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    HoQ 303 E 5th St

    European
    Closed5PM - 9PM
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    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
      $27.00
    • Focaccia 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
      $13.00
    • Seasonal 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
      $10.00
    • Seasonal Fruit Crisp

      Ingredients: Seasonal fruit, sugar, crumble topping (oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, butter) served with vanilla ice cream Allergies: Dairy, wheat
      $10.00
    • Cheese 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
      $25.00
    • Ice 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:
      $9.00
    • Scoop of Sorbet

      Ingredients: Fruit, sugar, corn syrup Allergies: Corn
      $5.00
    • Scoop 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:
      $5.00
    • Cake Cutting Fee

      $5.00
    • Chef's Choice

      $10.00

    Dinner Menu

    • Naan Refill (6 pieces)

      $4.00
    • Focaccia Refill (4 pieces)

      $4.00
    • Chef Soup

      Seasonal vegetables, onion, garlic, water, salt and pepper, herbs; finished with cream to order Allergies: Dairy
      $14.00
    • Burnt 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
      $13.00
    • Bangladeshi 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
      $14.00
    • Fried 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
      $15.00
    • Salmon 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
      $15.00
    • Bibb Lettuce

      Local greens, seasonal vegetables & house vinaigrette Seasonal Vinaigrette: extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper Allergies: None
      $13.00
    • Cheese 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
      $25.00
    • Focaccia 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
      $13.00
    • Mediterranean 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
      $27.00
    • Grass-Fed Burger

      Grand View Farm ground beef, local greens, sautéed onions, Flora aioli, house made brioche bun; served with green salad Allergies: Gluten
      $29.00
    • Duck 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
      $43.00
    • Tenderloin

      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*
      $49.00
    • 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
      $27.00
    • Salmon 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
      $42.00
    • Lamb Osso Bucco

      OUT OF STOCK
      $48.00
    • Lamb 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
      $48.00
    • Side Seasonal Vegetables

      $8.00
    • Chef's Choice Side

      $8.00
    • Side Falafel

      $6.00
    • Side Local Tandoori Tofu

      $6.00
    • Side Tandoori Chicken

      $9.00
    • Side of Fries

      $7.00
    • Side Rice

      $7.00
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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday5:00 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

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    Boston, MA 02210

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