Bungalow

"Much of the menu at the in-demand chic Indian restaurant Bungalow is gluten-free. That includes the pomegranate-chile-flavored Anarkali chicken, tandoori avocado, lamb chops and seekh kebab, and black lentil daal. Bungalow even offers a gluten-free roti. The chickpea-based take on a staple doesn’t have the same pliable texture as the original, but it is still craveable, especially when you request that it get a brushing of ghee." - Shivani Vora

"Bungalow, in the former Lucky Cheng’s space in the southern reaches of the East Village, caused a sensation when it opened in 2024. The chef is Vikas Khanna, who had worked at Junoon. His food is richly flavored and colorful, and — in the case of appetizers like purple sweet potato chaat and shrimp balchao cones — totally Instagram-ready. The setting is L-shaped, sofa-strewn, and luxurious." - Robert Sietsema, Nadia Chaudhury

"Chef Vikas Khanna has struck out on his own at this warm and welcoming dining room featuring contemporary Indian cuisine that showcases the diverse culinary traditions of India's 28 states." - MICHELIN Guide

"Bungalow, the newest Indian restaurant in New York City's East Village, is led by Chef Vikas Khanna. The restaurant has quickly gained popularity and acclaim from dining critics, bloggers, and influencers. Bungalow's menu is a tribute to Khanna's extensive travels across India and the diverse cuisine he encountered. The restaurant features dishes such as anarkali chicken, which uses pomegranate in three ways, yogurt kabab inspired by Indore, white peas guguni from Cuttack, and chicken amrit from Amritsar. A standout dish is the spiced roasted pineapple, inspired by Udupi, Karnataka, which is made with a fresh coconut curry tableside. Bungalow has been praised for its innovative approach to traditional Indian dishes and has become a local favorite." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Bungalow is an East Village Indian spot reviewed by interim co-critics Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark." - Emma Orlow