Explore published mentions, award listings and community conversations about Tsing Tsao. Sources that identify our East University location are marked below.
Sources checked September 16, 2026.
Several publications discuss Tsing Tsao locations together. Their recognition is described here at that same scope. Historical articles may contain older menus, addresses, hours or contact details; use our Visit & Hours page for current restaurant information.
Readers’ poll · Multiple locations
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 : Best of Des Moines (2026)Readers’ poll · Multiple locations
The 2025 results list Tsing Tsao under Best Local Chinese Food. CITYVIEW’s write-up describes the menu and value of several locations collectively.
Read original source : Best of Des Moines (2025)Food feature · Location not specified
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 : CITYVIEW’s 2024 Ultimate Place for LunchReaders’ poll · Multiple locations
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 : Best of Des Moines (2024)Readers’ poll · Multiple locations
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 : 2014 Best of Des Moines — EATSAward-provider listing · East University location
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 : 2026 Chinese Restaurant award listingFood blog · Location not specified
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 : Easy vegan crab rangoon appetizerCommunity discussion · East University mentioned
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 : A Des Moines discussion comparing Tsing Tsao locationsHistorical public record · East University location
The council’s licensing record names Tsing Tsao Chinese Fast Food at 2231 East University. It documents the restaurant at this address in 1997; it is a historical record, not a restaurant review.
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