It’s never too late to make plans for your festive feasting. But as we inch closer towards the end of the year, it just means that you have to pull out all the stops for it. And what could top a refined Gordon Ramsay Christmas menu? We say not much, actually.
If you have yet to grace the joint with your presence, why not make this holiday season your debut? The opulent setting would make the perfect backdrop for festive pictures with your loved ones, and this is just one of the bonuses of the place. Known for serving in-house dry-aged prime cuts and run by a Ramsay-trained team, you can expect a certain level of expertise and attention at the restaurant.
But if you’re familiar with the quintessentially British eatery, then it’s really a no-brainer option for anyone yearning for a Christmas spread. The mains feature staples from its signature menu—with a festive twist, of course. We had the opportunity to savour the three-course menu, and we’re here to spread the good word on the delicacies.
For the starter, the options range from Muscade Pumpkin Veloute, Classic Caesar Salad, and Arnold Bennett Twice-baked Souffle. We would be remiss if we did not opt for the third option because it’s a dish that we find to be irreplicable. Simply put, we’ve had a chance to sample the impeccable dish before, and seeing it as one of the options on the menu made the decision very easy. It has a fluffy and melty texture that’s pleasing to the senses, and the bold flavours of smoked haddock and aged cheddar sauce made for the right dish to whet our appetite.
Following the already-showstopping starter are the mains, and we were offered a choice between Pumpkin Tortellini, Steak Frites, Grilled Miso Salmon, and Bronze Turkey Wellington. This is where you might benefit from coming in a group because it’s honestly a tough call. The restaurant is known for its prime cuts and the iconic Beef Wellington. The Steak Frites ended up being our selection for the day, and it did not disappoint. Cooked to a juicy, medium-rare doneness, it leaves the meat bursting with flavour. The Cafe de Paris butter elevated the savoury richness of the steak, and we downed every last bite of the sizeable chunk. The fries that come along with it pair incredibly well. They are not too oily or too starchy which could overwhelm diners.
Then came the dessert. At this point, you may find yourself getting full, but you know what they say: there’s a separate stomach for dessert. Depending on your proclivities, you have the option between 64% Manjari Chocolate Tart, Blackberry Parfait, and Christmas Pudding. We opted for the parfait. The acidic quality, to us, was much welcomed after a decadent meal. Each element of the dessert, the lemon mousse, the sorbet, and the lemon balm, brought back a sense of balance to the palate, and it was the ideal choice to end the dining experience on the right note.
Sounds appetising? See details below.
Date: now till 31 December 2024 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Address: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Sunway Resort, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor
Price: from RM228 per person
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