David Chang is bringing his cult-favorite fried chicken to Coral Gables this month

If you're a fried chicken fiend, make a plan to hit up Coral Gables next week. On Wednesday, March 11, Fuku opens at 135 Miracle Mile, marking the first standalone South Florida location for the cult-favorite fried chicken concept from chef David Chang.

If the name sounds familiar, it should. Fuku started as a secret off-menu sando at Momofuku Noodle Bar in NYC. Word spread fast, and this secret-but-not-for-long order turned into a full-fledged brand with 15 outposts in stadiums and arenas across the country. It's finally coming to South Florida, with this new location in Coral Gables and another slated to open in West Palm Beach this summer.

So what can you expect at the highly-anticipated new spot? At the center of the tight, focused menu are the fried chicken sandos, each breaded in-house and served on a butter-toasted potato roll. There’s the OG with pickles and Fuku mayo, the Sweet & Spicy glazed with signature sauce and topped with pickled daikon and a Miso Ranch and Slaw version that's savory and sharp. Prices range between $10 and $12, a pretty good deal for chef-driven fried chicken on Miracle Mile.

You don't have to get a sandwich to try the goods, however. Go for the tenders, and add waffle fries or Party Frie,s loaded with sauces and scallions. There’s also chicken garlic rice, crunchy slaw and cucumber salad if you need something green to balance it out. For dessert, snag cookies from Milk Bar (from a David Chang protege) and a collaboration with Coconut Grove’s Fookem’s Fabulous. Drinks range from yuzu lemonade and oolong sweet tea to slushies, wine and canned beer.

The 2,000-square-foot space is bright and contemporary, washed in Fuku’s signature peach tones, a nod to its origins at Momofuku, which means "lucky peach." It’s casual, designed for a quick lunch, an easy dinner or takeout on the fly.

Opening day on March 11 will be a celebration. The first 135 guests (in a nod to the location's address) will score a limited-edition tote designed by artist West of Chester filled with Momofuku Chili Crunch, Milk Bar cookies, a $20 Fuku gift card and Fuku brand merchandise. Five surprise "golden bags" will include a $100 Fuku gift card. Stick around for experiences throughout the day, including a vintage photo booth and custom Fuku T-shirt screen printing. 

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If you're ready for another entry into the fried chicken sandwich scene, you'll want to add Fuku to your list.