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Fuku, the famous fried chicken spot from New York\u2019s Momofuku group, is opening in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n
Daniel Zuliani<\/p>\n
The famous Fuku chicken sandwich made its debut as a secret menu item at chef and restaurateur David Chang\u2019s Momofuku Noodle Bar<\/a> 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\u2019s own Hard Rock Stadium among them.<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s coming to Coral Gables as a standalone restaurant.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThis opening is about bringing Fuku back in a way that feels authentic and fun,\u201d he said. \u201cGreat food, no overthinking it, and a place people actually want to hang out.\u201d<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n The sandwiches range in price from $10-$12.<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n Chef and restaurateur David Chang of the Momofuku restaurant group. Courtesy of Fuku <\/p>\n