‘Be an Indian Chef, not French or Italian’
8 months ago

‘Be an Indian Chef, not French or Italian’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Inspirations can be drawn from anyone in the world. Such a person is Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna, who has been a source of inspiration and admiration for millions in our country. During his visit to the Bergner-Agromech Industries Store in Hyderabad, CE had the opportunity for a one-on-one interaction with him, where he shared his preferences for food and his love for Indian cuisine. As he explored the Agromech store, Chef Khanna expressed his amazement, saying, “I never thought there would be something like this store. Few things that are launched are so impressive; they are traditional but modern too.” Food is defined and expressed differently by each individual, and for this super chef, it holds a unique meaning.

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Chef Vikas Khanna opens up about late sister's vision for his New York restaurant: ‘She taught me…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chef Vikas Khanna opens up about late sister's vision for his New York restaurant: ‘She taught me…’

Hindustan Times  

Michelin star Indian chef Vikas Khanna has opened up about the success of his new New York restaurant after the death of his sister Radhika Khanna who helped create the establishment with him. His restaurant Bungalow, which was envisioned by his late sister Radhika Khanna, has recently won the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award. Chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant …

Indian chef Vikas Khanna reveals what gave him ‘perspective’ on restaurant business. Hint: it’s not his Michelin Star
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian chef Vikas Khanna reveals what gave him ‘perspective’ on restaurant business. Hint: it’s not his Michelin Star

Live Mint  

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has revealed that what gave him ‘perspective’ on his New York restaurant, Bungalow, which recently won the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award, was not his Michelin star but his beloved late sister Radhika Khanna. On her deathbed, Khanna said, Radhika took a promise from him to “never be like that chef.” “We had great food in …

Jeff Bezos describes visit to Vikas Khanna's US restaurant Bungalow as a 'pilgrimage'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos describes visit to Vikas Khanna's US restaurant Bungalow as a 'pilgrimage'

India Today  

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos visited celebrated chef Vikas Khanna’s restaurant Bungalow in New York and described his experience as a “pilgrimage”. #PowerOfAuthencity #SoftPowerOfIndia pic.twitter.com/RYiR47xz7G — Vikas Khanna December 13, 2024 In a separate post, Khanna revealed the sumptuous dishes he prepared for Bezos, showcasing a diverse culinary journey across India. The extravagant menu featured Bengali Kasundi Tandoori Avocado, Bihari Sattu …

‘Proud’ netizens react as chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow restaurant gets Michelin Star
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Proud’ netizens react as chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow restaurant gets Michelin Star

Live Mint  

As celebrity chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant ‘Bungalow’ won the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award, proud Indians flooded his post with congratulatory messages. Sharing the news, the MasterChef fame Vikas Khanna posted a picture on Instagram saying, “260 days of Bungalow and today we received the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.” While he has previously received the Michelin Star …

Vikas Khanna shares post on overwhelming response to his Indian restaurant in US: ‘Nothing short of dream to see such…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikas Khanna shares post on overwhelming response to his Indian restaurant in US: ‘Nothing short of dream to see such…’

Live Mint  

Celebrated chef Vikas Khanna gave an update on his recently opened Indian restaurant in New York City, US. Expressing gratitude towards his guests, Vikas Khanna said in a post that he appreciates all “all those guests who log into RESY every single morning for the past almost 8 months for reservation at Bungalow.” The restaurant has been curated by Khanna …

Chef Vikas Khanna reveals how New York is treating his Indian eatery 8 months in: ‘To be sold out in…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chef Vikas Khanna reveals how New York is treating his Indian eatery 8 months in: ‘To be sold out in…’

Hindustan Times  

Eight months in, Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow is still dazzling New York City's culinary scene. Vikas Khanna reflects on Bungalow’s spectacular 8 months Chef Vikas Khanna took to his X handle on November 9 to celebrate the first eight months of Bungalow, his beloved Indian restaurant that opened in March. “As immigrants, we leave so much behind when we migrate, …

