Indian Fine Dining Takes The Stage At Gymkhana Las Vegas

Las Vegas has never lacked for spectacle, but when Gymkhana opens at the Aria Resort & Casino on December 3, the Strip will gain something it’s never had before: a two-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant.

For diners who’ve only heard whispers of Gymkhana’s legendary London flagship — the only classic Indian restaurant in the world with two stars — this debut offers a chance to experience its richly spiced, celebratory cooking without crossing the Atlantic.

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“Gymkhana is inspired by the members’ clubs of India, where members of high society socialize, dine, drink, and play sport,” says Karam Sethi, co-founder of JKS Restaurants and the group’s food and creative director.

A new kind of Indian elegance

These gymkhana clubs, established during the colonial era, became fixtures of Indian social life — places where the elite gathered for polo matches, cocktails, and conversation. They blended refinement with conviviality, and that mix of tradition and festivity is exactly what the restaurant seeks to recreate, translated through food, drink, and design.

“It’s arguably the most aspirational and in-demand Indian restaurant in the world — it’s the only Indian restaurant in the world with two stars,” Sethi says. “It’s not your traditional, stuffy two-Michelin-starred restaurant. At the heart of the restaurant is conviviality. The food is richly layered with spices, super comforting. I often refer to it as Indian soul food.”

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Gymkhana’s philosophy — luxurious but never austere — fits right into the theatricality of Las Vegas. And for MGM Resorts, it’s the missing piece in the Strip’s dining portfolio.

Why Las Vegas and why now?

“We’ve believed in the power of Gymkhana — the legend of its cuisine and hospitality,” says Patric Yumul, SVP of F&B Development and Strategy at MGM Resorts International. “The demand we’ve seen for reservations has been incredible. It’s a game changer for Las Vegas.”

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Sethi agrees that the city’s energy makes it an ideal match. “Being the first Indian restaurant on the Strip and in a casino is a huge honor, and it allows us to really make Indian food that much familiar in the U.S.,” he says. “We felt Gymkhana would seamlessly integrate into Las Vegas. The city matches the vibrancy and the allure of Gymkhana.”

A menu that marries tradition and discovery

At the helm of the kitchen is executive chef Srikant Kumar, who trained with The Oberoi Group and has cooked at Michelin-recognized restaurants in Delhi, Dubai, and Washington, D.C. His global experience, paired with Gymkhana’s approach to Indian cuisine, sets the tone for the Vegas outpost.

“Having worked in the UK, I’ve long been familiar with JKS Restaurants and hold great admiration for the remarkable influence they’ve had in shaping Indian cuisine on a global stage,” Kumar says. “I jumped at the opportunity to work alongside Karam Sethi to bring Gymkhana, the brand’s crown jewel, to Aria in Las Vegas.”

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To celebrate its new home, Kumar and Sethi have introduced a few dishes exclusive to the U.S. debut. “One of the most exciting aspects of Gymkhana Las Vegas is the introduction of beef to the menu, a first for the brand,” Kumar says. “I’m particularly looking forward to serving our Beef Short Rib Pepper Fry — a dish that brings together slow-cooked short ribs with the bold flavors of black pepper, curry leaves, and roasted South Indian spices, served alongside a flaky Malabar paratha.”

Other Las Vegas exclusives include Wagyu Keema Naan, stuffed with spiced wagyu mince and paired with cucumber and cumin raita, and a Goan Lobster Curry enriched with coconut milk, coriander, and red chile. Meanwhile, London favorites such as Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops, Venison Biryani, and Chicken Butter Masala will anchor the menu and offer a familiar link to the original restaurant.

Cocktails with ceremony

If the food celebrates conviviality, the drinks amplify it. The beverage program mirrors the intensity and theatricality of the cuisine, designed to thrill as much as it refreshes.

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“We’ve spent a lot of time over the past six months going through recipe development with the JKS team,” Yumul says. “There’s drama and ceremony to the large-format cocktails that will excite guests as much as the food.”

Sethi calls the cocktails “classics with an Indian spin — spice-forward, celebratory.” Highlights include the Maharaja Margarita, where smoky pineapple meets reposado tequila with a chaat masala rim; the Delhi Dalgona, a reverse Espresso Martini topped with whipped espresso foam; and the Pina Col-Lassi, a clarified piña colada inspired by South Indian coconut lassis.

For an added dose of theater, a Punch Trolley Service will circulate the dining room, serving large-format cocktails tableside in gleaming silver bowls.

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A setting that transports

The design, like the food, draws deeply from India’s history of club culture and residential mansions. “When you walk in, you’ll feel transported to a different world,” Sethi says. “That’s the most important thing — that you’ll experience something you’ve never seen or felt in Vegas.”

Expect polished timber, richly layered fabrics, rattan cane, and ceiling fans, all set against artwork inspired by Sethi’s grandparents’ homes and India’s elite gymkhana clubs. The result evokes old-world glamour through a modern lens — familiar yet faraway, intimate yet indulgent.

A cultural milestone for the Strip

For Las Vegas, Gymkhana’s arrival is than just another headline-grabbing opening. As the Strip’s first Indian restaurant, it marks a cultural milestone and expands the city’s already diverse culinary landscape.

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For JKS Restaurants, it’s the beginning of a U.S. expansion, to be followed by Ambassadors Clubhouse in New York early next year. And for diners, it’s an invitation to experience Indian cuisine at its most refined, soulful, and celebratory — right in the heart of the Strip.