Gordon Ramsay's London restaurant loses 477 lucky cats to theft

Gordon Ramsay has reported that 477 lucky cat figurines, or maneki-neko, were stolen from his new London restaurant, Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate, in just one week. The thefts represent a financial loss of over £2,000, as each figurine costs £4.50. Ramsay discussed the issue during an appearance on ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show, highlighting the lack of police reports regarding the thefts. The maneki-neko figures are integral to the restaurant's theme, believed to bring good luck. Ramsay, who operates more than 80 restaurants globally, expressed concern over the scale of the thefts and shared details about his daughter's engagement to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. The restaurant opened recently in one of London’s tallest buildings, and Ramsay emphasized the impressive team of chefs he works with.