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| - At first, I wasn't impressed. Obviously, the restaurant was made for the fans of the show. My wife being a fan wanted to try the foods that the chefs on the show are demanded to make.
The exterior, just like the show, you are welcomed by a huge HK and pitchfork (photo op). Once you enter you are then greeted by a whole bunch HK merch and video playback of Chef Ramsay welcoming you to the restaurant.
So far I feel like I'm waiting in line for theme park restaurant for mediocre food. Because the whole atmosphere is geared to seek the pleasure of the audience and begging for their attention - look at me or buy me and a group of hostesses looking pretty, but not too friendly like the cashiers at The Varsity (a fast food place in Atlanta, Ga famous for their unfriendly service).
However, after being seated we were impressed. The interior was pretty grand. Low lighting in the dining area and spotlight on display of the open kitchen, as if you were there for a show. The chefs were already assigned to their groups, either red or blue. It wasn't a competition - they were just cooking. You can also observe the executive chef keeping quality control over whatever dishes came out. And along the side of the kitchen counter, there were servers lined up to carry out approved dishes to their customers.
That night my wife and I had the pleasure of ordering, HK signature prix fixe menu ($69) and an entree roasted rack of lamb ($39).
The prix fixe menu consists of three courses.
First - choice of pan seared scallops or caesar salad
Second (main course) - beef wellington
Third (dessert) - sticky toffee pudding
Dinner, food - finally! Wow is what I'd like to say. I believe the hype now and why Chef Ramsay makes such a big deal over his foods. I mean we already knew how seriously he took his foods when we had the pleasure of dining at his 3 Michelin Star restaurant in London (Restaurant Gordon Ramsay) and watching his shows, however, I didn't expect it for a show/ commercial kitchen.
Scallops seared and seasoned perfectly. Yes, the scallops were not sent back for being raw!
The beef wellington perfect medium rare with the flaky outer crust. The first bite melts in your mouth with the sensational collage of taste of truffles and mustard.
The rack of lamb, also perfect medium rare with the savory taste from the lamb jus. And if you're afraid of trying lamb because of the gamey taste ... fear not. This lamb does not taste like so.
Finally, the dessert - the sticky toffee pudding. Damn ... this was it. I feel like cursing because it was that good. My wife and I aren't dessert people. We don't really eat sweets but for the sake of the dining experience, we do from time to time. But man! This toffee pudding was damn good. One bite we had to sit back and take in what we just ate.
If I were to describe the taste I would say it is the perfect blend of sweet and savory in a spongy smooth blend of bread and toffee. The dessert was warm and moist to the last bite.
Throughout the night my cousin who works at the Caesar Palace restaurants (Director of Wine ... don't know the official title) greeted us and brought us a bottle of champagne and briefly talked and ran to a meeting.
Overall, dinner experience - spectacular.
We would definitely come back when we are back in Vegas.
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