The restaurant is loud if it’s not the music then it’s the dishes if it’s not the dishes it’s the patron but most of all it’s super loud and the music is trying to cover it all up by making it louder

The food, however, is excellent and makes up for the volume

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We are fans of Chef Khanna's prior restaurants but this was unfortunately a let down. The positives where the shrimp cones and molten lava chocolate cake with guab Jamon ice cream. We appreciated the young woman who arranged flowers and candles and introduced herself. But the rest of the food just didn't elevate beyond typical good Indian cuisine at our local neighborhood, as expected from the hype and price point. The Holi Moli drink was not balanced well. Service was slow at times. And the automatic gratuity at 20% for a small table would be fine albeit somewhat unusual, if not followed by an off-putting request to tip more through the machine held by the waitress in front of us, requiring a person to click "no tip" when they've just tipped 20%.

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TLDR: probably the worst service experience I've ever had at a restaurant, even with a reservation I recently visited Bungalow with my girlfriend for her birthday and had a very poor experience overall. We had a reservation for 8:00pm, but due to an accident on the subway, we arrived slightly late. I was told that "it was no problem" since the staff were aware of the accident, and that "we would be seated soon" and that our "table was almost done with their meal." We then waited for 35 minutes before being told that we would be seated in "two to three minutes", and then waited for another 15 minutes before actually being seated around 9:20pm, waiting an hour despite having a reservation. The door staff continually lied about our wait; if we had been aware of the wait, we would have gone elsewhere for dinner. It then took the server 25 minutes to take our order despite several attempts to make it clear that we were ready to order. At this point we had been waiting at the restaurant WITH a reservation for almost 1.5 hours, and had not even placed an order. Lastly, and most frustratingly, to add insult to injury we were charged an automatic 20% gratuity without ANY warning or notice on Bungalow's menu or website. It would appear that this goes against the policies outlined by NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. To the management, I'm sure future guests would appreciate it if the menu included a notice of an automatic 20% gratuity. My girlfriend and I were really hoping to have a great experience at Bungalow for her birthday, and I hope this review serves as good feedback for improvement. Also, the food was alright, but certainly not worth the terrible service we had.

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Loved this meal. For our money this blows Semma out of the water. Food quality, service, attention to detail, everything 5 stars. Drinks perhaps more like 4 stars but still excellent. We sat in the garden room area around 7:30pm. Definitely try to sit in here if you're a party of 2 - the skylights and garden vibe set a welcoming, relaxed ambiance. As others have mentioned, Chef was making the rounds and came over and introduced himself. Very kind of him, and he was gracious. At the end of the meal we also received a complimentary gift of gourmet garlic powder and a small dessert - love these types of touches. Rare to receive this type of attention to detail in a meal! Neither of us has an Indian background but the waiter was happy to explain the menu and popular items. We took most of his recs and they were all fantastic. We had the yogurt kababs, Ammi's lamb chops, chicken amrit, chicken biryani, and 2x garlic naan. Had plenty leftover, got it packed up, and took it home to enjoy the next day. It would be tough not to order every single one of these on a return trip!

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Ambiance is top notch. No match to it. Chef Vikas Khanna has the utmost respect for the patrons coming to the restaurant. Service is good. A must visit place in NYC.

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Wow. This place is amazing from the moment you step inside. The bar area is beautiful - you could, potentially go just for drinks with no reservation. The restaurant is. Offer than expected. It is "L" shaped and the back part is covered in gorgeous floral decorations and lamps. The ceilings are high and glass so you can see outside. It's stunning. The food is off the hook. We ordered Shrimp Balchao Cones which tasted like ground beef (weird to say but simply amazing). The garlic nan and pulled lamb are show stoppers. I was literally spooning the sauce at the end. Our Chicken Amrit dish was in a tomato creamy sauce which again, was so good we could not stop eating it (sauce was spooned onto the nan. They served a crunchy tube shaped appetizer (chef said they were from Goa). I don't know what the name is but they were addictive. We actually met the Chef! He came around to each table chatting and explaining some of the dishes. Our waiter was super knowledgeable and attentive. We would definitely go back!!!