Vikas Khanna: It was a very big deal to light up the Empire State Building
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikas Khanna: It was a very big deal to light up the Empire State Building

Hindustan Times  

He’s cooked for the Obamas and other top politicos, written over 40 culinary books and now, Vikas Khanna has another accolade to add to his list — the Indian Michelin-star chef became the first Indian chef to light up the Empire State Building on May 7. Chef Vikas Khanna lit up the iconic Empire State Building in green on May …

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Top Indian Chefs elevating global gastronomy standards from London to Bangkok
11 months ago

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Top Indian Chefs elevating global gastronomy standards from London to Bangkok

Hindustan Times  

Every time friends of mine travel abroad, they ask me to recommend Indian restaurants. The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Top Indian Chefs elevating global gastronomy standards from London to Bangkok Well, yes, I have and I do sometimes go to Indian restaurants when I am abroad but I don’t go to enough of them to be able to speak with …

Culinary crossroad: A look at Indian restaurants featured on Asia's 51-100
1 year ago

Culinary crossroad: A look at Indian restaurants featured on Asia's 51-100

Hindustan Times  

An ever-expanding smorgasbord of masala-packed superstars of Indian cuisine is emerging in newer ways on the global stage. Master Chef Gulam M Qureshi from Dum Pukht of ITC Maurya Dum Pukht, ITC Maurya, Delhi #87 Celebrating 35 years this year, Dum Pukht of ITC Maurya at Chanakyapuri in New Delhi means ‘breathe in’ and ‘to cook’, shares Master Chef Gulam …

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Chefs deserve to be honoured and remembered
1 year ago

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Chefs deserve to be honoured and remembered

Hindustan Times  

These days, chefs are ubiquitous. At the Oberoi Intercontinental, which was India’s first modern hotel when it opened in Delhi in 1965, the Intercontinental connection made it simpler to import expatriate general managers and expatriate chefs rather than look for Indian executive chefs. Though we have nothing against expatriate chefs — and indeed some very good expatriates have run Indian …

Chef Vikas Khanna's 'desi' banter with author over his shirtless pic is viral
1 year, 2 months ago

Chef Vikas Khanna's 'desi' banter with author over his shirtless pic is viral

India Today  

Vikas Khanna responded to a post by an author after she shared a shirtless photo of the chef flaunting his well-toned six-pack abs on X. In a fun banter, author Ruchi Kokcha, shared Vikas’s picture and said in the caption, "Looks like chef Vikas Khanna doesn’t eat what he cooks." Samir, in his post, wrote - "The world knows Vikas …

India’s macro and micro cuisines underappreciated; Masterchef changing that perception, says Vikas Khanna
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s macro and micro cuisines underappreciated; Masterchef changing that perception, says Vikas Khanna

The Hindu  

“If you’re in Hong Kong and craving Indian food, would you choose a Singaporean chef, a Thai chef or an Indian chef,” asks Vikas Khanna. For instance, if I want a French dessert, I’m most likely to visit a French patisserie and enjoy something prepared by someone deeply rooted in that culinary tradition.” The celebrity chef, who is currently a …

Chef Vikas Khanna first Indian to make Gazette Review’s global top 10
2 years, 9 months ago

Chef Vikas Khanna first Indian to make Gazette Review’s global top 10

The Hindu  

Michelin star celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has been ranked among the top 10 global chefs in the world by Gazette Review, becoming the only Indian chef who has made it to the prestigious list. Gazette Review ranked Mr. Khanna sixth, with British chef Gordon Ramsay leading the list. The 50-year-old Amritsar-born and New York-based Khanna is known for taking Indian …

Chef Vikas Khanna on helping Indians out during lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

