African Heritage · Fine Dining

Experience the Royal
Taste

of African Heritage

Authentic Liberian and West African cuisine, crafted from generations of
tradition, culture, and royal hospitality.

Our Heritage

A lineage of empresses,
a legacy of flavor.

Born from the kitchens of three generations of West African women, 3 Empress is a love letter to the recipes our mothers, aunties, and grandmothers guarded as treasure.

From the spice markets of Monrovia to the dining tables of Des Moines, every dish is prepared with reverence — for the land, the people, and the traditions that crowned us.

Signature Dishes

Crowned with flavor

Jollof Rice

The crown of West African rice — smoky, spiced, unforgettable.

Palm Butter

A Liberian heritage stew, slow-simmered in rich palm fruit.

Cassava Leaf

Earthy greens, tender meats, generations of tradition.

Fufu

Pillow-soft dumplings paired with our signature soups.

Grilled Fish

Whole tilapia, fire-kissed with West African spices.

West African BBQ

Suya skewers crusted in our house peanut spice.

Why 3 Empress

The standard of royalty

Authentic Recipes

Three generations of Liberian heritage on every plate.

Fresh Ingredients

Sourced daily, prepared with reverence.

Family Traditions

Each dish carries the memory of an empress.

Community Focused

Rooted in Des Moines, celebrating culture.

Premium Catering

White-glove service for unforgettable events.

Cultural Experience

A royal table where heritage is honored.

Catering Services

Royal hospitality, delivered

01

Corporate Events

Elevated, culturally rich menus that turn meetings into moments.

02

Weddings

From ceremony to celebration, a royal feast for your union.

03

Family Gatherings

Generations gathered around heritage on a plate.

04

Community Celebrations

Full-service catering for milestones large and small.

Testimonials

Voices from our table

Gallery

Moments in color

Bring the taste of Africa to your next celebration

From intimate gatherings to grand affairs, let us crown your event
with heritage on every plate.