Hard work pays off with dedication and for celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, it paid off in a flavourful manner as, his New York-based restaurant, Bungalow, has been honoured with the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.
The elated chef shared the news on his official Instagram post. The post reads, “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. Take a look at his post:

For the unversed, chef vikas opened Bungalow in March 2024 and dedicated the space to his mother and sister. Since its openinng, 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.
As per the Michelin Guide website, Michelin Bib Gourmand Award is given to restaurants that offer great food at reasonable prices.
The website reads, “What Bib restaurants do have in common is their simpler style of cooking, which is recognisable and easy-to-eat. A Bib Gourmand restaurant will also leave you with a sense of satisfaction, at having eaten so well at such a reasonable price.”

As per Bungalow’s website, Bungalow offers a nostalgic journey into India’s vintage clubhouses, and the name stems from the Bengali “Bangla.” Bungalow is an invitation to experience history, culture, and exceptional cuisine, inspired by these opulent clubs that helped shape Indian social life and camaraderie.
The popular menu of Bunglow offers dishes like Smoked Sweet Potato Chaat, White Peas Gugni, Achari Aloo 26, Kokum Salmon, Lamb Shank Nihari, Sheermal 12, Amritsari Chole, Rose Kulfi, Molten Chocolate Cake, and much more.