Low FODMAP at Gymkhana - Fine Dining Guide
Navigate low FODMAP dining at Gymkhana in London. Tips for this two-Michelin-star Indian restaurant in Mayfair.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Proteins | Grilled meats and seafood from the tandoor | Request without garlic and onion marinades |
| Plain Rice | Basmati rice | Request plain, without ghee if lactose-sensitive |
| Simple Grilled Items | Kebabs and tikka (marinated grilled items) | Request spice-only marinades, no alliums |
| Herb-Based Preparations | Fresh herbs like coriander and mint | Chutneys may be safe if onion/garlic-free |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Garlic naan and garlic-based breads
- • Onion-based curries (most curries)
- • Cream-based curries (korma, butter chicken)
- • Dals and lentil dishes
- • Chickpea dishes (chana masala)
- • Onion bhajis and pakoras
- • Most traditional curry sauces
Example Orders
Tandoor-Focused Meal
- ✓ Discuss tandoori options without allium marinades
- ✓ Plain rice or roti (check ingredients)
- ✓ Simple vegetable sides
Tip: Indian cuisine relies heavily on onion and garlic - advance discussion essential
About Gymkhana
Gymkhana is a two-Michelin-star Indian restaurant in Mayfair, London. The restaurant celebrates the cuisine of Indian gymkhana clubs, offering refined North Indian cooking in a colonial-era inspired setting.
Quick Summary
Important note: Indian cuisine presents significant challenges for low FODMAP diners. Onion and garlic are foundational to almost all Indian cooking.
Best approach: Contact the restaurant well in advance. Be prepared for a limited selection of modified dishes.
The Indian Cuisine Challenge
Traditional Indian cooking relies on:
- Onion as the base of most curries
- Garlic in marinades and sauces
- Cream and ghee (butter)
- Lentils and chickpeas in many dishes
Potentially safe options with modification:
- Tandoori items (request allium-free marinade)
- Plain rice
- Some vegetable dishes (specify which vegetables)
This guide provides general FODMAP guidance. Indian cuisine presents particular challenges - detailed discussion with the restaurant is essential.