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Welcome to Gumbo Ya Ya, the premier Cajun restaurant in Nicholasville, KY! Our cozy eatery serves up authentic Creole cuisine with a twist, offering a range of options to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. As a gluten-free restaurant, we ensure that our menu is safe and enjoyable for those with gluten intolerance. We're also proud to be a vegetarian restaurant, with plenty of plant-based options to delight herbivores and flexitarians alike. At Gumbo Ya Ya, we're passionate about sharing the rich flavors and traditions of Louisiana with our community. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both familiar and innovative, from spicy gumbo to savory jambalaya. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty bowl of etouffee or a refreshing salad, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Gumbo Ya Ya, located at 294 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356, and experience the warm hospitality and bold flavors of the Bayou State. We can't wait to serve you!

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Jessica Cravens
Jessica Cravens -Google user
a year ago
Dinner at Gumbo Ya Ya was very fulfilling for us! I chose the vegan option of Veggie Pazole Stew on rice. The medley of legumes mixed with corn, plus a tad bit of spice was so hearty. Every meal comes with garlic bread on the...Read More
Ella Spence
Ella Spence -Google user
2 years ago
We were looking for a place to eat that we had never tried for Valentine's Day lunch and stumbled across Gumbo Ya Ya. My husband and I tried split plates of the wild boar and chicken gumbo and the Maque Choux with the chicken...Read More
Jim
Jim -Google user
4 months ago
Incredible food with such deep, authentic flavors at a great value. You HAVE to try it, even if you don't like it traditionally, they keep enough flavors on hand that you will find something. Oh, and did I mention FREE SAMPLES!?
Devion Hager
Devion Hager -Google user
a year ago
So glad I tried this place, was missing NOLA and this place took me back! Even have crystals hot sauce! The staff was friendly and even let me sample things. Food was fantastic, and blues music played throughout my dinner. Highly recommend!
Kelly and Shelley
Kelly and Shelley -Google user
2 weeks ago
The Maque Choux (pronounced mock shoe) over pasta is delicious!
Allyson Yarra
Allyson Yarra -Google user
2 years ago
Huge portion sizes ($9 for a large plate that I got two meals out of) and very flavorful food! Loved the succotash and curry etouffee. The garlic bread and hot sauce were also top notch. Seems they always have two vegetarian (with one being vegan...Read More
Micheal Sallee
Micheal Sallee -Google user
a year ago
Order a half-and-half plate of Gumbo over Grits and Lobster/Shrimp Creole over White Rice. Everything was absolutely delicious and very flavorful. The Grits are absolutely outstanding, although there is a $2 upcharge, totally worth it. I paid $17 for the plate and a drink. If...Read More
Pat Jones
Pat Jones -Google user
3 weeks ago
We have office birthdays all the time. But recently the cake delivered was so good I knew it wasn’t from some grocery store refrigerator like we usually get. I found out the cake was from Gumbo Ya Ya and ordered another cake from them for...Read More
Christina Metzger
Christina Metzger -Google user
6 days ago
We don’t live in Nicholasville/Lex anymore, but any opportunity we have a chance to stop in and dine if we’re in the area for a doctors appointment, etc. Gumbo Yaya has been a solidified part of the trip for years. We always receive exceptional food...Read More
jeffrey minnis
jeffrey minnis -Google user
3 weeks ago
As good as any place I've been to in Louisiana here in nicholasville ky. Huge plate of jambalaya and a drink for only $12.00. their garlic Cajun sauce is amazing!

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