Bungalow

4.9/10Indian

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Get the . It's wrapped in a shredded knafeh crust and it's the dish people keep naming. Anarkali chicken is the other pick. People argue about the rest. Plenty of Indian diners say the food is toned down for an American palate and overpriced, while others say the flavors and the service are excellent. The bread and rice get called meh either way.

24 1st Ave, New YorkEast Village, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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  • If you love Indian food and are intrigued by this place, I’d absolutely recommend visiting. Also seems like this spot would be a great place to go with a vegetarian! So many great vegetable-forward options throughout the menu.

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  • I enjoyed it but I feel indian fine dining has a long way to go especially when I compare it to other restaurants in the city.

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  • For us, Bungalow did well the flavor nuances and experiential elements but missed the mark on easy fundamentals which left us, perplexed and a little disappointed.

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  • Concerning standout dishes, it’ll have to be the yogurt kebabs and the railway chicken curry. Being wrapped in the same shredded crust that’s used for knafeh, the kebabs were a textural sensation.

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  • Food 8/10 - unique yet still clear to its roots

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  • replying to u/Bvenkat209: This is unfortunate to read. 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

    the food was great, particularly the small plates. The seekh kabob and sweet potato chaat were all-timers.

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  • The flavor profiles of appetizers and mains were inspired. The bread and rice were meh, and while the food was delicious, it arrived to us room temperature, if not a tad cool, reducing the overall experience.

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  • but it was just an ok restaurant, nothing for which it’s so hard to get reservations.. it boasts of north indian food but i have had way better north indian food in NJ

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