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What to order at Hessen Haus
- Signature dishes
- Wienerschnitzel, Currywurst, Pork shank
CuisineGerman
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-22:00
Phone+1 515 288 2520
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Signature dishes: Wienerschnitzel, Currywurst, Pork shank
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Location
Address: 101 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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