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Our appetizers came out faster than at any fast food restaurant- and one was cold. I hope they were just having a bad evening - but frankly there are far better Indian restaurants in the City.

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Bungalow was great! Our favorites were the seekh kebab, daal makhani, chicken chitranee. Great hospitality, chef came and welcomed us and gave recommendations. Although it was not one of my favorite modern Indian restaurants, it was a solid meal, great execution.

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The ambiance is refreshing, when you walk in you feel like you're not in your traditional restaurant which is what Chef Vikas Khanna told us was his goal with the vibe yesterday. You can tell from his energy that he is extremely sincere. The cocktails were well made and the food was well flavored with the aesthetic you'd expect for such a high profile Indian cuisine spot in NYC. We truly enjoyed the experience and would absolutely come back to try more of the menu. We enjoyed the paneer and Bansari Puri, Shrimp Cones, Lamb Kebabs, Paneer, Chicken Amrit, Garlic Naan, and Rose Kulfi. Notable favorites: Puri, Chicken Amrit, Garlic Naan! We were excited to get to talk to Vikas Khanna and get a photo towards the end as beyond a celebrity chef, he is truly captivating in explaining his vision for Bungalow. Side perk was we also saw Martha Stewart on our way out. For those wondering if it's worth the hype and impossible nature of getting a reservation, it's worth going and if you can go when it opens you may be able to snag seats at the bar even without a reservation.

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.. i was skeptical after i didn't love Semma but Bungalow is fully worth the hype. It was packed and the restaurant was so beautiful. The food was 10/10 even the naan and rice! and the chef came out and introduced himself to us which was so sweet and chatted to us for a long time! would def go again & also get the gulab jaman ice cream bc we were too full this time!

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Waited 3 months on notify to get a reservation The place is very interesting large loud and surprisingly most of the customers are Indian so they must know Food was solid but not killer best was dal bungalow Service is slow looks like waiters are tired So hard to get a reservation so far downtown and ok food Go once and quit

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Food is authentic and delicious. Presentation is very good. Excellent cocktails. Great vibe for this kind of a cuisine. To top it off, the host and master chef Vikas Khanna is simply gracious and charming. His eyes are all over the place and he doesn't miss anything. You can see and experience his passion in the food. Only thing is that hopefully they can make their reservation system more seamless and easier.

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Folks I can say this with full confidence that Bungalow has probably the best Indian food in NYC! We finally got a reservation (which is tough to get) and had dinner with friends on a week night. The place was buzzing with the celebrity chef himself, Vikas Khanna, to welcome and talk to you. The food is fabulous and masterful curated by Mr Khanna. Some interesting regional specialties that he has brought to NYC. Loved the ambiance of the place as well. The decor makes you feel like you are in a garden. Service was super quick with food coming out promptly even though the place was packed. I found a peculiar "foodie" vibe at this place which I haven't seen before - with some of the patrons being restaurateurs themselves as were the couple on the table next to us. Guess even the competition is coming in to experience this place. I recommend sampling this place for yourself, I think you won't be disappointed.

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Bungalow is a fantastic addition to the NYC Indian food scene, bringing a refreshing and innovative touch to the city's diverse culinary landscape. The menu is daring and inventive, successfully pushing the boundaries of traditional Indian flavors in a way that is both exciting and delicious. The cocktails are similarly outstanding and pair excellently with the food. The ambiance is equally impressive, truly reminiscent of an airy bungalow with plenty of space that fosters a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. The service is also impeccable. Definitely will be a regular spot whenever I'm craving modern Indian cuisine.

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Tried twice both time it's good food and service . Highly recommend this place to all good lover

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Amazing service, and it was wonderful that the chef/owner personally came to check on every table. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and decorated in a very cozy British/indian style. The food was also amazing. Loved the vegetarian yogurt kebabs and the chicken curry, and was surprised by the pineapple curry and how much I liked it. Desserts were also fabulous; cant wait to return!

