Getting a Michelin star is considered the pinnacle of success in the culinary world. Here are 7 Michelin star Indian chefs making the country and our cuisine proud across the world.
Born and raised in Punjab, Vikas Khanna worked very had and opened his Indian restaurant, Junoon, in New York, which won a Michelin star in just a year and continued to win for the next 6 years.
He won a Michelin star for his London restaurant Tamarind and went on to win another one for his Benaras, a restaurant in an upscale London district.
The first Indian woman to win a Michelin star, Garima Arora won the star for her restaurant in Bangkok, Gaa.
Aylur has made the South-West coastal Indian cuisine into a global phenomenon. His restaurant The Quilon in London has won a Michelin star and retained it for a record 14 years - a feat in itself.
After holding a Michelin star for 8 years at the Taj Campton in California, Gopinathan won the coveted two-star accolade, a true recognition of his talent that has defined a California-Indian taste palate.
The youngest Indian chef to win a Michelin star at just 29 years, Alfred Prasad has been overseeing four iconic eateries - Imli Street, Zaika, and Tamarind in California.