Gymkhana

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  Maria Sparks

  ·1 month ago

  “Incredible experience. We were well taken care of. Every detail thought out. Come open minded and let the staff give you suggestions. You won't be disappointed. Also pro-tip. If you're going to have wine with dinner but cocktails first, ask for the bottle to be delivered to the table and opened so that it has time to breathe. ALL the cocktails were incredibly crafted. There were 5 of us and we each had a different one and they all were, by far, the best cocktails on this trip.”

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  Anthony L

  ·1 month ago

  “Well deserving of its Michelin Star status. Standout dishes were the aloo chaat, kid goat methi keema and butter chicken. Taz was an excellent waitress who provided exceptional recommendations including the dessert. Every team member was friendly and knowledgeable. The upstairs booths are an ideal spot for lunch and the decor was sophisticated and elegant. Lunch provides not only a set menu option but à la carte was available as well. Highly recommend Gymkhana, you won’t be disappointed.”

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  Aanchal Chadda

  ·2 months ago

  “The best meal in London!! The chef made a chicken biryani for us when it wasn’t even on the menu. My mango lassi was so fresh and not overpoweringly sweet. The food is super filling, and if you like nonveg indian food, this is the place to be! Our servers were so kind, Kishore was an absolute delight & the front desk had a space to keep our bags which is so appreciated. Will be back”

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  Faiza Bhana

  ·3 months ago

  “We booked Gymkhana months in advance for lunch with our best friends and, after reading so many mixed reviews beforehand, we deliberately kept our expectations low. Thankfully, we had a really enjoyable meal overall. There were four of us. Two chose the £75 lunch tasting menu, while the other two ordered a selection of dishes from the à la carte menu. The lunch menu is excellent value for the variety and quantity of food you receive, and I’d definitely recommend it if you’re visiting for the first time. The standout dishes were, without question, the lamb chops (beautifully cooked with impressively thick cuts), the chicken tikka, and the spicy fried chicken pieces in tamarind sauce. Unexpectedly, one of the highlights was actually the poppadom basket and chutneys – an excellent variety, all fresh and full of flavour. The only dishes that fell a little short for us were the curries and samosas. Our group is of mixed African and Indian heritage, so perhaps we’re naturally more critical when it comes to Indian food. The quality of the meat and seafood was outstanding and everything was cooked perfectly, but we found many of the curry sauces quite generic. Several dishes seemed to share a very similar base, making them less distinctive than we expected from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Likewise, while the chutneys were enjoyable, some appeared to be variations built from the same core recipes. The mocktails and mango lassi were also disappointing. We visited during Alphonso mango season, so we were expecting a rich, vibrant mango flavour, but both drinks lacked depth and freshness. We ordered generously – everything from the lamb shank rogan josh to prawn curries – and our bill came to around £400–£500 for four people, including the 15% service charge. We certainly didn’t leave hungry and enjoyed trying such a wide range of dishes. I completely appreciate restaurant margins and the costs involved in operating at this level, but for the price, I was hoping for a little more variety in the sauces and flavours across the menu. Our waiter was excellent throughout the meal: attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. However, the experience ended rather abruptly. There wasn’t a goodbye as we left, nor any small complimentary gesture such as sweets, chocolates, mints or tea. It’s a small touch, but after spending several hundred pounds at a Michelin-starred restaurant, those details help create a memorable finish. Overall, I’m pleased we’ve experienced Gymkhana—it was definitely worth ticking off our London dining list. Would I rush back? Probably not, simply because London has so many exceptional restaurants still to explore. If you are visiting, I’d strongly recommend ordering at least two portions of the lamb chops, a couple of the grilled tikkas, the poppadoms and chutneys (not the watered down yogurt and mint chutney) and taking advantage of the lunch tasting menu. That’s where I think the best value lies and where the restaurant really shines.”

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  Mr Big Bad Wolf

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a wonderful lunch at Gymkhana for our anniversary and really enjoyed the whole experience. The food was excellent, with the Goan prawn curry being a real standout, it was absolutely amazing and full of flavour. A special mention must go to Lloyi, who served us. He was incredibly attentive, friendly and went out of his way to make sure we were well looked after throughout the meal. His service really added to the experience and made our visit feel special. Thank you for a lovely meal, we’ll definitely be recommending Gymkhana.”

