Flying Mango

I love my food spicy so this was a great treat for me.
I had the shrimp and grits.
Had a great uniquely flavored sauce with grits, large BBQ shrimp and toasted garlic bread.
I may reccommend that a side vegetable should be added for a little more balance.
Wife had the garlic lime chicken on pasta.
The chicken was well seasoned which helped assist the pasta which she felt was needing a little more flavor.
Also ordered their personalized coffee that we both found very good.
We shared a slice of the chocolate cake.
It was nice and thick, creamy and topped with a cinnamon flavored cayenne pepper looking candy.
A comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Staff made us feel welcome and were attentive.
Good selection of wine, beer and other refreshments.
Was also fun to see the open kitchen where you could view food preparation.
I would advise calling ahead for a reservation.
I would like to go back and try another dish to explore one of their BBQ dishes.

I tried Flying Mango a few months ago and enjoyed the food but never returned until tonight.
Food was fantastic and I regret wasting the last few months trying other restaurants in Des Moines that were awful. Tonight ordered: Side salad - mixed greens apples red onions - delicious 10/10 Cornbread - density was different however- topped with cinnamon butter which is awesome Side Greens- definitely the Surprise of the night as I was skeptical about ordering but they came with pork pieces and a nice vinegar that has nice flavor! 10/10 Shrimp Pontchartrain - previous time was better.
Tonight gravy was lighter in color and sparse however nice big fresh shrimp BBQ Chopped Brisket Sandwich - with Cowboy Beans - Absolutely amazing! Brisket can be tricky at most restaurants but Flying Mango got it right and the BBQ sauce was the icing.
10/10 Last time a nice guy at the grill with a beard & man bun gave me a big kind smile - not tonight.
Parking sucks and the hostess podium was far from the door which was confusing.
Packaging was labeled nicely!

This is an awesome local spot.
Actually kinda quiet tonight as iowa is playing UConn. Catfish and pork tenderloin were our choices tonight.
Always good food and great service.