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 kitchens
Main Course: Patience as a secret weapon, the power of teamwork, and why Indian cuisine deserves its moment on the global stage
Pairing: Spices as superpowers, changing perceptions of Indian food, and the joy of blending old with new
House Special: Michelin stars and why Indian hospitality goes beyond the plate
From the Counter: Crafting tasting menus, khichdi reinventions, and the role of storytelling
Dessert: Honest reflections on the future of modern Indian dining
Update: 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.
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Host: Smitha Menon
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This is a Maed in India production.
Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas
Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome
Producer: Meghna Gulati
Animation: Alika Gupta
Video Editor: Kaval Chaudhary
Video Guidance: Jishnu Guha
Sound Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni
On-Location Sound Engineer: Nihar TemkarProduction Assistant: Natasha Vakil
Artwork: Jishnu Bandyopadhyay