Bungalow NYC - 4.7 rating - Indian Country Club Dining in East Village

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Bungalow

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark):
24 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
Landmark: Near East Houston St · East Village nightlife corridor

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – East Village

Opening Year / Newly Opened: 2023

Cuisine Type: Indian · Country Club Classics · Progressive Regional

Dining Style: Casual Dining · Upscale Vibes · Cocktail-Forward

Price Range: Approx. cost for two: $60–$120

Special Offers / Deals:

• No special deals listed

• Reservation requires $25 non-refundable per-person deposit, applied toward bill

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Vintage Indian country club nostalgia · Colonial-era design · Plush, warm, elegant

Seating Capacity & Layout: Indoor seating only · Booths · Standard tables · Cocktail-focused bar area

Lighting & Music Style: Warm, moody lighting · Retro lounge soundtrack · Upscale yet relaxed

Outdoor Seating: Not available

Unique Interior Highlights:

• Rich wood paneling

• Vintage Indian posters

• Clubhouse-inspired decor

• Plush seating & old-world glamour

📌 Suggested Photos to Upload:

• Exterior signage

• Dining room & bar

• Vintage decor details

• Signature dishes & cocktails

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• Paneer Chandni

• Spice-Roasted Pineapple

• Club Chicken Tikka

• Country Captain Curry

• Keema Matar Toast

• Masala Dal

• All Signature Breads (must order)

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Craft cocktails with Indian botanicals

• Whisky-forward drinks

• House infusions & spiced syrups

• Fresh mocktails

⭐ Signature Dishes You Must Try:

• Paneer Chandni

• Spice-Roasted Pineapple

• Bread Basket (each bread recommended)

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegetarian · Vegan-friendly items · Gluten-free dishes available

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Attentive, polished, charming — aligned with elevated country club hospitality

Waiting Time Experience: High demand; reservations strongly recommended

Ideal For: Date nights · Group dinners · Celebrations · Cocktail evenings · Food-focused outings

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best-Selling Items: Paneer Chandni · Country Captain Curry · Spice-Roasted Pineapple

Chef’s Specials:

• Progressive Indian small plates

• Modern country club platters

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

From Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna and Bombay House Hospitality (GupShup, Chote Miya, Ammi), Bungalow revives the charm of India’s vintage clubhouses — a world of culture, elegance, and timeless culinary traditions.

Chef Profile:

Vikas Khanna — Michelin-starred chef, global culinary ambassador, and celebrated Indian food icon.

Entertainment:

Lounge ambience · Cocktail bar culture · No loud music, refined atmosphere

Instagrammable Highlights:

Vintage decor · Elegant plates · Chic cocktails · Clubhouse interiors

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.7 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Lunch & Dinner (varies daily)

Delivery Platforms: Varies (check website)

Parking: Street parking · Nearby paid garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hfbw87umWJeKQwde9