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I've searched high & low for indian food in America that compares to food back in India & Bungalow really provided one of the most authentic experiences I've had to date. The lamb & yogurt kababs were two of the best first bites I've ever had. The hospitality by chef Vikas Khanna and his team was so welcoming; I don't think I've ever had such a personable experience with a restaurant owner/chef! Truly an amazing meal and highly recommend trying it out if you can get your hands on a res :)

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Here's the rephrased review: I'm giving one star solely because of the two ladies at the counter. We didn't have a reservation and decided to try our luck by walking in. The two front desk ladies were extremely rude and informed us there would be a 1.5 hour wait. We agreed to wait, but as we were heading out after being put on the waitlist, one of them rudely told us they would only hold the table for 10 minutes. After waiting for an hour, when we inquired about the status and the response was "I told you you the wait time is 2hr and it has only been 1 hr so expect to wait for another hour. (We were next in line on the wait list)" What happened to all the customer service and being polite with customers? I don't expect this from Vikas Khanna's team. I have seen his interviews and he is so humble and this experience was totally opposite of what we expected from his staff.

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Exceptional people create exceptional experiences, and Bungalow is no exception! Upon first entering the space, it's clear how much thought and love has gone in to it. There's an inviting seating area as you first come in, followed by an intimate bar, booths, and then a stunning indoor patio in the back, creating many different looks but one, overall, impressive feel. As a group, we must have ordered two thirds of the menu, and everything was delicious, elevated further by the beautiful presentation. This elevated approach to Indian cuisine was a new experience for me, while still retaining the flavors that I love so much. We came for the food, but the cocktail menu is equally impressive, with a couple I've never tried before but truly enjoyed. The service was warm and attentive. And we were lucky enough to catch Vikas himself while we there! He's truly a lovely and extraordinary person. Highly recommend!

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We love Indian food from all regions but Bungalow, Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna's new restaurant, is unique in the best possible ways on all counts: food, drinks, service, and ambiance. When you enter you're warmly welcomed into the beautiful, intimate space decorated with Indian murals, vintage photos, and chandeliers. Servers consulted with us making great recommendations. Cocktails were Indian inspired, innovative, and excellent, and the four of us shared a number of dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed everything, including both small and large plates, purple sweet potato chaat, yogurt kabab, lamb chops, spice roasted pineapple, goat nihari, Tandoori roti, and an assortment of desserts. Chef Khanna's presence is much seen and tasted. When not in the kitchen he is a warm host, going from table to table engaging diners. We had a fantastic experience certain to be repeated!

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Amazing food , great ambiance and the best of all was the elite hospitality. Chef Vikas Khanna came to the table first to greet us then to serve the food himself with so much love . It certainly made a great dining experience for us . Our daughter 's birthday certainly was made special by Team Bungalow.

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I went during the first week of opening and had a great experience. Food was so good- lamb chops, yogurt kebab (must order), roasted pineapple, anarkali chicken. The service was great too! Staff super attentive on food and drinks. I also probably had like 3 vimaan drinks- unique whiskey drink. The rest of my party ordered it after trying mine. I'm actually heading back in a couple weeks and hoping it still holds up. I have no problem paying $$$ for innovative Indian food with great flavors and high quality ingredients.

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Vikas Khanna has created magic. I highly recommend it!

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Tasted quite a few dishes. Favorites were shrimp balchao cones,lamb chops,banarasi puri ,pineapple curry and kulfi. The chef comes out and talks with the guests,explains about the spices and inspiration behind the dishes. Ambiance is beautiful.Reminded me of homes in India back in the day. Hard to get reservations but worth a visit.

