This is four places below Bangkok restaurant Gaggan, led by Kolkata-born Gaggan Anand, which is ranked 9th. Anand is considered the pioneer of contemporary Indian cuisine.

Topping the list is Barcelona restaurant, Disfrutar, the child of chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Extruch and Mateu Casanas. It just celebrated its 10th anniversary. All of the chef visionaries overseeing the restaurant's kitchen are graduates of Ferran Adrià's longtime No. 1 restaurant (now closed) El Bulli.Saini trained under maestro Manish Mehrotra of Delhi's Indian Accent restaurant, and considers his mentor as the most defining influence in his life. He moved to Dubai in 2014 and opened Tresind Studio in 2018 as a progressive version of Tresind Restaurant. In addition to its latest recognition, Tresind Studio already has two Michelin stars.

Announcing the arrival of Tresind Studio, the London-based 'Restaurant' magazine, which created and still runs this list based on recommendations from judges around the world, writes: "A tribute to India's rich and diverse culinary heritage. , Himanshu Saini and his team guide diners through a subtle yet accessible exploration of 17 cuisines with the most personal service possible."

Describing the restaurant, it says, “The 20-seat restaurant resembles an intimate theater where the open kitchen is the stage.Natural elements such as fresh flowers, leaves, shells and butterflies play the main characters of a four-act show that highlights the best in each area."

The restaurant is located in the St. Regis Gardens, Dubai.

The 17-course tasting menu at Tresinde Studio represents each part of India.

As 'Restaurant' magazine says, "From the simple pani puri, to studio versions of formal sadhyas and casual curries, all the bases are covered."

Commenting on the honor bestowed upon Tresind Studio, Saini said in a press statement: “This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication and passion for elevating Indian cuisine.We are honored to bring this honor to Dubai and are proud to represent Indian culinary art on the global platform."