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Gauri Khan-owned Torii’s head chef Stefan Gadit reveals there is a secret door for the Khans at the restaurant, reveals Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam’s favorite dish

In an exclusive interview, Torii's head chef revealed what Shah Rukh Khan and his son AbRam love the most from their menu.

Stefan Gadit on Shah Rukh Khan and Family visiting Torii (Photos: Gauri Khan / Instagram, Stefan Gadit / YouTube Screengrab)

Gauri Khan’s Mumbai restaurant Torii has hosted many celebrities. It also featured in the last season of Netflix India’s show Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives. Torii’s Head Chef Stefan Gadit recently spoke to SCREEN, sharing how often Shah Rukh Khan and family dine in. He also revealed that the Khans have a special ‘secret door’ in the restaurant through which they can enter and exit the place.

A favourite of AbRam, Stefan said that SRK’s youngest son often orders food from the restaurant, while Suhana and Aryan hang out with their friends there. Stefan also recalled how SRK and family celebrated his manager Pooja Dadlani’s anniversary at Torii. “They keep coming here quite often, and whenever they don’t have the time, they place an order and we have it sent over to their home. AbRam likes the sushi here, and Suhana has come on a few occasions with her friends. SRK has also been here a few times, mostly with Gauri and family. They celebrated Pooja Dadlani’s anniversary here. Shah Rukh Khan has enjoyed the lamb chops we serve here; that’s his usual order,” Stefan shared.

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He further added, “Aryan has been here on a few occasions, but I don’t know anything particularly about the food bit with Aryan. It’s usually later in the evening.” Stefan also clarified that the secret doorway access is only for a few celebs, and of course, the Khans. He said, “Not everybody has access to the secret doorway; it’s for the Khans.”

Sharing how involved Gauri Khan is with the restaurant’s daily operations, Stefan Gadit said, “She gives us her two cents when she feels something is not right, so far things have been going well. There is a good understanding between the management and Gauri Khan.” Sharing how he had reservations about adding Gauri’s favorite dish on the menu, Stefan shared, “She loves Thai curry, and I feel it’s done everywhere, and we shouldn’t do it, but that’s her favorite, so we have it. The dish is dedicated to her.”

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