Go Gourmet for Valentine's Day with These Premium Meal Kits from Goldbelly

Even if you're proudly anti V-Day, these next-level meal kits from some of the country's best chef's will give you something to fall in love with.

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If you’re hoping to cook a romantic dinner that will truly impress your date this Valentine’s Day, a gourmet meal kit may be the easiest way to pull it off for those of us who may not particularly excel in the culinary arts. Thankfully, Goldbelly has curated a variety of great meal kit options from some of the best restaurants and chefs around the country, so you can try your hand at prepping a Michelin star-worthy spread right at home.

From Daniel Boulud's Braised Short Ribs and heart-shaped ravioli from I Trulli, to Blue Ribbon's DIY sushi kits and Shirley Chung's potstickers and dumplings, we’ve pulled together a selection of some of the most mouthwatering dishes and meal kits to successfully pull off a memorable date night with your S.O. Food is a love language after all!

Dora's Heart-Shaped Ravioli from I Trulli
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Pardon the cheesiness, but these heart-shaped ravioli are simply irresistible. Served for 25 years at I Trulli, they are made by hand with special Italian flour, striped with beet puree, and stuffed with Italian ricotta. The best part is that you don’t have to put in the work since they come ready to boil—simply sauteé them with butter and sage, and serve.

"Don't Go Steakin' My Heart" Dinner for 2
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Okay, we’re not completely done with the heart-shaped meals. This one from Chesapeake Bay Gourmet comes with a stunning USDA Prime Black Angus “Sweetheart Ribeye” and two savory classic French Potato Au Gratin Dauphinoise. To top it off, the kit also includes two mouthwatering Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes so you can wrap things up on  a sweet note.

Ivan’s Ramen Tokyo Shoyu Ramen Kit for 2
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Toss the instant ramen aside and level-up by ordering this pro kit instead. This version of Tokyo-style “double soup” ramen is light, bright, and clean, with incredible depth and richness of flavor without being overly fatty. It comes with specially formulated noodles made with rye flour, nori sheets, two eggs, and two slices of Chashu.

Ceviche Tostada Kit from Holbox
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Looking for something fresh to enjoy al fresco? These ceviche tostadas are the perfect meal for a sunny day. This kit includes everything you need to make Hawaiian Kanpachi (amberjack) ceviche with Holbox’s signature Arbol-Guajillo salsa roja and avocado-cucumber puree, on crisp fried corn tortillas. Even better? It takes just a few minutes to prepare.

Antoya Korean BBQ’s Short Rib Kit for 2-4
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Korean BBQ is such a fun activity to share with your boo and this kit makes everything super easy to prepare. If you don’t own a tabletop grill you can get one here but you can also use your regular pan to grill the meat. In this pack you’ll get a sliced prime short rib, your choice of two soups, and banchan staples like kimchi, seasoned seaweed, radish kimchi, and more.

Blue Ribbon’s "The Love Bird" Valentine's Day Truffle Fried Chicken Dinner for 2-3
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Reaffirm your love for comfort food with this delicious Truffle Fried Chicken spread from Blue Ribbon, which includes everything you'll need to recreate one of the restaurant's most iconic dishes. In it you'll get 8 pieces of BR's wildly flavorful truffle fried chicken (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and wings), creamy mashed potatoes, collard greens, chicken gravy, plus truffle honey, Blue Ribbon truffle spice chicken seasoning, Blue Ribbon habanero hot sauce, and four bake-your-own Blue Ribbon chocolate chunk cookies.

“Pulpo en Su Tinta” Octopus Taco Kit from Holbox
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Take taco night to the next level with this wild-caught octopus from the Gulf of Mexico. This meal kit from Holbox comes with everything you need to make delicious seafood tacos, including six octopus tentacles, a thick & umami-rich calamari ink sofrito, grape tomatoes and chives, and seven corn tortillas.

Eventide Oyster Co.’s Brown Butter Lobster Roll Kit
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If you're thinking mid-February is an odd time to feast on lobster rolls, we don't blame you. Still, we're of the mind that there is no such thing as a bad time to go all-in on lobster rolls, particularly if they're like the ones you'll be getting in this kit. This pack from Portland, Maine's Eventide Oyster Co. gets you everything you'll need to make four Brown Butter Lobster rolls, including 12 ounces of fresh lobster meat, a brown butter vinaigrette, and steamed bao buns.

Commander's Palace Three-Course Shrimp & Grits Dinner for 2
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Indulge in some next-level Haute Creole cuisine with this dinner for 2 kit from Nola's Commander's Palace. In this pack you'll get everything you need to whip up a loaf of garlic bread, turtle soup (or seafood gumbo), and shrimp and grits. Plus it also comes with a full sized pecan pie, which you will oh so deserve after putting your limited cooking skills to use.

Pig & Khao’s Southeast Asian Best Sellers KitFor a one-two punch of an excellent Southeast
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For a one-two punch of an excellent Southeast Asian brunch and dinner, get your hands on this mouthwatering kit from Pig & Khao, stocked with the proper ingredients to prepare two full meals. You'll receive everything you need to recreate a proper Pig & Khao brunch for two, including the ingredients for a Filipino Longanisa Bowl, Corned Beef Hash, Garlic Rice, and Kaya Toast. As for dinner? That kit is packed with ingredients to prepare the restaurant's Papaya Salad, Khao Soi, Sisig, and Coconut Rice. And to top it all off, it also comes included with two Thai Tea Rice Krispies Treats.

Raoul’s Steak Au Poivre Kit
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While it may look simple enough, Raoul's Steak Au Poivre is a truly transcendent blend of flavors and arguably the best in NYC. With this kit, you'll be able to recreate it at home as it comes included with 2 prime sirloin steaks (nine ounces each), peppercorns, and Raoul's extra-special Au Poivre sauce.

Daniel Boulud’s Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs Kit for 4
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Although a trip to Daniel Boulud's renowned restaurant DANIEL may be out of the question, eating like you were there certainly isn't. This kit comes with everything you'll need to prep Chef Boulud's signature Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, seasonal vegetables, and awe-inspiring potato purée.

Blue Ribbon Sushi DIY Kit
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Although DIY sushi may sound a bit intimidating at first blush, this special kit from Blue Ribbon Sushi makes it incredibly simple and straightforward. It comes with everything you'll need to make 4-5 different rolls including a bamboo sushi mat, 10 sheets of Blue Ribbon nori, sushi rice, plus sliced sushi-grade tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, as well as shrimp. It also comes with pickled ginger, wasabi, Blue Ribbon's soy sauce, and spicy mayo.

Ms. Chi Potstickers and Dumplings - Combo Pack
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Cue the awful getting dumped on Valentine's Day jokes... If you're looking for a full-on dumpling feast, consider this combo pack from Shirley Chung's Mr. Chi, which is stocked with enough potstickers and dumplings to feed 5-6 people (or 2 particularly hungry people up for a challenge). You'll get 6 of the famous Giant Cheeseburger Potstickers, 20 chickain jiaozi dumplings, plus bacon tomato jam, chili oil, and Chiangkang black vinegar sauce for dipping.

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