Boston new store | Ramsay's Kitchen is good but not amazing
đ´ Ramsay's Kitchen: Gordon Ramsayâs Boston SpotâTasty, but Not Mind-Blowing Scored a table after a month-long wait for this new addition to Bostonâs dining scene (inside the Mandarin Oriental)âand letâs just say, our expectations were tempered (Ramsayâs restaurants can be hit-or-miss). The verdict? Solid food, chill vibes, but no need to fight for a reservation. đ đ¨ The Vibe & Service Interior: Laid-back, not stuffyâthink modern, casual decor that feels approachable. Service: Staff was friendly but frazzled (probably still ironing out new-opening kinks). No major issues, just a little slow. đ˝ď¸ The Food: Hits (and Small Misses) Portions are tinyâwe ordered a ton and still cleaned our plates. Hereâs the breakdown: Beef Wellington 𼊠⢠Tender, perfectly cooked beef with a flavorful sauceâdelicious. But: The pastry couldâve been thicker (we wanted more crunch!), and no foie gras felt like a letdown. Still, a solid version. Lamb Chops đ ⢠Fall-off-the-bone tenderâtexture was chefâs kiss. Flavor, though? A little too mild. Couldâve used more herbs or a bolder glaze. Lobster Roll đŚ â˘ Light, fresh, and butteryâclassic New England vibes. No complaints, but nothing groundbreaking. Clam Chowder đ˛ ⢠Rich, creamy, and packed with clamsâtastes amazing. Only gripe: It was a bit thin; traditional chowder should be thicker. Sticky Toffee Pudding đŽ â˘ My favorite! Warm, gooey, with a hint of rumâsweet tooths, rejoice. Fair warning: Itâs intense (skip if you hate rich desserts). đ° The Price Tag Apps: ~$20, Mains: $40â$60âon par for a "celebrity chef" spot, but portions feel skimpy for the cost. đ Final Take Worth a try? Sure. But no need to obsess over booking. Wait until the hype dies down, then go for the chowder and sticky toffee pudding. Itâs goodânot great. đ¤ˇââď¸ #BostonFineDining #GordonRamsay #NewEats #FoodieFinds