Booku PoBoys

There are very few true 5-star restaurants in Santa Clarita. This is one of them. Period. We’ve come FOUR times in the past two weeks — that should tell you everything. Every single visit, the food has come out hot, consistent, and made with top-quality ingredients. Here’s what we’ve devoured so far: • Boudin Balls – Crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned rice, pork, and Cajun spices inside, dipped in remoulade. I could easily eat a dozen in one sitting. They are dangerously good. • Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy – New Orleans-style bread, perfectly fried shrimp, sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles. Authentic. Balanced. Addicting. I’ve ordered it every time. • Red Beans & Rice – People rarely get this right. These beans are creamy, deep, soulful. And the sausage? It tastes like Louisiana. We were so happy eating this. • Seafood Gumbo – Full stop. If you’re reading this, get in your car. My dad is from Texas and this is the closest I’ve had to a proper filé gumbo out here. If you love gumbo, this one might honestly make you emotional. • Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya – Deep seasoning, not dry, hearty and filling without being heavy. Just flat-out delicious. • Greens – We only had a small serving, but they were solid and we’re going back for a full portion. And here’s why this place matters even more: In a city full of chains, this restaurant is owned by a man who worked for this dream. I used to support him at the Newhall Farmers Market when he was serving incredible food while saving to open his own place. Watching that hustle turn into this thriving restaurant? That’s special. The quality hasn’t dipped — it’s gotten better. Go support him. Support local. Support flavor. Also… the more success he has, the better the chances I get one closer to my house (yes, slightly selfish 😄). Five stars. No hesitation.

Large portions. The hot honey chicken is good and comes with fries. The red beans and rice are good filled with large chunks of sausage. The jambalaya is NEXT LEVEL AMAZING! The shrimp poboy tastes authentic. The gumbo is filled with shrimp, sausage and crab. The roast beef poboy was the biggest surprise and is hands down the best poboy (it's shredded and delicious served hot)! Please add hush puppies, fried okra, and chocolate benoit to the menu.

Everyone was so kind and welcoming! The guy at the counter walked us through the menu, as it was our first time there. We got the Cajun shrimp po'boy and a side of red beans, and rice and a fried catfish po'boy and a side of jambalaya to go. Everything was so delicious and beyond expectation! We can't wait to go back.

Went to college in NOLA and this fulfilled my cravings. Absolutely delicious and the owner has an amazing attitude. Everything is cooked to order and fresh. Highly recommend to others.

Booku PoBoys is an absolute gem. We had the seafood gumbo and the fish po’boy and WOW. The gumbo was rich, deeply flavorful, and packed with seafood. You can taste the love and authenticity in every spoonful. But that fish po’boy? Unreal. The batter was hands down the BEST I’ve ever had. It’s perfectly seasoned, light, crispy, and not greasy at all. It had that ideal crunch on the outside and tender, flaky fish inside. Total perfection. And Marcus made the experience even better. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely great service. You can tell they care about their customers and their food. If you’re anywhere near Booku PoBoys, do yourself a favor and go. We will absolutely be back. 🔥🙌

The staff was great, the place was clean, the food was filled with flavor, the portions were fair, the price was worth it. We ordered the fried shrimp poboy, and the catfish poboy. Both were large,crispy, and well seasoned. The beans and rice are loaded with meat and seasoning. The fries were crispy yet soft at the same time. The boudin balls are definitely a must try. I do recommend giving this place a try. It's is definitely added to our "where do you wanna eat" rotation.

I finally found my spot for great Louisiana cooking in Los Angeles. This is a hidden gem. I am a huge fan of Louisiana cuisine. Having been to New Orleans and all around the state more times than I can count, I know the good stuff. Unfortunately most Cajun/Creole places around Los Angeles leave me disappointed. Booku Po Boys is not one of them. The food was spot on. The Jambalaya was so flavorful, with the right amount of spice from the Louisiana sausage. The Seafood Gumbo is rich and complex. So satisfying. The fried shrimp po boy was excellent. The shrimp were golden, juicy and delicious. The Fried Fish plate was perfect. Flaky and moist and the breading was seasoned perfectly. And definitely dont miss out on the Boudin balls w/ remoulade. Little fried balls of joy! The staff was awesome, Marcus was all over it and took great care to make sure we were enjoying everything. The chef really cool too. If you like Cajun/Creole food this is a spot you will not want to miss out on. They are open Thursday thru Sunday.

I stumbled across this establishment while searching for a local restaurant that served classic Cajun food. When I went inside, I asked to meet the owner, Mr. Parkman, and the vibe was cool. I can't remember the gentleman's who took my order, but he was also really welcoming and friendly. I ordered the fried shrimp po' boy and some red beans and rice. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and I will definitely be returning. This is a really cool restaurant, tasty food, great service, fair prices, clean, and I highly recommend it. Dr. B.

My wife who is Louisiana born and I stopped in over the weekend and where very impressed. We had the boudin balls, red beans and rice, gumbo and jambalaya. The boudin balls where phenomenal and I'm still thinking about them. Gumbo and jambalaya both amazing. The owner Ray is wonderful and very engaging. It's hard to fine good Cajun food in California and I would say this is the best we've found so far. Without hesitation we'll be back soon.

New restaurant that just opened last week. We went yesterday and got a shrimp Po'boy, a hot honey chicken Po'boy, some gumbo and a side of jambalaya. Met the owner Ray- he has the best personality! So welcoming and told us all about the food. OMG everything was so good!!! I am going to have dreams about the hot honey chicken Po'boy. It's take out for now as they get their feet under them, but there are a couple of tables to sit at if you want. We're going to make this place a regular on our list (we ate too fast and forgot pictures!- next time!)

