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Gumbo, crawfish Creole, jambalaya & beer are dished out at this counter-serve Cajun-Creole spot.
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Address: 294 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone: (859) 245-9292
Website: http://www.gumboyayaky.com/
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World Traveler
12/30/25 & 1/21/26
My husband and I have been to Gumbo YaYa twice now, and it has been consistently delicious both times. We ordered the Maque Choux and the Hog Wild Red Chili this recent visit and did a half-and-half combo with extra garlic bread (highly recommend for soaking up every last bite). We chose rice as our base, but they also offer grits, pasta, or jambalaya. Make sure you ask to sample a few options before committing to your option
Everything was flavorful, hearty, and clearly made with care. The staff is incredibly friendly and very patient especially with me asking a million questions about their various spice levels in their dishes.
For dessert, we tried the bread pudding, which was good, but the peanut butter pie was absolutely amazing, it didn’t even make it home before it was gone. They do have beer options here as well.
The ambiance inside is very casual and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. We will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!
… moreMy husband and I have been to Gumbo YaYa twice now, and it has been consistently delicious both times. We ordered the Maque Choux and the Hog Wild Red Chili this recent visit and did a half-and-half combo with extra garlic bread (highly recommend for soaking up every last bite). We chose rice as our base, but they also offer grits, pasta, or jambalaya. Make sure you ask to sample a few options before committing to your option
Everything was flavorful, hearty, and clearly made with care. The staff is incredibly friendly and very patient especially with me asking a million questions about their various spice levels in their dishes.
For dessert, we tried the bread pudding, which was good, but the peanut butter pie was absolutely amazing, it didn’t even make it home before it was gone. They do have beer options here as well.
The ambiance inside is very casual and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. We will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!
Calla Bjorklund Jarvie
Absolutely amazing! I haven’t had Cajun food like this since I was in New Orleans. The portions are absolutely enormous and totally affordable. I got the etouffee and Maque Choux, and they were incredible. I ate and ate and seemed like I never even made a dent in my food. The service was super fast as well.
… moreKimberly B.
Stopped in for Mardi Gras and the Alligator Étouffée. Food’s good, atmosphere’s stellar, service is top-notch. They’re a great restaurant year-round, but they really do it up for Fat Tuesday. Love the decorations, the free beads and wristbands, and the complimentary slice of in-house, scratch-made King Cake. Maybe next year I’ll finally find the Baby!!
… moreSamuel Love
I’ve been eating at Yayas for 20 years and it remains a treat. Generous portion of tasty food at a great price. The Yatwitch and Maque Choux are must tries if you’ve never had them.
… moreHeather
All of their food is delicious, especially the grits. Easily the best grits I’ve ever had. They’re creamy, smooth, and very nice to pair with any of their entrees. I personally recommend the shrimp and lobster creole and maque choux. Both over grits, of course. You won’t regret it.
… moreMatthew Taulbee
You cannot go wrong here. I got a full order of the drunk chicken over rice. My wife had the gumbo over rice and we split an order of Maque Choux over pasta. First off, the portions are HUGE, like I am a big dude that can get run off a buffet and one order fills me up. The drunk chicken is hands down my favorite with plenty of flavor and heat to back it up. The gumbo is DEVINE, succulent andouile sausage with the shrimp knocks it out of the park. Plus each order had two pieces of perfectly seasoned garlic bread I went 30 minutes out of my way to let my wife try the closets thing to sitting on the bayou eating creole.
11 out of 10.
if you’re in the area you need to stop here.
… more11 out of 10.
if you’re in the area you need to stop here.
S Moli
Their food is excellent with good flavor, portions, and spicier options if you want them. Seem to always have vegetarian options on the menu. Ale8 ON TAP!! Also has a good variety of bottled sodas. Haven’t had any entrées here that we didn’t like. Food comes out quick and the restaurant is clean and easy to get to. Tons of parking.
… moreAmy A.M.
Delicious . Friendly service from kitchen and counter staff. You can tell they take pride in their food and that is a rare find these days. Also great portion sizes and reasonably priced. And the samples really help you from making the wrong choice. I had the pazole stew and chicken creole. Great choice. I like spice but not hot spice and this was the perfect level.
… morepluggz thabarber
This place is a hidden gem… highly recommended. Ended up ordering double just to bring a lil something back to Columbus for my wife. Red beans and rice and the jambalaya is on point. And they aren’t stingy either. Lol. Healthy portions. Honestly cant go wrong with the whole top row if the menu.
… moreDenise Bermudez
My son and I split the chicken and alligator etouffee, it was delicious. Pricing is fair. Service was alittle slow when we went as they only had one person upfront doing 3 things, but can’t fault him
We can’t wait to go back again
… moreWe can’t wait to go back again