Harbinger is a vegetable-focused small plates restaurant in Des Moines inspired by Southeast Asian flavors and seasonal local ingredients. The venue offers a unique dining experience with a 5-course Chef's Tasting menu alongside an evolving a la carte selection. Its warm, inviting interior features calm cornflower blue tones and weathered wood accents, creating a distinctive ambiance for guests.

Sunday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

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Monday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

Tuesday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

Wednesday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

Thursday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

Friday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

Saturday

4PM - 6PM

Food Specials

  • $8 Milkbread toast (Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto XO, 5 Spice Pickled Apples)
  • $8 Shishito Peppers tempura fried (Tama Miso, Tomato Togarashi)
  • $3 Steam Buns (1 piece) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash
  • $8 Lion’s Mane Mushroom yakitori (Wild Mushroom Tare, Horseradish, Farm Leeks)
  • $8 Ginger Roasted Beet gyoza (Daikon Radish, Apple Soy Vinaigrette, Scallions)
  • $8 Steam Buns (3 pieces) Pork Belly / Fried Chicken / Butternut Squash

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Highlights

  • Creative, Asian-influenced vegetable small plates and tasting menus
  • Seasonally driven menu with locally sourced ingredients
  • Warm, unique decor with cornflower blue and weathered wood details

Important Details

  • Reservations recommended for dine-in
  • Offers a daily 5-course Chef's Tasting menu while supplies last

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