Gauri Khan Unveils Torii, a New Pan-Asian Restaurant in Bandra: Our Thoughts

Renowned interior designer Gauri Khan has ventured into the restaurant business with the re-launch of Torii, now with an additional ‘i’ in its name. Situated in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Pali Hill, Torii offers a progressive pan-Asian dining experience across its 4,500 sq ft space, accommodating 82 guests.

The restaurant’s striking dark green entrance door sets the tone for a visually captivating experience. Divided into three sections, Torii features a lounge area adjacent to an expansive island bar, an airy al fresco dining space surrounded by lush greenery, and an indoor dining area characterized by chic red tables, distressed mirrored ceilings, and bronze accents.

Gauri Khan, who has meticulously curated every detail of the restaurant’s design, expressed her passion for creating a space exuding refined elegance. “As someone deeply passionate about design and having designed many restaurants, opening my own restaurant felt like a natural next step for me,” she shared.

During our visit to Torii, we sampled a variety of appetizers, including the recommended Dirty Torii sushi, which offered a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The prawn tempura sushi and young coconut ceviche were equally enjoyable, though some dishes fell short of expectations.

For the main course, we savored burnt garlic rice and market vegetables, appreciating the generous portion sizes and flavorful combinations.

We concluded our dining experience with tres leches, a satisfying dessert featuring tender sponge cake soaked in velvety milk.

While Gauri Khan’s name attracts attention, Chef Stefan Gadit aims to establish Torii as a chef-driven establishment, emphasizing culinary excellence. Despite a few shortcomings, Torii impresses with its visually stunning ambiance and promising culinary offerings.

Address: 21, Pali Hill Road, Union Park, Khar (West), Mumbai

Timings: Tuesday – Sunday, 7 pm to 1 am

Price for two: Rs 5,000 for two, including alcohol

For reservations, call: 9833373888