Vikas Khanna is one of the most successful chefs from India and is well-known internationally as well. He opened a restaurant called Bungalow in New York, which soon became one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Vikas Khanna recently hosted the Ambani and Piramal families at Bungalow and welcomed them with grand gestures. The logo of Reliance was created using marigold flowers and different varieties of roses were used to decorate the restaurant. Mukesh Ambani and his daughter Isha also lit the Diwali candles.
Sharing the heartwarming video on Instagram, Vikas Khanna wrote in the caption, “What an honor to cook for Ambani & Piramal families today at Bungalow. Mysha created the original logo of Reliance with marigold flowers. We used Isha Ambani‘s favorite roses to adorn Bungalow today. 6 different varieties of roses were used along with Ganga Jal to welcome the guests. The amazing Mukesh ji & Isha lit up the Diwali candles. We will continue to light candles using this flame until Diwali. As a symbol of celebrations & continuity of light.”
The restaurant recently completed six months of its opening and another popular chef Ranveer Brar joined him in this celebration. Vikas Khanna wrote, “6 months of blessings. Thank you Universe for giving us an opportunity to serve & share our culture with the World. Hundreds of guests everyday. Thousands of guests on waitlists everyday. Millions of amazing memories created everyday. Thank you @ranveer.brar for your love, support & generosity for this momentous occasion. Love, team Bungalow.”
Vikas Khanna has been known for spreading India’s culture worldwide. In an earlier interview with BBC, he was asked about if his sense of hunger comes from India. He had a befitting reply to the question and said, “My sense of hunger came from New York.”
Praising India’s culture, he further added, “Our cuisine is valued as our greatest soft power, our family structure, spiritual power & wisdom, literature, science, research, technology, music, culture has defined its space in the world.”
Vikas Khanna has worked for several well-known luxury hotel groups including Leela Group Of Hotels, Taj Hotels, and Oberoi Group. He later worked in the US at Salaam Bombay, The Cafe, and Junoon, among others. He also opened restaurants in Dubai called Ellora and Kinara.
He rose to fame in India after he appeared in MasterChef India as one of the judges in several seasons. He was also seen as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia. He has also worked with Gordon Ramsay. Apart from judging shows, he has also produced the documentary ‘Holy Kitchens’ and directed the movie ‘The Last Color’.
