Lucky Cat: Gordon Ramsay’s new Manchester restaurant opening unveiled - how to book and a look at the menu

The opening in Manchester of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Japanese-inspired restaurant Lucky Cat has been unveiled, and now you can have a look at the menu and book a table.

The restaurant, which is opening in a grand Art Deco building at the top of King Street next to the famed luxury Gotham Hotel, whisks diners to a combination of a 1930s Tokyo cafe and a drinking den.

Manchester is the home of the second Lucky Cat, after the concept was established on Mayfair in London, and the menu is full of Far Eastern flavours taking cues from cuisines including Japanese and Korean.

Here’s your guide to when the Lucky Cat in Manchester is opening, how you can book a table and what you can expect if you step through the door.

When is Lucky Cat in Manchester opening and what is it like?

Michelin starred chef and restauranteur Ramsay is bringing Lucky Cat to Manchester for his first major venture into the city’s dining scene. The first diners will be welcomed into the place on 1 June and you can book a table now.

The menu has been crafted by Ramsay, whose restaurant group currently has seven Michelin stars and has been awarded 17 in total over the years, along with executive head chef Andre Camilo.

The decor and vibe of Lucky Cat blends a drinking den with the Tokyo institution of the kissa, an historic type of coffee shop known for their beautiful and opulent surroundings and the high-quality stereo systems on which they play music. The Manchester venue covers three floors and offers diners the chance to eat in spectacular dining vaults as well as book out private events spaces and bars for truly special events.

On the menu you can expect to find sumptuous dishes such as black cod, sirloin weeping tiger and the Lucky Cat duck bao. There’s also sushi and raw dishes including tuna tartare and dragon rolls, while Manchester visitors are being promised new dishes in addition to many of those which have already captivated London visitors to Lucky Cat.

Cocktails are also taking centre stage at the restaurant with an extensive menu including a Lucky Negroni, where how much gin ends up in your drink depends on playing a game of chance. Drinkers will receive three dice hidden inside a mysterious box and the numbers rolled will unlock the perfect combination of gins, vermouths, and bitters destined for the glass.

The restaurant opens on 1 June and bookings are open now, with tables expected to fill up fast. To secure a seat, visit the Lucky Cat website or call 0161 424 9150 for restaurant and group reservations or 0207 5921373 for private dining and event enquiries.

What has been said about Lucky Cat opening in Manchester?

Gordon Ramsay said: “I’ve toured and worked in much of Asia over the years, and the culture, the flavours, and the incredible cooking truly inspire me.

“Manchester is renowned for its thriving culinary landscape, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. We’re fired up to build on the phenomenal success of our Mayfair restaurant and bring something truly exceptional to the people of Manchester this summer. I can’t wait for Lucky Cat to make its mark in this fantastic city.”