When Gymkhana debuted at Aria in early December, the Strip welcomed something truly exciting: a globally recognized, two-Michelin-starred, Indian fine-dining destination. Straight from London’s Mayfair, Gymkhana brings classic Northern Indian cooking with bold flavors and rich, layered spicing. The design is inspired by elite social clubs, and the restaurant has the kind of culinary buzz that turns a meal into an event.
Founded by the Sethi siblings of JKS Restaurants, the London original earned its first Michelin star in 2014 and was elevated to two stars in 2024. For Las Vegas, executive chef Srikant Kumar leads the kitchen, offering signatures like tandoori masala lamb chops, chicken butter masala and venison biryani. For the first time, Gymkhana introduces beef to its menu, featuring wagyu keema naan, beef short rib pepper fry and an exclusive goan lobster curry created specifically for Las Vegas. A world-class Indian-inspired cocktail program rounds things out with drinks like the Maharaja Margarita and Patiala Peg.
Taking over the former Julian Serrano Tapas space, Gymkhana transforms the beloved space with a bold forest-green entrance, double doors leading into a mirrored foyer, and warm, clubby interiors inspired by the Sethi family’s Pondicherry heritage. Jade green tones, polished dark timber and rich printed fabrics set the mood. It’s dramatic, luxurious and designed for a memorable evening in Vegas.
If the London menu is any indication, dessert should take center stage in planning your meal. London’s Gymkhana offers favorites like cardamom and basmati rice kheer. Served with figs, it’s a silky, gently spiced pudding in which the floral cardamom and tender basmati get a sweet, earthy lift from the fruit. It’s equal parts comfort and sophistication in a spoonful. The saffron pistachio kulfi falooda is a textbook Indian classic: dense saffron-infused kulfi, pistachios and delicate vermicelli noodles that deliver cooling richness with every bite. And then there’s gulab jamun, pictured, with gold leaf, the sweet, syrup-soaked fried dough balls topped with edible gold. Warm, indulgent and beautifully plated, it’s the kind of photogenic dessert that deserves to be pinned on your social media account.
With Gymkhana’s arrival, acclaimed Indian fine dining has finally stepped into the spotlight in Las Vegas. We are so excited for it.
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