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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants
The winners were announced at Dubai's fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View | No Credit Dubai got its very first three Michelin-starred restaurants this year. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In a glittering and glamorous ceremony held at the Address Skyview, European restaurant FZN by Bjorn Frantzen and homegrown eatery Tresind Studio were announced as the recipients of the honour. The teams of both restaurants got standing ovations for their achievement. With this, the latter becomes the only Indian restaurant in the world to have three Michelin stars. While chef Himanshu Sahni of Tresind Studio threw air punches to celebrate the historic win, Chef Bjorn said he arrived in Dubai for the first time 16 years ago and that three Michelin stars here felt 'unreal'. FZN, which blends modern European fine dining with Japanese influences, also holds a three Michelin stars in Stockholm and Singapore. The achievement was announced by Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide. Three stars are the highest recognition awarded by the body, which celebrates its 125th year of establishment in 2025. According to him, there are approximately only 140 restaurants across the world which has this distinction. Tresind Studio has been on the list of Michelin Guide since its launch in 2022. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide, said: "Dubai's rapid transformation into a global culinary hub is testament to its diversity and excellence. "As demonstrated by Trèsind Studio's historic achievement of earning Three Michelin Stars in its fourth appearance - making it the first Indian restaurant worldwide to earn the Guide's highest accolade. 'Dubai embraces a rich tapestry of flavors that reflect the world's gastronomic passions. 'With the city now home to 119 Michelin-recommended establishments, it stands as a beacon for food lovers, drawing them to experience the very best of the world's culinary traditions, all within one dynamic destination." FZN by Bjorn Frantzen and homegrown eatery Tresind Studio were announced as the recipients of the three Michelin-stars | No Credit It also comes as a young 30-year-old chef, who was born and raised in Dubai, became a man of many jackets when he scooped up the young chef award and a one Michelin star during the evening, which came just five months after opening. Abhiraj Khatwani of Manao was described as 'one to watch' for his exceptional cooking skills. He thanked the Orfali brothers for their support in helping set up the restaurant. It serves an 11-course tasting menu comprised of re-imagined Thai classics. Jamavar, an authentic Indian restaurant located in the Dubai Opera district, was praised for its goat curry, which was the deciding factor for inspectors. Culinary Director and Executive Chef Surendar Mohan shared a heartfelt speech thanking his family for their 'unconditional support' and for 'allowing me to work seven days a week, morning and night for my passion'. Jamavar also has branches in London and Doha, where they hold one Michelin star as well. The Michelin Green Star recognition was retained by Boca, Lowe, and Teible for their mindful practices. Several other special awards were also handed out during the evening. The Opening of the Year award went to Sin Keun Choi Ronin for serving up a 'rather special experience', while the Service Award for offering hospitality of the highest standard was awarded to Mohamed Galal of Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. The Sommelier Award was handed over to Shiv Menon Boca for 'exuding enthusiasm and pride' in his work. In addition to awarding one-star and two-star recognition, the Michelin Guide Dubai also recognised several other restaurants for various achievements. The anonymous inspectors of the organisation picked a total of 119 establishments, covering 35 different types of cuisine. Five new restaurants were added to the Bib Gourmand list, which recognises quality cooking at reasonable prices. These were DUO Gastrobar- Creek Harbour, Harummanis, Hawkerboi, Khadak and Sufret Maryam. Dubai is now home to 119 MICHELIN-recommended establishments | Shutterstock Here is the full list of the 19 restaurants in the guide this year: Three stars — Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. FZN by by Bjorn Frantzen Trèsind Studio Two stars — Excellent cooking, worth a detour Il Ristorante- Niko Romito (retained) STAY by Yannick Alléno (retained) Row on 45 (retained) One Michelin Star — high quality cooking, worth a stop 11 Woodfire (retained) Al Muntaha (retained) Hakkasan (retained) Höseki (retained) Ossiano (retained) Tasca by Jose Avillez (retained) Avatara (retained) Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (retained) Moonrise (retained) Smoked Room (retained) La Dame de Pic Dubai (retained) Orfali Brothers (retained) Manao (new) Jamavar (new) The Michelin Guide Dubai selection 2025 at a glance: 2 restaurants with Three Michelin Stars (1 Promotion, 1 New) 3 restaurants with Two Michelin Stars 14 restaurants with One Michelin Star (2 new) 3 restaurants with a Michelin Green Star 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants (5 new) 78 Michelin selected restaurants (15 new) A replay of The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony and other highlights is available on the official MICHELIN Guide Middle East Facebook page and the MICHELIN Guide Global YouTube channel - along with the full selection of The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 on this website. Visit the MICHELIN Guide's official website, or download the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android), to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel. This article is produced by SWNS based on content distributed by GlobeNewswire.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why You Should Dine At These Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurants In Dubai
