A Journey Built on Heart, Food and Humanity Chef Vikas Khanna is known worldwide — not only for his Michelin-star achievements — but for his warmth, humility and generosity. His story begins in Amritsar, learning to cook beside his grandmother — where food meant love, service and belonging. Early Struggles That Built Character Born with …
Chef Vikas Khanna is known worldwide — not only for his Michelin-star achievements — but for his warmth, humility and generosity.
His story begins in Amritsar, learning to cook beside his grandmother — where food meant love, service and belonging.
Born with a foot disability, Vikas was often told that professional kitchens — with long hours and physical strain — were impossible for him.
Instead of accepting limitations, he worked harder than ever — catering small events, learning business basics, and building resilience through relentless practice.
When Vikas moved to the United States, life wasn’t glamorous.
He worked long shifts — sometimes washing dishes — while planning menus and dreaming of culinary success.
Slowly, through discipline and passion, he built his name — eventually running one of New York’s most recognised Indian restaurants.
Today, Vikas Khanna is:
His storytelling celebrates Indian food as culture — not trend.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vikas Khanna launched one of India’s largest food relief programmes, coordinating meals for those in need across the country.
For him — food isn’t status.
It is service and dignity.
Vikas Khanna represents a rare kind of success — where achievement is matched with empathy.
His story teaches us that true greatness is built on:
And deep love for people.
