Himanshu Saini on Michelin Stars and Indian Cuisine

Chef’s Table: Three Michelin-starred chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind Studio, Dubai Appetiser: His culinary origin story – from cooking at home to leading one of Dubai’s most talked-about fine dining kitchensMain Course: Patience as a secret weapon, the power of teamwork, and why Indian cuisine deserves its moment on the global stagePairing: Spices as superpowers, changing perceptions of Indian food, and the joy of blending old with newHouse Special: Michelin stars and why Indian hospitality goes beyond the plateFrom the Counter: Crafting tasting menus, khichdi reinventions, and the role of storytellingDessert: Honest reflections on the future of modern Indian diningUpdate: Shortly after this episode was recorded, Trèsind Studio received its long overdue third star at the MICHELIN Guide ceremony in Dubai held in May 2025. This makes Trèsind the only Indian restaurant worldwide to have been awarded three stars, giving Indian cuisine its moment on the world stage.This episode is bold, precise, and plated to perfection. Naturally, it needs something indulgent and elevated, like the 54.5% Dark Chocolate Indie Katli Bites by Bombay Sweet Shop.– – –Host: Smitha MenonWe’re on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever food memories live. Drop in to say hello at [email protected] or [email protected] is a Maed in India production.Creative Director: Mae Mariyam ThomasProject Manager: Shaun FanthomeProducer: Meghna Gulati Animation: Alika GuptaVideo Editor: Kaval ChaudharyVideo Guidance: Jishnu GuhaSound Mixing Engineer: Kartik KulkarniOn-Location Sound Engineer: Nihar TemkarProduction Assistant: Natasha VakilArtwork: Jishnu Bandyopadhyay