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  Tom S

  ·3 months ago

  “Came here for my 25th birthday dinner. The staff were absolutely amazing. Very chill vibe and not pretentious at all. We went for the £75 lunch menu which was delicious and great value, five dishes and we paired it with a Croatian white wine recommended by Ollie the sommelier. We didn’t put on our reservation that it was my birthday or that we were celebrating any event. One of the hosts must have overheard our conversation and brought out a small dessert and a signed postcard from the team which was a really lovely and unexpected touch. Given how hard it is to get a reservation, I would love to come back”

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  Daniela Olvera

  ·4 months ago

  “I had a great time at Gymkhana! Great food and staff, basmati rice was so aromatic and perfectly cooked, lamb chops were so good and juicy. Each portion is well calculated, not too big, not too small. For me, worth the price if you want to try it at least once.”

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  DaChang

  ·5 months ago

  “Not sure if I have the taste buds to speak on a Michelin star restaurant but I will try. I tried the lunch menu set and the food was definitely elevated. My personal favorites were the paneer dishes. I did try something I did not enjoy but I will take full responsibility for that as I didn’t know what I was ordering. That’s why I would say maybe go a la carte and order what you know you like. The best part of the experience was the service though, William and Dee executed the absolutely perfect amount of friendliness, attentiveness, helpfulness, and overall a great vibe. This place is not stuffy at all, there’s definitely a fun factor here too. The last thing I will mention is the dessert I got was the mango rice pudding, and that was truly exceptional, that in my mind was a dish worthy of a Michelin star. The taste, presentation, fun factor, texture, temperature, all of it made it my favorite dish at Gymkhana. On a side note I even tried the mango lassi drink and that was very good too, I almost feel like they should do a mango lunch set. Anyways, great experience, just know what you’re ordering and know that you like what you’re ordering.”

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  Vinolin Naidoo

  ·6 months ago

  “We visited Gymkhana for our anniversary and secured a reservation 60 days in advance — which reflects how in-demand it is. Even booking immediately on release, availability was already limited. We dined on a Saturday afternoon and chose the à la carte menu for more flexibility. Food The aloo chaat was well-balanced with good texture — spice, sweetness from tamarind, and cooling yogurt — but presentation felt below expectations for a two Michelin star restaurant. Comparable versions can be found elsewhere in London. The achari paneer tikka had well-cooked paneer and nicely charred, slightly sweet corn, but the fig element was lost, and the dish leaned too heavily on spice, lacking balance. The chicken butter masala was a standout — refined, well-balanced, and layered with subtle spice (cardamom and clove coming through nicely). A familiar dish executed at a high level. The lamb shank was tender and generous in portion, but the Rogan Josh-style gravy was overly tomato-forward and didn’t feel fully integrated with the meat, lacking depth. Sides were mixed. The bread basket (£13.50) offered good quality breads, but flavour was muted and the inability to order individual items felt restrictive. Service & Setting Service was attentive and efficient throughout. However, several details fell short: Tables were placed too closely together, limiting privacy Some crockery showed visible wear Overall presentation lacked the polish expected at this level Extras Anniversary treats were a thoughtful touch and well executed. Overall At ~£180 for two, the experience was good but not exceptional relative to its two Michelin star status. Strong individual dishes, but inconsistencies in flavour balance, presentation, and overall refinement. Rating: 3.5/5 Worth experiencing, but does not fully meet the expectations set by its reputation.”

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  Stewart Clark

  ·6 months ago

  “We dined at Gymkhana last night to celebrate our engagement and were unfortunately disappointed. All of our starters came within 5 minutes of ordering, making our table incredibly full, with a rushed atmosphere. All while our server was constantly monitoring our table, almost desperate to take away our plates before we had finished a dish and quickly moved us onto the mains. The sommelier was lovely and knowledgeable but we were only half way through our cocktails and our wine was already being poured, which contributed to the rushed impression. This is not the sort of pacing we would expect from a Michelin star restaurant, never mind a 2 star. We really had the feeling like they were desperate to move us on to get the next cover in the door. By the time our lamb chops, dal and venison biryani came, we were absolutely stuffed and could barely even touch our courses. We’re a couple who love to eat and had eaten lightly all day in anticipation of this meal so feel we were recommended far too much food for 2. There were some special touches, as I mentioned to the sommelier that it was our engagement and he organised two glasses of champagne and a desert. However I had mentioned this on my booking and I have to wonder, had I not said something on the night if this level of service would have been given. The food overall was enjoyable, with bold flavours but was in no way worth the well over £400 bill. We’ve been to Dishoom and for being quadruple the price of that is quite extraordinary. Experience felt like a solid restaurant with nice interiors and food but an enormous let down for us wanting to experience a truly special meal 2 Michelin star meal to celebrate our engagement.”

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