If you are planning a trip to Dubai, you must make time to sample its food culture in different ways. Beyond street eats, international food chains and mall cafes, Dubai offers an exquisite range of fine dining experiences - some of which are considered among the best in the world. These award-winning restaurants are renowned for their clever and distinctive approaches to gastronomy. Several of them are Indian establishments serving elevated versions of regional cuisine. Dubai is currently home to three Michelin-starred Indian restaurants. Each of them has unique features that make them a worthy dining destination. Here is a guide to help you decide which one(s) to visit: These Indian Restaurants In Dubai Have Michelin Stars - Here's Why You Should Visit: 1. Tresind Studio Tresind Studio is the world's first and only Indian restaurant to win three Michelin stars. It is also one of only two Dubai restaurants to hold this coveted status at present. For many, this distinction alone is reason enough to try to score a reservation (which is far from easy). However, it is important to understand what it actually offers you as a guest. Helmed by Chef Himanshu Saini, Tresind Studio offers tasting menus that showcase reimagined regional Indian flavours. The presentation is innovative and visually striking, as it combines traditional ingredients and textures in unexpected ways. The restaurant is located on the terrace of the St. Regis Gardens at The Palm Jumeirah, thus offering a rooftop view - ideal for a luxurious dining experience. Who should visit: Dine at Tresind Studio if you are someone who seeks out the best of the best Indian restaurants in any given destination, if you want an intimate fine dining experience (it has only 20 seats), or if you simply want to try an elevated Indian tasting menu served with theatrical flair. This Indian restaurant offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare, so it caters to a wide range of food preferences. In terms of location, Tresind Studio also has an advantage since The Palm Jumeirah is a popular tourist destination in itself. So, if you get the chance to dine here, you can plan your itinerary around your visit to this locality and its various other attractions. 2. Avatara Avatara is the world's first and only vegetarian Indian restaurant with a Michelin star. Its food famously contains no garlic or onion. Led by Chef Rahul Rana, Avatara aims to challenge stereotypes about Indian vegetarian cuisine and spotlight overlooked ingredients through its multi-course tasting menus. Like Tresind Studio, Avatara is also known for its eye-catching presentation, although it follows its own creative style. Moreover, each course comes with a fascinating story that adds depth to the experience. Avatara is located in Dubai Hills Business Park. The space has a soothing interior design, which allows the vibrant colours on plates to stand out even more. Who should visit: Plan a meal at Avatara if you are curious to try the diverse possibilities of vegetarian Indian food. Even if you are a non-vegetarian, this can help you appreciate new dimensions of plant-based ingredients. The food here is also said to be wholesome and typically light. So, if you are seeking a multi-course tasting menu that is not overly rich or heavy, Avatara could be a good option. 3. Jamavar Dubai Jamavar Dubai was awarded its first Michelin star in 2025. Its two other international branches - London and Doha - also hold single Michelin stars. The restaurant is helmed by Culinary Director Surender Mohan. The menu curation is inspired by the royal delicacies of Northern India and the coastal flavours of the Southern states. The glamorous interiors are enhanced by chandeliers, palatial designs and striking artwork. Jamavar is situated in downtown Dubai in the Opera District. Who should visit: Jamavar Dubai is an excellent choice if you want an Indian restaurant with opulent interiors and indulgent delicacies. Unlike the other two restaurants on this list, Jamavar offers food a la carte too (not just tasting menus). Its location in downtown Dubai means it is close to several other popular tourist attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium and more. Additionally, if you are attending a show at the Dubai Opera, Jamavar offers a set lunch menu as a pre-theatre dining option, as per The Michelin Guide. Want other travel tips for your Dubai trip? Click here to read more.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Dubai eatery gets three Michelin stars in first for Indian cuisine
