Mathew ThomasJun 18, 2025

Many congratulations #ChefVijayKumar #Semma #Restaurant #GreenwichVillage #NewYork
#SouthIndianCuisine
#TamilNadu born Vijay Kumar wins #JamesBeardAward
#BestChef #NewYorkState
#Oscars of the #food industry

Only #IndianRestaurant in NYC currently holding a #MichelinStar
A feat it has maintained for 3 consecutive years.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcity-foodies/tamil-nadus-vijay-kumar-wins-james-beard-award-never-thought-a-kid-like-me-could-make-it-to-a-place-like-this-101750150323664.html

Mathew ThomasJun 11, 2025

Wonderful.
Well done.
Or should I say #Semma?

#ChefVijayKumar
#GreenwichVillage #NewYork
#Semma is the first Indian restaurant to top The #NewYorkTimes #bestrestaurants list
Since its opening in 2021, Semma has stayed true to its rustic #Tamil roots, earning awards and acclaim in a city of over 20,000 restaurants
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/semma-is-the-first-indian-restaurant-to-top-the-new-york-times-best-restaurants-list/

Mathew ThomasDec 10, 2024
#Semma #NewYork #USA
#SouthIndian #restaurant
Has Retained Its #MichelinStar Since 2022
Helmed by #ChefVijayKumar
The only Indian restaurant in New York with this accolade.
https://www.ndtv.com/food/this-south-indian-restaurant-in-new-york-has-retained-its-michelin-star-for-the-third-consecutive-year-7216550#pfrom=home-ndtv_lateststories
This South Indian Restaurant In New York Has Retained Its Michelin Star Since 2022

Semma, helmed by Chef Vijay Kumar, first received the prestigious Michelin star in 2022. It is the only Indian restaurant in New York with this accolade.

NDTV
Mathew ThomasNov 16, 2023
Three #Indianrestaurants won the recent #USMichelinAwards.
#Indianfood is winning #globalacclaim
1. #Semma, #NewYork : #ChefVijayKumar
2. #Rania, #WashingtonDC : #ChefChetanShetty
3. #Indienne, #Chicago : #ChefSujanSarkar
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/three-indian-restaurants-won-the-recent-us-michelin-awards-meet-the-chefs/article67531476.ece
Three Indian restaurants won the recent US Michelin awards. Meet the chefs

The recent US Michelin awards awarded stars to three Indian restaurants – Semma, Rania and Indienne. Their chefs tell us why regional Indian food is winning global acclaim

The Hindu