Chef Tim Cushman and restaurateur Nancy Cushman rolled out outposts of gogo ya , Ms. Clucks Deluxe, and mr roni cups – their first West Coast-based eateries – in the heart of Santa Monica. The food Neil was delighted in was Karaage & Waffle Fries, the Cajun Karaage sandwich and two different wings. Take a listen to what you can expect.
Gogo ya – a casual offshoot of o ya, the decorated Boston-based restaurant that is inspired by Tim’s deep respect and passion for Japanese food and culture – and was a Semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s awards for Outstanding Restaurant in 2018 and 2019. The menu will be anchored by signature crispy nori sushi tacos and bento bowls, with fillings like torched salmon teriyaki and soy braised shiitake & hon shimeji mushroom.
Ms. Clucks Deluxe – Japanese-inspired twists on chicken and dumplings. The menu will include a range of mouth-watering iterations, including a Cajun Karaage Sandwich, Spicy Chicken & Dumpling Soup (with ramen noodles and truffled chicken wontons), and, unique to this location, the Ms. Clucks Deluxe chicken smashburger featuring a teriyaki glazed chicken smash patty, ginger pickle relish, sesame mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Mr roni cups – a fun name for serious pizza, born from Tim’s decades-long research and development into all things dough and toppings. The menu will boast 10” round and pan pizzas made with 48-hour fermented dough made from imported Italian flour, resulting in a crisp-yet-airy crust, and rotating, seasonal toppings toppings.
Please check out the Instagram's of Gogo Ya, Ms. Clucks Deluxe, Mr Roni Cups.