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2 but the service for once lowers the rating significantly. A friend of mine somehow got a reservation at this restaurant a few days ago and our group of six went. The food here was pretty solid though with some flaws. This is a gorgeous space and they clearly put a lot of effort into it. To drink, I had the Holi Moly for $20 with Kashmiri chili infused mezcal, passion fruit, lime, orange chili cordial, saline, and Kashmiri thandai oil. It was alright but flawed. It was a bit unbalanced mostly tasting of mezcal with a backbone of passion fruit and chili. They thought their drinks were OK also. We ordered the following for our group of six splitting each dish three ways (outside of me ordering the farmer roti separately) and we originally were going to get a biryani. However, the waitress asked us if we had enough lamb chops and she said they are 2 to an order. My friend asked to confirm as he had seen many photos showing that they were three pieces and she was confident that there was only two so we went with two three lamb chops so that everyone got a chop and decided to not get the biryani. They gave us something tasty to begin with what reminded me a bit of papadum but not exactly which had puffed rice topped with powdered sour spicy chili. They were tasty and quite addictive. Food arrived fast and we asked them to slow down as they had overcrowded our table and we barely had room and it stopped entirely so I guess it's either full speed ahead or complete stop. Our first small dish that arrived was the Lamb Seekh Kabobs (three pieces) with kumquat pickle, plum chutney, peanut crumble, and cheese filling for $20. This was tasty and well spiced with a bit of sourness from the chutney. The kabob had a unique crumbly texture and it was very tender with the amul cheese filling adding some nice softness. The pickled kumquat added an extra crunch and sweetness and the crumble added some nuttiness. Well thought out and I would recommend it. We soon got the three orders of the Ammi's Lamb Chops for $30 with amchur, green papaya, poppy, ginger, and garlic which as per the photos came with three lamb chops each. We asked about this and the waitress said that it's based on weight going back on her old confident answer and honestly if she didn't know, she should have asked. Regardless of the issue, the chops were very tender and well flavored but I've had a lot better for similar prices or more at many other Indian spots. We also got the Shrimp Balchao Cones for $18 with nigella, tamarind, garlic, and curry leaves. This also came with three and was okay. The shrimp had the characteristic Goan style sour and spicy flavoring and were sweet and tender and was the best part of the dish. The cones were made of nice buttery and flaky bread but there was honestly too much of it. This was OK. In terms of bread, he ordered two of the Tandoori Roti for $6 each and I got an order of the Farmers Sattu Roti for $12 with roasted chickpea flour, ghee, and flaky salt. The former was OK being the same quality as most other roti though it was a bit cool. The latter was much better being both a more tender warmer bread with a better texture. I'd skip the former. As we skipped the biryani, our solo main dish was the Rajasthani Pulled Lamb for $30 with caramelized onions, black pepper, ghee, and pickled shallots. This was essentially their version of one of my favorite dishes laal maas though with shredded lamb instead of the usual chunks which was honestly a preference. The lamb was very tender and very well spiced. This came with some pickled shallots on the side though there definitely could have been more as well as an extra sauce which added some extra heat. This went well with the bread though the saucy dish needed rice ($9 extra for plain basmati btw.) They gave us some complimentary dessert I presume because of the service issues earlier though she did add it on the bill later (this was fixed.) The main dessert was the Rose Kulfi normally for $16 with candied rose petals, butterfly pea rabri, and white chocolate bark. Artfully presented to look like a rose itself, the ice cream itself had a unpleasant icy texture which kind of ruined the usual creaminess and richness associated with kulfi until it melted a bit. Very good rose flavor. The rabri went texturally well with it and it was alright overall. They also gave us a freebie which I would describe as a cardamom whipped cream topped with powdered candied rose with a little bit of peach on the bottom. It was OK though basic. They gave some rose/fennel seed mukhwas (breath freshener) at the end with the bill which was a good touch. Flavors were solid but our experience wasn't. Out of review room. 2.4 P.S: Shoutouts to the chef who was going around to every table except for ours for some reason. Maybe it was since we were not Indian like 98% of the people eating but who knows?

