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Such a great find in Paris! It's a small restaurant with about 16 seats MAX! The staff was extremely cordial and appreciated using their English as Jay Z played in the background. I ordered The Big Homie Chicken and had the coleslaw and French fries. The chicken is seasoned well and fries were great! The hot sauce was house made and very hot. French ketchup is sweet. A must visit when in Paris!
Gumbo Yaya is probably the closest thing to southern cuisine from the U.S. you're going to get here in Paris. First let's start out with the aesthetics of this place. It's a small, hole in the wall spot but it has outdoor seating as well. The customer service was great. I opted for the 3 pieces of fried chicken, Mac n' cheese and yams. The fried chicken had a nice crunch to it and was seasoned ok. The Mac n' cheese was good, but I wasn't a big fan of the yams. They had a slight, dark bitter taste to them. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot and would definitely go back.
Amazing tasty fried chicken, homemade biscuits. It seats only 30 tops inside and 30 outside the lines are long . Fantastic music had two chicken breast's Mac and cheese , The music jazz and a Caribbean vibe . I sat next to a family from The Bronx what a vibe and great food and service. PS great koolaid
Be prepared for a wait. The restaurant is tiny but they did recommend a couple of cafes we could go have drinks at while we waited for a text or call. We waited for an hour. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of fries and I got the 2 piece and mac and cheese. The chicken was well seasoned and cooked fresh, the waffle was amazing, fries were perfect but that mac and cheese was not it. The noodles were corkscrew and there was a spice to it. My southern US tastebuds couldn't do it. The hot sauce was legit though. Tastes just like Louisiana Hot sauce but it's light. My friend and I split the carafe of lemonade. It was decent but nothing I'd try again. The nod to hip hop in the decor and the music played was a nice vibe. It's definitely worth the wait. I'm glad we tried it.
Yeah so this place looks understated but the French take cooking seriously. All cooking seriously. If you are looking for flavorful legit southern flavored food in the middle of western Europe.... Oh lalala. Yams yasss. Mac and cheese... Could be served at Thanksgiving dinner... And bug mama would smile. Lemonade was lightly sweetened as it should be. Homemade not from a Kool aid packet. Chicken.... Yes. Service is friendly and solid. I would not eat here everyday, but if you need a fix... GY is it!
The food was flavorful and absolutely delicious! Soulful in France. The restaurant itself is small but was able to accommodate a party of 8 people. I truly enjoyed my culinary experience here.
I highly recommend Gumbo Yaya. My chicken and waffles were delicious....perfectly cooked. Everything was served hot and quickly.
Had to get some soup food while in Paris and they did not disappoint! Everything my girlfriend and I ordered was delicious. Very small spot but we still was able to get seated. Will definitely return.
Before visiting Paris, I made a list of places I wanted to visit while there. This place was one of them. It got really good reviews, and was also recommended by a friend. Could a little spot in Paris really do chicken and waffles like home? YES, they can! The chicken was crunchy and still remained flavorful and juicy, and the waffle was soft with a bit of a crisp on the outside. Delicious. Please be mindful that the spot is VERY small, similar to many other restaurants in Paris. We were going to eat outside in the freezing cold (it was February), but right after we ordered, a small table opened up inside. Next time I'm in Paris (hopefully when the world opens back up), I'm definitely going back here.
This soul food chicken and waffles place is amazing. I was visiting Paris for the first time and found this place on Yelp. I took 2 Metros(first time riding it in Paris), got off and it was right there. The wait was approximately 1.5 hours so me and my friends gave waiter our number. He recommended going to have a drink at neighborhood bar across the street. We did a little site seeing in the neighborhood and ended up at the bar. Waiter tried to text and call me but due to T-MOBILE the text or call never came through. Instead of him cancel our spot - he decided to go to the neighborhood bar to see if he could find us...and he did. That was so amazing and the best customer service ever. I also dropped my plate of food - don't know how that happened and the replaced everything with no issues. WOW!!! The next time I go to Paris - this will be the first place I will stop.
So I came all the way to Paris and had a great waffle chicken sandwich. I'm not great at reviews and I only post them if I truly enjoyed them. I can say I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken had great flavor the yams were cooked like back home in the south and the Mac & cheese had flavor. I will return again when I come back. If your in Paris please try this place it will be well worth it.
