Our Review Of Lucky Cat By Gordon Ramsay: London's (Brand New) Highest Restaurant

Celebrated chef Gordon Ramsay broke a record on the 3rd February 2025. No, it wasn't for the number of expletives per minute, but his Asia-inspired restaurant concept Lucky Cat is now officially the tallest restaurant in London. Throwing open its doors at 22 Bishopsgate, the buzz was huge about this new culinary destination, so naturally, we had to drop by to see what the fuss was about. 

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DesignMyNight Review Of Lucky Cat London Bishopsgate

As for the other Lucky Cat London locations? Bishopsgate is the sister site to Lucky Cat Mayfair, plus Manchester launched in 2023. Before we even stepped foot inside, history was made yet again. This beauty has Europe's fastest lifts, whooshing guests up 60 floors at eight metres a second. We didn’t even get time to quip about our ears popping, it was that speedy, because soon we arrived at the sleek bamboo-covered gold entrance.

Being the first Thursday night after launch, the atmosphere at the latest Lucky Cat restaurant was undeniably electric, helped by perfectly moody lighting and a live DJ laying down upbeat, shimmy-inducing tunes. Our fellow diners? Think elegant date nights and classy birthdays. There wasn’t a ‘bad’ seat in the house; you’re either placed by a full-length window or at the chef’s table; directly opposite the sushi bar where you can witness masters of their craft alongside gigantic fresh fish. The late night lounge space had a Tokyo-like feel, from the shoji-inspired lattice with a sunset-coloured backdrop to the fan-shaped glass frames.

Quite simply, I could have gawped at the panoramic views for hours as Lucky Cat Bishopsgate was nearly at plane-level (in fact, a BA flight landing at City airport was a real spectacle); The Shard appeared minuscule and we properly looked down at iconic landmarks like St Paul’s or Tower Bridge. Our table, pointing west, allowed us to admire the Thames’ winding curves, which was a dream vista when drinking an Okinawa Margarita (£19). This was honestly one of the best tequila-based tipples I have ever tried, blending Japanese citrus liqueur, shiso syrup, Supasawa and Thai basil, plus a signature Lucky Cat-embossed ice cube. Purified in-house, this crystal clear tipple was balanced wonderfully – I could have sipped many more. My date opted for a Yuzu Breeze (£8.50), a booze-free, summery, sparkly mix of elderflower, lemon, mint and soda water which was really refreshing. 

The Lucky Cat London menu draws inspiration from across Asia.

Next up came the food, served as soon as it’s ready. The Lucky Cat menu is designed to be shared, and we took their guidance and ordered three to four dishes per person. Ngl, we had to Google some elements, but your host will happily explain any of the more unique ingredients. My date’s softshell crab maki (£18), presented on a lovely chili and garlic mayonnaise, had a great mix of textures, from the crispy claw to al-dente rice. If you’re a raw fish fanatic, make a beeline for the sea bass nigiri (£8); slithers of silky mouthfuls delicately placed on a bed of grains.

Gordon Ramsay looks to be now embracing vegetarianism, as my mushroom tempura (£15) proved to be an absolute knockout. The batter was light, crisp, not greasy and once dunked in a rich, creamy black garlic emulsion? Heaven. You’re given five tasty vegetable maki (£9) per order; dainty rolls packed with asparagus and covered by playful puffed rice (a nice touch). Oh, and don’t skip on the sharp, flavour-packed slices of takuan too. Bao-wise, I couldn’t resist ordering the tofu and spicy avo (£15), a pair of pillowy parcels. Admittedly I was a little disappointed here, the springy rectangular curd was on the small side (looked slightly bare inside) and it felt a little dry. Elsewhere, my veggie courses were coming to an end, but not before sampling the miso aubergine (£19). Prepare for plentiful sweet ‘n’ spicy gochujang which was a nice match with the earthy flesh.

We couldn't get over how beautiful this restaurant was.

Carnivores, don’t think the Lucky Cat By Gordon Ramsay menu forgets about you. Taking a trip into South Korea, my companion adored the Insta-famous GFC (£17). Just imagine Gordon’s legendary fried chicken, smothered in hot miso which contrasted nicely with the pickled kaffir cucumber and black sesame. This is not for sharing people, our advice is to get one plate each. Now, we (gastronomically) moved down South West towards the land of smiles aka Thailand. His aromatic baked stone bass (£31) was drenched in a split green curry and herb sauce, dotted with slices of fiery chilli, juicy mussels and crunchy vegetables like mange tout and baby corn. Flocking for more poultry? The teriyaki baby chicken (£31) was a generously portioned dish benefitting from Japanese aubergine and red onion, finished off with drizzles of chimichurri.

Let’s get talking about our duo of delectable desserts on the Lucky Cat menu. You can’t help but photograph the mandarin pannacotta (£16); it was an actual work of art. The vivid orange sphere housed a fruity inner layer that had the right amount of wobble, proving to be paired well with a sugary crumble and ginger pieces. We dare you not to smash the delicate shell. Mochi (£9) enthusiasts, make sure to try the three bouncy balls, from the Raffaello-esque coconut and jam-filled strawberry to my personal fave, the smooth but zingy mango. 

Lucky Cat Bishopsgate: Overall

We had a great time at our Lucky Cat London review, particularly the warm, inviting and intimate atmosphere, stylish decor and spectacular scenes across the capital. Being 269 metres above the ground has never been so fun. While we appreciate the Lucky Cat London prices are on the premium side, it’s worth remembering the special surrounds and continent-spanning dining by a multi-Michelin-starred chef. Just wish I could have taken the super cute gold Lucky Cat chopstick holder home with me…    

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