The West’s great romance with Indian food began, as the story goes, with a plate of chicken tikka masala. Its origins have been questioned ever since, and some label it more British than Indian. Whatever its origins, Indian cuisine is now flourishing globally. Over the last couple of decades, Indian food served in restaurants abroad has climbed to the top of the world’s most prestigious culinary lists.
\n\nIn the latest flex for Indian cuisine, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 placed Gaggan in Bangkok at number two, behind only Spain’s Asador Etxebarri. The restaurant, led by Kolkata-born chef Gaggan Anand, was also named the Best Restaurant in Asia. Its multi-course progressive menu is theatrical and playful, and it draws on French, Thai and Japanese influences. Gaggan ranked 10th on the list in 2015, climbed to 5th in 2018 and returned at 6th in 2025. In March 2025 it topped Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for the fifth time.
\n\nTrèsind Studio in Dubai ranked 28th in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and was named the Best Restaurant in the Middle East. With chef Himanshu Saini at the helm, it made history in May 2025 when the Michelin Guide Dubai awarded it…
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