Bungalow

We recently visited Bungalow to celebrate our anniversary, and overall it was a lovely experience. The ambiance is beautiful and perfect for a special occasion. We really enjoyed the vibe of the place—it feels elegant but still warm and welcoming. For drinks, we tried the Guava Lemonade and a Falsa mocktail (I don’t remember the exact name), and both were refreshing and delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the Dahi Kebab and Achari Stuffed Panner. Dahi Kebab was absolutely amazing—definitely one of our favorite dishes of the evening. For the main course, we had the Okra dish and Old Delhi Chole. We really liked the okra—it was flavorful and well prepared. However, the chole was just okay and didn’t stand out as much as we expected. For dessert, we tried the Rose Kulfi. If you are a big fan of rose flavor, you’ll probably enjoy it. For us, it was good for a one-time try. One small detail that made the experience special was the little candy in a red packet at the end. It instantly reminded me of my childhood, which was such a sweet nostalgic touch. Overall, it’s good to visit Bungalow at least once for the experience.

After watching so many Instagram reels and hearing countless great things about Bungalow, I was genuinely excited to dine here. I was only in NYC for one night and happily waited two hours for a seat at the bar because I thought it would be worth it. The highlight of my evening was meeting Chef Vikas Khanna. He is incredibly kind, humble, and takes the time to greet every guest with genuine warmth. It was a pleasure meeting him in person. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype. The Dal Bungalow was overly salty, the much-talked-about dahi kebabs were served cold and felt underwhelming, and the pineapple with yellow curry was thick and also served cold. The Paneer Lazeez was decent but not particularly memorable. For me, great food should not only be flavorful but also served piping hot. I expected much more from a restaurant led by Chef Vikas Khanna, especially given its reputation. I've had the opportunity to dine at Rania in DC, and I found the food there to be far more flavorful and memorable. Fine dining doesn't have to sacrifice bold flavors or proper serving temperature. I truly hope Bungalow improves the consistency of its food and ensures dishes are served hot because the hospitality and overall atmosphere deserve a menu that matches the expectations.

A truly memorable dining experience at Bungalow. Every dish was exceptional thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and bursting with incredible flavor. What made the evening even more special was Chef Vikas Khanna himself. Despite his global acclaim, he is remarkably humble, down-to-earth, and takes the time to greet every guest with the same genuine warmth and respect. His gracious hospitality perfectly complements the outstanding cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an extraordinary culinary experience.

Chef Vikas Khanna puts on an incredible show, from decor to lighting every detail is accounted for. We were lucky enough to sit under the glass ceiling area in the back on a beautifully sunny day. The flowers on the ceiling were so beautifully placed. On to the main event, the food! We shared four appetizers, which were all delicious in their own right, but the lamb chops were probably the best lamb anything I’ve ever had in my life- highly recommended! We also had their special as our which was a spinach and fennel leaf dish from northern India, it was perfectly paired with the five cheese kulcha. We shared the molten chocolate cake with the most incredible gulab jamun ice cream. For drinks we had the Holi Moly, which was deliciously spicy and the Kaali Peeli Taxi, which was the perfect take on a margarita. Unfortunately, we also ordered the clarified mango lassi and during desert we order two chais, but none of those drinks actually arrived. To be fair, it was a very busy Saturday night. We used the bathrooms on the way out, they were very large, clean and had very nice toilet paper. I’m so thankful I was able to meet Chef Vikas Khanna, he was so kind and humble. He certainly has an eye for detail and an incredible creative palette. I highly recommend dinner at bungalow, it’s certainly worth the wait trying to get reservations! 10/10