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At Gymkhana, an opulent homage to Colonial sporting clubs, indulge in Michelin-starred Indian cuisine with playful twists, like duck egg bhurji and wild muntjac biryani.
"Red and carpeted or gold with wood panelling, it doesn’t matter where you get seated in Gymkhana, the whole place screams, money honey. The Mayfair restaurant is entirely worth it for Indian classics that will stay with you long after your final bite. Standouts like the soft shell crab with crunchy bhel or the wild muntjac biryani are impressive. This is an expensive, upscale experience, but it’s also some of the best Indian food in the city. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"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 the very best Indian food in a city that’s famous for it. The setting is special, but it’s the food that has us crawling back into Gymkhana’s arms like it’s our favourite rich aunt who makes the most comforting kid goat methi keema known to pao-loving kind. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Maximum Capacity: 10 Minimum Spend: Varies on the day, time, and season The private dining options at Mayfair’s Gymkhana aren’t rooms, they’re vaults (and one has a wine cellar). Which is perfect if you’re James Bond, allergic to sunlight, or just need a truly memorable, intimate space for a private dinner. There’s red leather banquette seating, a range of excellent contemporary Indian set menus, recommended florists, music options, and their cocktail lounge, 42, is open until 2am—you can also rent it. " - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna
"Gymkhana’s menu is filled with iconic dishes that are only available from this Mayfair restaurant. Dishes like kid goat keema, and wild muntjac biryani are just two of the reasons we think it’s the best Indian restaurant in London. Get it delivered to your home here, assuming your home is somewhere between Sloane Square and Primrose Hill." - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Verdict: Gymkhana is quite simply one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. The upscale Mayfair spot specialises in impressive dishes that live long in the mind but less so in our takeaway boxes. We give it until the bus journey home for you to have polished off the last of a wild muntjac biryani. " - jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
