Gordon Ramsay on Royal Hospital Road. This is definitely one from the archives but which I still feel compelled to blog about. Most people either have a positive or negative impression of him. A lot of them commented on his swearing in Hell's Kitchen. I actually like watching the show and a fiery kitchen is not uncommon and we do have to remember that it is played up for the show.
Lately, he has been in the news more for his personal life than his culinary skills.
I came here a while back for the tasting menu.
I especially liked the second canapés. Wafer thin and crispy, it was a flavour hit without the lingering greasiness.
Pressed foie gras with Madeira jelly, smoked duck, peach and almond crumble
Pan fried sea scallops from the Isle of Skye with peas, crispy bacon, quail’s eggs, baby gem lettuce
Ravioli of lobster, langoustine and salmon with tomato chutney, vinaigrette
Fillet of turbot with braised baby gem lettuce, leeks and cep sauce
Cannon of Cornish lamb with confit shoulder, ratatouille and thyme jus
Roasted pigeon from Bresse with grilled polenta, smoked pork belly and date sauce
Pre dessert
Pineapple soup with toasted coconut and rum
Bitter chocolate and hazelnut cylinder with ginger mousse and blackcurrant granite
I was impressed with the service and the food was good but unmemorable hence scarce descriptions accompanying each course. With all the new and exciting culinary places popping up around London, I think that chefs cannot afford to rest on their laurels and need to keep up with the ever increasing level and standard of food being offered.
Will I recommend: Yes
Will I come back: Probably no until I hear something exciting.
Have I had better: Yes
Gordon Ramsay, 68 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HP
http://www.gordonramsay.com/royalhospitalroad/
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