Ambassadors Clubhouse New York

Designed to evoke the hospitality of a Punjabi "party mansion," the energy here is intentionally high-decibel and the visuals are dense with detail. This is the first New York project from JKS Restaurants – the London-based group behind the two-Michelin-starred Gymkhana – and they have filled the two-story NoMad space with dark timber, stained glass, and hand-painted tiles. It feels less like a standard dinner service and more like a hosted event, where the playlist of Punjabi tracks competes with the din of conversation across the 150 seats. The kitchen, led by Chef Karan Mittal, narrows its focus specifically to the Punjab region. The menu is built entirely for sharing, utilizing charcoal tandoors and traditional sigdis to produce dishes that arrive in waves. You see orders of BBQ Butter Chicken Chops and seven-layer Satpura pastries landing on most tables, alongside larger centerpieces like the Kotkapura Royal Atta Chicken. The format discourages solitary dining; this is a place where plates are passed and tables are crowded. The beverage program follows the same philosophy of abundance. The bar emphasizes tequila and mezcal paired with regional Indian ingredients, but the signature move is the "Patiala Peg," a drink measured tableside to ensure a generous pour. Whether you are seated in the main dining room or one of the private spaces downstairs, the experience is driven by volume, spice, and a very specific brand of opulent hospitality.