Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe
Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe
food, sushi and sashimi
Macaroni
the counter area
Chicken fajita rice bowl
Buffalo chicken mac and cheese
Krith-a-raki
food, burritos and wraps
Zingy hot sauce
Togo udon noodle tofu bowl and a great portion
Ramen Noodle Soup (comes with tasty bread)
outside
Fajita Bowl with brown rice
Chicken fajita bowl
I always tell myself I'll try something new, but the Alfredo pulls me back in...
Small Z'Caesar Salad
interior
Krith-a raki: orzo, broccoli, & green onions sauteed in butter & fresh garlic with romano cheese and parsley on top $4.39
the menu
Buffalo Mac
Ravioletti Soup with cheese raviolis in a tomato basil stock topped with romano cheese. This was half my $9 combo after tax
Z'Thai Stir Fry, sans carrots.
Z'Beer Cheese
z'mac n cheese
Dave E.
Jul 3, 2024
Z'mariks Noodle Cafe' is probably one of the best fast-casual restaurants I've ever been to! The food is amazing. (My daughter's #1 favorite) Not to mention the exquisite service! They are never short-staffed, and employees are always friendly and food comes quickly. Their menu has many healthy and delicious options for the whole family, my daughter's favorite being their "Z'chicken fajita bowl", mine being their "Z'asian salad" and my wife's being their famous classic, "Z'mac and cheese." But the whole menu is certainly outstanding, and so are the prices! I don't believe I've ever even spent over $50 on a meal there! Location is also amazing, right next to the shopping mall! Overall, this is a household favorite and we only wish there was a location closer to where we are!
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Jason F.
Jun 9, 2024
Not a lot of great options for teriyaki in Des Moines area but this was pretty good. Not great but definitely an option if I need food. I went with the tofu teriyaki. Tofu wasn't the best but the fresh veggies and teriyaki sauce is what I really liked. Staff was also very friendly and the ambiance was great. Definitely go back and just exclude the tofu next time. If they would ever grill their tofu I'm sure the dish would be amazing but just a thought. Check it out and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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Julie D.
Sep 6, 2023
Always a five star meal. Quick, always friendly and healthy option for busy families. We love Zmariks!
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Kristyn M.
Feb 10, 2020
Came in at about 11:20 for a quick lunch. I wasn't really feeling the noodles today, so I decided on the Caesar salad. The order was placed to a very cheerful lady behind the register. She gave us our number and we grabbed what we needed and took a seat. Since we both got salads they come out rather quickly. Everything was accurate and we both got half sizes everything was perfect for our quick lunch. The restaurant was clean and well lit. They were slow when we had arrived but by the time we got done with our lunch there was a waiting line to order. I think I might have to come back and try the jalapeno bacon mac that was on the sign. Looked like it was not a permanent item, so we shall see.
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John H.
Aug 16, 2018
Very good, fresh, and tasty food at reasonable prices. We met our daughter and granddaughter there for lunch as it is very kid and adult friendly. Order at the counter and stop on the way to your table to fill your drink and your food arrives at your table a few minutes later.The daughter and granddaughter got the big penne, which is a more basic pasta tossed with butter and topped with cheese. An adult and kid favorite for them! I went for the chicken fajita bowl and substituted brown rice (at no additional charge). It was a nice combination of veggies and flavor, and the chicken was moist and tender. For my taste it needed a bit of spicing up, and while I prefer Tabasco, they had a zingy hot sauce on the table that accompanied the flavors quite well.My wife got the Veggie Tuscana, which is a nice mix of fresh veggies and a sprinkling of cheese. She enjoyed it but thought she maybe should have opted for some chicken or other protein which is available for an additional charge. The only other thing she wished for was that they had a whole grain option for the pasta. Otherwise, it was exactly what she expected and very tasty!Busy place, so you may wait a few minutes at lunchtime, but they were quick to get the food out and the staff was friendly and helpful.
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Betty C.
Oct 8, 2018
Maybe a hair expensive for the small size on the orders but the quality and flavors were good. We ordered the Thai stirfry rice bowl with chicken which frankly could've been any kind of Asian flavor profile there was nothing too distinctly Thai about it, and the Greek salad with chicken as well. The salad was very fresh and crisp. The chicken was cut into cubes which really gives it a processed feeling it would be nicer if they cut it into strips.The ordering and pick up process was smooth and the location on the north east corner of the mall gives it lots of bright light inside. There are TVs on the wall so you can keep up with the days news.We would likely return if in the area.
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Mike
Jan 30, 2025
Great food with exceptionally highly qualified owners. My definition of how to achieve a powerhouse business model
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Danny S.
Sep 25, 2024
Nothing to knock on quality, food tastes great, and pick up order ready on time. But this is what they deem $3 worth of chicken.
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S B.
Jun 11, 2024
Incredible catering experience! Great customer service! The owner called me back just to make sure everything was as expected! Highly recommend this place!
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Missy T.
Aug 9, 2023
This place really doesn't have much variety but you can customize things...supposedly. No matter what, every time I make a change to a menu item they screw it up. This has led me to go hungry sometimes because of allergies or intolerances. I have always been refunded through the app customer service though. But it is frustrating that such a simple job cant be done correctly. That said, they are quick, and the food is always hot, a decent portion and fairly priced, so I keep taking my chances. Was even impressed with their meatless chicken.
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