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Vikas Khanna opens Bungalow in New York's East Village
In 2024, he opened a restaurant, Bungalow, in the East Village neighborhood of New York City. The restaurant won the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand award.
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Vikas Khanna
Chef , Filmmaker & Humanitarian
- New York City, United States
- Gastronomy & Cultural Diplomacy
The People's Directory ID: #TPD-11604
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In the press
Web Mentions & Media Coverage
Economic Times2024Featured In
Vikas Khanna was once homeless with just $3 in his pocket
It was after establishing his Michelin-starred restaurant that he felt empty; it broke his heart.
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Inside the world's most in-demand restaurant, a favourite of Barack Obama and Priyanka Chopra
Tables at Bungalow sell out in 10 seconds among top global celebrities.
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Celebrity MasterChef judge Vikas Khanna celebrates big milestones of his New York restaurant
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MasterChef India Record: Television Shows
Host and judge across multiple seasons of MasterChef India.
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Feed India Humanitarian Record: Public Advocacy
Led the Feed India campaign delivering large-scale food relief during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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About
Vikas Khanna is an Indian-born chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, filmmaker and humanitarian who trained at Manipal (hotel management) and the Culinary Institute of America before establishing a long career in New York and internationally.
He founded Junoon (New York) and later opened restaurants including Kinara (Dubai), Ellora (Dubai) and Bungalow (New York).
Khanna is known for Michelin-level fine dining work (Junoon held a Michelin star during its run), extensive publishing, television presenting (MasterChef India), filmmaking and large-scale humanitarian relief (Feed India / food drives).
- 35+
- Years Experience
- 4+
- Projects Led
- 7
- Collaborations
- 8+
- Awards Won
Recognition
Achievements & Awards
2020
Feed India / COVID-19 Relief - large scale food relief
Led the Feed India campaign during COVID-19 lockdowns, media reports cite milestone distributions (see sources).
2009 (Junoon opened)
Founder - Junoon (NY) and other restaurants
Opened Junoon in Manhattan (a Michelin-starred Indian fine-dining restaurant while active), subsequently opened Kinara (2019), Ellora (2020) and Bungalow (2024).
2011–present (multiple seasons)
MasterChef India - Judge / Presenter (television)
Host/judge on multiple seasons of MasterChef India (seven seasons verified).
Career
Ventures & Companies
Junoon
Founder / Chef (founding chef partner)2009–Present (restaurant lifespan, Michelin-star period earlier)
Upscale Indian restaurant in Manhattan that was awarded a Michelin star during its run.
Kinara (Dubai)
Founder2019–Present
Restaurant in Dubai launched by Vikas Khanna.
Ellora (Dubai)
Founder2020–Present
Restaurant in Dubai launched by Vikas Khanna.
Bungalow (New York)
Founder2024–Present
Restaurant opened in East Village, New York (won MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024).
Talks & interviews
Media & Speaking
Featured talks, interviews, and podcast appearances from Vikas Khanna.
About Vikas Khanna
Vikas Khanna is an Indian-born chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, filmmaker and humanitarian who trained at Manipal (hotel management) and the Culinary Institute of America before establishing a lon…
He founded Junoon (New York) and later opened restaurants including Kinara (Dubai), Ellora (Dubai) and Bungalow (New York).
Khanna is known for Michelin-level fine dining work (Junoon held a Michelin star during its run), extensive publishing, television presenting (MasterChef India), filmmaking and large-scale humanitarian relief (Feed India / food drives).
Professional Experience
Founder / Chef (founding chef partner) at Junoon
Upscale Indian restaurant in Manhattan that was awarded a Michelin star during its run.
Founder at Kinara (Dubai)
Restaurant in Dubai launched by Vikas Khanna.
Founder at Ellora (Dubai)
Restaurant in Dubai launched by Vikas Khanna.
Founder at Bungalow (New York)
Restaurant opened in East Village, New York (won MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024).