Amazing food, inviting atmosphere, great service, polished chef and owner.

You need to do the Resy dance and do what you can to secure a reservation at Bungalow.

I must admit to not being a fan of Indian cuisine.

Bungalow has completely altered my opinion.

Bungalow is an invitation to experience Indian history, culture and incredible cuisine inspired by opulent clubs that have shaped Indian social life.

Once you walk down the steps past the lounge and the bar we made a quick right and nirvana, a lovely garden area with an open room.

Settled, an attractive, charming man appears who regaled us with terrific tales. I realized it is Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna.

Along with his culinary talents, Khanna is a restauranteur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian. He is also been a judge on Master Chef India since its inception and has 5 million Instagram followers.

Not being an expert on Indian food I was a bit befuddled by the extensive menu. Our server guided us along practicing patience and thoughtful recommendations.

We ordered unique cocktails.

We then commenced our culinary journey after munching on the complimentary appetizer.

What a fabulous beginning. The Yogurt Kebabs were off the charts made with kataifi (delicate, thin strands made out of shredded phyllo dough), purple cabbage, fiber and spicy mango coulis ($22).

The Banarasi Puri was fabulous. You are meant to pop the entire circular gem into your mouth. It is filled with potato, beetroot, pineapple, cilantro and tamarind chutney and green papaya ribbons ($12).

Sadly, I am a renowned spice pussy so as tasty as the banarasi puri were I was on fire so I quickly ordered the delicious Cucumber Raita presented in a creamy yogurt sauce with grapes and cumin. It calmed the heat ($7).

My husband tackled the Shrimp Balchao Cones with nigella, tamarind, garlic and curry leaves. I could not handle the heat. He loved them ($18).

The infamous Ammi’s Lamb Chops, a recipe from  Vikas’ mother, were delectably tender and flavorful. The seasoning included mango powder, green papaya, poppy seed, ginger and garlic ($36).

The Paneer Chandni consisting of homemade cheese, cashew, cardamom and pepper was outrageous ($30).

The Naan bread was the perfect dipping tool ($6).

Eggplant Bharta with Japanese eggplant, smoked onions, peas, tomatoes and cilantro was my least favorite despite the hearty, rich texture and distinctive flavor ($28).

The mainstay Daal Bungalow was creamy made with black lentils, kidney beans, homemade butter and chili oil ($24).

The Mango Three Ways dessert was light and airy with perfect raspberries, rasmalai (made from whole milk), creamy mango mousse and coulis ($16).

Bungalow beautifully presents time-honored recipes and reimagined classic dishes in a serene setting. It is one of the most exciting restaurants to debut in New York City in 2024.

Bungalow 24 East 1st Avenue New York City. Open Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 5-10:30pm, Thursday-Saturday 5-11pm. Reservations on Resy.