Tresind Studio made history on Thursday by receiving the highest distinction of three Michelin stars—the first time Indian cuisine has ever earned this honor globally.
The audience broke into applause as Tresind Studio was announced as a three-star winner during the Michelin Guide’s fourth ceremony in Dubai, alongside FZN by Bjorn Frantzen.
For the first time, Michelin has awarded its prestigious three-star rating to restaurants in the United Arab Emirates.
“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, expressed his pride in the fine-dining restaurant’s historic achievement.
“I hope this motivates all the younger upcoming chefs,” he said, adding “it’s a dream which is possible”.
Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec praised Chef Himanshu Saini as a “pioneer” who has “paved the way for many more talents to join the industry in India.”
According to its website, the restaurant strives to redefine how Indian cuisine is viewed “by showcasing flavours both new and familiar through a creative lens.”
The 20-seat restaurant, featuring an open kitchen and situated on Dubai’s iconic man-made island, the Palm, stated that it prioritizes locally sourced ingredients from organic and sustainable farms within 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.
Originally created in 1900 by André and Édouard Michelin of the Michelin tire company to assist motorists, the Michelin Guide has since evolved into a benchmark for culinary excellence, known for its power to shape or shatter careers in the food industry.
Tresind Studio’s historic achievement not only places Indian cuisine on the global fine-dining map but also marks a major milestone for the UAE’s culinary scene. With its commitment to creativity, sustainability, and local sourcing, the restaurant exemplifies the evolving standards of excellence celebrated by the Michelin Guide. This recognition signals a new era for Indian gastronomy and sets a powerful precedent for future culinary talents across the region and beyond.
