The group has confirmed that Ambassadors Clubhouse will open within the 1245 Broadway building in Manhattan’s NoMad district in the autumn.
This will be followed in the winter by the launch of Gymkhana within the ARIA Resort & Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Both restaurants will adhere closely to their London siblings with Ambassadors Clubhouse New York specialising in Punjabi cuisine and Gymkhana Las Vegas serving a menu of refined Indian dishes including its signature muntjac biryani.
Following the Las Vegas opening, JKS will also launch Gymkhana Fine Foods in the US - the premium range of at-home Indian cooking sauces and marinades crafted by the same chefs and using the same recipes behind the two Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant.
Announcing the move, JKS founders Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi said: “Expanding to the US marks a significant milestone for us at JKS.
“We have had our sights set on the US for the last ten years - wanting to make our entry with the right brands, in the right cities, at the right moment.
“With Gymkhana and Ambassadors Clubhouse, we’re proud to introduce two very personal projects to a new audience.
“As interest in Indian food and culture continues to grow globally, we’re excited to contribute to that momentum by championing the depth and diversity of regional Indian cuisine.”
Restaurant reported back in late 2023 that JKS was eyeing expansion into the US market and ‘actively exploring’ opportunities in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
The group has already expanded into the Middle East with openings under its Berenjak brand in Dubai and Sharjah, and Gymkhana in Riyadh.
JKS’s London-based portfolio includes several singular high-end restaurants including Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse and Trishna, as well as expanding brands such as Berenjak and Hoppers.
Back in January, the group’s newly established parent company, JKS Hospitality, reported a turnover of £73.7m in its financial results covering the 65 weeks ended 31 March 2024.
The loss before tax for the period was £5.1m, while the adjusted EBITDA prior to management fees and operating lease costs amounted to a profit of £8.6m.
At the time the group said it was eyeing further growth in the Middle East, as well as a move into the US market.