This has to be one our favorite restaurants we’ve ever been to. For the TL; DR folks: Bungalow opens Saturday, 3/25 at 5pm. All the food is halal. Chicken is certified-halal from a global wholesale distributor. Bar present. There is a level of elegance and dignity to this place that really captivates our hearts. The ambiance makes you feel like you’re on a vacation. Our expectations were very high to say the least, and it had exceeded our expectations once we walked through the door. It felt like a museum experience (sans blatant colonialism), something that is definitely not in your mind when you’re going out for dinner lol. It took Chef Vikas Khanna and a whole village to produce Bungalow and we’ve been following closely for months 😆. If you don’t know who Chef Vikas is, he is the mastermind behind michellin-starred Junoon and was on master chef India. With so many accolades to his name, this man continues to remain humble and it shows in his work. Bungalow opens this weekend. Best to make reservations. Bungalow 📍24 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009 (Invite: exclusive preview night) #halal #indiancuisine #bengalcuisine #southindiancuisine #indianfood #chefvikas #chefvikaskhanna #halalfood #nyc #newopenings #bungalow #bungalowny #halalfoodblogger #eatingnewyork #halalfoodblogger #indianflavors #indianspices #food #delicious #eastvillage #nycopenings #nycrestaurants #seeforyourself #foodie #muslimfoodies #newforkcity #nyceeeeeeats #halalblog