Shehnai first opened its doors on the 1st of February, 1984 and has since established itself as one of the finest restaurant’s not only in Mombasa but Kenya at large. The name Shehnai is that of an Indian musical instrument which is the soul of joy and merriment. It also symbolizes the ambience of Shehnai Restaurant, where eating is an art and exciting occasion. Talking of eating as an art, here i
s a little teaser on what to expect when visiting Shehnai...
The old Spice Route that linked India and the East Coast of Africa is brought to life in the romantic historical cuisine at the "Shehnai", where traditional culinary practices are still proudly carried on in an ambience of personalized hospitality and service that is unique to the Coast. An incredible variety of sumptuous mouthwatering food awaits your discovery and pleasure with the original appetizers ready to tickle your palate and put you in the mood for the oriental feast that follows. Rest assured, only the best of spices and ingredients go into the making of each dish. The carefully chosen fresh vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood match the utmost care and attention which goes into the preparation of all that is on the menu. The “Mughlai” delicacies add a Royal dimension to the unique flavors and aroma that tease your senses and assure that all your expectations of Eastern Coastal (Mombasa), Tandoori (BBQ) and Northern Indian cooking are satisfied; making you anticipate your return visit to "Shehnai" where surely the past comes alive in the wonderful Indian cuisine. Through the years, Shehnai has turned itself into a household brand that is known for its sumptuous mouthwatering Mughlai and Tandoori (BBQ) cuisines as well as personalized services. Shehnai has grown from strength to strength since its foundation and has won international recognition acquiring affiliations with Kenya Coast Tourist Association (KCTA), Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC), Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), Skal International, Chaine des Rotisseur and Trip Advisor. Besides the affiliations, Shehnai has been the recipient of many accolades from Chaine des Rotisseur, Kenya National Chambers of Commerce, Mombasa County Awards (Tourism & Hospitality), International Hotel and Quality Award (Madrid, Spain), Trip Advisor certificate of excellence as well as being classified as a five-star restaurant in 1999.
