Meet 3-Michelin-Starred Indian Chef Who Has Redefined Indian Cuisine On International Platform
With the emerging trends and food habits, the culinary industry has seen a massive shift towards traditional and healthy eating. From representing the cuisine to striving to do better each day, meet the man behind 3 michelin star restaurant holder who’s constantly pushing himself to create something extraordinary. Read to know more.
Chef Himanshu Saini has taken Indian cuisine to global level and earned 3 michelin stars as well credits- Trèsind Studio-instagram
In a world where culinary trends come and go, earning a Michelin star always stands as a signature and momentary moment. Trèsind studio Dubai, headed by Chef Himanshu Saini , has been creating classics with a modern touch. Tresend studio, ranked the 13th Best Restaurant in the world by World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024- Chef Saini is mapping out a new place for Indian cuisine that too, on the global culinary map.
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At just 38, Saini has made history. Although he’s not the only Indian chef who’s leading a restaurant at a global level, but truly the first one from India who gained three Michelin stars in the prestigious Michelin Guide 2025. This Indian born chef is currently heading a now 3 Michelin starred restaurant serving Indian food anywhere in the world. Trèsind Studio is more than just a restaurant and serves as a tribute to India’s vast culinary diversity, which is observed through the lens of innovation.
Journey of Himanshu from India to Dubai
Chef Saini’s journey began in New Delhi at the renowned Indian Accent, under the mentorship of
The chef played a major role in launching numerous concepts like Masala Library, Trèsind Mumbai and Farzi café before taking over at Trèsind Studio in Dubai completely. This 20-seater culinary destination is serving delights which is not only taste worthy but also award worthy.
About Trèsind Studio
What actually sets Trèsind studio apart is its menu that takes diners on a journey across India’s diverse regions, including the serene backwaters of Kerala to the dunes of the Thar Desert. Beyond taste, the experience is totally immersive and is deeply rooted in the famous saying that goes by, ‘Atithi Devo Bhava,’ meaning ‘The Guest is God.’ The chef managed to take care of everything, ranging from plating to ambience, which is designed to engage all five senses.
At the studio, the Indian cuisine is nothing less than a playground where you can explore dishes from numerous regions. Chef Himanshu Saini is considered among the youngest tastemakers in Indian cuisine today. The chef has always believed in the process of metamorphosis, and the same is reflected in his dishes. There’s no final dish or a signature dish in his opinion, and each dish is a result of evolution that it goes through over the years.
The chef has a vivid mindset when it comes to presenting the dish, he thinks that ‘You’re not always going to hit a bull's eye, but it is essential to start somewhere and let it go through its own metamorphosis until it transpires into its potential.”
In many interviews and Saini also reflected on how these awards and recognitions have served as an inspiration and responsibility. As an individual, he pushed himself to do better every day and challenge his creativity to impress his audience. He believes that when a person gets recognised for pushing their limits, there is a sense of responsibility to represent the cuisine on the global stage.
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