Gymkhana
17 expert reviews
“Chicken butter masala had a brilliantly smoked quality – the result, apparently, of charcoaling tomatoes in the tandoor before putting them in the sauce.”
– Independent
Zagat
"The pricey modern Indian menu majors on the tandoor oven and sigri charcoal grill at this cosy Mayfair venue designed to evoke the look of Raj-themed gymkhana clubs." Full review
Time Out
"Sethi lays on a splendid spread of modern Indian dishes based on regional masalas and marinades." Full review
The Guardian
"Essentially this is tandoori lamb of the sort done so well at the Pakistani grill house Tayyabs in Whitechapel for a third of the price." Full review
Gayot
16.0
"Go colonial at this smart Mayfair Indian restaurant that takes the British Raj style as inspiration." Full review
Fodor's
"Indian curry virtuoso Karam Sethi invokes the last days of the Raj at London's finest top-end curry emporium in Mayfair." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"If you really want a treat (that will blow a small hole in your pocket), hit this sophisticated, wood-panelled dining room for a seriously delicious Indian meal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Combining traditional Indian cooking with British ingredients, and featuring a menu of cocktails infused with Asian spices, Gymkhana has been a game changer in how Indian food is perceived in the UK." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Posh four-star Indian with slightly disarming colonial flourishes."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"If you enjoyed Trishna then you'll love Karam Sethi's Gymkhana - that's if you can get a table." Full review
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Departures
"The latest modern Indian restaurant from chef-owner Karam Sethi (also of London’s beloved and respected Trishna) is quality Hindi home cooking dressed in an elegant, upscale setting." Full review