By: Toshita Sahni
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Led by Chef Himanshu Saini, Tresind Studio is the first-ever Indian restaurant to win a Michelin star. It currently has two stars.
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Avatara is the first vegetarian modern Indian restaurant to get a Michelin star. The Dubai establishment is helmed by Chef Rahul Rana.
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Helmed by Chef Garima Arora, Gaa in Thailand has two Michelin stars - it is the world's second Indian restaurant to receive this distinction.
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Led by Chef Deepanker Khosla, Haoma has one Michelin star at present. It has also received a Michelin Green star for its sustainable practices.
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This restaurant in Thailand won a Michelin star in 2024 for its impeccable “Indian-inspired” gastronomy, as per the guide.
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This restaurant specialises in North Indian and Pakistani fare. It has one Michelin star and is led by Chef Palash Mitra.
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Chaat is famous for its experimentation with Indian street food. It was honoured with a Michelin star in 2022.
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Helmed by Chef Chetan Shetty, Rania became a Michelin-starred restaurant in 2023. It is known for its inventive Indian menu.
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Led by Chef Sujan Sarkar, Indienne was also awarded a Michelin star in 2023. The guide especially praises its tasting menu.
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The Michelin Guide conferred Semma with its first star in 2022. Chef Vijay Kumar showcases the diverse flavours of regional South Indian cuisines.
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Established in 1926, Veeraswamy was awarded a Michelin star in 2016. Charlie Chaplin, Indira Gandhi and Winston Churchill have dined here.
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Gymkhana in Mayfair received its second Michelin star in 2024. It is inspired by the Gymkhana clubs of colonial India.
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This Indian restaurant in Mayfair gained a Michelin star under Chef Atul Kochhar in 2007. Chef Sameer Taneja currently helms it.
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Also located in Mayfair, Jamavar is a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant. It was co-founded by restaurateur Samyukta Nair.
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Owned by Chef Aktar Islam, Opheem is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham. It uses British ingredients with a signature Indian twist.
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This one Michelin-star Indian restaurant in London celebrates the flavours of southwest India and the Malabar Coast. It is helmed by Chef Sriram Aylur.
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Trishna is another Indian restaurant in London that specialises in coastal delicacies. It has one Michelin star.
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Amaya in Belgravia opened in 2004 and won a Michelin star in 2006. It is reputed for grilled delights, combining the essence of tapas and fine dining.
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