Gymkhana
The latest modern Indian restaurant from chef-owner Karam Sethi (also of London’s beloved and respected Trishna) is quality Hindi home cooking dressed in an elegant, upscale setting. Styled as a 1920s-era colonial club—think: wood paneling, rattan detailing, vintage photographs—the two level space serves up some of the best Indian food this side of the Arabian Sea. The wild-muntjac biryani comes in a dome of pastry, venison keema naan is made of rich meat wrapped in bread, butter chicken masala is spot on. So much so, that the place gets booked months in advance. Reserve your table quick, or wait with a drink in hand at their lively bar below ground.
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