I highly recommend a lot of people to try booku Po boys their food is amazing. You won't regret it. Everything is 10 out of 10

Hubby and I came here tonight for the first time and tried both the gumbo and jambalaya. I mean no exaggeration when I say that the food was beyond incredible. We got to meet the owner, Ray, who took our order and was such a pleasure to speak with. It's clear he takes a great deal of pride in his food and with very good reason. The authentic NOLA flavors shine right through and both dishes genuinely tasted like they were made with both love and quality ingredients. It heartened me to see the restaurant fairly busy for the Friday after Thanksgiving. Looked like a good number of takeout orders coming through as well as at least one family dining in. The space is warm and welcoming and I can't wait to go back to try more delicious food. The boudin balls, sausage and cheese po'boy, and yaka mein are at the top of our list! Also looking forward to trying out their sweet tea and sodas soon.

I ordered the fried shrimp po boy and fries. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, there was plenty of shrimp, which were crunchy and well seasoned, and all the ingredients were high quality, well prepared, and fresh. My only gripes were that the fries were over salted, and it took a while to pay. They also cut the po boy baguette all the way through, instead of leaving a hinge like most subs, which made it very hard to eat and messy. Overall the food was great but there were some small things they need to smooth over before they fully open. Still, they're already far better than most restaurants in this area.

The jambalaya, Shrimp Po Boy and Gumbo was absolutely delicious. We will definitely go back. We recommend this restaurant. Five star all the way

Ray Parkman is a well-known person to the foodie community in Santa Clarita. He has been a fixture at all of the area's farmers markets as well as many of our local food events, including the chili cook off, in which he took second place. All of that is to say, that opening a restaurant in the Santa Clarita Valley really was only a matter of time for this guy. And I, for one, am thrilled that it's happening. Had an opportunity to taste a good part of the menu for Booku Po'Boys this weekend and I am so excited for the future of this restaurant. When you combine the amazing recipes Ray brings to the kitchen and his back of house staff's ability to execute perfectly with the crisp front of house customer service, I can't see this place having a difficult time succeeding. We tasted several of his Po'Boys, including the BBQ shrimp, the chicken bacon ranch, the hot sausage and cheese, the roast beef and the hands-down winner in our group, the hot honey chicken. The bread is absolutely perfect... Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, French bread from the French Quarter, shipped regularly. The traditional Po'Boy toppings were the perfect addition, tomato, shredded lettuce, pickles and a number of different sauces and aïoli. I became extremely partial to the peach aïoli, which is an original recipe from their kitchen. Every single sandwich was tasty, filling and enough for two meals. I didn't taste anything I didn't like. Some new dishes also were added and of course, without a doubt, tasted. The Nola dog and the Nola fat fries were both amazing. The dog was a traditional coney dog on steroids... New Orleans smoked sausage instead of a hotdog and smothered in Ray's award-winning chili and cheese sauce with Onions. The fries were unbelievable... Fries smothered in beans, rotelle and chili sauce and drizzled with fried chicken skin. You've never tasted anything like it. We also got to have a number of Ray's farmers market Staples... Yaki Mein, jambalaya, red beans and rice and a new favorite, chili Mac, featuring rays New Orleans style macaroni and cheese combined with his award-winning chili. The restaurant is slated to open sometime in late spring but these pop-ups that he's doing until the restaurant opens are great opportunity to get to know the menu. It's absolutely worth the time.

What a surprise! I had heard about this place from a family member. So glad they told me! Food is fantastic! Ray is super friendly and the service was great! If you want to try something different, do yourself a favor and check out Booku Po'Boys! You will be glad you did!!!

My husband and I went to Booku Po'Boys last night with some friends and were excited to try Ray's authentically New Orleans cuisine, especially since we have been fans of his at our local farmers market for years. Boy did Ray not disappoint! I had the hot honey chicken Po'Boy and my husband had the signature roast beef. The hot honey chicken was perfectly spiced, sticky and sweet, complemented with refreshing pickles to lighten it up just enough. And the bread! My husband was equally happy with his sandwich, with its rich, slightly spicy gravy and slices of smoky provolone, all of which was tucked into this delicious bread which is flown in from New Orleans, further proof that Ray means business when it comes to New Orleans cuisine. Highly, highly recommend.

Had the fried chicken! Holy crap was it good! Mac and cheese was gooey and delicious! Can't wait until they open their own shop! This is a weekend pop up.

My wife and I have been going to the two Farmers Market in Santa Clarita partly do to our grandson working at both locations. We met Ray or better to say that we were taken into his orbit and wanted to try his food just to experience his love of life and full blown joy of cooking. WE WERE HOOKED the flavors from a 10 by 10 pop up were Oh My God good. We've gone now twice to his temporary location in Newhall and his expanded menu is full of Ray and his love of food, I had the Roast Beef PO Boy and my wife had the fried Chicken Skins, both were absolutely delicious such a change from fast food. This next visit I had the Shrimp PO Boy my first ever and my wife had the Honey Chicken plus an order of the Nola fries for our other son and all three were fantastic. Speaking for the Shrimp PO Boy only this is the sandwich which all others need to be judged. Ray your personality, your joy of life is tasted is every bite we can't wait till your permanent location is open. Laissez led bond temps rouler. Richard & Sharlene