Soul food in Paris? Why not?? Make the trek to this place today. It's very small with more outside seating than inside. The wait was about 20 minutes. The guys out front do a great job of explaining the process to you. They take your order and phone number then call you when a tables is ready. Once seated our food come out within minutes. The service was good. The food was average to me. But I have high standards when it comes to soul food. Blame my mom for her good cooking. The Mac n Cheese was bland and the noodles overcooked. Chicken was decent but had too much breading for my taste. All in all I would return to try it again for a taste of home.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! At first I was a little skeptical about this 17 person restaurant, but boy was I impressed and happy I decided to eat here on my last day in Paris. I so wanted see what all the hype was about I was willing to sit in the cold to have a taste. The chicken breast was well seasoned and juicy. Waffle was just as I like it, crispy on the outside light and fluffy on the inside. And the waffle was tasty with the right amount of sweetness. I ate every piece with no syrup, it didn't need it. Take head to theDC old saying "don't judge a book by its cover" you will miss a great meal. BTW the staff was nice and polite.
4 months ago
3 months ago
During my trip to Paris, I knew I absolutely had to check out some black-owned restaurants, and Gumbo Yaya was first on my list! When we arrived, it was a bit small on the inside, almost where you had to get up to let someone else from another table out, but I was just glad to be here. We found the service to be lackluster, and although we eventually recognized that gumbo yaya was just the name, it was disappointing not to be able to have any actual gumbo that night. The decor and theme of the restaurant were so cute, and I loved the hip-hop and musical touches around. Coming from the States, when we see fillet on the menu, we often associate it with fish, so since individuals in the group were pescatarian, we thought it would be great for us all, as it was inclusive. But we quickly realized that fillet there was just a chicken breast, so from that, the menu just proved to be very limiting with basically just chicken, waffles, and a few soul food sides. I did decide on the chicken, waffles, yams, and the sweet tea, and I thought everything was pretty good, but it wasn't what I hoped it would be. But regardless, I'm glad we got to try a black-owned restaurant in Paris. read more
1 month ago
2 years ago
Such a great find in Paris! It's a small restaurant with about 16 seats MAX! The staff was extremely cordial and appreciated using their English as Jay Z played in the background. I ordered The Big Homie Chicken and had the coleslaw and French fries. The chicken is seasoned well and fries were great! The hot sauce was house made and very hot. French ketchup is sweet. A must visit when in Paris! read more
Gumbo Yaya is probably the closest thing to southern cuisine from the U.S. you're going to get here in Paris. First let's start out with the aesthetics of this place. It's a small, hole in the wall spot but it has outdoor seating as well. The customer service was great. I opted for the 3 pieces of fried chicken, Mac n' cheese and yams. The fried chicken had a nice crunch to it and was seasoned ok. The Mac n' cheese was good, but I wasn't a big fan of the yams. They had a slight, dark bitter taste to them. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot and would definitely go back. read more
11 months ago
Amazing tasty fried chicken, homemade biscuits. It seats only 30 tops inside and 30 outside the lines are long . Fantastic music had two chicken breast's Mac and cheese , The music jazz and a Caribbean vibe . I sat next to a family from The Bronx what a vibe and great food and service. PS great koolaid read more
Be prepared for a wait. The restaurant is tiny but they did recommend a couple of cafes we could go have drinks at while we waited for a text or call. We waited for an hour. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of fries and I got the 2 piece and mac and cheese. The chicken was well seasoned and cooked fresh, the waffle was amazing, fries were perfect but that mac and cheese was not it. The noodles were corkscrew and there was a spice to it. My southern US tastebuds couldn't do it. The hot sauce was legit though. Tastes just like Louisiana Hot sauce but it's light. My friend and I split the carafe of lemonade. It was decent but nothing I'd try again. The nod to hip hop in the decor and the music played was a nice vibe. It's definitely worth the wait. I'm glad we tried it. read more
3 years ago
Yeah so this place looks understated but the French take cooking seriously. All cooking seriously. If you are looking for flavorful legit southern flavored food in the middle of western Europe.... Oh lalala. Yams yasss. Mac and cheese... Could be served at Thanksgiving dinner... And bug mama would smile. Lemonade was lightly sweetened as it should be. Homemade not from a Kool aid packet. Chicken.... Yes. Service is friendly and solid. I would not eat here everyday, but if you need a fix... GY is it! read more
3 years ago
The food was flavorful and absolutely delicious! Soulful in France. The restaurant itself is small but was able to accommodate a party of 8 people. I truly enjoyed my culinary experience here. read more
3 years ago
