Gymkhana (Mayfair)

• Our food arrived promptly and was full of unique flavours and left a good taste in our mouths
• The service provided here is impeccable
• The starters were all delicious
• The main course was a bit lacking
• Gymkhana (Mayfair) is an excellent value for money
• Gymkhana (Mayfair) is a sheer delight
• Lamb chops and biryani are worth trying
• The food served is delicious and satisfying
• This is one of those places that I could visit again and again because I am a huge fan of Indian food and Gymkhana (Mayfair) just tops it all in the variety that is being offered
• They tasted like the best in this world
• The dishes were appropriately flavoured and the Chicken Butter Masala was a rare treat
• We tried a Biryani and saag Paneer and were super full mid way through the dishes
• The day before I received a phone call to reconfirm my booking and they told me tables are allocated for two hours
• I thought two hours might be a bit short if we were having their Tasting menu with 6 courses but I guess they know what they are doing
• We arrived there and were seated in the first part of the restaurant
• We ordered their 4 course Taste of Gymkhana with pairing wine and decided to choose all the options and share everything
• My friends and I thought the rhythm of the meal was quiet fast and we didn't realise that worse was yet to come
• I thought as it was a Michelin starred restaurant I would learn a bit more about the wine
• Chutney was ok but not the best I have had
• The first dish (Potato Chat) was one of our favourite dishes of the night in terms of flavour and presentation
• The yoghurt was perfect to balance the level of spice in the mouth
• We just had the dish for few minutes on the table before the waiter came to see if he can take our plate (our dish was still half full)
• Before we finished the first course our new glasses of wine arrived for the following dishes again with no details about it
• I am usually not a big fan of warm corn but it balanced with the hot green sauce inside the paneer
• Ajwani salmon tikka was a great dish
• I enjoyed the texture of the fish which was really moist and not too spicy
• I started to see that my friend was a bit annoyed by that and to be honest me too
• We felt they were rushing us to eat
• Both were nice dishes but nothing exceptional really considering we were in a Michelin starred restaurant
• My local indian do a nice Chicken butter massala too and they are not rushing me to finish my plate
• Main course were served with basmati rice
• I couldn't taste any paneer in it and spinach was very watery and there was not much spice flavour in this dish
• Dal Maharani was ok but I prefer the House black daal of Dishoom restaurant
• Naan were ok to dip in the sauce otherwise they were a bit bland
• It honestly happened with every dish
• I don't know if it was because of the bad service throughout the meal
• I really liked the wine served with the chestnut and date kheer
• Two dishes were really good and special but the rest was just nice
• Sure service is the reason why our experience at Gymkhana was not as we were expecting and we didn't take time to enjoy the food and the wine
• Spicy crispy mixture topped with thick yoghurt
• (yes on the menu it is not chicken but as it was not halal this was created especially for me
• A halwa tart with masala chai
• A sweet carrot mixture popular in the indian sub continent is mixed with a western style tart
• A sweet yet not too sweet scrumptious dessert washed down with a spiced warm drink
• Some dishes are and can be pointed out by waiter
• With nice flavours of cardamom and star anise and the Wild Muntjac Biryani (the muntjac is a type of deer)
• This was superb and came with a pomegranate and mint raita
• Overall this was proper Indian food
• The only downside was that we didn't get any of the usual nibbles/petits fours you normally get in Michelin star restaurants
• One of the best Indian venues in London
• The lunch menu is the best deal
• The vegetarian dishes are fantastic too
• Michelin dining with good portion sizes
• Kasoori Chicken Tikka is also verry yummy
• In a rare outing for Indian cuisine we were torn between Michelin starred Trishna and its newer sibling
• The interior of Gymkhana is dominated by dark wooden panels
• Alphonso mango lassi topped with pistachio and a sweet lassi
• Had the tasting menu with wine pairing
• It was all very exceptional with two minor complaints too much food and I think they could have done a slightly better job on the wine pairings
• The restaurant interior is very elegant and has a formal feel to it
• Gymkhana goes the extra mile to ensure the portion is ridiculously small
• T be so bad if the small portions are packed with flavours
• Sev (tiny deep fried noodles) are crispy &ndash
• In reality it is probably no more than a nod to the cuisines of the time
• The interiors are dark and sultry
• A Masala Coke is not just your average Coca Cola
• Scallops served on a bed of artichoke puree with artichoke fritters and salmon tikka parcels with a basil &
• Neither artichokes or scallops are ingredients common to Indian cooking so I was interested to see how they&rsquo
• The salmon tikka on the other hand are more of what I remember
• Re treated to Quail Seek Kebab with another dollop of green chutney and Kid Goat Methi Keema with some soft buns to make your own little mince burgers
• Again these dishes were cooked to perfection &ndash
• The soft pillowy buns kept encouraging me to pile on even more spoonfuls of mince to make little teeny burgers of meaty goodness with a thin layer of crunchy onion to add texture
• Ambot Tik Jheenga Curry served up with sides of Dal Maharani
• Baingan and Wild Mustard Baby Potatoes with rice and Naans to accompany
