Gordan Ramsey has had his eyes set on Miami as of late. After opening Hell’s Kitchen in Brickell, the “world’s meanest chef” will likely be opening yet one more restaurant on the town, this one impressed by Depression-era kissas (jazz pubs) in Tokyo and Shanghai consuming dens. But word, there’s nothing depression-era about this area.
Originally from London’s posh Mayfair neighborhood, Lucky Cat is Ramsey’s Asian-inspired late evening lounge and restaurant idea and his first to open stateside. The area is sultry, with velvet cubicles to sink into, darkish fluted partitions and artwork deco lighting fixtures that hold the area good and dim. Black neko cats line curved golden cabinets and we would dare you to not order a second spherical on the attractive little bar inside. The restaurant additionally options a uncooked bar, non-public eating rooms and a chef’s desk for particular events.
Lucky Cat’s menu is impressed by standard dishes throughout the continent from Ramsey’s travels. Expect issues like sushi and sashimi, buns and dumplings, tempura specialties, and robata-grilled objects. There may even be small plates and inventive bar snacks, because the venue additionally doubles as a late evening lounge. Additionally, the culinary workforce has crafted some solely in Miami objects, together with a manilla wagyu roll, smoked shima aji nigiri, baked clay pot glass noodles with Maine lobster and Berkshire pork stomach and Lamb Dumplings with Szechuan pepper.
And as its inspiration may recommend, Lucky Cat will characteristic a strong number of Japanese whiskeys and premium sakes, alongside wine, beer and Japanese gin. The cocktail program options Asian-inspired riffs on classics, like a Lucky Negroni, Nori Martini, and Rice-Washed Gohan Old Fashioned.
Intrigued but? Here’s your first look inside earlier than the venue opens to the general public on February 2nd.
