Quick Info
| Profession | Chef |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, India |
Latest News about Gaggan Anand
03/02/2026
Reports in early 2026 said Gaggan Anand was preparing to bring his restaurant concept to India for the first time, in partnership with Zorawar Kalra. The coverage also noted that his Bangkok flagship was entering another transformation beginning on 29 May, with a tighter 15-seat format and a more immersive dining experience.
15/03/2025
Gaggan Anand’s Bangkok restaurant regained major international recognition in 2025 by being ranked No. 1 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and No. 6 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. The listing highlighted the restaurant’s progressive Indian menu and its continued influence on modern fine dining.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the owner and executive chef of the progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok, Thailand, and pioneering molecular gastronomy in Indian cuisine. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Higgins School, Kolkata |
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| College/University | Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Trivandrum |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Musical Background | Professional drummer before culinary career |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affair | Mint Pattarasaya |
Family
| Father | Baldevraj Anand |
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| Mother | Name |
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| Children | Tara |
Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Two Michelin stars; ranked 4th on World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019; Gaggan named Asia's No. 1 restaurant five times by World's 50 Best; currently ranked 6th on World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list; Ms Maria & Mr Singh ranked 99th on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025; Gaggan at Louis Vuitton ranked 31st on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025; featured on Netflix documentary series Chef's Table |
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| Training | Trained at El Bulli under Ferran Adrià and at AlÃcia Foundation in Spain |
| Restaurant Openings | Gaggan opened in 2010; Gaggan Anand opened in late 2019 after closure; reverted to Gaggan name in 2024 |
| Current Restaurants | Gaggan (Bangkok), Ms Maria & Mr Singh (Bangkok), GohGan (Fukuoka, collaboration with Tsuyoshi Fukuyama), Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (Bangkok, opened 2024) |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | BMW 3 series 320d sport |
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| Pet Dog Name | Ms Pimai |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gaggan_anand/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. During his childhood, Gaggan Anand was inclined towards being a drummer rather than a chef. | |
| 2. His culinary journey began due to his financial circumstances. | |
| 3. He operated a home delivery service in Kolkata for a year. | |
| 4. Observing the lack of fine dining in Bangkok, he aspired to introduce it. | |
| 5. Gaggan Anand was the initial Indian chef to collaborate with Ferran Adrià ’s research team at elBulli. | |
| 6. He learned molecular gastronomy techniques including manipulation of liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide, sodium alginate, and calcium chloride. | |
| 7. His signature dish, the yogurt explosion, combines Indian ingredients with modern gastronomy techniques. | |
| 8. He collaborated with chefs Thomas and Mathias Sühring to open a modern German restaurant that ranked 13th in Asia's Best Restaurants. |