Gymkhana Las Vegas – Elegant Indian Fine Dining at ARIA

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About Gymkhana Las Vegas

Gymkhana Las Vegas is the first U.S. location of the two Michelin-starred Indian restaurant from London, and it landed inside ARIA Resort & Casino as the first Indian restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip. The JKS Restaurants co-founders, Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi, brought their Mayfair original to Las Vegas in partnership with MGM Resorts International. This is Indian fine dining in Las Vegas with the same timeless spirit that has drawn guests and celebrities in the U.K., and it is a full evening rather than a quick curry stop, built around food, design, and service in equal measure. For anyone hunting for the best Indian restaurant in Las Vegas, Gymkhana is a serious contender.

Start with the door. Guests enter through Gymkhana’s signature green doors, and the design from there draws on India’s historic gymkhana members’ clubs and the grandeur of Indian private residences. UK studio North End, led by Samuel Hosker, blended the intimacy of a London townhouse with the exuberance of Las Vegas. Jade green, polished dark timbers, and brass accents nod to the mansions of Kolkata, while Kashmiri chili red ceilings and teal-accented paisley carpets bring the warmth of Northern India. The bar and lounge come first, with green Anaglypta wallpaper, Rajasthani cut-glass chandeliers, and a cane bar topped in deeply veined marble.

Two spaces reward a closer look. The 42 Bar is a small hideaway with coral and blush pink marble and a burgundy crocodile-skin leather bar, low ceilings, and cozy corners that give it a members-only feel, perfect for cocktails and quiet conversation. The Vault is a secluded section of the dining room with fluted dark timber paneling, deep red leather and velvet banquettes, and brass accents, reminiscent of the private clubs of India. Both lean intimate and moody, which is why Gymkhana works so well as one of the date night restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip.

The menu comes from JKS co-founder Karam Sethi and is overseen by Executive Chef Srikant Kumar, drawing on North India with hints of the South and West. Flavors run bold and richly layered, and the menu moves through appetizers, kebabs and tikkas, curry and biryani, and sabzi. London favorites such as the tandoori masala lamb chops share the page with dishes created just for Las Vegas.

The biggest news is beef, a first for the Gymkhana name. The Wagyu Keema Naan, a signature naan filled with spiced wagyu mince and served with cucumber and cumin raita, is a good example of how the Las Vegas kitchen has made the menu its own. Desserts take on Indian classics, from cardamom-infused rice pudding to sweet milk dumplings.

The beverage program draws on the cocktail traditions of India’s historic member clubs. Signature cocktails play with bold Indian ingredients, reserve cocktails give classic and contemporary recipes the premium-spirit treatment, and the Punch Trolley Service brings large serves to the table for groups to share. Non-alcoholic options reimagine traditional Indian drinks, from fresh lemonade to mango lassi, so everyone at the table has something worth sipping. The wine list is deep and thoughtfully curated, with a strong showing from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Germany, where Rieslings take a prominent role. Prefer to let the kitchen steer? This Indian restaurant at ARIA offers a Las Vegas tasting menu, including a vegetarian option, plus set menus for large-format feasts.

Location & Directions

Know Before You Go

Gymkhana Las Vegas serves dinner only, with hours running 5 to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are the smart move at a restaurant this popular, so book as far ahead as you can, especially for weekends and convention weeks. You can reserve online or by calling ARIA Concierge at (702) 590-9520. Mention any special occasion, a vegetarian tasting menu request, or a large-format feast when you book so the team can plan around your table.

Where you sit changes the evening. The main dining room suits most parties, The 42 Bar works for cocktails and conversation, and The Vault offers more secluded seating, so mention a preference when you reserve and ask what is available. Gymkhana is a long, unhurried dinner in an intimate setting, which suits an adult evening best, so if you are bringing children, call ahead and ask what the team recommends.

Gymkhana Las Vegas sits inside ARIA at 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S. Valet and self-parking both serve the property, and either one leads into the casino level, where ARIA team members can point you toward the restaurant. Planning on cocktails and wine? Skip the driving and take a taxi or rideshare to the resort entrance. This is not a shorts and flip-flops room, so dress the way the space looks: polished, comfortable, and a step above casual.

Come hungry and pace yourself. The menu is built for sharing, so ordering a mix of kebabs or tikkas, a curry or biryani, and plenty of bread lets the table taste across the map. Beef appears on the menu, so guests who avoid it should say so when booking, and the same goes for dietary restrictions or heat preferences. If you have a show to catch afterward, tell your server when you sit down so the courses can be paced accordingly. Menus, hours, and availability can change, so confirm the details before you go.