Gymkhana, the two Michelin starred London institution, has finally touched down on the Las Vegas Strip, taking over a sprawling space inside ARIA Resort & Casino. Executive chef Srikant Kumar now leads the Las Vegas kitchen, leaning hard on the brand’s signature, party ready tikkas, kebabs, and theatrical biryanis in an effort to bottle Mayfair luxury for Strip diners. In a March 25 video review, New York Times critic Tejal Rao praised several big ticket dishes while also calling out a frosty greeting at the host stand.
Plates That Still Pop
In a video review for The New York Times, Rao highlighted tender lamb chops marinated in yogurt and blasted in a charcoal tandoor, a beetroot chopped pao that tucks a beet and carrot patty into soft, buttery bread, and an opulent venison biryani that arrives at the table steaming under a pastry lid. Her verdict: Gymkhana’s signature “rich, party ready tikkas and kebabs” have mostly survived the long haul from London, even if the front of house shine has not fully caught up.
Opening And The Team
MGM Resorts and JKS Restaurants opened Gymkhana at ARIA in early December 2025, converting the former Julian Serrano Tapas space into a roughly 175 seat dining room and naming Srikant Kumar as the on site culinary lead, according to MGM Resorts' newsroom. The Las Vegas location brings a few Strip only specials to the party, including Wagyu Keema Naan and a Beef Short Rib Pepper Fry that the group says were developed specifically for Vegas.
Why The Strip Cares
Gymkhana’s debut lands with extra weight because the Strip has long lacked an Indian fine dining flagship. The opening instantly became one of the most buzzed about restaurant moves on the Boulevard, with local coverage and openings roundups calling out the room’s theatrical design and the way the menu tries to juggle London signatures with casino ready additions, as Eater Vegas reports.
Service, Splits And Social Buzz
Rao described the host stand as “cold,” a detail that has bounced around in early diner chatter and online reviews. A thread on Reddit’s r/finedining captures the split: some posters rave about the lamb chops and cocktails while others dismiss the whole thing as overhyped, citing uneven seasoning and front of house hiccups that suggest the restaurant is still finding its Las Vegas rhythm.
Menu Notes And Practicals
Expect shareable plates, a tasting menu option, and a cocktail program tuned for groups. Reservations run through SevenRooms and the ARIA concierge, with the property warning that demand would be high. Pricing, from tasting menus to high end reserve cocktails, puts Gymkhana near the top of the Strip’s dining market, so reservations and budgets both need a little advance planning, per ARIA’s announcement.
For Las Vegas diners, Gymkhana offers a rare shot at a two Michelin starred kitchen without the long flight. The New York Times review suggests that the headline dishes mostly deliver, even if the dining room polish is still in progress. If you are plotting a big night out, the lamb chops and the venison biryani look like the safest bets, and the overall experience may swing between thrilling peaks and the occasional rough edge.
