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There is absolutely nothing basic about this bird! When I woke up this morning, I never imagined I would find myself eating Korean in Des Moines Iowa of all places. No disrespect, but Des Moines doesn't exactly scream Korean culture. I'm not exactly a novice when it comes to Korean cuisine. I once took an entire trip to just Korean town LA. I'm in Gwinnett county Korean spots at least half a dozen times a year. Boston is also a hotbed for Korean food, which Is basically like my second home. The way I saw it, choosing to walk into Basic Bird was a high risk, high reward kinda decision. Right off the bat, there's so much to love. The dining area is playful, vibrant yellow. The menu is concise. I am a true believer in restaurants choosing a few things and doing it well. I went with the chicken wing meal which happens to come with 3 sides in addition to white rice: miso Mac cheese, fries, Korean potato salad. I also ordered the bulgogi bun for the hell of it. I don't even know where to begin....every single thing I ate was absolutely SENSATIONAL! From the creamy miso Mac to the crispy seasoned fries, and the somehow sweet potato salad?! The ribeye bulgogi in the steamed bun topped with kimchi is perfection. As good as everything is, nothing could have prepared me for the chicken itself. The crispness of the batter is simply stunning! Getting the gochujang sauce on the side and allowing the chicken to shine on its own was def the go to move. With complete conviction I can say I have never thoroughly enjoyed a Korean meal the way I did this. Flawless from top to bottom. Basic Bird....take a bow.
What a nice little place in Beaverdale. My wife and I walked in after lunch to a clean and bright room. They ask that you place your order at the counter before you take a seat. The very helpful person at the counter asked if we'd ever been there before and the offered to walk us through the menu. They made some helpful suggestions and we placed our order. We ordered the 9 piece chicken and some chicken dumplings. The portions were large and we ended up taking half of it home. The chicken was crispy and the sides were delicious. We are already planning to return.
My wife and I recently had a conversation about "our top 3 favorite restaurants," and Basic Bird was in each of ours. This food is incredible. The sides are a great balance of fresh, zippy, and light, contrasting against the rich and flavorful wings. The atmosphere is unique, and the staff is always friendly. (Ps splitting 9 wings for 2 people is the perfect lunch)
I stopped here while in town and i'm glad i did! I wasn't expecting to find a Korean fried chicken place in Des Moines. My boyfriend and i shared the 9 piece boneless wings and we tried their spicy gochujang and sweet honey butter sauces. I LOVED the spicy gochujang but don't think i would get the honey butter one again. For our sides we got the miso mac and cheese, Korean potato salad, rice, and French fries. The Korean potato salad really surprised me, it was delicious and my favorite of the 3 sides. I enjoyed their fries, they didn't taste greasy and had a good seasoning. The miso mac was good but i couldn't really taste the miso. My boyfriend and i agreed that the side of rice could've used some salt. Overall, this was a really good spot and the prices are great. I said to my boyfriend "if we lived in town i'd be here multiple times a month."
Wife and I split the kimchi fried rice and the 5pc boneless wings (w/ three sides). Great combination of flavors and texture. Personally I prefer the bone-in wings but the boneless wings were good too. A nice mixture of white/dark meat - juicy and full of flavor. The kimchi bacon fried rice might be the one of the best dishes I've had in a while. Bursting with flavor which is not the norm with fried rice (which tends to be one note). The servers were helpful -- atmosphere is great. Owners did a great job decorating inside and out.
