Welcome to Bungalow
An invitation to experience the rich history, culture and exceptional cuisine of India
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A home for exquisite Indian cuisine in the heart of New York City, where every dish tells the story of a country, its regions, and its people. At Bungalow, we don't just serve food. We offer an experience rooted in tradition, elevated by craft, and brought to life by Chef Vikas Khanna's lifelong devotion to Indian cooking.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you're welcomed by the warmth of genuine Indian hospitality, the fragrance of hand-ground spices, and a menu that travels across 28 states. Every bite is a celebration. Every visit, a memory.
Some of Our Favorites
Spice Roasted Pineapple
Coconut, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Curry Leaves
Smoked Sweet Potato Chaat
Green Mango Sauce, Chickpea Droplets
Eggplant Bharta
Japanese eggplant, Smoked Onions, Peas, Tomatoes, Cilantro
Anarkali Chicken
Pomegranate-Chili, Cilantro Chutney, Watermelon Radish
Alleppey Shrimp Curry
Coconut, Tamarind, Green Mango
Nilgiri Tandoori Prawns
Green Chilli, Mint, Curry Leaves
Ammi's Lamb Chops
Cashew Butter, Poppy Seed, Kumquat Pickle
Chicken Biryani
Saffron, Crispy Onion, Mint
Mango Three Way
Homemade Mango Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis, Candied Fruits
Meet the Team
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CHEF VIKAS KHANNA
PARTNER
Chef Vikas Khanna is one of the most celebrated culinary figures of his generation. Born in Amritsar and trained across the world, he has earned Michelin stars, authored over 40 books, and built a body of work that spans fine dining, documentary film, and large-scale humanitarian effort.
At Bungalow, his vision is personal. Every dish draws from the regional traditions of India, reinterpreted with precision and served with the warmth that has always defined his cooking. To dine here is to experience a lifetime of devotion to a single question: what does Indian cuisine look like at its absolute finest.
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JIMMY RIZVI
PROPRIETOR
Jimmy Rizvi is the visionary behind Bungalow and the driving force of one of New York City's most acclaimed restaurant groups, which includes GupShup, Chote Miya, and Ammi. Born in India and shaped by a deep reverence for its culinary heritage, Rizvi has built his restaurants around a single conviction: that the stories behind the food matter as much as the food itself.
With Bungalow, he brings that conviction to life through the lens of Independence-era India, drawing from the traditions, textures, and flavors of a world that is at once nostalgic and entirely new. It is the first restaurant of its kind in North America, and a dining experience unlike anything else in the city.
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SAMEER BHATT
GENERAL MANAGER / PARTNER
Sameer Bhatt was raised in New Delhi, where hospitality is not a profession but a way of life. That early experience became the foundation for a career built around the belief that exceptional service is as important as exceptional food.
Sameer went on to train at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York before building a resume that spans some of the city's most respected dining rooms, including GupShup, Eleven Madison Park, and Le Pavillon under Chef Daniel Boulud. At Bungalow, he brings together the heart of Indian hospitality and the precision of world-class service, creating an experience that feels both elevated and genuinely warm.
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SHAILA RIZVI
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Shaila Rizvi shapes the world that guests step into at Bungalow. As the creative force behind the restaurant's visual identity, she has overseen every detail, from the antique library and hand-picked cutlery to the design language that transports diners to Independence-era India.
A renowned interior designer and creative strategist, Shaila brings a rare ability to translate a concept into an environment that feels lived-in, intentional, and wholly original. Her work at Bungalow is not decoration. It is storytelling.