I highly recommend Gumbo Yaya. My chicken and waffles were delicious....perfectly cooked. Everything was served hot and quickly. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
Before visiting Paris, I made a list of places I wanted to visit while there. This place was one of them. It got really good reviews, and was also recommended by a friend. Could a little spot in Paris really do chicken and waffles like home? YES, they can! The chicken was crunchy and still remained flavorful and juicy, and the waffle was soft with a bit of a crisp on the outside. Delicious. Please be mindful that the spot is VERY small, similar to many other restaurants in Paris. We were going to eat outside in the freezing cold (it was February), but right after we ordered, a small table opened up inside. Next time I'm in Paris (hopefully when the world opens back up), I'm definitely going back here. read more
4 years ago
This soul food chicken and waffles place is amazing. I was visiting Paris for the first time and found this place on Yelp. I took 2 Metros(first time riding it in Paris), got off and it was right there. The wait was approximately 1.5 hours so me and my friends gave waiter our number. He recommended going to have a drink at neighborhood bar across the street. We did a little site seeing in the neighborhood and ended up at the bar. Waiter tried to text and call me but due to T-MOBILE the text or call never came through. Instead of him cancel our spot - he decided to go to the neighborhood bar to see if he could find us...and he did. That was so amazing and the best customer service ever. I also dropped my plate of food - don't know how that happened and the replaced everything with no issues. WOW!!! The next time I go to Paris - this will be the first place I will stop. read more
4 years ago
So I came all the way to Paris and had a great waffle chicken sandwich. I'm not great at reviews and I only post them if I truly enjoyed them. I can say I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken had great flavor the yams were cooked like back home in the south and the Mac & cheese had flavor. I will return again when I come back. If your in Paris please try this place it will be well worth it. read more
Soul food in Paris? Why not?? Make the trek to this place today. It's very small with more outside seating than inside. The wait was about 20 minutes. The guys out front do a great job of explaining the process to you. They take your order and phone number then call you when a tables is ready. Once seated our food come out within minutes. The service was good. The food was average to me. But I have high standards when it comes to soul food. Blame my mom for her good cooking. The Mac n Cheese was bland and the noodles overcooked. Chicken was decent but had too much breading for my taste. All in all I would return to try it again for a taste of home. read more
7 years ago
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! At first I was a little skeptical about this 17 person restaurant, but boy was I impressed and happy I decided to eat here on my last day in Paris. I so wanted see what all the hype was about I was willing to sit in the cold to have a taste. The chicken breast was well seasoned and juicy. Waffle was just as I like it, crispy on the outside light and fluffy on the inside. And the waffle was tasty with the right amount of sweetness. I ate every piece with no syrup, it didn't need it. Take head to theDC old saying "don't judge a book by its cover" you will miss a great meal. BTW the staff was nice and polite. read more
4 years ago
Great fried chicken and waffles! Chicken was seasoned with a bit of hot sauce just like American Southern fried chicken should be. Waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Pies are actually tarts (French), but still delicious. read more
We walked in at 2:05 and Lionel invited us in! Despite them closing at 2:30. He is amazing! Us being from California, came in to see a man wearing a Warriors shirt and spoke English. The customers were raving about the chicken burger and the waffle burger. I opted for the classic- chicken and waffles. We grabbed a sweet tea/lemonade pitcher, loved the mango curry sauce and enjoyed the experience. The chicken was moist, flavorful and warm! Omg- plus the waffle were soft, thick but buttery. It wasn't heavy. Definitely a staple in Paris. Heads up- if you're from the states? Try the curry mango sauce, the mustard barbecue sauce and the Sazon Ranchero Liquido sauce. Oh! And his homemade spicy mayo sauce! Whew Chile! This is definitely a morning treat!!! read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Food and service were amazing. The chicken was crispy and tender. The waffle was perfectly cooked. The place is small but it felt like home. Food came out fast and the music and ambiance was good. read more
8 years ago
This place was referred by a friend. Once I started researching, based on the information I read, I decided that we'd get there when they first open. We were greeted by a really nice young lady who shortly after arriving took our order. It's a really small place so it fills up quick. I ordered chicken and waffles and a glass of kool-aid. Delicious! It took awhile for our food to come out, but by conversing with other patrons it didn't seem bad. If ever in Paris again, I'd definitely return. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Wanted a taste of home and found this spot on here. (Yelp). Did not disappoint. Sitting is limited but that should not deter you, if you have to sit community style at a table with strangers...its Paris. The staff was attentive and the food came out in a timely manner. Best chicken and waffles outside of Roscoes and the mac and cheese with yams, you would swear was made by a Southern grandmother. Highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