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The food was good but nothing over the top as the hype was expecting

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#chefvikaskhanna's #bungalownyc lucky & fortunate to have gotten a table at this very fine new Indian restaurant in town. With a beautiful decor and ambiance welcoming you, one felt like walking into a huge entrance of a real bungalow. Though the place was packed, it never felt crowded, cramped or noisy like many top Indian restaurants which I would attribute to the way it is laid out. The highlight of the evening was of course meeting the #masterchef himself who was so friendly, humble and very down to earth. It was such a surreal experience that set a positive vibe throughout the evening. Tried one of their signature cocktail which was passable. Food overall was subtle, flavorful and aromatic but unfortunately nothing really stood out. All the items from the Small Plates we tried were palatable while I'm told the Shrimp Balchao Cones was exceptional. Unfortunately can't say the same for items on the Large Plates with the exception of Kokum Salmon which I'm told was really good while I felt Chicken Chitranee and Biryani were a total let down. Fortunately we rounded it off with some sumptuous desserts in the form of Rose Kulfi, Saffron Panna Cotta and chef's special PRP (stands for passion fruit, rose and peach) sandwich which were truly exceptional. Price was akin to any top tier desi restaurant in town so there were no surprises. Overall a great experience and would rate it as a B+ with the following breakdown - Ambiance 4/5, Hospitality 5/5, Food & Drinks 3.5/5 and Service 4/5.

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My fav thing on the menu was Dahi kabab and the special dessert that was offered off the menu. Everything else was so bad! The paneer chandi is the worst gravy of my life. It's literally like Rabdi with paneer chunks that were hard, imagine that with garlic naan

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Don't expect to get a response from email requesting a reservation for 8. I called multiple times and finally I got someone who said they take long to respond. I explained it was for a birthday celebration and have people visiting out of state and she said she would forward my email. Still waiting a week later. Not sure if food is good but I can say they don't want my business. At least acknowledge my email, even if you can't accommodate my party.

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I was honestly super hyped to try this spot, since my friend had mentioned how hard it was to get a reservation, plus the general hype around it. The interior is modern and well put together; we were sat in the atrium, which has a glass ceiling that allows some of the outside light in, and it's overall beautiful. We started with the yogurt kabob, which was our favorite thing of the night. Super creamy interior, and the exterior had a super crispy crunch which balanced the creaminess. The sauces added nice tartness. We also got the purple sweet potato chaat, and this was not good at all. Way too salty, the mango sauce was way too sour, and the flavors were just much too overwhelming. Texture was lacking uniqueness as well; the potato chaat was overly dense. For entrees, the spice roasted pineapple was also a miss. The pineapple doesn't pick up much flavor itself, so it just tastes like pineapple, and the curry it's in is too thin to contribute much either. The paneer chandni was great though; super creamy curry sauce, and the paneer itself was also clearly fresh. The goat nihari was also good, but honestly tasted like something I could get at any local Indian restaurant. Overall, I don't think it lived up to the hype; definitely some highlights, but there were several dishes that truly tasted bad.

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Opulent and traditional! Loved the interiors. We were seated in the area which had climbers and flowers on the roof and walls. I felt that was beautiful. Food: Cocktails: We tried chai pani and holly molly. Both were amazing. Starters: Dahi kebab: Must try. Delicious! Crispy on outside and silky soft on the inside. With perfect sauce and murabba Kashmirs kiss: interesting textures with an amazing and delicious sauce main course: Paneer Chandini: Rich creamy white sauce with perfect flavoring. I love the drizzle of the chili oil. looked beautiful with the golden leaf. Super soft homemade paneer. Sattu ki roti: this is a very traditional roti from India. Very nutritious and protein packed. It's usually very hardto find this in restaurants. Super good and delicious. It's usually accompanied by a sauce and onion raita. Garlic naan: Textbook! Desserts: Saffron panacotta : panacotta was my least favorite item. There was no jiggle. It was very dense. The flavor was below average Cons: some dishes like garlic naan and Sattu roti did not innovation. That might be a feature than a bug Very average desserts Pros : Everything else and the fairwell gift Will I come here again? Yes but not for deserts.

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