![]() Since then, there has been no turning back. He moved back to New York and in 2010, he opened his Indian restaurant Junoon in Flatiron district of Manhattan, New York. Here, the brilliant chef was made to wash dishes and stack shelves.īut even that did not deter Khanna from believing in himself. However, Khanna went through another spell of hardship when the recession hit in 2008, and he was employed by a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. He was invited by another Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay on the latter’s show Kitchen Nightmares. ![]() In 2006, Khanna launched Spice Route and got his big break with his small restaurant. ![]() Three years later, he was recognised for his culinary skills at a non-profit called James Beard House which believed in nurturing chefs. After the terrorist attack, his business came to a standstill, and he had to shut shop. Khanna’s first attempt at opening a restaurant was on 11 September 2001 about a kilometre away from the Twin Towers in New York. ![]() As a child, Khanna aspired to become a world-recognised chef and around 20 years ago, he left his hometown for the US to follow his dream. Meet 7 Indian chefs who have won Michelin stars for their restaurants Vikas Khanna Image credit: Vikas Khanna/ InstagramĬhef Vikas Khanna was born and raised in Amritsar, Punjab. One star denotes “a very good restaurant in its category”, two stars mean “excellent cooking, worth a detour” and three stars signify “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.” Since 1926, the Michelin guide has been reviewing and grading restaurants and eateries across the globe. Thus was born the Michelin-star grading system and guide. Their gaining popularity gave a boost to their restaurant segment, which led them to hire a team of diners who would review restaurants anonymously. This takes us back to 1889 when brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin founded the Michelin tyre company and handed out free guides about how to change tyres, places to visit and where to eat. However, one wonders how the Michelin star system came into being. Michelin stars are conferred once ‘anonymous’ diners visit the establishment to assess chefs and restaurants based on several parameters, including quality of food, consistency between other visitors, the expertise of chefs and hospitality. Some of the top restaurants in the world are awarded this prestigious accolade for being the best in a category. Visit: for history of the Michelin Group.Considered the pinnacle in the culinary world, getting a Michelin star is the goal of any restaurant. Since then the Michelin brand has been associated with many industry and world firsts: the first detachable bicycle tyre (1891), the first paved runway in the world (1916), the first Radial tyre (1946) to just name a few. History of the Michelin Group Michelin brothers André and Édouard embarked on a great human and industrial odyssey in 1889 – to develop modern transport solutions that assisted freedom and economic development through ceaseless innovation. We are firmly committed to offering our customers uncompromising quality - that's our priority. For more information on the Michelin Group and Michelin operations worldwide visit: Our Purpose – A Better Way Forwardīecause we believe mobility is essential for human development, we constantly innovate to make it safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly for users around the world. Michelin are leaders in innovation and sustainable development for the mobility of people and goods. Michelin's 114,000 employees are committed to making the safest and most relevant tyres for you. The Michelin Group makes tyres locally for your specific needs and road conditions in one of our 69 production facilities around the world. Founded in 1889, the Michelin Group provides tyres to over 170 countries. The Michelin Group is a global company headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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