One of the best restaurants in Des Moines/West Des Moines! Testimonial written by Andrew on this site.

On 4/27/2025 Teresa Cheers had this to say:
The soy garlic wings are insane! If you only go there for those, you will love this place. The staff was very helpful. In the short time we were there, they had a wide variety of customers, from me at 64 to teenagers. Everyone seemed very pleased with their meals. We will definitely be going back!

On 4/8/2025 Daranee Elkins had this to say:
This place came highly recommended to us. Sunday was going to be a lazy Sunday so we were definitely looking for a good place to get some delicious take out. Yes, this place is great. Kind of did a sample order, tried to get one of each thing on the menu. There were so many choices, so we picked the ones that "called" out to us. We absolutely needed to try the pork buns.. those were probably our favorite dish on the menu. A close second were the Dak loaded fries. So delicious with a good bite! The regular fries are nice and crunchy with some sort of coating. Fried rice was good. They are generous with the added chicken. For me, tho, the fried rice is too heavy on the sesame oil. We also ordered the Korean chicken strips and fried chicken with coleslaw and did half and half of Soy garlic and Spicy flavors. Spicy is spicy! The coleslaw is probably some of the best I've had. It's so creamy and flavorful, just wish the side was a bit larger of a serving. Atmosphere was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and fast.

On 3/29/2025 B Jensen had this to say:
Finally tried this place and was highly impressed. The lady who took my order was so helpful and friendly. I tried the wings (not spicy) and the pork buns. By far the best wings and pork bun I’ve ever eaten. The wings were meaty with crispy skin and a sweet sticky deliciousness, I couldn’t stop eating them. The pork buns were also perfection. My husband said he’s never seen me eat so much. Will be back a lot!!!!

On 3/26/2025 Allen Chen had this to say:
The chicken wings here are incredible, the crispy exterior with the savory soy garlic or delicious spicy sauces cannot be passed up. If you like a little heat, go for the spicy sauce, it's very manageable! The pickled radish is great for cooling off. The drumstick combo comes with regular sized drumsticks with your standard flats and drummies, just so you are aware and don't get surprised! Lots of other options, japchae, tteokbokki, Korean corn dogs, all that can be made to your liking, served up in a clean, modern, fast-dining environment. Love having a small taste of Korea in central Iowa!

Contact Us

What Dak Korean Fried Chicken
9250 University Ave Suite 113 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 842-7002
Email: Contact@Whatdak.Com

Located on University Ave, near Teriyaki House West Des Moines

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Apple Pay, Android Pay

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

News

🔥 Get ready for a summer of sizzling flavors with What Dak Korean Fried Chicken! ☀️ Perfect your picnic with our double-fried chicken wings, crispy fries, and savory chicken fried rice doused in soy garlic sauce—ensuring you get the best out of every bite. Your summer starts here!

Spring into flavor at What Dak Korean Fried Chicken! Our double-fried chicken drumsticks and wings, are crispy, juicy, and along with our delightful chicken fried rice with soy garlic sauce, absolutely one-of-a-kind. Pair them with our fries that stay crispy and enjoy a meal like no other. Come and savor the taste of spring!