Dubai eatery gets three Michelin stars in first for Indian cuisine. — Photo: Mumen KHATIB/ AFPTV/ AFP An Indian restaurant in Dubai was awarded the maximum three Michelin stars Thursday – the first time the prestigious honour has been given to Indian cuisine anywhere in the world. The crowd erupted in cheers as Tresind Studio was named a three-star winner at the Michelin Guide's fourth Dubai ceremony, along with another Dubai restaurant – FZN by Bjorn Frantzen. It also marks the first time restaurants in the United Arab Emirates received the top Michelin rating. "Today I realised what is the word called 'only' and how heavy it is when we are awarded (the three stars) as the only Indian restaurant," said Bhupender Nath, founder of Tresind Studio. Chef Himanshu Saini, 38, said he felt "proud" that the fine-dining restaurant had made history. "I hope this motivates all the younger upcoming chefs," he said, adding "it's a dream which is possible". "I think it's a great time for Indian food". Michelin guide international director Gwendal Poullennec called the chef a "pioneer" who had paved "the way for many more talents to join the industry in India". 'Culinary history' On its website, the restaurant said it aimed to challenge common perceptions of Indian cuisine "by showcasing flavours both new and familiar through a creative lens". The eatery with just 20 seats and an open kitchen located on the Palm, Dubai's famous man-made island, said it favours ingredients locally sourced from organic and sustainable farmers in the UAE. "Tresind Studio in Dubai has just made culinary history, becoming the first-ever Indian restaurant to earn Three MICHELIN Stars," the Michelin Guide said on its website. "While The MICHELIN Guide is not in India, the global spotlight is brighter than ever. Indian chefs in cities from London to Dubai have been rewriting the playbook, fusing time-honoured flavours with boundary-pushing techniques," it added. In 2022, 11 Dubai restaurants were awarded the first Michelin stars in the Middle East as dozens of the city's eateries made it into the prestigious gastronomic guide. Created in 1900 by the brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin of tyre company Michelin for motorists, the guide has become a reference for food lovers and has been known to make or break careers. Most UAE residents are foreigners and it is home to around 3.5 million Indian nationals – the largest expatriate community in the Gulf country. saa/aya/dv Michelin
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Dubai eatery gets 3 Michelin stars in first for Indian cuisine
An Indian restaurant in Dubai was awarded the maximum three Michelin stars Thursday — the first time the prestigious honor has been given to Indian cuisine anywhere in the world. The crowd erupted in cheers as Tresind Studio was named a three-star winner at the Michelin Guide's fourth Dubai ceremony, along with another Dubai restaurant — FZN by Bjorn Frantzen. It also marks the first time restaurants in the United Arab Emirates received the top Michelin rating. 'Today I realized what is the word called 'only' and how heavy it is when we are awarded (the three stars) as the only Indian restaurant,' said Bhupender Nath, founder of Tresind Studio. Chef Himanshu Saini, 38, said he felt 'proud' that the fine-dining restaurant had made history. 'I hope this motivates all the younger upcoming chefs,' he said, adding 'it's a dream which is possible.' 'I think it's a great time for Indian food.' Michelin Guide international director Gwendal Poullennec called the chef a 'pioneer' who had paved 'the way for many more talents to join the industry in India.' 'Culinary history' On its website, the restaurant said it aimed to challenge common perceptions of Indian cuisine 'by showcasing flavors both new and familiar through a creative lens.' The eatery with just 20 seats and an open kitchen located on the Palm, Dubai's famous man-made island, said it favors ingredients locally sourced from organic and sustainable farmers in the UAE. 'Tresind Studio in Dubai has just made culinary history, becoming the first-ever Indian restaurant to earn Three MICHELIN Stars,' the Michelin Guide said on its website. 'While The MICHELIN Guide is not in India, the global spotlight is brighter than ever. Indian chefs in cities from London to Dubai have been rewriting the playbook, fusing time-honoured flavors with boundary-pushing techniques,' it added.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Indian restaurant Tresind Studio won Dubai's first three Michelin stars
It was one of the more extraordinary things that I have done in my life. It started when Michelin called me to discuss something confidential. If you know how the Michelin Guide works then you will know that everything they do is confidential. Their inspectors are not gifted amateurs who like eating out. They are hardcore professionals who work full time for Michelin and eat at least 300 meals at restaurants every year. They are famously anonymous and because nobody recognises them they can pretend to be ordinary customers out for a good meal when they visit restaurants. Because restaurateurs may become familiar with some faces, Michelin mixes it up, sending inspectors from other countries to assess restaurants. So, if you run a Southern Italian restaurant in, say, Seoul one of the guys who reviews it may have flown in from Naples. No outsider knows what the inspectors decide, or how the final decisions about stars are made or even how many inspectors have visited the restaurant. Nothing is revealed except for the stars themselves which are announced at annual functions in the 50 or so locations where Michelin operates. So, when Michelin told me that our conversation was totally confidential I was not surprised. But what they said next did surprise me. The inspectors had finally decided to award three stars to a restaurant in Dubai, something they had not done for the three years that Michelin had been in Dubai. But now, in their fourth year, they were finally ready to take the plunge. Gwendal Poullennec, who is international director and the boss of the guide, was going to make a special trip to Dubai to tell the lucky restaurant two days before the