The Bird, the locally hatched fried chicken sandwich shop, is circling a Marina landing at 2031 Chestnut Street, the longtime home of Asian Box. If the deal comes together, it would mark the brand’s first new brick-and-mortar location in five years and bring its signature fried chicken sandwich to one of Chestnut Street’s busiest stretches. The report surfaced today.
Report: The Bird Targets 2031 Chestnut
According to the San Francisco Business Times, The Bird intends to expand into 2031 Chestnut St., where one of Asian Box’s two San Francisco locations is set to close. The outlet notes this would be the fast-casual brand’s first new brick-and-mortar in five years.
What’s at 2031 Chestnut Now
Asian Box’s official store locator still lists the Chestnut Street address and shows multiple Bay Area outposts, confirming the chain’s current footprint on the block. That listing suggests the space is still tied to the Asian Box operation while leasing and turnover work their way through the process.
About The Bird
According to The Bird's website, the sandwich shop currently operates city locations in SoMa and Hayes Valley and is known for a $10.25 fried chicken sandwich made from free-range dark thigh meat with house apple slaw. The brand also partners with a few local burger shops to offer its sandwich more widely across the Bay Area.
Chestnut Street Context
Hoodline chronicled Asian Box’s arrival at 2031 Chestnut back in 2017, when the chain moved into the former Tacolicious space. That history underscores how Chestnut has continued to churn through casual dining operators even as it remains a high-visibility retail strip in the Marina.
Next Steps
The initial report did not include an opening date or build-out timeline, and the San Francisco Business Times piece did not list a confirmed schedule for the swap. We will keep an eye on filings and company notices for a public timeline and plan to update readers when The Bird or the property owners announce firm details.
