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Address: 2607 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: (515) 518-4002
Website: http://www.basicbird.com/
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Reviews
Cameron Meadows
I recently stopped by Basic Bird, and let me tell you this place is anything but “basic.” From the first bite to the last, the food was absolutely phenomenal. I’m already planning my next trip back!
Here were a couple of the stand out Dishes
*Daikon Radishes: I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect these to be a highlight, but they were surprisingly delicious. They offered the perfect crisp, refreshing crunch to balance the meal.
*Mac and Cheese: This was an absolute **hit**. Creamy, rich, and seasoned to perfection—it’s the ultimate comfort food done right.
*Bacon and Kimchi Fried Rice: This dish is a masterclass in flavor. The smoky bacon paired with the tangy kick of kimchi creates a savory depth that I couldn’t get enough of.
*Kimchi Cucumber: Fresh, spicy, and perfectly marinated. It’s the ideal side to keep your palate excited.
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The Verdict
The quality of the ingredients and the creativity of the menu really set this place apart. It is rare to find a spot where every single side dish is just as impressive as the main event.
I am 100% likely to return (and probably very soon). If you haven’t been to Basic Bird yet, you are seriously missing out!
… moreHere were a couple of the stand out Dishes
*Daikon Radishes: I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect these to be a highlight, but they were surprisingly delicious. They offered the perfect crisp, refreshing crunch to balance the meal.
*Mac and Cheese: This was an absolute **hit**. Creamy, rich, and seasoned to perfection—it’s the ultimate comfort food done right.
*Bacon and Kimchi Fried Rice: This dish is a masterclass in flavor. The smoky bacon paired with the tangy kick of kimchi creates a savory depth that I couldn’t get enough of.
*Kimchi Cucumber: Fresh, spicy, and perfectly marinated. It’s the ideal side to keep your palate excited.
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The Verdict
The quality of the ingredients and the creativity of the menu really set this place apart. It is rare to find a spot where every single side dish is just as impressive as the main event.
I am 100% likely to return (and probably very soon). If you haven’t been to Basic Bird yet, you are seriously missing out!
Larry Austin
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Basic Bird. My wife and I split a five piece plate with the honey butter fries. The fries were delicious with one of a kind honey butter sauce and melted cheese on crispy well seasoned fries. We could have eaten two plates. The chicken tenders had a crispy, well seasoned exterior with tender chicken inside. We ordered the miso mac and cheese, Korean potato salad and braised sweet potatoes for our sides. All were packed with flavor. This was our first visit to Basic Bird and won’t be our last!
… moreEverett Bartels
Great place! I’m Korean-American, so I grew up eating Korean food. This place does a great job of finding creative and delicious ways to use traditional Korean ingredients! Restaurant was very clean and modern, staff was friendly and wait time was reasonable. 5/5 will be back!
… moreZaneeki Xela
This is probably the third time I’ve ordered. The fries, miso Mac & cheese, & rose pasta was Good. Our chicken wings & cauliflower were only partially covered in sauce, & noticed they changed the sides & made them smaller. The chicken wings also got smaller. The potato salad was very runny. The double dunk sauce is delicious but my cauliflower barely had any, it was actually more on the rice instead. The black garlic sauce was not good either. The first time we had basic bird it was good but the sides weren’t. The second time was ok, but this time it was the sides that was good & every thing else was very disappointing. & they put everything into this a paper box with a paper lining making everything soggy and the paper breaking apart in my food. I think I’ll no longer be ordering here.
Update: it was a 2 star for me, but changed it to a 1 star after finding bacon in my pasta when I asked for no bacon.
… moreUpdate: it was a 2 star for me, but changed it to a 1 star after finding bacon in my pasta when I asked for no bacon.
Emily Lin
Don’t you hate when wings are soggy and you wonder if they’re even cooked all the way through? Not here! These wings are soooo crispy. Plus it’s $1 wing Wednesday so we tried every flavor. Ginger buffalo and creamy black garlic def my favs but they were all good. Lava egg yolk was super spicy tho also got a bap bowl which was delicious. Will be back!
… moreBrian Allen
The building has a very cute mural on the side and is in a historic part of town. There were plenty of parking, although the spots were slightly small. The young lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful.
