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"The next time you have a birthday, graduation, or Friday night to celebrate, do it at Bungalow. The pan-Indian restaurant with a subterranean dining room and a thumping soundtrack is always fun, especially if you like the sound of unpretentious, lovable food from a regular judge on MasterChef India. Everything is portioned to share, like butter-heavy daal that’s simmered for eight hours, and slow-cooked lamb in a gravy made with roasted tomatoes and caramelized onions. Online reservations go up 20 days in advance at 11am. Bungalow accepts walk-ins for the dining room and eight-seat bar, but the only dishes you can order at the bar are desserts and small plates. If you want a walk-in table, your best bet is early in the week. On a recent Wednesday, there was only a 10-minute wait for two. We've also had some success with email (info@bungalowny.com)." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja
