2 Michelin Star Chefs: Sid Ahuja, Executive Chef, Gymkhana
Sid Ahuja is the executive chef of Gymkhana in Mayfair, London.
The Company
Sethi siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina (JKS Restaurants) opened their first restaurant, Trishna, on Blandford Street, London, in 2008. Followed by Gymkhana in 2013.
It took less than a year to win its first Michelin star and gained its second star in the Michelin Guide 2024. Establishing it as the first two-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in London.
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To date, JKS Restaurants have opened twenty-five restaurants, expanded internationally, and have 7 Michelin Stars and 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands to their credit. JKS Restaurants include two Michelin star restaurant Kitchen Table, BiBi as well as The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea.
Biography
Sid Ahuja decided to be a chef by the age of ten, and he has been at the helm of Gymkhana’s kitchen since 2016.
He first
trained in India with Taj Hotels, then the more luxurious Oberoi group recruited him for a post-graduate course. He went to work at the Oberoi Udaivilas – at the time, rated number one hotel in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine. From there, it was a stream of transfers and promotions in the hotel sector until he joined JKS in Europe.
Gymkhana
Inspired by the clubs of colonial India where members of high society socialise, eat, drink, and play sport. It's spread across two levels: the ground floor booths are perfect for lunch, while the vivid red basement has a more intimate feel.
The extensive menus are predominantly Northern Indian in style, featuring superbly executed, traditionally based dishes. Balance, sophistication and depth are all present in the cooking, with options like tandoori masala lamb chops and kid goat methi keema.
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2 Michelin Star Chefs: Sid Ahuja, Executive Chef, Gymkhana