The food: I ordered the Bird Basket, consisting of boneless chicken (thighs), choice of sauce and 3 sides. I chose a 5 piece with Double Dunk sauce, Miso Mac and Cheese Cabbage Kimchee, and Korean potato salad. The chicken was hot and crispy, cooked fresh to order and very moist on the inside. The flavor was a touch bland, not bad, but not what I had expected. The Kimchee was saltier than I remembered others having been, and very moldy flavored beyond that. The Korean potato salad was creamy, and had good flavor, very similar to a classic potato salad. Miso Mac and cheese was well cooked, creamy and had a nice flavor. Miso was not very pronounced though.
Overall solid food, but a bit more bland than I expected. I would stop back in if I happened to be in the area, but most likely wouldn’t make a special trip for it.
… moreThe food: I ordered the Bird Basket, consisting of boneless chicken (thighs), choice of sauce and 3 sides. I chose a 5 piece with Double Dunk sauce, Miso Mac and Cheese Cabbage Kimchee, and Korean potato salad. The chicken was hot and crispy, cooked fresh to order and very moist on the inside. The flavor was a touch bland, not bad, but not what I had expected. The Kimchee was saltier than I remembered others having been, and very moldy flavored beyond that. The Korean potato salad was creamy, and had good flavor, very similar to a classic potato salad. Miso Mac and cheese was well cooked, creamy and had a nice flavor. Miso was not very pronounced though.
Overall solid food, but a bit more bland than I expected. I would stop back in if I happened to be in the area, but most likely wouldn’t make a special trip for it.
Ann D.
Yummy! Their chicken baskets were decently priced since you get 5 pc chicken, rice, and 3 sides. I got the honey butter, which was a little bland but still enjoyed it nonetheless. Fries were crispy and well-seasoned. Honestly, compared to restaurants like Applebee’s, Basic Bird is way better in terms of food quality and price.
… moreJeremiah LaBresh
Basic Bird has some amazing food!
We went on a date to grab some late lunch after a busy morning.
Service: Wonderful
Food: Excellent
Drinks: Nice
Vibe: Fun
We ordered items we usually would not. I got the kimchi rice wrapped in an egg. She ordered the instant ramen salad. We also ordered the sweet fries. The cashier/server made some excellent suggestions and were patient with us having good conversation.
I highly recommend the wings or chicken tenders. There isn’t a bad sauce, just pick one for your mood. The potato salad, kimchi and fries are all excellent sides.
Our dishes were fantastic and we enjoyed them!
We are looking forward to going back
… moreWe went on a date to grab some late lunch after a busy morning.
Service: Wonderful
Food: Excellent
Drinks: Nice
Vibe: Fun
We ordered items we usually would not. I got the kimchi rice wrapped in an egg. She ordered the instant ramen salad. We also ordered the sweet fries. The cashier/server made some excellent suggestions and were patient with us having good conversation.
I highly recommend the wings or chicken tenders. There isn’t a bad sauce, just pick one for your mood. The potato salad, kimchi and fries are all excellent sides.
Our dishes were fantastic and we enjoyed them!
We are looking forward to going back
Thomas Bartanen
I was looking for a local place that was different from where we usually go for lunch. I came across this place and it seemed to fit the bill.
We were not disappointed. The food was excellent. They have a wide variety of sauces and sides for palates from mild to spicy. Everything we had was great and very flavorful. No one-trick-ponies here. The sides ranged from simple (pickled daikon and miso mac & cheese) to complex (sesame marinated spinach) and the portions were generous. The staff took the time to explain the menu to us newbies and explain the various options. Full marks for everything! Including the mural outside and the wallpaper in the bathrooms.
We will be coming back!
… moreWe were not disappointed. The food was excellent. They have a wide variety of sauces and sides for palates from mild to spicy. Everything we had was great and very flavorful. No one-trick-ponies here. The sides ranged from simple (pickled daikon and miso mac & cheese) to complex (sesame marinated spinach) and the portions were generous. The staff took the time to explain the menu to us newbies and explain the various options. Full marks for everything! Including the mural outside and the wallpaper in the bathrooms.
We will be coming back!
Stephan Nguyen
The chickens here is really good, they use the perfect amount of batter and the French fries is incredibly
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