Michelin stars are undoubtedly one of the highest honors a chef can achieve in the culinary world. The Michelin Guide is the longest running and most prestigious restaurant guide, and being awarded a star is an incredible achievement.
In India, there are currently only six chefs who have been awarded Michelin stars. They are Atul Kochhar, Vineet Bhatia, Gaggan Anand, Manish Mehrotra, Garima Arora and Vikas Seth.
Atul Kochhar is the first Indian chef to have ever earned a Michelin star for his London-based restaurant Benares. He has since gone on to open several other successful restaurants around the world and has been widely praised for his creative approach to Indian cuisine.
Vineet Bhatia is another highly acclaimed chef whose restaurants have won multiple awards including two Michelin stars for Rasoi by Vineet in London. He is widely credited with bringing modern Indian cuisine to the international stage.
Gaggan Anand is a rising star in India’s gastronomy scene and he was recently awarded two Michelin stars for his eponymous restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok. His unique style of cooking combines traditional Indian ingredients with modern techniques to create innovative dishes.
Manish Mehrotra is another celebrated chef who has earned a Michelin star for his restaurant Indian Accent in New York City. He has gained worldwide recognition for his unique take on classic Indian dishes.
Garima Arora, formerly of Gaggan, recently earned her first Michelin star for her Bangkok-based restaurant Gaa. Her creative approach to cooking has won her critical acclaim from both food critics and diners alike.
Vikas Seth, who recently won his first Michelin star for his London-based restaurant Junoon, rounds out this list of distinguished chefs from India who have achieved this highest honor.
In conclusion, while there are currently only six Indian chefs who have been awarded Michelin stars, they are all incredibly talented individuals who have brought India’s rich culinary heritage onto the international stage with their unique styles of cooking.