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| - I was excited to finally try a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, so when I had the opportunity while staying at the Paris, I was definitely going to take it up.
Appetizer - We shared the Kurobota pork belly, which was a little disappointing. It was extremely juicy and a little overwhelmingly heavy with the juicy pork combined with grits. Not the best pork belly that I've had, and there was no balance in the dish.
Sides - Upon recommendations from the waiter, we got the shiitake mushrooms, mac & cheese and fingerling potatoes. Because a meal here is guaranteed to be very heavy, I would caution ordering the heavier sides. Our group of 4 was barely able to finish any of the sides, especially the mac & cheese which was extremely heavy. The rest of the sides were decent and savoury.
Main - I shared a Beef Wellington for 2 (this option is about $7 cheaper but there is less pastry as they divide the loaf in half for 2). The pastry was slightly soggy, but overall the steak was very tender and juicy.
Dessert - The sticky toffee pudding with brown butter ice cream is to die for! One of the best desserts I've had, the pudding cake was sweet and flavourful with a soft texture. The lighter ice cream flavour was the perfect compliment.
Service - This definitely puts the restaurant above and beyond all others. We were showed a tour of all the steaks, and the waiters were extremely welcoming to questions and provided useful recommendations. One of our waiters even starting joking and conversing with us in French, which made the atmosphere lighter and more enjoyable.
Overall this was a pricey splurge but I'd say it is definitely worth it for the experience! Just remember to not go overboard because all the dishes are designed to be on the heavier side.
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