Gordon Ramsay has been branded out-of-touch for charging £44 for a LOBSTER sandwich with one foodie saying they prefer a McDonald’s.
The TV chef plugged the A La Carte main course on sale at one of his restaurants.
The Scottish Lobster Roll is served with capers, avocado, lobster bisque mayonnaise, and Koffmann’s fries.
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It is on offer at Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill, in Mayfair, west London.
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But some food lovers were critical of the posh sarnie.
It comes as millions of skint Brits are still struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis.
One – called Eddie – said: “I have a huge respect to chef Gordon, but what the heck is that?”
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He claimed: “It’s not even healthy, McDonald’s would be a better option.”
Simon Hendry sarcastically said: “Casual dining.”
Another joked: “I’m sick of being a millionaire, what should I do with my money?”
Ramsay, 57, boasted about the pricey dish and said: “The team at Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill Mayfair got your weekend covered with this delicious Scottish Lobster Roll.”
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Adam Humphreys didn’t like the look of the capers.
He quipped: “Looks like rabbit droppings.”
Yet other foodies loved it and Nena said: “Looks delicious.”
Rikki Snyder said: “Delish.”
Foul-mouthed telly cook Ramsay sparked outrage yesterday (27 May) by making a cooked breakfast pizza with baked beans as a topping.
Four weeks ago, his £18 Next Level Burger on sale at his Street Burger eateries was branded a “f*cking mess.”
It was because it had cheese on top of the bun, as reported by Need To Know.
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