2026 Update: This blog post was written many years ago when I was giddy over trying Hell’s Kitchen for the FIRST time because I was SUCH a fan of Gordon Ramsay. Never in a million years did I expect to actually meet him IN REAL LIFE, and to have him ask me about my food blogging journey. It was definitely a real pinch me moment, and it’s a core memory that will be with me forever. 🥹 All I can say is… dream big, work hard, and you never know what can happen 💕
Now please enjoy my blog post about Hell’s Kitchen in Vegas!
Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas Review: A Childhood Dream Come True
I don’t know about you, but I’d say watching the fiery battle between the red and blue team as well as the swearing by Chef Ramsay on Hell’s Kitchen was a big part of my childhood. I used to watch Hell’s Kitchen every season and was mesmerized by the entire process of cooking at a fine dining restaurant. The stress, the fire, the precision…. what a combination. Which is why I FINALLY decided to open up my wallet and try Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas and let me tell you… it did NOT disappoint.
From the dramatic entrance to the split red/blue dining room, the Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas looks exactly like the show. It’s immersive, theatrical, and honestly a little surreal if you’ve spent years watching contestants get yelled at for undercooked scallops.
Lunch Service: Prix Fixe vs. À La Carte
We originally planned to order the three‑course lunch prix fixe, but the appetizers didn’t excite us. Instead, we went à la carte and I’m so glad we did as it let us experience their well-known appetizers.
Pro Tip: The Beef Wellington in the three-course lunch menu is half the size of the regular Beef Wellington entree. You will literally get half of the regular entree. They don’t specify that on the menu but it’s super important! If you come to HK just to try the Wellington, order à la carte.
Lobster Risotto: The Best I’ve Ever Had
We got the Lobster Risotto and not joking, this was the best risotto I’ve ever had in my life.
The butter poached lobster tail was buttery yet buoyant, the hint of truffle fit perfectly with the rich risotto, and the crispy onions gave it a bit of crunchy texture. The photo makes this dish look big but in reality, you can finish it in 8 bites.
You must savour those 8 bites though, and every bite to me… was worth it.
The Famous Beef Wellington at Hell’s Kitchen: A Must for Fans
The famous Chef Ramsay Beef Wellington can be ordered à la carte during lunch (even though it’s not on the menu) and it was as perfect as I expected. Tasting this Beef Wellington, I finally know what it SHOULD taste like (not like some other Beef Wellingtons I’ve had in Vancouver). The crust was as flaky as I expected, the mushroom was as earthy and wholesome as I wanted, and the filet mignon just melted in my mouth. Now, this was an extremely expensive dish and while it was amazing, I probably wouldn’t and can’t afford to eat this more than once or twice in my life.
Braised Short Rib: Good, But Not a Must
Meta Knight and I shared the Beef Wellington as well as the Braised Short Rib. The waitress raved about this, so we decided to give it a try. It sat on top of a fried yukon potato cake which soaked up the juices nicely. All in all, this was pretty good but a tad salty for us. I wouldn’t highly recommend this.
Sticky Toffee Pudding: Don’t Skip This Dessert
The Sticky Toffee Pudding is a MUST-ORDER DISH. Even if you’re not a fan of toffee or bread pudding, I think this will change your mind. I’ll be the first to say that I don’t have a sweet tooth, nor do I like really sweet desserts (which this totally looks like it is). However, this was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Unreal. Just get it.
Is Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas Worth It?
At the end of the day, Hell’s Kitchen is definitely not to be missed if you’re a fan of Chef Gordon Ramsay or the show Hell’s Kitchen. We came here to celebrate my birthday, so the almost $200 CAD bill was easier to swallow. But otherwise, it’s truly really expensive to dine here so don’t come unless you’re prepared.
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Happy Eating!
The crazy thing is, this meme is the GOAT … and when I met Gordon Ramsay, he did it on me!!!! 🥹
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