Also makes it to Top 14 New Restaurants list of NYT
New York: Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna's New York-based restaurant, Bungalow, was honored with the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.
Sharing the news in a post on Instagram, the eight-time Michelin Star recipient expressed how this recognition felt deeply personal. "While I've previously received the Michelin Star 8 times, today felt different. I felt that it was for some higher purpose, it was like a tribute, it was like a promise to my land and to my people. To my sister."
"This is just the beginning. We will work harder and harder everyday to give our guests an experience that will be a testament to Indian hospitality," he said as he shared a photo of himself proudly holding the Indian National Flag.
Since opening its doors in March 2024, Bungalow has become a haven for food lovers eager to experience Indian dishes in New York.
Set in the bustling culinary hub of New York, Bungalow has managed to stand out in a city teeming with renowned eateries.
While the news was sinking in, the same day the restaurant was informed about its listing in Top 14 New Restaurants by The New York Times. Breaking the news on social media, Chef Khanna said, “e Michelin Bib Gourmand Award is given to restaurants that offer great food at reasonable prices.
Within a matter of a few hours Bungalow received 2 incredible global recognitions.
1. Top 14 New Restaurants by The New York Times
2. Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.
Just 5 years ago, my life was my sister’s healing process + Feed India + Fighting for my freedom.
I’d left hope of ever opening another Indian Restaurant. From NYU to Cornell to Columbia hospitals. That was my life.
If it was not about a promise to my Radha, I wouldn’t have started on this journey.
Bungalow was born out of promises + heartbreaks + devotion to serve Indian culture & cuisine to the World.
Khanna + Rizvi + Bhatt became ONE for this dream. Thank you Universe for giving us this historic moment.”
