chef & partner, Bungalow (New York) · 14 picks
Where does Vikas Khanna eat in New York? Vikas Khanna has named 14 places in New York: Katz's Delicatessen, Lil' Frankie's, Le Pavillon, Le Café Louis Vuitton NYC, Angel and 9 more. Each one is listed below in their own words, with the source.
Vikas Khanna is the chef behind Bungalow, an Indian restaurant in the East Village with a Michelin Bib Gourmand; before it, he ran the kitchen at Junoon when it earned a Michelin star, and he is the longest-standing judge on MasterChef India. These are the places he names when asked where he eats in New York, from Katz’s and Russ & Daughters to Angel, a small restaurant in Jackson Heights he says he sends everybody to.
I'm obsessed with Katz’s Deli and Russ & Daughters.
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Just across the street from Bungalow, Lil Frankie’s. It’s open until 4am. Back is broken, heart is broken, but your soul is so happy.
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I didn't go with many expectations, but I was blown away. It was so good, so well put together.
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I send everybody to Angel restaurant in Jackson Heights. It's a small restaurant, and the guy does everything himself. For me, that was the first time I felt the taste of home.
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With my staff on a day out, it has to be Carmine’s.
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I'm obsessed with Katz’s Deli and Russ & Daughters.
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GupShup because it's reliable. It's family. It’s like private dining, but it's still a restaurant.
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One of the best Indian meals I've had has to be the Ganesh Temple in Queens.
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It is the epitome of New York City spirit. It's open 24 hours, but the energy in that restaurant never drops. I just love that.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
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Published 2026-10-05