Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Chef Vijay Kumar Wins Global Indian Of The Year Award
Chef Vijay Kumar, who grew up in a small village in Tamil Nadu, has won a big award called the Global Indian of the Year.
He was also recently named the Best Chef in New York State by the James Beard Foundation.
At the award ceremony, he shared a special moment with his mother, thanking her for his success.
His cooking is helping people around the world understand and appreciate the food from his hometown.
This award is part of a special event that celebrates people who have done amazing things and inspired others.
Chef Vijay Kumar won the Global Indian of the Year Award at CNN-News18’s Indian of the Year Awards 2025.
He was recently awarded the James Beard Foundation title of Best Chef: New York State.
Kumar shared an emotional moment with his mother at the ceremony, crediting her for his success.
His culinary journey began in the small farming village of Natham in Tamil Nadu.
Kumar is redefining the global understanding of Tamil and South Indian cuisine in Manhattan’s West Village.
- Who
- Chef Vijay Kumar
- What
- Won the Global Indian of the Year Award
- When
- November 28, 2025
- Where
- CNN-News18’s Indian of the Year Awards 2025
- Why
- For his contributions to culinary arts and redefining Tamil and South Indian cuisine
- Award
- Global Indian of the Year
- Organization
- CNN-News18’s Indian of the Year Awards 2025
- Other Nominees
- Leena Nair, Manish Malhotra, Payal Kapadia, Hanumankind
- Recent Achievement
- James Beard Foundation title of Best Chef: New York State
- Hometown
- Natham, Tamil Nadu
- Current Location
- Manhattan’s West Village
- Culinary Focus
- Tamil and South Indian cuisine
- Award Edition
- 15th