Let's set the record straight from the start: There is NOTHING basic about Basic Bird. It is an outstanding fast-casual option. With its parking lot and a very cool mural on a street-facing wall, Basic Bird gets your attention before you walk in the door. Then, their terrific staff lives up to its word, delivering the crispiest, crunchiest fried chicken possible. It's a fantastic dining experience. Oh my, such a great visit. Their unique yellow interior, with incredible artwork, has plenty of tables and room for groups, dates, and singles. It is clean and has a great vibe. The menu is above the order stand, and then you get a number for the food to be delivered quickly by a staffer. There are numerous gluten-free options. We loved the Honey Butter French Fries, a spectacular concoction of bacon, garlic butter, sweet corn, shredded cabbage, and crispy french fries. Our table of four couldn't get enough! I picked a BAP Bowl and was so pleased with the results. It was a superb Korean rice bowl combo of chicken, fresh veggies, pickles, spicy gochujang, and roasted seaweed topped with a fried egg. Truly amazing! We shared some yummy sides, and they were all great, especially the Korean potato salad. I met some of the staff throughout the visit, and they added to a great experience because they were genuinely nice people--special thanks to Nick for being a good person. It's my favorite place in the Metro thus far.
Basic bird is an awesome Korean fried chicken spot in the Beaverdale neighborhood. The dining room is a bright, vibrant yellow and everything from the interior wallpaper to the exterior mural is thoughtfully decorated. They have their own parking lot so you don't need to worry about finding a spot amongst all the other Beaverdale shops. The service was quick and efficient- I think it took less than 10 minutes for my order to arrive. Each side dish I ordered was flavorful and well thought out. The chicken was fresh, tender, and had a crisp, light batter. My only suggestion would be more variety in the sauces.
Best Korean chicken in Des Moines area. Super crunchy wings. The Double Dunk sauce is a must. Honey butter fries are unique but really really good. The sides that come with the wings will fill you up. All really good. It's not cheap food, but you won't walk out hungry. My son and I can cross this one off our list of places to try. We'll be back. Easy call on this one...5 stars.
Happy I found Basic Bird on the interwebs. We tried the the boneless wings with the "double dunk" sauce sweet and spicy. Just the right amount of sweet and tangy spices. The seasoned fries and the cheesy corn plus the cucumber kimchi. Everything was spot on. I am visiting Des Moines this weekend if I lived here, I would be here often! Highly recommended.
Basic bird did a pop up in Omaha and we had it on our calendar for weeks! It was completely worth the wait - everything on the table was absolutely delicious. I'm especially picky about Mac and cheese but the miso helped cut the "cheesiness" that is sometimes overpowering and brought a new depth of flavor. The sweet and spicy wings were not that spicy but that's how I like em! When asked about the gochujang wings my sister said "yum tasty" as her full review. Will be visiting again if I get over to Des Moines.
Been a fan of the chicken here since they were a pop up back in harbinger! Food is delicious. In my opinion, their bone in wings are better. I think the crunchiness is just better held with the bone in versions. They have $1 per bone in wing every Wednesday, so that's a pretty good deal considering these wings are fairly big compared to other chains. They also serve cauliflower wings which I have yet to try! A must have recommendation is their honey buttered French fries. Absolutely out of this world! Cannot emphasize enough about it. Service is friendly. Ambience is bright. The parking lot is very small so you might have to walk a bit to get here. Walk right in and order at the counter type of thing. Such a cute spot in beaverdale.
Yummy! What a fun place! You order from the counter, pay & they bring you your good. It's bright & cheery inside. The staff is friendly & helpful. We both had boneless wings with the double dunk sauce. It's a sweet, flavorful sauce. Sides are cold & you get 3. I had crunchy pickled daikons and loved them. The shoshito peppers were tasty-- one had some heat. Hubby liked the potato salad & cucumbers but not the Brussels sprouts. You can sub the salads for fries. We also had the loaded fries: coleslaw & cheese & corn! Delicious! Real silverware, too!! Of course we had too much food, but we like leftovers! Cheap? No. Tasty! Yes! We'll be back!!