formal announcement. Would I like to go with him to the restaurant when he broke the news? Would I? Of course, I would! They would tell me the name of the restaurant they said only if I agreed not to tell a soul. At this stage I had a trip booked to South East Asia and was not going to be available to attend the Dubai awards but the moment Michelin asked me, I decided at once to reschedule the South East Asia trip. (Naturally!) So which restaurant would it be? I suggested to them that it would be Row on 45 which had stormed into the list with two stars the previous year. Or perhaps it would be FZN which I had predicted would be the first three-star restaurant in Dubai. Also Read | Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A fortnight of fantastic meals They did not comment on my speculation but said that Gwendal wanted to break the news to an Indian restaurant. I knew at once which restaurant it had to be: Tresind Studio. There was no doubt in my mind that Tresind Studio deserved three stars. Except that Michelin had never before given three stars to an Indian restaurant. Was it now going to break that precedent? It was. I was overjoyed for the folks at Tresind who I have admired since I first wrote about the restaurant over a decade ago when it had just opened and nobody had heard of it or of its young chef, Himanshu Saini, who was still in his 20s but already showing signs of greatness. But most of all, I was really overjoyed for India. For decades now, Indian cuisine, one of the world's greatest, had been dismissed as an 'ethnic' cuisine, its reputation destroyed by cheap Bangladeshi curry houses in the UK. Even when an Indian restaurant got a star, it usually stopped at that single star and chefs who Frenchified their food were rewarded by most global organisations. Only Gaggan Anand in Bangkok kept India's foodie prestige alive by being daring. Admittedly this had begun to change once Gwendal (who is an Asia buff and a Japanese speaker) took the Michelin guide around the world and began recognising non-European cuisines. Indian restaurants began finally to get two stars and Michelin's old 'French is best' global image softened to reflect the modern era. But three stars for Indian food? Nah! Anyhow I kept my word to Michelin. My son said he wanted to go to the Dubai ceremony. I told him I would be in Thailand. Himanshu asked if I was coming to Dubai. I lied again. I posted Thailand pictures on my Instagram to confuse everyone. Then, two days before the ceremony, having sneaked into Dubai, I got into a car with Gwendal and we drove to Tresind Studio. Michelin had told the Tresind team that they wanted to shoot for a forthcoming event in Qatar so a TV crew was hard at work shooting with Himanshu upstairs while we hid in a coffee shop downstairs. Finally, the crew gave us the go ahead and we went up to let Gwendal convey the news. Himanshu says now that he was too dazed to notice I had entered but members of his team who did see me despite my best efforts at being inconspicuous, wondered what the hell I was doing there. Then Gwendal introduced himself and told the assembled team that they had won three stars. I have known Himanshu for a long time and he is pretty much the brand ambassador for gratuitous weeping, but to my surprise he held it together and made a cogent speech for the cameras. But it was Vipin, Tresind's super cool manager, who is responsible for the restaurant's impeccable service, who was overcome by emotion and burst into tears. So did much of the team. All of them were made to sign NDAs and to promise not to breathe a word till the official announcement. I was sceptical but they kept their word. Two days later when I went to the official ceremony, nobody had any idea that Tresind Studio had won the ultimate accolade. At the ceremony, I met Himanshu's wife, the rock of his life, and told her how surprised I was by Himanshu's composure. Well, she said, when he finally told her, she wept uncontrollably. And then Himanshu finally let it all out and joined her in her tears. Given the enormity of the achievement, they had a right to be emotional. So, is this a new beginning for Indian food at an international level? Gwendal who has worked so tirelessly to give non-European cuisines the respect they deserve, thinks it may well be. Rene Redzepi, one of the world's most influential chefs, thinks Indian food has begun its ascent. 'This is the first of many many more,' he told me. Gaggan Anand who set off this boom said 'so good to see a young chef do it and to pave the way for future generations'. As for me, I am relieved to not have the burden of keeping the secret any longer. And there was tension too: I broke the story on the Hindustan Times online edition just as the announcement was being made. (It was page one in the print edition.) I worried about filing too early and giving away the secret. Or of filing too late! But speaking as an Indian, I am delighted to see our cuisine get the recognition it deserves. And yes, I am thrilled to have had a tiny walk-on role in this saga. Michelin lived up to its reputation for confidentiality. Even as we kept the Tresind Studio secret, nobody let slip that another restaurant was also getting three stars. Bjorn Frantzen became the only chef in the world to have three restaurants with three stars as his FZN at Atlantis triumphed. It's a great achievement but now that the doors have opened I am sure that it is only a matter of time before an Indian chef challenges Frantzen! Because last week, in Dubai, Michelin ushered in a new era for the international acceptance of Indian cuisine.