This was THEE BEST MEAL that I had during my time in Paris. And let me tell you, I ate real good while there. Gumbo Yaya is worth the wait, and it will be long, so pack your patience. I had been told that another place had the best fried chicken in Paris but I ate there, too (see my reviews), and I absolutely beg to differ. THIS place has the best bird I've ever had anywhere. Anywhere! Get the chicken and waffles and get your life. If you're really a glutton, they'll even make a pitcher of koolaid for you! I was born and raised in California and I told them that their dish was BETTER than Roscoe's. Quote me on it. 4 stars only for the long wait (they re-open closer to 8pm instead of 7:30) and the seating situation. I know there's only so much that they can do as a small establishment but dizam it's super tight in there. Chances are you will have to sit with strangers and that can be fun only if said strangers aren't funny acting about it. Recommended either way, but try to get there a few minutes before they open. They do place orders based on who arrived first. read more
4 years ago
I recently made a stop at Gumbo YaYa when visiting Paris for a couple of days. I passed by it while in a taxi and saw "soul food" and knew I wanted to check it out later in the day! Soul food is not exactly the same in Paris as it is in the south (US) so don't have that expectation up front! Upon walking up to the restaurant there was a line of people who have gathered outside. I was able to be seated quickly at a table inside. One of the workers there kindly asked some people to move over to allow me space at their table. I definitely didn't complain there! The place was small with just 3 large tables and one very small one person table inside. There was additional seating outside. The menu was not very big but had your soul food staples. I ordered the filet and macaroni. FYI- the filet was boneless chicken. (I thought I was ordering fish ) The chicken was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The macaroni... I'm not too sure how I felt about it but it wasn't bad. The service was excellent but not over-done. The staff was friendly while not being annoying. After your meal you pay up at the counter. read more
6 years ago
The best meal that I had while visiting Paris. I wish it was a little more spacious, but other than that it was cool. I suggest you get there early, because there was a line to get inside. read more
Delicious. Long line but worth the wait. We weren't very impressed with the previous food we had in Paris, but this spot was on point. The Host taking names as well as the server were very friendly. Food was delicious, chicken crisp, waffles on point. Mac and cheese was good, didn't care much for the candied yams. Overall I highly recommend. read more
7 years ago
The food was seasoned well. The restaurant is small and it was full when we arrived. We arrived close to closing but were still served. The food is prepared to order which is a must for fried chicken. I was disappointed that the Mac and cheese is only served for dinner. Would definitely recommend. . read more
7 years ago
Delicious, southern food that was worth the wait and train ride! We arrived around 7:45pm and there was already a line but my bestie and I were on vacay, originally from Maryland, staying in Chessy for the week and wanted some southern food. We took 3 trains (A, B, & C trains) and we were not disappointed, our food was so yummy! Thanks Gumbo Yaya read more
8 years ago
The plate and side was DELICIOUS. I recommend calling before going because when my group of 5 went we had an hour wait and had to be waitlisted for an hour. We went to a local bar to wait it out. Everything was delicious, except we ordered cornbread but it seemed to be the last ones and were stiff. But the staff knew once they realized no one at our table touched them. They without asking didn't charge us for them. Definitely recommend trying this quaint place out if you're feeling for some soul food. read more
After many unsuccessful attempts to try Paris' new southern food canteen, [thankyou EDF!] I can say it was worth the wait! Atmosphere is very laid back and local, with an open kitchen overlooking the room. The place is small, with picnic style benches for maybe 20 people comfortably, but being in a pedestrian only street away from the hustle and bustle of the street, they will make full use of their outdoor seating in the Summer! The food; delicious! Fried chicken which was moist and a perfectly spiced coating served with large waffles that manage to be imposing but not dry. Don't forget the maple syrup!! The not so good; Service was quite slow, perhaps at least 30 minutes to get our food. The space had a good feel but the tables and benches have been crammed in so you will touch you neighbour either side and also the back of the person behind you. Drink selection is very basic. Soft or beer. Would be good to add something like a homemade lemonade? Anyway, go try it! read more
4 years ago
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3 rue Charles Robin
75010 Paris
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Colonel Fabien/Goncourt, 10ème
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