From the outside of the building, you can tell this is going to be fun. This place is thriving, viking, and busy! Beaverdale parking is a trick. Plan street parking or small parking lots to the north. Thursday evening at 5:45 a girlfriend and I went to try. We walked right up to the counter, although it was obviously busy. Only a couple tables open. We figured out the menu pretty quick. This was an order at the counter and then sit type of joint. I did still ask Grace, behind the counter, what she enjoyed. She really liked the chicken sandwich, but it says since it was our first time to try the wings. I got the boneless wings with sweet honey butter sauce. *Pretty popular in the reviews* . Then you get 3 sides. *****They are all cold. The sides are cold. ****** They do tell you, but you should know. We also shared an order of the fries. I recommend them to share 100%! They were flavored well and tasted really good. Topped with yummies. The fries came out as an appetizer only slightly before the meals. The bones chicken was really good. Big pieces of very crunchy pieces. By the time we had our food, the order line was to the door. Not for the lack speed, just the popularity. The kitchen was banging and pushing out, take out orders and table orders. We tried to eat quickly to give up our table due to the limited space. This was really good. I highly recommend and a great addition to the Beaverdale neighborhood.
We had a late dinner at Basic Bird, and it was excellent. We ordered the 9 piece boneless (double dunk) with cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi, and the shishito peppers. We also ordered the honey butter fries. The chicken and fries were piping hot and had excellent crunch and flavor. The chicken had a sweet heat with while the fries had more of a sweet richness that paired so well together. The kimchi was fresh and SOME heat but not as much as we would have preferred. The shishito peppers were excellent and had a subtle heat to them. Overall, we had SO MUCH food and we were so satisfied for the price we paid. Service was great, and we had plenty of seating to choose from. We loved the decor and the use of live plants inside to make it feel hip and homey. Can't wait to come back for more! read more
Good to great chicken wings, amazing fries and potato salad, AVOiD the Brussels! BRING YOUR OWN RANCH. Came here on a weekend around 1130, it was packed with lines out the door. Wait in line was about 25-30 minutes! Make sure you and your party split up and one person reserves a place to sit otherwise you will eat in your car. Food came out in about 15 minutes, so that's a 45 min wait... anticipation is building at this time. I ordered the double dunk and they were great BUT...they need ranch, blue cheese or something creamy to dip into! Without that the flavor of the wings get too much and you won't want to finish them. No lie if I go again I will be bringing my own ranch into the resto. The potato salad for me was amazing but you have to like egg in your potato salad, it's almost equal parts. Brussels sprouts inexplicably tasted like soap YUK! Kimchi is super unspicy. So unspicy that my kids could eat it. Which I guess is the point here, they want to make Korean food more approachable. Wish there were spicier options though. The fries eat almost like a salad in the best possible way. Lots of different textures and flavors. I will be back! But I won't wait 45 minutes. read more
2 years ago
What a fun joint! The staff are amazingly helpful and the service is second to none. The vibe is hip and swanky... it is super clean and the staff are always cleaning the table immediately after a guest leaves. I had the the wings with the dry rub and had a side of cucumber kimchi, Korean potato salad both were so good. I would order again! My friend had the bacon and kimchi fried rice and they liked it too. The other guest were Uber nice and shared their reviews on what they got too. I encourage you to run not walk to this hip new place! read more
2 years ago
Parking: They have a small lot of their own, otherwise this area is kinda tricky for parking in general. Atmosphere: incredibly cute and well done with their branding with their signature yellow on everything from the walls and signage to straws and to-go boxes. Also has fun characters from a local artist (Nic Roth) painted on walls and the side of the building. It's such a fun, full of life vibe but still modern with a warm and cozy feel with the brick wall. Seating: it's a small-ish space but has a really good variety of seating especially for the size. It has lots of bar top seating, low table tops, then low tops half booth/half chairs. Service: it's fast casual where you go up to the counter, order your food, grab a number, then they bring it out to you. Extremely helpful and friendly at the counter and it was PACKED in there with a long line and our food still came out really quick. Food: SO GOOD! Chicken was juicy and the coating was crispy and the sauce was filled with flavor. All the sides were great. I loved the Korean potato salad and was OBSESSED with their honey butter fries. A legit must-try. If you've been thinking about trying this place out, this is your sign to go immediately. DSM needed a place like this and it's perfect for beaverdale. read more
