Featured Items
Vegetarian
Mama's rice & lentil crepes filled with Mama's spiced seasonal vegetables & potatoes, local greens and beurre blanc Crepes: rice, lentil, ginger, garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, pepper Seasoning: turmeric, chili powder, ginger/garlic paste, coriander Beurre Blanc: white wine, butter, onion, bay leaf, peppercorn *Vegan option substitutes beurre blanc for olive oil* Allergies: Dairy$27.00Focaccia and Hummus
Chef Suman's home-made hummus served with Ingrid's 24-hour focaccia Hummus: chickpea, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley & extra virgin olive oil Focaccia: flour, water, yeast, extra virgin olive oil Allergies: Gluten$13.00Seasonal Fruit Crisp
Ingredients: Seasonal fruit, sugar, crumble topping (oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, butter) served with vanilla ice cream Allergies: Dairy, wheat$10.00
Dessert Menu
Grand Marnier Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: Chocolate, butter, vanilla, Grand Marnier, egg white, egg yolk, sugar, salt Allergies: Dairy, egg$10.00Seasonal Fruit Crisp
Ingredients: Seasonal fruit, sugar, crumble topping (oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, butter) served with vanilla ice cream Allergies: Dairy, wheat$10.00Cheese Plate
Assorted Iowa cheeses & seasonal accompaniments Milton Creamery Quark Cheese: Cow's milk, soft, spreadable, German-style cream cheese Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze: Cow's milk, aged white cheddar-style, aged minimum 9 months Maytag Blue Cheese: Cow's milk, creamy yet crumbly, slightly pungent with a lemony finish House-made focaccia, seasonal jam/honey, seasonal fruit Allergies: Gluten, dairy$25.00Ice Cream Sampler
Ice cream base ingredients: Egg yolk, cream, milk, sugar, corn syrup, flavorings (vanilla, fresh fruit, etc) Shortbread cookie ingredients: Flour, powdered sugar (cornstarch), butter, baking powder (cornstarch) Allergies: Wheat, dairy, egg, corn Allergies:$9.00Scoop of Sorbet
Ingredients: Fruit, sugar, corn syrup Allergies: Corn$5.00Scoop of Ice Cream
Ice cream base ingredients: Egg yolk, cream, milk, sugar, corn syrup, flavorings (vanilla, fresh fruit, etc) Shortbread cookie ingredients: Flour, powdered sugar (cornstarch), butter, baking powder (cornstarch) Allergies: Wheat, dairy, egg, corn Allergies:$5.00Cake Cutting Fee
$5.00Chef's Choice
$10.00
Dinner Menu
Naan Refill (6 pieces)
$4.00Focaccia Refill (4 pieces)
$4.00Chef Soup
Seasonal vegetables, onion, garlic, water, salt and pepper, herbs; finished with cream to order Allergies: Dairy$14.00Burnt Carrots
Oven-roasted carrots and onions grilled (burned) to order and served with Milton Creamery quark cheese, salt and pepper, chili powder, cumin and herb oil Carrots: pepper, olive oil Allergies: Dairy$13.00Bangladeshi Chicken
Local free-range chicken brined in salt, sugar & spices, then marinated in Mama's special recipe; served with yogurt sauce and fried chickpea puffs Marinade: Ginger, garlic, cumin, paprika, Kashmir chili, chili powder, turmeric, mama's spice blend, olive oil Yogurt Sauce: Yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, pepper, parsley, cilantro Chickpea Puff: Wheat flour, chickpea flour, water Allergies: Gluten, dairy$14.00Fried Green Tomatoes
Breaded Straw Hat Farm green tomatoes served with Milton Creamery quark cheese, summer relish, EVOO & herbs Green Tomato: local tomato, flour, heavy cream, bread crumbs Summer Relish: local tomato, cucumber, cilantro, fresh lemon juice, salt & pepper Allergies: Gluten, dairy$15.00Salmon Tartare
8-hour cured salmon that is washed, diced and seasoned; served with creme fraiche & house waffle chips Cured Salmon: salmon, salt, sugar, basil, black pepper Seasoning: parsley, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, pepper flakes, garlic & black pepper Allergies: Gluten, dairy, fish$15.00Bibb Lettuce
