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Chef Vikas Khanna Makes It To Time100 2026 List
Chef Vikas Khanna Makes It To Time100 2026 List: Here's Why A Reservation Is Almost Impossible At His NYC Restaurant
What does it take for a chef to make it to the world’s most influential list, and still have people waiting endlessly for a table? For Vikas Khanna, it is not just about what’s plated, it is about what’s shared. Named among the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2026, his journey goes far beyond the kitchen. As celebrated chef Eric Ripert puts it, Khanna’s true distinction lies in his extraordinary heart, a generosity that travels across borders, touching lives with quiet purpose.
From his humble beginnings in Amritsar to Michelin-starred kitchens and global television fame as a judge on MasterChef India, the chef has used food as a powerful tool for connection, memory, and social good.
So when you hear that securing a reservation at his New York restaurant, Bunglow, feels nearly impossible, it is not just about demand, it is about the experience. A space where food becomes a language, where stories are served alongside flavours, and where every plate reflects a deeper connection to people and purpose.
At the heart of Khanna’s current empire sits Bungalow, his highly anticipated modern Indian restaurant in New York City. Since opening, securing a table here has become the stuff of legend, with waiting lists reportedly stretching beyond 18 months. In a city where new restaurants open and close with alarming frequency, Bungalow has achieved that elusive status: it is not merely a dining destination, but a cultural experience that people plan months, even years, in advance.
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What makes a reservation at Bungalow almost impossible? It is the complete sensory journey Khanna has created. Tucked away with a glass-covered roof often adorned with elaborate floral installations (including one shaped like Lord Ganesha), the restaurant feels like an intimate, elevated Indian home — warm, celebratory, and deeply personal.
Bungalow has quickly become a magnet for global A-listers. Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, Anne Hathaway, Zohran Mamdani and even Jeff Bezos have all dined there. The restaurant’s warm hospitality and inventive Indian flavours have turned it into a favoured spot for celebrities seeking not just exceptional food, but a deeply emotional and cultural dining experience in New York.
Khanna’s menu is a masterful reimagination of Indian classics through a contemporary lens. Standout dishes include:
Spice-Roasted Pineapple Curry: Pineapple slices massaged with roasted spices, brined to draw out their sweetness, then served in a fragrant coconut-mustard sauce with a touch of banana ketchup. It is sweet, sour, spicy, and utterly addictive.
Yogurt Kebab: One of the most talked-about plates in New York right now. Spiced yogurt is frozen, wrapped in delicate kataifi pastry, and fried to create a crispy shell encasing warm, fragrant yogurt — a dish the New York Times hailed as one of the best in the city.
Anarkali Chicken: Layers of pomegranate in the marinade, glaze, and accompanying chutney, finished with a cheese and pomegranate molasses coating after tandoor cooking.
Malwani Fish Tikka and saffron-mango desserts inspired by traditional Indian cassata ice cream round out an menu that feels both rooted in heritage and refreshingly modern.
Every bread, parathas and naans is made fresh to order, emerging steaming from the oven, while the energy in the dining room has been described by Khanna himself as “like attending a big Indian wedding where I’m the bride’s father making sure everyone leaves happy."
From chef’s earliest dreams in Amritsar to every milestone today, Vikas Khanna’s late sister Radhika has been his greatest inspiration and guiding light. Even after her passing in 2022, her love, strength, and vision continue to illuminate his path every single day to the point where he dedicates rituals, rangolis and dishes to her.
Whether feeding thousands during crises, supporting small farmers, or creating space for his team’s stories in the kitchen, the chef has consistently shown that influence in today’s world is as much about heart and humanity as it is about headlines and Michelin stars.
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As Eric Ripert notes in his tribute, “Vikas reminds us that true influence is measured not only by success, but also by how deeply we uplift and connect with others."
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