Oct 17, 2024
By: Kapil Yadav
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Vineet Bhatia received a Michelin star in 2001 for his restaurant Zaika in London. His innovative approach to Indian cuisine, blending traditional flavours with modern techniques, earned him acclaim and two Michelin stars overall.
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Atul Kochhar made history as the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star in 2001 at Tamarind in London. He is known for his unique fusion of Indian and British culinary traditions, which has significantly elevated the profile of Indian cuisine globally.
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Garima Arora became the first Indian woman to receive a Michelin star in 2018 for her restaurant Gaa in Bangkok. Her contemporary take on Indian dishes, utilising local ingredients and traditional techniques, has garnered international recognition.
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Alfred Prasad earned his Michelin star at the age of 29 for Tamarind in London, making him the youngest Indian chef to achieve this honour. His focus on modern interpretations of traditional Indian recipes helped redefine British Indian cuisine.
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Vikas Khanna's restaurant Junoon in New York City received a Michelin star within its first year of operation and has maintained it for eight consecutive years. His commit
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Manjunath Mural was the first chef to bring a Michelin star to an Indian restaurant in Southeast Asia with The Song of India in Singapore. His creative approach to Indian cuisine helped set new standards and expectations for fine dining.
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Chef Vijaya Kumar leads Semma in New York City, which received its first Michelin star in 2022. The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic South Indian cuisine and innovative dishes that highlight regional flavours.
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Chetan Shetty heads Rania in Washington D.C., which was awarded a Michelin star for its reimagined Indian dishes that offer a unique dining experience while honouring traditional flavours.
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Sujan Sarkar is the chef behind Indienne in Chicago, which received a Michelin star for its progressive take on Indian cuisine, featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian curated menus that emphasise quality and creativity.
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