Junoon earns a Michelin star
Junoon in Manhattan picked up its first Michelin star in the same year it opened — the chef behind it has since amassed seven additional Michelin awards over his career, underscoring New York’s evolving Indian fine‑dining scene. (hindustantimes.com)
Junoon opened in Manhattan on December 8, 2010, and was founded by chef Vikas Khanna alongside restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj. (en.wikipedia.org) The restaurant picked up its first Michelin recognition in the 2011 New York guide (published October 2011), roughly ten months after opening. (wine4food.com) Junoon retained a Michelin star for multiple consecutive years — the restaurant is widely reported to have held a star through much of the 2010s and is credited with keeping a place for Indian fine dining on the New York map. (ny.eater.com) Vikas Khanna, Junoon’s public chef face, has continued to collect Michelin recognitions across later projects, including a Michelin Bib Gourmand for his New York restaurant Bungalow in the 2024 listings. (thehindu.com) Junoon remains listed in the MICHELIN Guide’s New York restaurant entries, reflecting its continuing presence in the guide even as its starred status shifted with subsequent editions. (guide.michelin.com)
