Dehradun, Nov. 9 -- A slice of India transplanted onto a New York street

Vikas Khanna brings the soul of India to the heart of New York, enchanting every guest with the warmth of Indian hospitality, exquisite flavours and an aesthetic steeped in its culture.

Of all the pleasures I had promised myself on my visit to the United States this year, none shone brighter than an evening at Bungalow, the celebrated Indian restaurant in New York City helmed by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna.

This year, Vikas made history as the first Indian chef to be named among TIME's 100 Most Influential People 2026, honoured for his culinary brilliance, his humanitarian work and his gift for building bridges between cultures. Seeing his face light up Tim...