• The stand out dish for me here is the Wild Mustard baby potatoes
• Prawn curry are being passed around continually
• S taste it is true and a few members of the party decline anything more than a bite to taste
• Is this the best restaurant in London
• Expectations were therefore very high
• With a high end michelin restaurant one immediately is made to feel comfortable
• The transition from door to table should take one from unknowing expectation to expectant ease by the immediate feeling that you were now being looked after
• Instead there was a sense that organisation and polish were lacking
• Their dress was similarly disorganised with no earthly relevance to a club from 19th century india
• The main dining area is a rectangle
• Unfortunately the layout is such that patrons enter the restaurant directly into the dining area
• At 7pm there is a near constant stream of people entering and either taking or trying to negotiate tables
• The polished floors at the entrance were quickly dirty and the ambience becomes as far away from a quiet club in which one sipped ones quinine
• The menu (an oversized sheet wrapped in plastic for easy cleaning but looking slightly tawdry) was reasonably straightforward
• The first course was cut up pieces of samosa covered in tamarind
• It tasted like street food and as a consequence was delicious the contrasting textures and flavours between the chewy crisp samosa shell and that beautiful citrus tang from the tamarind
• Next came scallop which was also delicious
• Jurassic in size and holding its own with the surrounding flavours
• Chicken tikka with katchumber followed chicken was pleasant enough but I found the katchumber unpleasantly seasoned with what tasted like wasabi it didn't go
• Tandoori morel was my favourite
• Wild boar vindaloo was ok certainly the meat was tender
• The accompanying sides dal maharani was ok not interesting but pleasant enough
• Tandoori broccoli with a green chilli raita was excellent probably
• Asparagus and jackfruit pilau was pleasant asparagus not enormously forward but the jackfruit lent an interesting partnership
• The wine match was reasonably good and confirmed
• That a sharp Sav Blanc like wine is a good contrast to the heat of chilli and that Syrah and Cab Sav become almost sweet dessert wines with chilli
• I felt that gymkhana was a good indian restaurant
• Melbourne's Tonka or auckland's Cassia are far more interesting )
• I feel that if gymkhana wants to really become great it needs to sort out its layout so that dining is discrete rather than exposed to excessive foot traffic
• Or maybe all of this was simply jet lag
• Probably yes but there are so many other exciting restaurants in London that are pushing boundaries that it wouldn't be soon
• The butter chicken is the best I have eaten (may be exaggerated since I miss home
• The desserts are a must have
• Restaurant is a bit small on the ground level
• A meal there is an education
• I was happy to discover that was not the case here &ndash
• What we ordered was butter chicken
• If there is one good thing about a tube strike (you have got to find the silver lining in situations) it is the fact that it is easier to get a table at restaurants I lust over
• 1911 when George V was crowned the Emperor who physically visited India for a change to meet the royal subjects amongst others
• Inspiration is a familiar word that you hear either via aspiring students or the legacy of the Chinese mass manufacturing industry post 80&rsquo
• S inspiration was more like a marketing tagline similar to that of banned commercials of Walt Disney in the 40&rsquo
• This is a fine dining place that is always full with bookings
• Dal maharani together with bread basket
• We weren't full when we finished nor were the small portions that yum
• So the price we paid was not justified
• Their concept is the cuisine of india during the colonial era
• Most Mayfair restaurants are fully booked at lunch given the business clientele and I wanted a place where there was a good chance of getting a table for one without any booking
• As even though they were fully booked for lunch
• Every day that I wanted was booked up for weeks but I managed to check a late lunch slot on a wendesday which was in line with a day I had off so I booked straight away
• This restaurant is located near Green Park tube station
• The prawn comes along with a pepper chutney
• As soon as i ate it i was into a different world
• Prawns were cooked to perfect level with the right kick of spice
• Secondly the chicken was served with a chicken ish salad which was so gooood
• I am not much of a lamb lover but this thing tasted almost the same and was more tender
• The biryani comes with a patty layering
• Dal Maharani was rich and smooth
• It is one of the best Indian restaurants i ve tried after Dhishoom (covent garden) and King Karahi ( In hounslow)
• Inside you get a nice welcome but the decor is just ok to be honest like a gastro pub
• Service is excellent and prompt with no errors and knowledge about the menu and food
• Angoor Shabat (non alcoholic cocktail) along with a Taste of Gymkhana taster menu ( which I highly recommend)
• 125.00 for three of us including tip which was very reasonable
• Very clean on the pallet and food you are used to but cooked well and fresh
• Nothing too over powering but each dish with a different taste and no dish was left untouched
• 3 per bottle of 200ml I think is an oversight and needs to be addressed
• The non alcoholic cocktail was spicy and different
• Not to my taste but I think worth trying as it was different to anything I have ever tasted before
• There was more than enough food to go round and again service was second to none
• Some dishes came with a good portion like Tandoori Chicken Makhani whereas the Wild Boar Vindaloo which has lipsmackingly good was served in a small portion
