Lasagne is many people’s go-to dish for a warm, indulgent treat, especially with its luscious layers of cheesy béchamel sauce and savoury meat. However, one might wonder what a fair price for this comfort food would be if not enjoyed within the inviting ambience of a restaurant.
Paying a premium for culinary craftsmanship at a dining establishment is one thing, but the cost of a take-away version can raise eyebrows.
Social media users were shocked when they learned what a woman shelled out for a Harrods takeout lasagne. Laura Khoshaba, known on TikTok for her adventurous food sampling, splashed out on the upmarket meal, prompting inquisitive comments from her followers like: “How do you afford it all?”.
Laura, alongside her mother Ann, sampled the Harrods lasagne, which cost them an eye-watering £12 for just one serving. This steep price tag left many puzzled as to who routinely indulges in such an extravagant version of this staple pasta dish.
It seems particularly exorbitant when compared to Asda’s offer of a beef lasagne for a mere £1 in their Just Essentials line – a staggering contrast that leaves one questioning the willingness to overspend.
Upon removing the lid, Laura expressed her excitement about trying the upscale dish for the first time and remarked. “That looks really good,” she said, while her mother concurred that it smelled “really good as well”. They both noted the generous size of the lasagne, referring to it as a “good portion”, although opinions may differ on the value for money at £12.
As dedicated lasagne enthusiasts, Laura and Ann were eager for the taste test and collectively hoped that it wouldn’t be a let-down. To their delight, their high expectations were met rather than resulting in feelings of being short-changed.
Ann couldn’t help but marvel “Oh wow,” as Laura appreciated the use of “shredded beef” in lieu of the typical minced variety, hinting at the gourmet twist on this classic comfort dish.
Ann recounted a tale of culinary disappointment at Harrods’ restaurant, where she had to return a lasagne that was “awful,” yet found the takeaway version surprisingly scrumptious.
“This is a million times better,” Laura exclaimed, with Ann’s approving “mmm” sounding off in agreement.
The duo were seen eagerly tucking into the delectable dish, with Ann commenting on its “decent size” and justifying the £12 cost.
Ann praised the meal, saying: “No, it’s really good. The sauce is really good and the meat is tender. Yeah, I’d get this again, definitely. I would recommend”.
Wrapping up their food adventure, Laura declared her verdict on the £12 lasagne as a perfect “10 out of 10”.
In the video’s comments section, viewers pitched in with their own gourmet suggestions for the mother-daughter team. One person suggested: “M&S Gastropub Slow Cooked Beef and Cornish Cove Rarebit Lasagne Main for Two – try this, also contains a pulled beef, super tasty £10.50 for two people.”
Another viewer encouraged them to explore more niche dining options: “This is not a criticism, but it would be great to see you and your mum reviewing food from independent, small businesses. Big fan by the way!”
While one commenter stood by the £12 price tag, saying they’d happily pay it as the dish looked very appealing, another complimented Laura’s poise, remarking: “You manage to look so elegant when you’re eating!”