Inside Ambassadors Clubhouse New York

London’s powerhouse hospitality group JKS Restaurants has officially planted its flag in Manhattan with the debut of Ambassadors Clubhouse New York, a two story Punjabi dining destination that brings maximalist design, bold Northern Indian flavors, and deeply rooted cultural storytelling to NoMad.

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Announced on February 11, 2026, the opening marks the group’s first New York City restaurant and second U.S. venture, following the launch of Gymkhana at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Founded in 2008 by siblings Jyotin Sethi, Karam Sethi, and Sunaina Sethi, JKS Restaurants has reshaped London’s dining scene over the past decade, earning global acclaim and multiple Michelin distinctions across its portfolio. With Ambassadors Clubhouse, the Sethis translate that pedigree into a concept rooted in Punjabi hospitality yet unmistakably tailored for New York.

The restaurant draws its name and spirit from the Sethi siblings’ grandfather, who served as an Indian Ambassador across Europe, Asia, and Africa. That lineage informs more than branding. It shapes an experience built on generosity, ceremony, and shared indulgence. According to Co-Founder and Food & Creative Director Karam Sethi, Ambassadors Clubhouse is conceived as a celebration of Northern India’s culinary and hospitality traditions, reimagined in a way that feels bold and entirely unique to Manhattan.

Chef Karan Mittal leads the kitchen alongside Sethi, bringing both technical precision and emotional memory to the menu. Raised in New Delhi and inspired by his grandmother’s cooking, Mittal refined his craft at globally respected kitchens including Indian Accent, Coi, Le Gavroche, Portland, and Ananda. That foundation is evident in a feast-style format designed for sharing, where roadside flavors, royal influences, and family traditions converge.

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Signature London favorites such as Chilli Cheese Pakode, Original BBQ Butter Chicken Chops, and Matka Beliram Lamb Curry make their U.S. debut here. New York exclusives elevate the offering further, from seven-layered Aloo Mattar Satpura samosas to Warqi Lamb Seekh Kebab served with flaky naan and tamarind chutney. Showpieces like the Shahi Patiala Seafood Tower and Kotkapura Royal Atta Chicken transform dinner into a spectacle, reinforcing the celebratory ethos at the heart of Punjabi dining.

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Desserts continue the narrative of indulgence and craftsmanship. The Citrus Fruit and Frozen Lassi Chaat pairs Nounó yogurt ice cream with grapefruit murrabba and pistachio chikki, while Gur Malai Toast layers Pink Lady apples, pecans, fennel jaggery caramel, panjiri crumble, and burnt ghee ice cream. Each course reflects a balance between nostalgia and refinement, delivering comfort with couture-level execution.

The beverage program mirrors the kitchen’s ambition. Cocktails such as the Tamatar Martini and Tandoori Margarita reinterpret familiar formats through the lens of regional spices and unexpected infusions. Non-alcoholic sharbat and shikanji options offer equal depth, while large-format party cocktails, including the Maharaja Margarita and the theatrically poured Patiala Peg, amplify the communal spirit. An expansive wine list and curated beer selection round out the offering.

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Design is equally immersive. The 150-seat, two-level space channels the faded grandeur of Northern India’s abandoned party mansions alongside memories of the Sethis’ grandparents’ holiday home in Dalhousie. Deep navy walls, dark timber, hand-painted Indian tiles, stained glass ceilings, copper tables, and bespoke crest details create an atmosphere that feels intimate yet opulent. A large mural by Mike Langley anchors the first-level bar, while the basement unfolds into marquetry, patterned ceilings, and layered textures that evoke nostalgia reframed for modern New York.

Located at 1245 Broadway in NoMad, Ambassadors Clubhouse offers bar seating, main dining rooms, and private spaces ,including the Jungli Room and Raja Rani Room for up to fourteen guests. The restaurant opens seven nights a week for dinner, with weekend lunch service commencing February 21.

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For JKS Restaurants, this opening represents more than expansion. It signals a confident assertion that Indian fine dining in America can be theatrical without losing authenticity, luxurious without losing warmth, and deeply traditional while speaking fluently to contemporary culture. In a city defined by diversity and velocity, Ambassadors Clubhouse arrives as both homage and evolution, inviting New Yorkers to gather, linger, and experience Punjabi hospitality at its most expressive.