Vanessa M.
Yelp
I have been to Heavenly once and then ordered some food for delivery during the pandemic and both times it has been a great experience. The first time I dined in, we had the heaven/hell (spicy/mild) hot pot, which is so lovely and tasty. Yes, it's expensive, but honestly, the food is so well executed, fresh, and delicious, that it is certainly worth it. If you haven't had hot pot, you must do so immediately. It's a wonderful communal experience, where you get to quickly cook the pieces of meat or vegetables of your choice in a flavorful broth. The spicy broth is quite spicy, so beware - it burns so good ! This mode of eating makes you really full. The broth was addictive and even though you think you are done, you want to keep eating. The decor inside is chic, and the service is professional and courteous, although there were some delays at times.
The second time, I ordered several appetizers to eat at home: the Shanghai steam buns and the Chengdu spicy dumplings. Yum! Absolutely delicious. You can't find this food anywhere in Des Moines, much less the rest of Iowa. Portions were plentiful, in my opinion.
Adjust your budget though, because it is a bit pricey, though worth it.