Birdies Korean Fried Chicken (formerly Matty McMillen's)

[FighttheGoodFight]

I am not sure where they will put this in Norman that won't cannibalize their other restaurants. Maybe in UNT area?

[jedicurt]

I am not sure where they will put this in Norman that won't cannibalize their other restaurants. Maybe in UNT area?

but even there would cannibalize Red Rock, and Pub W some....

[Jersey Boss]

Pub W is in Brookhaven I believe, which is on the other side of 35. Red Rock and McMillen's are dissimilar enough to coexist in UNP

[jedicurt]

Pub W is in Brookhaven I believe, which is on the other side of 35. Red Rock and McMillen's are dissimilar enough to coexist in UNP

yes, and brookhaven is mile away, and so still think that is extremely close for a similar restaurant. and yes, red rock and mcmillens are dissimilar enough in terms of food, but you really do cannibalize on your bar market.

the only part of norman that would really make sense would be if there if they are going to put it on the east side of norman

[FighttheGoodFight]

yes, and brookhaven is mile away, and so still think that is extremely close for a similar restaurant. and yes, red rock and mcmillens are dissimilar enough in terms of food, but you really do cannibalize on your bar market.

the only part of norman that would really make sense would be if there if they are going to put it on the east side of norman

Main street would make sense but they already have The Winston. I am not sure I see Hal Smith trying to put a place in Campus Corner with the rent prices like they are. Not to mention the competition.

They did put the new El Huevo off of the highway on Tecumseh. Thought that was an interesting place to put one.

[Jersey Boss]

Main street would make sense but they already have The Winston. I am not sure I see Hal Smith trying to put a place in Campus Corner with the rent prices like they are. Not to mention the competition.

They did put the new El Huevo off of the highway on Tecumseh. Thought that was an interesting place to put one.

HSRG already had Louie's on CC so that would disqualify based on your proximity arguement.
The GARAGE is closer to JAM & WINSTONS than a mile. With all the hotel rooms in UNP I think UNP is the best place, more so than East Norman. Hal is from Norman and is successful. I think he knows what he is doing.

[Dob Hooligan]

So, if Matty McMillen works with the Bob Stoops Champions Foundation as his day job I would think that his home base is in Norman. And he might want to stay closer to home for his Hal Smith Group location. And the Hal Smith Group knows what they are doing in placing the new location.

[FighttheGoodFight]

HSRG already had Louie's on CC so that would disqualify based on your proximity arguement.
The GARAGE is closer to JAM & WINSTONS than a mile. With all the hotel rooms in UNP I think UNP is the best place, more so than East Norman. Hal is from Norman and is successful. I think he knows what he is doing.

I forgot that Louies existed! I got food poisoning from one a long time ago and just have left it out of my mind. I guess they did put a PubW right next to a Louies in Brookhaven Village.

Interesting to see where this goes!

[sooner88]

Main street would make sense but they already have The Winston. I am not sure I see Hal Smith trying to put a place in Campus Corner with the rent prices like they are. Not to mention the competition.

They did put the new El Huevo off of the highway on Tecumseh. Thought that was an interesting place to put one.

It's right next to where Hal Smith is building his new HQ.

[mgharfeh]

There’s a dumpster here with what looks like prep for a new build-out? Any info?

[Pete]

There’s a dumpster here with what looks like prep for a new build-out? Any info?

It's going to be some sort of medical facility.

[Edmond Hausfrau]

It's going to be some sort of medical facility.

Makes sense. There's a stand alone ER next to it and a senior living across the street.

[Mballard85]

It's going to be some sort of medical facility.

Ugh, I get it, but it's very frustrating for every corner to have some combo of carwash, urgent care/ER, nail salon. I thought this was a very good location with average at best concepts and then HSG just gave up on it. Sucks because Teds and Jam are pretty consistently packed.

[Pete]

The west half of this space is going to be Birdies Korean Fried Chicken.

I asked and this is not affiliated with the Hal Smith Restaurant Group.

They are planning a pergola and patio facing 150th.

[Roger S]

Saw Cathey drop a post that mentioned this place yesterday but not where it was going to be.

[Pete]

Saw Cathey drop a post that mentioned this place yesterday but not where it was going to be.

Love how he does restaurant update articles which should be labeled "Things I read on OKCTalk".

[Pete]

Just found out that Birdie's Korean Fried Chicken is a venture of chef Kevin Lee of Gogi Go fame.

Should be pretty good.

[fromdust]

My favorite fried chicken I ever had was in Seoul, so I'm really excited about this.

[FighttheGoodFight]

My favorite fried chicken I ever had was in Seoul, so I'm really excited about this.

If you find yourself in Kansas City check out Kobi Q. Great Korean Fried Chicken.

[fromdust]

If you find yourself in Kansas City check out Kobi Q. Great Korean Fried Chicken.

Thanks for the suggestion!

[soonermike81]

I'm excited! Korean Fried Chicken might be my favorite fried chicken.

[Pete]

They posted on social media that they plan to open later this month (April).

[Pete]

They posted they plan to open sometime next week.

Here is their menu:

https://www.birdiesfc.com/menu

[barrettd]

They posted they plan to open sometime next week.

Here is their menu:

https://www.birdiesfc.com/menu

The fact they charge $6 for an Arnold Palmer by calling it a cocktail doesn't give me the urge to run over there and spend my money.

[Dr Beard Face]

The fact they charge $6 for an Arnold Palmer by calling it a cocktail doesn't give me the urge to run over there and spend my money.

That is an upsetting choice for sure...especially with the fountain option having both Tea and lemonade for $3 to assemble yourself. However the rest of the menu looks good to me! The photos and video on their instagram look SO good!