# Shah Rukh Khan called Vikas Khanna’s restaurant a temple

2026-08-08T16:03:39+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Chef Vikas Khanna recalled on Shekhar Suman's show how Shah Rukh Khan described dining at his New York restaurant Bungalow as entering a temple. The actor told Khanna that most restaurant visits feel like transactions, but Bungalow reminded him of culture, parents, and ancestors. Khanna said the words stayed with him. Khanna also shared an Instagram post where he wrote that his life revolves around his mother, chef Sanjeev Kapoor, and SRK. He recounted how the actor held his hand and spoke about their shared heritage. SRK's upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand, releases this Christmas.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-felt-it-was-like-a-temple-chef-vikas-khanna-recalls-srk-visit-to-his-new-york-restaurant-bungalow-101786177117816.html>

Tags: Bungalow restaurant, celebrity endorsement, Indian cuisine, King movie, Shah Rukh Khan, Vikas Khanna
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