Local greens, seasonal vegetables & house vinaigrette Seasonal Vinaigrette: extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper Allergies: None$13.00Cheese Plate
Assorted Iowa cheeses & seasonal accompaniments Milton Creamery Quark Cheese: Cow's milk, soft, spreadable, German-style cream cheese Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze: Cow's milk, aged white cheddar-style, aged minimum 9 months Maytag Blue Cheese: Cow's milk, creamy yet crumbly, slightly pungent with a lemony finish House-made focaccia, seasonal jam/honey, seasonal fruit Allergies: Gluten, dairy$25.00Focaccia and Hummus
Chef Suman's home-made hummus served with Ingrid's 24-hour focaccia Hummus: chickpea, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley & extra virgin olive oil Focaccia: flour, water, yeast, extra virgin olive oil Allergies: Gluten$13.00Mediterranean Bowl
Four falafel (French lentils, Suman's mom's spice blend from Bangladesh, onion, ginger, garlic paste, turmeric, salt and pepper) with Israeli couscous, Kalamata olives, seasonal vegetables, greens, parsley, Milton Creamery quark cheese Tandoori chicken: Chicken is brined with salt, sugar and spices, marinated in yogurt, Kashmir chili powder (from mountainous part of India; not too spicy but gives a red color), ginger, garlic, yogurt, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, coriander Allergies: Dairy, wheat Can be GF with rice instead of couscous$27.00Grass-Fed Burger
Grand View Farm ground beef, local greens, sautéed onions, Flora aioli, house made brioche bun; served with green salad Allergies: Gluten$29.00Duck Leg & Shrimp
Confit duck leg served with grilled shrimp, potato croquette stuffed with Milton Creamery quark cheese, Straw Hat Farm butternut squash, butter & herbs Allergies: Gluten, dairy$43.00Tenderloin
5-6 ounce cut of grass-fed beef tenderloin served with local Kennebec potato wedges, seasonal vegetables & HoQ steak sauce Potato Wedges: potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper Steak Sauce: beef bones, tomato paste, onion, carrot, red wine, water Allergies: none *Potato wedges are fried in the same oil as gluten items*$49.00Vegetarian
Mama's rice & lentil crepes filled with Mama's spiced seasonal vegetables & potatoes, local greens and beurre blanc Crepes: rice, lentil, ginger, garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, pepper Seasoning: turmeric, chili powder, ginger/garlic paste, coriander Beurre Blanc: white wine, butter, onion, bay leaf, peppercorn *Vegan option substitutes beurre blanc for olive oil* Allergies: Dairy$27.00Salmon in Parchment
Wild Alaskan salmon, local Kennebec potatoes, organic vegetables & local kale baked in parchment to gently steam and roast the dish; served with beurre blanc Beurre Blanc: white wine, butter, onion, bay leaf, peppercorn Allergies: Dairy, fish$42.00Lamb Osso Bucco
OUT OF STOCK$48.00Lamb Shank
8-hour red wine braised grass-fed lamb, served with spiced basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, local kale & herb oil Stock: onion, carrot, celery, red wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, lamb, chicken stock, cinnamon, chili, bay leaf Allergies: none$48.00Side Seasonal Vegetables
$8.00Chef's Choice Side
$8.00Side Falafel
$6.00Side Local Tandoori Tofu
$6.00Side Tandoori Chicken
$9.00Side of Fries
$7.00Side Rice
$7.00
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All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Welcome to HoQ Restaurant! Experience delicious, sustainable farm-to-table dining in the historic East Village of Des Moines.
Location
303 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
