"Whether you’re a Beckham or a bemused tourist, Gymkhana is a certified London landmark. From a distance, it’s a Mayfair restaurant dressed up in jade green glad rags. But peer a little closer, past the marble and hunting trophies, and you’ll find some of London’s best Indian food. The setting is special, but it’s the famed lamb chops and wild muntjac biryani that have us crawling back into Gymkhana’s arms like it’s our favourite rich aunt who just so happens to make the most comforting kid goat methi keema known to pao-loving kind. Reservations are released two months in advance, so set your alarm for 6am that day. Your best bet is planning the best London day off known to lamb chop-lovers and opt for one of the weekday lunchtime bookings. If you’re really struggling, sister spots—Bibi, Brigadiers, and Ambassadors Clubhouse—usually have more availability." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak