Tresind Studio Becomes First Indian Restaurant to Receive Michelin's Highest Honor

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Tresind Studio, an Indian restaurant in Dubai, has made history by becoming the first Indian restaurant to receive the prestigious Michelin three-star rating. This achievement is a testament to the growing recognition of Indian cuisine on the global stage, according to Gwendal Poullennec, the head of Michelin. Chef Himanshu Saini, who is under 40, is now one of the most successful Indian chefs in the world, with his team bursting into tears of joy upon receiving the news.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tresind Studio is the first Indian restaurant in the world to receive three Michelin stars.
  • The restaurant is the only one in West Asia, across all cuisines, to have won this culinary accolade.
  • Chef Himanshu Saini, under 40, is now one of the most successful Indian chefs in the world.
  • Gwendal Poullennec, the head of Michelin, believes that the time is right for Indian food to receive global recognition.
  • Tresind Studio's roots are firmly Indian, with its chef training at Delhi's Indian Accent and its owner, Bhupender Nath, being a self-made man from Bihar.
  • The restaurant has two locations, with one in Dubai and the other in Mumbai.

Statistics:

  • There are only 151 three-star restaurants in the world, making Tresind Studio's achievement even more remarkable.
  • Michelin stars are highly valued by chefs due to their incorruptibility, expertise, and credibility.
  • Tresind Studio is the first restaurant in Dubai to receive the three-star rating, beating expectations that a European-run restaurant would win the award.
  • The Michelin guide covers over 50 global destinations and includes thousands of restaurants.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times (no date)

*MICHELIN GUIDE (no date)

  • Gwendal Poullennec, Head of Michelin (no date)