Q. Why start a space inspired by the gymkhana theme? Why did you think it would work in cosmopolitan London?
A. The Indian dining market in London had been crying out for somewhere that was accessible, fun and high quality. Mayfair, the heart of London’s Indian dining scene, seemed too comfortable, stagnant even, and my siblings and I wanted to create a place that was authentic, unpretentious and understood what today’s diners want. We grew up visiting the gymkhana clubs of India in the summer holidays with our grandparents and loved the social vibe, chatpatta club food and the grown-up atmosphere. Brits have some of the most adventurous palates so I was confident that if we made a restaurant that we could be proud of ourselves, it would work.

The interiors