Philadelphia, USA – March 23, 2025 – Mr.Paanwala is proud to join Bungalow New York’s 1st Anniversary celebration as a featured service provider, offering luxurious signature paan experiences—including the iconic 24ct Gold Paan—to enhance the evening’s culinary excellence. The event will take place on March 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
Helmed by 8-time Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna, Bungalow has redefined Indian fine dining in New York. Mr.Paanwala is honoured to bring a culturally rich element to the evening alongside Chef Khanna. This event also marks a special reunion, eight months after our previous collaboration. Our mission continues: to elevate paan culture on the global stage by blending tradition with innovation.
During the event, Mehul Patel had the opportunity to personally interview Chef Vikas Khanna—a moment that resonated widely online. The interview clip, shared on Instagram, garnered over 142,000 views, reflecting the growing global interest in paan culture and the voices preserving it.
“Paan has been a part of Indian culture and cuisine for centuries, and every region has its own style—from Lucknow to Indore to Kolkata, Punjab, Delhi, and Mumbai,” said Chef Vikas Khanna. “It’s an essential part of Indian cuisine. In fine dining, paan fits beautifully as a post-meal experience. It aids digestion and serves as a natural mouth freshener. At Bungalow, our ‘paan saar’ is one of our best-selling drinks. We use paan in desserts, truffles, petit fours—I even use paan leaves for smoking.”
Mehul asked: “Would you ever expect Indian cuisine without paan?”
“Ye toh kabhi nahi ho sakta,” replied Chef Vikas Khanna. “You can’t remove it for convenience. Paan has been part of our culture since Vedic times. But the commercialization—especially the use of tobacco—has hurt its image. Paan doesn’t need that. In fact, it damages its legacy.”
Jay Shetty, in his signature poetic style, celebrated the moment with cultural pride:
“Michelin star standard for paan. Aye, Paanwala baby, let’s go. This is spiritual. This is energy. This is spring equinox. This is moon. This is Shiva. This is Parvati. Let’s do everything together. Peace.”
For Mehul Patel, the evening was deeply personal:
“Every time we come here to share the paan experience, we leave with warm memories. We appreciate what Chef Vikas does for Indian culture globally. We try to echo that in the paan space—constantly asking: what else, what new, what better can we create for the community, the culture, and the world?”
The evening featured Mr.Paanwala’s signature creations, served to a high-profile guest list as the final touch to a refined dining journey. The 24ct Gold Paan dazzled guests, adding cultural depth to the evening’s energy.
Mr.Paanwala is honoured to have contributed a unique, immersive touch to Bungalow’s anniversary celebration—uniting taste, tradition, and storytelling in one unforgettable evening.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Chef Vikas Khanna, Jay Shetty, Jimmy Rizwi, Neerja Patel, and the entire Bungalow NY team for the opportunity to be part of such a memorable occasion.
About Mr.Paanwala
Founded by Mehul Patel in 2009, Mr.Paanwala is the world’s leading brand for modern, tobacco-free paan. With over 100 handcrafted creations, the brand has served more than 3 million Paan across 32 U.S. states and 12+ countries. Known for blending traditional ingredients with global appeal, Mr.Paanwala continues to redefine paan for luxury events, weddings, festivals, and celebrity gatherings.
Contact:
Mehul Patel – Mr.Paanwala
Phone: 215-264-2939
Email: info@mrpaanwala.com
Website: www.mrpaanwala.com
MehulPatel@Bungalow,NY:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHrBIDmP7QV/?igsh=YzQ1a3J2am96ZjM2
Vikas Khanna Interview: https://www.instagram.com/mr.paanwala/reel/DIMPk5UOnkJ/?hl=en
Jay Shetty: https://www.instagram.com/mr.paanwala/reel/DHvntU0uLPR/?hl=en
