JKS Restaurants, Famed London Hospitality Group, Expands Stateside

Tandoori lamb chops at Gymkhana in Mayfair, London

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Some of London’s most acclaimed Indian food is making its way across the pond.

JKS Restaurants announced on Wednesday, August 6 that the group will expand overseas with new outposts of two beloved Britain-born Indian concepts in New York and Las Vegas.

This fall, The Ambassadors Clubhouse will open at the new A24 headquarters near Madison Square Park in New York City. Later this year, Gymkhana is set to open at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

Founded in 2008 by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi, JKS operates 35 restaurants internationally — including Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse, Trishna, Brigadiers, Sabor, Kitchen Table, BiBi, Berenjak, Hoppers and Speedboat Bar. These projects will be their first in North America.

“We have had our sights set on the U.S. for the last ten years, wanting to make our entry with the right brands, in the right cities, at the right moment. Ambassadors Clubhouse and Gymkhana are expressions of who we are and we are excited to connect with a new community of guests,” said Karam Sethi comments. “We join the market at a time when the interest in Indian cuisine and culture is growing rapidly, and we look forward to contributing to this momentum by raising greater awareness of regional Indian cuisine.”

Once both restaurants are up and running, JKS also plans to launch Gymkhana Fine Foods, a premium range of at-home Indian cooking sauces and marinades, in the U.S.

Here’s what to expect from JKS’ duo of new restaurants opening on each coast:

Ambassadors Clubhouse New York

Named in honor of the Sethi sibling’s grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the interiors at Ambassadors Clubhouse will be inspired by his summer house in Dalhousie and the abandoned party mansions of Northern India. Details including carpet patterns, ceiling features, marquetry and inlay details will pay homage to the Ambassador’s seasonal residence, aslong with original artwork from Punjabi artists.

Punjabi music will play in the dining room for a lively atmosphere while guests enjoy the splendor of a bygone era in Punjab’s opulent royal kitchens. To drink, the cocktail program will focus on tequila and mezcal blended with regional ingredients; large-format cocktails designed for tables to share, playful shots, and interactive service.

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The original Ambassadors Clubhouse opened in Mayfair, London in 2024 at 25 Heddon St. New York’s Ambassadors Clubhouse is slated for fall 2025 at 1245 Broadway in Manhattan.

Gymkhana Las Vegas

This winter, Gymkhana will open at ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Currently the only classic Indian restaurant worldwide to hold two Michelin stars, Gymkhana is known of London’s most sought-after dining destinations, by culinary enthusiasts and celebrities including the likes of Dua Lipa and David Beckham.

Inspired by private clubs in India, Gymkhana Las Vegas plans to offer another level of exclusivity to the Strip.

The Las Vegas menu will feature many of Gymkhana London’s signature Indian dishes, broadly focusing on tandoori-grilled specialties, classic curries, fragrant biryanis and chaat-style sharing plates. New dishes exclusive to the Las Vegas location will also be offered. The bar will feature Indian-inspired cocktails, including regional punches served tableside, and an extensive gin and tonic selection.

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“The culinary landscape of Las Vegas is constantly evolving and with that, MGM Resorts is primed to change and adapt through a forward-thinking lens,” said MGM Resorts Chief Content, Hospitality and Development Officer Ari Kastrati. “We have witnessed Indian cuisine continue to grow in popularity in the United States and as hospitality leaders, along with the JKS family, felt now is the right time to bring Gymkhana to ARIA. We have incredible respect for the brand’s culinary excellence and feel the restaurant will perfectly collide with the fun lifestyle experience the Las Vegas guest knows and loves.”