okatty
05-12-2022, 06:49 PM
^Funny - i tried to go there for lunch today about Noon. As the old saying goes - timing is everything!:rolleyes:
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okatty 05-12-2022, 06:49 PM ^Funny - i tried to go there for lunch today about Noon. As the old saying goes - timing is everything!:rolleyes: corwin1968 05-13-2022, 04:09 PM We've been looking forward to Birdies opening, so we tried it today. The food was good, but it's too expensive. Twenty four wings, two drinks (Root Beer & Tea) and a large side of Mac & Cheese was $74.00 before tax and tip. We tried all four wet sauced wings but the guy who brought them out was unable to tell us which was which, so we had to guess and still aren't sure what are favorites were. Two of the options had some sauce on them, the other two had no visible sauce. The receipt indicated that all were sauced and not dry seasoning. They were all good, though. The best part was the loaded mac & cheese. They use those fairly large macaroni shells, which I don't prefer, but I think one of the cheeses was smoked, probably the cheddar. It gave the dish an amazing smoky flavor that I loved. If they weren't so expensive, we would probably go pretty regularly, but given the prices, we probably won't go that often. On the menu Pete posted, the wings are multiples of six (6, 12 and 24). They only let us split an order between two seasonings, so we had to order two 12 wings, to get all four sauces. Dr Beard Face 05-16-2022, 04:12 PM I went here yesterday and agree pretty much with Corwin. The drumstick was amazing, the wing was good, but the smallest little baby wing I've ever seen. My friend loved her mac & cheese. The fries were not crinkle cut like the photos showed, but the FAR superior battered fry! The fries were seasoned very well too! The Tender was good, but more dry than the drumstick, but that's expected. The sauced chicken is not "wet" it was just the same as dry, and the spices are flavorful, but NOT SPICY! Chive biscuits were good but the size/ price ratio sucked. Cole Slaw was fine, but NOT worth $3 for that serving size. Over all the prices are bit much. its $1.50 for a very small ramekin of sauce, the $6 arnold palmer is gross to see on the menu. I will absolutely try again, but I hope they improve on some things. I do hope they embrace the Korean aspect, as they didn't have anything that felt like Korean flavors, it felt like Korean chicken for bland people. Stand outs were fries, drumstick, mac & cheese, and the Sweet Old Man Cocktail. I think they are close to Chicken Foot in quality of actual chicken as well as the over priced sides. AGAIN that chicken was BOMB, but the rest was overpriced. cappa 05-17-2022, 07:21 AM The food was good, but it's too expensive. Twenty four wings, two drinks (Root Beer & Tea) and a large side of Mac & Cheese was $74.00 before tax and tip. $74... oof rayvaflav 07-02-2022, 09:30 AM I had the chicken sliders last week, they were pretty good, just the right amount for lunch. I don't get any kind of Korean connection here though, I was hoping for kimchi or different than ordinary chicken house sides. Also looked to be staffed by Deer Creek high school students on summer break. okatty 03-21-2024, 09:01 PM I may not be posting this in the right place but went to the “new” Birdies tonight. Really enjoyed it! Food was excellent. We had various things (Sweet Potato Burrata and Kimchi Pancake for apps; Bibimbap, Prime Strip and Salmon for mains; and Crème brûlée for dessert between 4 people). It was very busy - fun atmosphere. Bar drinks good too! We plan to go back ….and soon! barrettd 03-22-2024, 06:56 AM I may not be posting this in the right place but went to the “new” Birdies tonight. Really enjoyed it! Food was excellent. We had various things (Sweet Potato Burrata and Kimchi Pancake for apps; Bibimbap, Prime Strip and Salmon for mains; and Crème brûlée for dessert between 4 people). It was very busy - fun atmosphere. Bar drinks good too! We plan to go back ….and soon! I thought this thread was being revived to discuss Kevin Lee's current run on Food Network's Tournament of Champions. He got on as an alternate, had to go through a play in round, knocked out a number 1 seed, and is cooking in the Elite 8 next week. He's having a great run, and has hyped OKC on the show, as well. I'm rooting for him, still haven't been to the restaurant, but that might change very soon! okatty 03-22-2024, 07:16 AM If you pull up the website it focuses on his success. That is cool he’s is making a nice run! citywokchinesefood 03-23-2024, 04:12 PM Tried the majority of the large and small plates with a couple steaks with some friends. Food is great, service is green, pricing is very fair compared to other similar concepts. I would like to see them eventually offer more seafood. It seems like they are taking it slow and looking to expand their offerings over time. This seems like the most sustainable concept Kevin Lee has put out, and it looks like it might actually stick around unlike Gogi Go and the original attempt at Birdie's. I wish them the best, this is a once or twice a year stop for me at best because I don't live anywhere close. I wouldn't be surprised if they maintain sustained success they look at moving to a larger location and expanding the concept. Thomas Vu 03-24-2024, 08:16 PM Silly question: What's new about it? okatty 03-24-2024, 09:26 PM It’s totally different. Was mostly a chicken place before. Now a much nicer Korean Steak House. tokenbg1009 03-29-2024, 09:40 PM I wonder if they pivoted due to being right down the street from ANOTHER Korean Fried Chicken place. Which, I've had both and, I liked BBQ Chicken more. I'll have to swing by Birdie's now though. KTB 03-30-2024, 11:51 AM K-Chick on 178th is my family's favorite Korean BBQ but they close early. It's great for ordering at the counter or to go orders. BBQ Chicken is good too, has a good atmosphere and is open much later. I haven't tried Birdies yet mainly because I try to spend money at the small family owned businesses. citywokchinesefood 03-30-2024, 03:22 PM K-Chick on 178th is my family's favorite Korean BBQ but they close early. It's great for ordering at the counter or to go orders. BBQ Chicken is good too, has a good atmosphere and is open much later. I haven't tried Birdies yet mainly because I try to spend money at the small family owned businesses. Birdie's is literally owned and operated by 3 friends, how is it not a small locally owned business? corwin1968 03-31-2024, 05:34 AM K-Chick on 178th is my family's favorite Korean BBQ but they close early. It's great for ordering at the counter or to go orders. BBQ Chicken is good too, has a good atmosphere and is open much later. I haven't tried Birdies yet mainly because I try to spend money at the small family owned businesses. We tried all three and K-Chick is the only one we kept returning to. Not that Birdies and BBQ Chicken were bad, they weren't, we just think K-Chick is better. We might have to try the new concept where Birdies was. We are big fans of Korean and eat at Wow Korean BBQ (best in the metro) on a regular basis. KTB 04-01-2024, 11:49 AM Birdie's is literally owned and operated by 3 friends, how is it not a small locally owned business? My mistake then. I thought it was another Hal Smith concept like Matty Mcmillen's and Hollie's that were in the same building. I may have to give it a try! KTB 04-01-2024, 11:52 AM We tried all three and K-Chick is the only one we kept returning to. Not that Birdies and BBQ Chicken were bad, they weren't, we just think K-Chick is better. We might have to try the new concept where Birdies was. We are big fans of Korean and eat at Wow Korean BBQ (best in the metro) on a regular basis. WOW is great! and we go there often! They need to start serving alcohol though. |