Year Ender 2024: Ten Times Indian Food Shine On Global Level In 2024
Across the world Indian chefs and restaurants are shining on a different level in multiple ways. On a global scale, Chefs also creatively showcased the diversity of Indian cuisines and richness of homegrown ingredients.
Here are eleven Indian Restaurants And Indian Food Winning Global Recognition In 2024
In Doha An Indian Restaurant Won A Michelin Star
At the inaugural ceremony of the Michelin Guide in Doha, Jamavar Doha was awarded a Michelin star. Additionally, it serves dishes from different parts of India and it was one of the two restaurants in Doha to receive a star in 2024. Jamavar is part of the LSL Capital restaurant group founded by father and daughter duo Dinesh and Samyukta Nair.
Jamavar Doha was awarded a Michelin star
In Texas An Indian Restaurant Won A Michelin Star
At the first-ever Texas Michelin awards in 2024, Musaafer, an Indian fine dining restaurant in Houston was awarded a Michelin star. It was founded by Shammi and Mithu Malik and is led by Chef Mayank Istwal. It’s located in a mall called The Galleria.
In UK Two Indian Restaurants Won Their Second Michelin Stars
In 2024, Gymkhana in London and Opheem in Birmingham won their second Michelin stars respectively. In 2014, Gymkhana won its first Michelin star and it’s inspired by the exclusive Gymkhana clubs of colonial India.
Gymkhana in London
Various Indian Restaurants Retained Their Michelin Stars
The Michelin Guide does not have an Indian edition but the restaurants in Indian food located outside the country have been awarded Michelin stars over the years. Several Indian restaurants across the globe managed to retain their Michelin stars in 2024. They include Semma in New York , Rania in Washington DC, Indienne in Chicago, Gaa in Bangkok, Haoma in Bangkok, INDDEE in Bangkok, New Punjab Club in Hong Kong and Chaat in Hong Kong.
Chef Vikas Khanna’s Restaurant Was Awarded A Michelin Bib Gourmand
Chef Vikas Khanna’s famous New York restaurant, won the Michelin “Bib Gourmand” award in 2024. This is achieved upon the establishments serving best quality food and offering the best value for money. In 2024, the restaurant won the critical acclaim from The New York Times, among other prestigious publications in the USA.
Chef Vikas Khanna’s famous New York restaurant
Two Indian Establishments Were Featured On TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ 2024
On the TIME magazine’s list of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2024, two Indian destinations were named. : Manam Chocolate in Hyderabad and Naar in Himachal Pradesh. Both the establishments focuses to spotlight homegrown ingredients in different ways. Manam Chocolate is a Hyderabad-based premium craft chocolate brand championing Indian cacao. Its flagship experiential space and factory – Manam Chocolate Karkhana – opened in Hyderabad in 2023. Naar is an intimate restaurant in Himachal Pradesh and it is helmed by celebrated chef Prateek Sadhu.
Two Indian Restaurants Were Named Among The World’s 50 Best
Gaggan, Chef Gaggan Anand’s Indian restaurant in Bangkok, was ranked 9th among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024. Notably, this is not the first time Gaggan has got this award. The restaurant was also named the best restaurant in Asia for 2024. In Dubai, Tresind Studio helmed by Chef Himanshu Saini, was ranked 13th worldwide. It was named the Best Restaurant in the Middle East for 2024. Tresind Studio emerged as the Best Restaurant in the Middle East and Africa last year too.
Eight India-Based Restaurants Were Ranked Among Asia’s 100 Best For 2024
On the prestigious list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024, three Indian establishments were featured. Five Indian restaurants were also ranked from 51-100, which is the extended list. Masque (Mumbai) was ranked 23rd, Indian Accent (New Delhi) was ranked 26th and Avartana (Chennai) was ranked 44th. The Indian restaurants on the extended list were Americano (Mumbai), The Bombay Canteen (Mumbai), Comorin (Gurugram), Dum Pukht (New Delhi) and Ekaa (Mumbai).
Masque Restaurant
Indian Cuisine Shone Brightly On The Lists Of Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25
The Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25 made headlines in the country for several reasons. The popular food and travel guide published a variety of food-related lists on which Indian entries secured top spots. On a global level, Indian cuisine was ranked the 12th best, Punjab was named the 7th best food region and Mumbai was ranked the 5th best food city.
An Indian Chocolate Won Gold At The International Chocolate Awards 2024
Paul and Mike, Kerala-based chocolate brand recently made history. It became the first Indian brand to win a Gold at the prestigious International Chocolate Awards. In the category of ‘Milk chocolate enrobed whole fruit,’ Paul and Mike’s Milk Chocolate Coated Salted Capers came first.
