New York, December 10
Renowned chef Vikas Khanna has made Indians proud again, as his restaurant, 'Bungalow', in New York has won the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.
Taking to Instagram, Vikas shared his picture with the Tricolor and wrote, "260 days of Bungalow and today we received the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award. 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."
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He added, "This is just the beginning. We will work harder & harder everyday to give our guests an experience that will be a testament to Indian hospitality."
The comment section of his post is filled with congratulatory wishes.
"Happy tears... immmmmmmense love to you chef," a netizen wrote.
"Heartiest congratulations," another wrote. Set in the bustling culinary hub of New York, Bungalow has managed to become audience favourite in a short span of time. It was opened in March 2024.
Recently, global star Priyanka Chopra was spotted enjoying enjoying the restaurant's culinary delights. Priyanka shared a glimpse from the restaurant and thanked the chef for offering her a taste of home. She visited the Indian restaurant with her husband Nick Jonas, manager Anjula Acharia, and friends.
Vikas Khanna's culinary journey is truly inspiring. From his humble beginnings in Amritsar to becoming a chef who introduced Indian cuisine to the United States and cooked for people like Barack Obama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Dalai Lama, Khanna has reached several milestones in the world of cooking.