Chef Vijay Kumar Honoured as Global Indian of the Year 2025

Chef Vijay Kumar has been awarded the Global Indian of the Year at CNN-News18’s Indian of the Year Awards 2025, following his recent James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State. Hailing from Natham, Tamil Nadu, Kumar’s culinary style celebrates traditional South Indian flavors, firewood cooking, and family recipes. Operating in Manhattan’s West Village, he has elevated Tamil cuisine on the global stage. The award recognises his innovation, cultural heritage, and international impact in gastronomy.