Fuku Fried Chicken Sandwich Shop Opens In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — A new fried chicken restaurant called Fuku just opened in Santa Monica — and it is the eatery's first brick and mortar location in California.

Fuku's menu is crafted by the team from the world-renowned Momofuku restaurants, and features a variety of all-natural and free-range chicken sandwiches, sides, slushies and more, the press release said. Fuku is located at SocialEats, a new micro food hall inside The Gallery at Santa Monica.

The menu at Fuku Santa Monica includes the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, a habañero-
brined chicken thigh with pickles and butter on a potato roll, as well as Fuku Fingers, buttermilk-coated crispy chicken breast tenders. Both are offered on their own or as part of a meal with pickles, a drink and a side.

Fuku is also debuting a secret menu item exclusive to Santa Monica: Rippin' Hot Cold Fried Chicken. A battered, fried and chilled thigh and drumstick are seasoned with a "hot and aromatic spice blend," and then served on top of a Martin's potato roll along with a side of pickles and ranch, the press release said. The cold fried chicken will have limited availability and is only available upon request. There is also a Griddled Cheese available off menu.

Fuku started as a fried chicken joint in New York’s East Village in 2015, but has since grown, the press release said. In addition to Fuku Santa Monica, there are currently three Fuku storefront locations open in New York and one in Boston, as well as many Fuku concessions locations at sports venues and arenas nationwide, including the LA Coliseum.

Fuku is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located at 1315 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA. For more information, visit the Fuku website.