Chef Vikas Khanna on helping Indians out during lockdown

The Hindu  

It is 4pm in UAE, and a group of peacocks has managed to catch chef Vikas Khanna’s eye as he joins MetroPlus for a video conference call at his signature Kinara restaurant in Dubai’s JA Resort. Feed India was launched in April last year, and has made news as one of the largest food drives funded by an individual, serving …

Chef Vikas Khanna clears the air about BBC interview going viral again; ‘My sense of hunger came from New York’
4 years, 8 months ago

Chef Vikas Khanna clears the air about BBC interview going viral again; ‘My sense of hunger came from New York’

Hindustan Times  

During the pandemic, Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna won hearts by conducting massive food distribution drives. The celebrity chef, calmly but firmly, replied, “My sense of hunger came from New York”, adding his reasoning behind the remark. In the following lines, he added that India is “multidimensional and multicultural.” He continued, “Our cuisine is valued as our greatest soft power, our …

Anoothi Vishal's book Business on a Platter busts food industry myths for aspiring restaurateurs in India
5 years, 4 months ago

Anoothi Vishal's book Business on a Platter busts food industry myths for aspiring restaurateurs in India

Firstpost  

Food was dubbed ‘half a beat’ when journalist Anoothi Vishal started out in 2000, and as a new reporter, it was handed to her. “The way I wanted to write this book, and hopefully that is how it comes across to the readers, was not as a dry business book — while at the same time addressing the hard business …

Millennials prefer quick-to-make and cost-effective food: Chef Vikas Khanna
6 years, 4 months ago

Millennials prefer quick-to-make and cost-effective food: Chef Vikas Khanna

Deccan Chronicle  

An exciting new web-series with Michelin Starred Chef Vikas Khanna started on Wednesday. The new show, Speaking on the video series Chef Vikas Khanna said, “Breakfast is an important part of the day for me. He also added, "I am happy that through the web-series with Quaker we will not only showcase the versatility of oats, but also show the …

8 times Vikas Khanna made India proud on an international platform
7 years, 4 months ago

8 times Vikas Khanna made India proud on an international platform

India Today  

There are more than enough reasons to be proud of celebrity chef Vikas Khanna. Michelin Star Picture courtesy: Facebook/Vikas Khanna Vikas Khanna started his first restaurant, Junoon, in New York City on December 2, 2010. Khanna appeared in the second episode of Kitchen Nightmares Season One as a mentor chef, and later in Hell's Kitchen Season Six--both TV series run …

In New Cookbook, Acclaimed Indian Restaurant Finally Spills Its Secrets
7 years, 5 months ago

In New Cookbook, Acclaimed Indian Restaurant Finally Spills Its Secrets

NPR  

In New Cookbook, Acclaimed Indian Restaurant Finally Spills Its Secrets Enlarge this image toggle caption Ari Shapiro/NPR Ari Shapiro/NPR Rasika, an Indian restaurant in Washington, D.C., has won just about every recognition possible. Rasika Flavors of India By Ashok Bajaj, Vikram Sunderam, David Hagedorn Purchase BookPurchase close overlay Buy Featured Book Your purchase helps support NPR programming. "The most important …

Vikas Khanna gets nostalgic about working with chef Gordon Ramsay
7 years, 9 months ago

Vikas Khanna gets nostalgic about working with chef Gordon Ramsay

India Today  

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has had the privilege of working with and under world-renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay. In many of his interviews in the past, Vikas Khanna has often spoken about che Gordon Ramsay being one of the most down-to-earth and genius mentors one could have. Just yesterday, though, Vikas got reminiscent about the time he spent working with an …

Here's a throwback picture of a very young Vikas Khanna
8 years, 4 months ago

Here's a throwback picture of a very young Vikas Khanna

India Today  

If you know anything about Vikas Khanna, you know that he started young. He entered the kitchen as a young boy-because of a deformity in the legs, Vikas couldn't play with the other kids, hence took solace in the kitchen, saw his grandmother, Biji, cooking, and eventually picked up. While the celebrity chef's life story doesn't fail to inspire us …

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