Fuku, the famous fried chicken spot from New York’s Momofuku group, is opening in Coral Gables.
Daniel Zuliani
The famous Fuku chicken sandwich made its debut as a secret menu item at chef and restaurateur David Chang’s Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. It was so popular with diners it ended up with its own restaurant brand in sports venues across the country, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and South Florida’s own Hard Rock Stadium among them.
Now, it’s coming to Coral Gables as a standalone restaurant.
This is the first South Florida standalone location for Fuku, and Chang said he hopes to lure new converts as well as long-time fans of the brand.
“This opening is about bringing Fuku back in a way that feels authentic and fun,” he said. “Great food, no overthinking it, and a place people actually want to hang out.”
Chef and restaurateur David Chang of the Momofuku restaurant group. Courtesy of Fuku
The new restaurant, a 2,000-square-foot space in the former location of Lien Bruno patisserie on Miracle Mile, will serve the sandwiches that started an obsession. The OG Sando features fried chicken with Fuku mayo and pickles, while the sweet and spicy version is glazed in (what else) sweet and spicy sauce. There’s also a miso ranch and slaw sando with rice vinegar slaw and miso scallion ranch. You can order them in their OG form or spicy, if you prefer.
The sandwiches range in price from $10-$12.
Diners can also order chicken tenders or a wedge salad, as well as waffle fries or party fries (with a variety of toppings like mayo, miso ranch, honey mustard and Fuku crunch and scallions).
The restaurant has also collaborated with Fookem’s Fabulous in Coconut Grove, famous for its Key lime pies, to provide dessert. There will also be Milk Bar cookies. Beer and wine will also be available.
Chicken tenders are also on the menu at Fuku, which is opening in Coral Gables. Daniel Zuliani
Fuku CEO Claudia Lezcano called the opening “an exciting new chapter for Fuku,” which plans to open a second South Florida location in West Palm Beach this summer.
“This opening represents just the beginning of our expansion plans, with more locations and menu innovations on the horizon,” she said.
The restaurant celebrates its opening day on March 11, with a giveaway to the first 135 guests of a limited-edition tote designed by West of Chester, Milk Bar cookies, Fuku gift cards and brand merchandise. There will also be a vintage photo booth and custom Fuku T-shirt screen printing.
Fuku
Where: 135 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
Opening: March 11
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
More information: eatfuku.com
This story was originally published February 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM.
Connie Ogle loves wine, books and the Miami Heat. Please don’t make her eat a mango.