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        Cajun Dishes
        • Gumbo
          the very essence of creole cooking. this rich, roux-based sauce features chicken, smoked sausage and shrimp simmered with a cornucopia of vegetables - tomatoes, onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic. seasoned to perfection! recommended with rice
        • Red Beans With Smoked Sausage
          a cajun staple! red beans with smoked sausage, tomatoes, onions, garlic, green bell peppers and celery.
        • Traditional Jambalaya
          a hearty and flavorful concoction of chicken, sausage, tomatoes, green bell peppers, celery, garlic and onions.
        Vegetarian Sauces
        • Spinach & Mushroom E'touffee
          a delicately spiced, light roux-based cream sauce with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes and celery.
        • Peanut Sauce
          a peanutty delight! a light roux cream sauce with baby corn, red bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and onions.
        • Succotash
          a piquant and spicy bean sauce with red beans, corn, tomatoes, okra, green and red bell peppers, garlic and onions.
        Desserts
        • Bread Pudding
          this traditional cajun dessert will be your favorite once the whiskey sauce hits your tongue
          $2.50
        • Peanut Butter Pie
          whipped peanut butter on an oreo cookie crust
          $2.50
        • Dirty Donna's Double Chocolate Pie
          $2.50
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        Christina H.

        10/10/2014

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        Best food I've had in Lexington! Great food, friendly workers, fun New Orleans atmosphere.

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        zekebamm

        11/14/2007

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        Yummy

        Tasty Cajun food served quickly in a quirky atmosphere. Great for carry out.

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        Phone: (859) 252-9292

        Address: 1080 S Broadway Ste 107, Lexington, KY 40504

        Website: http://www.gumboyayaky.com

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        General Info
        Gumbo Ya Ya Fast Casual Cajun Creole is locally owned & operated by Greg and Tressa Todd. Greg started his career in the Cajun restaurant business in 1989 as an assistant manager for New Orleans native Joe Vuskovich (Original founder of Jozo's Bayou Gumbo). Greg worked under Joe V's wing for many years as a prep cook, store manager & co-partner of the original Yats Cajun Creole. After several years in the business, Greg decided to open his own Cajun joint with a “keep it simple” motto & no frills. Thus the chalkboard menu and tax included pricing. The S. Broadway location opened it's doors in January of 2004 and continues to serve up Lexington's finest Cajun cuisine around. Greg takes great pride in knowing every plate of food served in his store is prepared by him using fresh local produce (no preservatives) & that he is dishing up damn good Cajun Creole for a can’t beat it price! So, whether your in the mood for the famous Yatwich, or you need to satisfy your irrepressible urge for Maque Choux, or you just want ya some Red Beans & Rice on Wash day, Ya Ya's has got you covered!Gumbo Ya Ya Fast Casual Cajun Creole is locally owned & operated by Greg and Tressa Todd. Greg started his career in the Cajun restaurant business in 1989 as an assistant manager for New Orleans native Joe Vuskovich (Original founder of Jozo's Bayou Gumbo). Greg worked under Joe V's wing for many years as a prep cook, store manager & co-partner of the original Yats Cajun Creole. After several years in the business, Greg decided to open his own Cajun joint with a “keep it simple” motto & no frills. Thus the chalkboard menu and tax included pricing. The S. Broadway location opened it's doors in January of 2004 and continues to serve up Lexington's finest Cajun cuisine around. Greg takes great pride in knowing every plate of food served in his store is prepared by him using fresh local produce (no preservatives) & that he is dishing up damn good Cajun Creole for a can’t beat it price! So, whether your in the mood for the famous Yatwich, or you need to satisfy your irrepressible urge for Maque Choux, or you just want ya some Red Beans & Rice on Wash day, Ya Ya's has got you covered!
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        Phone: (502) 252-9292

        Payment method
        discover, amex, all major credit cards
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        http://www.gumboyayaky.com

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        Categories
        Creole & Cajun Restaurants, Restaurants
        Other Information

        Parking: Lot, Free

        Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

        Cuisines: Cajun & Creole, Southern

        Alcohol: Beer

        Price Range : Below Average

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