New York City Scores Big With Two of the Best New Restaurants Globally

There are over 28,000 food outlets in New York City, which is why it is not surprising that the city is considered to be one of the best places to eat in the world. Even though it would take more than twenty years to eat at all of New York City’s restaurants, there are still more and more opening up. Recently, two new restaurants have been recognized as being among the best in the world.

It is always wonderful to have our (biased) thoughts verified, and Condé Nast Traveller, a travel award-winning magazine and website, is doing exactly that. Despite the fact that we consider ourselves to be expert foodies because we live in New York City, it is always nice to have our opinions confirmed. The editors over there have spent the past year sleeping, eating, and sailing their way around the world in order to discover the best new restaurants (and hotels and cruise ships), which they are referring to as their 2025 Hot List. Two of the restaurants that they consider to be the best new restaurants in the world are located right here in New York City!

The first new restaurant to make it onto the list is Bungalow, which is located in the East Village and serves Indian cuisine. Chef Vikas Khanna, who has been awarded a Michelin star, is responsible for the creation of some truly mind-blowing dishes. According to Condé Nast:

Bungalow isn’t just one of the city’s hottest tables; it’s an all-out celebration. Of the diversity of India’s culinary cultures, from Kashmir at its crown to Kerala in the south. Of celebrity itself: chef Vikas Khanna – who previously earned a Michelin star at New York’s Junoon and has hosted television shows including MasterChef India – is a major draw. But at its core, Bungalow is Khanna’s canvas for celebrating Indian pride.

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We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to dine at Bungalow ourselves, an experience that we are still thinking about and surely do not take for granted, especially considering that on most evenings, the line of hungry diners hoping to secure a table extends down First Avenue. Yogurt Kababs, Shrimp Balchao Cones, Chicken Salli, and Lamb Tellicherry Fry are some of the foods that can be found within Khanna, which is putting a creative spin on traditional meals.

Bungalow’s Goan Shrimp Balchão, which is served in cones that are reminiscent of the “cream rolls” that are sold at traditional Indian bakeries, was also praised by Condé Nast. Additionally, the black rum-milk punch, which is topped with a toasted Parle-G crumble, was also praised. Bungalow is a true celebration of India’s culture and cuisine, and it is a passport for your tastebuds, from the pleasant atmosphere to the rich choices that are offered. The New York Times has recognized it as one of the top restaurants in the United States, and it was only recently included in the Michelin Guide. There is a good reason for this.

Located on the Upper East Side, Le Veau d’Or is also included on the list of the greatest new restaurants in the world. The French restaurant was established in 1937 by the same group of people who were responsible for Frenchette and Le Rock, and ever since then, it has been offering delicacies that you will not forget in the near future. According to Condé Nast:

French fare is not hard to come by in New York City, but seldom is it quite like this. This menu is classique, as the French culinary forefathers intended, and executed with a precision that even some of Paris’s best restaurants fail to command.

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The restaurant certainly plays into its stoic heritage with its ancient menu and memorabilia, and the $125 three-course prix fixe not only makes you feel as if you have taken a vacation back in time, but it also makes you feel as if you have made a trip directly to France. Frog’s Legs, Goujonettes (thinly sliced fish fillets that are breaded and deep fried), and Pommes Soufflés are some of the foods that stand out as being particularly flavorful and elegant. According to Condé Nast, all of these delicacies are “rarely imported dishes.”

Condé Nast also describes the martini that is served at the traditional French restaurant. This martini is effectively a two-for-one drink because it comes with a vermouth spritz sidecar with it. There is also a reason why Le Veau d’Or was included in the Michelin Guide at the same time as Bungalow was.