Chef Vijaya Kumar of Semma has made history by winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef New York — his first nomination and win! 🏆 In his heartfelt acceptance speech, he shared, “Tonight, Indian cuisine stands tall, Tamil food stands tall, my own food and heritage stands tall…and it all matters.” ✨
Our Department of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, Dr. M.G.R. University congratulates Chef Vijaya Kumar on this remarkable achievement. His success serves as an inspiration to young aspiring chefs and hoteliers, proving that dedication and passion can lead to greatness. 👏✨