• Our booking was at 2 pm last Saturday (7th May)
• Nevertheless my partner and I were welcomed nicely and offered a table downstairs
• We were very excited and ordered a 7 course tasting menu which was an out of this world experience
• I initially felt the portions were quite humongous but somehow made it till the end enjoying every morsel
• I instantly fell in love with 'Chole Bature' and ''Gulkhand Falooda'
• Every single dish was close to flawless
• Only a couple of things which didn't meet our expectations were slow service and the fact that initially we were offered a really small table (on the right as you walk in)
• I'm glad we got shown a table downstairs where I felt the ambiance was way better
• Lasooni wild ginger prawns and their black pepper fish tikka which were outstanding
• The main course we had ordered chicken butter masala and dal makhni along with a bread basket
• Popularly called Gymkhanas and still are called by that name in some parts of India
• Gymkhana is a premium casual restaurant but with a royal feel
• The food presentation is in sync with the theme as they serve in heavy silver polished dishes making you feel like royalty
• We order a variety of things and every single dish was a class apart
• The spice levels were just perfect and each dish was packed with flavor
• The service was excellent with all the staff being extremely courteous and friendly
• If you Indian cuisine and are looking for great
• This is the best Indian restaurant I have been to in London
• I have been to a lot of places which have a few good dishes but every dish at Gymkhana was out of this world
• Gymkhana (Mayfair) is great if you haven't been to top Indian restaurants in India
• Michelin star restaurants are normally at the frontier of culinary experience they invent new dishes which have rich flavours and textures
• Prawns and laasooni daal which all tasted great but Gymkhana should compete with top Asian restaurants such as Dum Pukht
• Where Gymkhana does score an edge is its ambiance
• Great restaurant but if your palette is familiar with top Indian restaurants back in India
• I went to this restaurant with a friend of mine who really likes this restaurant
• The ambiance is great it is like an old English bar and is located in posh area of London (Mayfair)
• The food service is great as well
• (ii) innovation in recipes (especially if it is Michelin star like Gymkhana)
• I think Gymkhana is way too pricey for the food it offers
• I feel the value for money is not quite there at Gymkhana
• The Gin and Basil based one was very refreshing
• Biryani and yellow dal with their recommended naans
• The biryani and Keema were probably among the top 2 3 that I have had
• Yellow dal was below average as was the aloo chat
• Gymkhana's bar is small so you are better served going elsewhere
• The dining room was a little messy on the floors as well as behind the bar so some loss of marks
• The dishes were utterly deliciousss (bit spocy though)
• The waiters were very helpful with the order
• One of the best Indian restaurants I've been
• The price was quite friendly given it is a one star Michelin restaurant
• Both of them are beyond my expectations
• Is basically scrambled eggs with lobster (and incredible seasonings
• The dessert Kulfi Falooda was not my favorite I'd pick something else next time
• I have eaten at a lot of Indian restaurants and Gymkhana is by far the best Indian food I have eaten
• The sommelier has done an amazing job with his wine parings
• Probably one of the best dining experiences I have had
• Let's start with the ambiance as soon as I stepped in
• The ambience itself was an experience
• I started my palette with the Dosa with Chettinad Duck and chutney
• Since Lobster is my favourite dish
• I tried out the Malabar Paratha with Duck Egg Bhurji and Lobster
• The venison was done very well
• His response was nothing short of praiseworthy
• Felt the food was worth every penny
• I would like to conclude by saying this was one of the most unique restaurant experiences I have ever had
• Every bite of every dish was very delicious
• The raita it was all lip smacking yummy
• The service was even better
• Authetic Indian food with fusion is something one really has to experience in Gymkhana (Mayfair) though personally would recommend the fish scales to be removed totally in fish items
• In the other corner is Indian Accent
• Its next door neighbour is Tiffany&rsquo
• Its sister restaurants are lauded repeatedly on international &lsquo
• The kind of lists that only the double chinned in double breasted suits with plump travel expense accounts pay any attention to
• Was nothing if not interesting with plenty of surprises along the way
• The butter chicken was absolutely authentic
• Gymkhana (Mayfair) came as most recommended by some of our friends but our visit was hardly mind blowing
• Every dish had that perfect taste and was perfectly cooked
• The presentation was an absolute stunner
• No matter how cold the weather is but you will always find Gymkhana (Mayfair) crowded with people enjoying having dinner here
• Truly authentic restaurant serves you the best Indian cuisine
• I even tried their shrimp which was also full of taste
• Definitely if you're Indian then you are not gonna miss Indian food because Of Restaurant like Gymkhana in which taste is same like Indian and Also Pocket Friendly
• Food taste is slightly modified for Uk taste buds
• La carte menu is huge and as we couldn&rsquo
• Each course was delicious and well explained by a very helpful waiter
• The first was quite large and filling and was a potato samosa with a sauce and chick pea crunch on top
• The wine list was extensive but very expensive

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