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Basic Bird

Restaurant · Des Moines ·

Basic Bird

Restaurant · Des Moines ·

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From the Harbinger team, this Beaverdale counter spot delivers ultra‑crisp Korean fried chicken, banchan, and dumplings. Covered by local food writers, it’s an easy, flavorful detour that still feels uniquely Des Moines.

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Crispy Korean fried chicken, flavorful sides, and unique dumplings

korean fried chicken

crispy chicken

honey butter fries

double dunk sauce

korean potato salad

sweet and spicy wings

friendly staff

gochujang wings

2607 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

Trendy

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Information

Crispy Korean fried chicken, flavorful sides, and unique dumplings

korean fried chicken

crispy chicken

honey butter fries

double dunk sauce

korean potato salad

sweet and spicy wings

friendly staff

gochujang wings

2607 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

Trendy

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