How Many Michelin Star Chefs Are There in India?

The Michelin Guide is one of the most prestigious restaurant awards in the world and has been awarding stars to restaurants since 1926. It’s no surprise, then, that the number of Michelin-starred chefs in India is on the rise.

In recent years, India has become a major player on the global culinary scene, and many of its leading chefs have earned Michelin stars. From celebrity chefs to rising stars, here’s a look at some of the most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs in India.

The first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star was Hemant Oberoi, who received his first star in 2012. He is renowned for his innovative dishes that blend Indian spices with French techniques. Oberoi has been featured in numerous publications and television shows and is widely considered to be one of the finest chefs in India.

Chef Gaggan Anand is another renowned Indian chef who has earned a Michelin star. Anand’s modern Indian cuisine has earned him praise from critics around the world and he has been featured in many top publications including The New York Times and The Guardian. Anand’s restaurant Gaggan was also named Asia’s Best Restaurant twice by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

The acclaimed chef Vineet Bhatia is another recipient of a Michelin star for his Mumbai-based restaurant Zaika. Bhatia’s innovative dishes have won him numerous awards including the National Award for Best Chef from the Government of India. His modern take on classic Indian dishes has earned him critical acclaim around the world and he has been featured on several cooking shows as well as books and magazines.

Chef Manish Mehrotra is one of India’s most celebrated chefs who was awarded with a Michelin star for his eponymous restaurant Indian Accent located in New Delhi. His food combines flavors from different regions across India with international influences such as French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Mexican cuisines resulting in an entirely new gastronomic experience that has won him accolades from all over the world including being named one of “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” three times by San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list and also receiving two consecutive years at “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list by S Pellegrino & Acqua Panna as well as being listed among “Asia’s 50 Most Influential Chefs” by Asia Tatler magazine multiple times.

In addition to these four esteemed chefs, there are several other promising young chefs who are making their mark on the culinary world with their creative dishes including Karishma Sakhrani (Gaggan Anand), Manu Chandra (The Fatty Bao) , Saransh Goila (Goila Butter Chicken) , Rahul Akerkar (Indigo Deli) , Gresham Fernandes (Two One Two Bar & Grill).

Today there are more than 10 Michelin-starred restaurants across India which have raised the bar for fine dining experiences in this country.

Conclusion:

Overall, there are currently at least 11 Michelin Star Chefs in India which include some of the most renowned names like Hemant Oberoi, Gaggan Anand, Vineet Bhatia, Manish Mehrotra etc., all pushing boundaries when it comes to modern Indian cuisine.