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Loved this cute little restaurant! We tried the honey butter fries, corn cheese, and bone-in wings with the half/half sauce (can't remember what it was called). The sides we got were the kimchi, zucchini, and daikon. We loved the honey butter fries, and the chicken had a very crunchy skin that was nice. Corn cheese didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping, but was still very good, and the daikon was our favorite side. In retrospect, we thought it would've been better to order boneless than bone-in wings because the crunchy skin made it hard to eat the bone-in wings. Also, I've tried lots of kimchi and it didn't pack the same punch as others I've tried, not my favorite. Only other complaint is that the acoustics are BAD, it was very loud despite there only being about 10 people inside while we were there. Overall though, I would go again. read more
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It's elevated fast food! Americanized Korean food... the food (especially the fried chicken and cauliflower) were good for like three minutes and then it got cold and I started feeling sick. Don't over order and only eat when hot! It's a super cute place though and they were really nice because I had a big group and we were really loud (hence the four stars instead of three). I would only recommend it if you are craving fried chicken and eat really fast. Also the kimchi wasn't that great and a little too dry and the cabbage didn't feel that fresh. read more
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Stopped in on Valentines and had a short wait to order. Easily found a table to sit at and food came out quick. The loaded fries were perfectly crisp and loaded. Very tasty! The fried rice was different but tasted good. Wrapped in egg, cooked well, and large in portion size. Also tried some chicken we a couple different sauces/seasonings. The cold sides for the chicken were a little weird. We prefer our Brussels hot. Shishito peppers were tasty. Extra food reheated well in the air fryer the next day! Staff was friendly and working hard. Place was steady busy and there was ample parking. read more
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The space is small (and the ambiance overwhelmingly yellow in my opinion), but the parking lot is convenient and staff are pretty nice. The dry rub fried chicken is decent and tastier than the spicy gochujang; it's crispy and well cooked, though not super flavorful. The ranch has extra seasoning in it, but it still isn't very flavorful. However the combination of ranch and the chicken is decent. The fries are good, and the rice is great! As for the sides, the marinated Brussels sprouts are okay, but the cucumber and cabbage kimchi tasted very old and not in a good fermented way. Would probably go back for the chicken and rice. - Pros: easy parking, great sticky rice, decent chicken and ranch - Cons: sides read more
2 years ago
Food was so so good. Loved the Korean fried chicken! My friend had the honey butter and I had the special sauce version. The honey butter French fries were so so delicious, sweet, salty, and crunchy! The sides were a nice cleanser each bite of Korean fried chicken! If I ever am back here I'll try and stop by for these again or try a new one I haven't done. read more
2 years ago
Basic Bird is my new favorite restaurant. Great food, chicken is crispy and flavorful, sides are delicious and accompany the chicken perfectly. Cannot wait to come back over and over again. read more
2 years ago
Gluten free options are readily available and from my experience Celiac Safe! I ordered dry rub, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts and kimchi. A must try if in DSM and you might crave this food later! ;) Inside is unique and v. cute. I will say staff wipes down tables quickly to get tables open and that was very appreciated! It can get very busy inside the location for sitting and chatting, might be more like in/out quick eat location! read more
2 years ago
Tried out the new Beaverdale restaurant on opening day! It was packed but my mom and I got two counter seats. The boneless wings are huge, 5 is plenty for a meal. I got the double dunk and Mom got sweet honey butter, both were unique and delicious. You get 3 cold Korean sides with each meal. The decor was cute. We were served out of order, but I would attribute this to opening night clunkiness. This restaurant is a great addition to the Des Moines food scene. read more
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This little pop up shop that has been located in Harbinger dishing out Korean Fried Chicken on Sundays for several years, is now opening their own stand alone brick and mortar location on 1/3/24 at 2607 Beaver Ave in Des Moines, IA! Cannot wait to be able to get this food any time! Everything is good. Everything. read more
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