“Deepika Padukone Prefers Spicy Noodles, Alia Bhatt Related Them With Travels” – Chef Harsh Dixit

Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have frequently expressed their liking for ramen, a Japanese noodle soup. In a recent interview, their personal chef, Harsh Dixit, discussed preparing this dish for both of them. He mentioned that Alia Bhatt associates the dish with her travel experiences, while Deepika Padukone prefers her noodles to be very hot and spicy. The chef also shared some details about his ramen recipe for them, talking the significance of “intentional food.”

In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Chef Harsh Dixit mentioned that he has been refining his ramen recipe for over ten years. While breaking down the basic recipe of the ramen, he said, “I have made this chicken and pork ramen for Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone. Alia told me it transported her to her travels. That’s the power of intentional food. There’s the tare (the seasoning base), often soy or miso, the broth, noodles, protein, and toppings. But I’ve started seasoning the broth directly instead of using tare. That trick has been a hit with all my clients.” 

For Deepika Padukone, he offered a choice of two broths: Tori Paitan, known for its rich and creamy texture, and Shio tare, which is light and clear. The noodle selections included both classic alkaline noodles and Shirataki noodles, crafted from konjac. He shared, “They’re called Miracle Noodles, virtually zero calories, and Deepika Padukone requested for her noodles to be ultra-hot, extra spicy. It hit the spot for her, and she asked for seconds too.” 

Harsh Dixit, is a private chef to many superstars, including Bollywood celebrities such as Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, Ayan Mukerji, Janhvi Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, Athiya Shetty, Suniel Shetty, and KL Rahul, among others. 

During the same interview, Harsh also discussed preparing a meal for Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s anniversary in December 2019. He cooked the traditional Vietnamese dish Pho for the couple, with a special vegan adaptation to suit their dietary preferences. He shared, “I made Pho, but with a twist. There’s chicken and beef in the broth. But they were eating gluten-free at the time, so we went with rice noodles, which are traditional in Pho and gluten-free. Vietnamese cuisine includes a lot of snake – snake wine, even snake meat. So, how about serving ‘snakes’ to vegans? The idea was to have fun while staying within the dietary boundaries. That’s what being a private chef is about.” 

On the professional front, Deepika Padukone’s most recent appearance was in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, which released last year. She is slated to appear with Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan in Siddharth Anand’s King, releasing in 2026. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt is currently occupied with Alpha and Love & War. 

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