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Bungalow Restaurant
Overview
Bungalow is an elegant homage to the vintage Indian clubhouse, brought to life in NYC’s East Village by Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna and restaurateur Jimmy Rizvi. Opened in 2024, it blends regional Indian flavors—from Kashmir to Kerala—within a cozy yet refined setting inspired by colonial-era bungalows. With imaginative cocktails, nostalgic light bites, and thoughtfully curated main plates, Bungalow delivers a warm, immersive experience that resonates with both diaspora and curious New Yorkers.
Menu
Ambiance
A multi-layered space channeling the charm of India’s colonial clubhouses—featuring handcrafted woodwork, lush greenery, vintage artwork, and clubby lighting.
- Grand entrance staircase evoking Golden Temple steps
- Club-style lounge with rattan furnishings and chai‑themed cocktails
- Main dining area with antique brass cookware and skylight foliage
- Warm palette & soft light creating an intimate atmosphere
- Curated Indian artwork adding a touch of nostalgia
Cuisine
Modern Indian cuisine inspired by regional comfort fare, served in polished plates and playful presentations—from chaat to refined entrées and desserts.
- small plates : Smoked Sweet Potato Chaat, Shrimp Balchão Cones, Anarkali Chicken
- mains : Eggplant Bharta, Parsi Chicken Salli, Alleppey Shrimp Curry, Kabab Selections
- breads : Handcrafted Sheermal, Flavored Flatbreads
- desserts : Rose Kulfi Falooda, Molten Chocolate Cake with Gulab Jamun ice‑cream
- drinks : Signature cocktails like Chai Pani and Holi Moli, plus Indian malts, wines, teas
Chef Recommendations
- Anarkali Chicken – succulent chicken served with pomegranate chili glaze
- Eggplant Bharta – smoky mashed eggplant with regional spice signature
- Alleppey Shrimp Curry – coastal fish curry with tamarind and coconut tang
Must-Try Dishes
- Chai Pani Cocktail – clarified chai Old Fashioned with Old Monk rum, richly balanced
- Holi Moli – spicy mezcal margarita with Kashmiri chile oil and Thandai spices
- Smoked Sweet Potato Chaat – nostalgic, tangy bite with traditional flair
- Sheermal – soft, fragrantly embossed flatbread made using custom mold
- Rose Kulfi Falooda – fragrant, creamy dessert with floral accents
Why Visit Bungalow Restaurant?
- Inimitable Indian‑clubhouse experience in New York’s East Village
- Inventive, quiz-based cocktails like Chai Pani & Holi Moli
- Chef‑driven menu spanning India’s regional comfort foods
- Elegant yet cozy design blending wood, light, art, and greenery
- Celebrated cultural events appealing to literary and food communities
