Oily garbage!!!! Literally half of the box is filled with oil. Oh and it doesnt even taste good with that amount of oil.

The man working there was very nice. The food was decent for take out. But i wouldnt suggest you dine in. The place is dingy at best. I was recommended to go here by a friend. I doubt im coming back.

It seem restaurants with the most authentic and satisfying dishes are commonly tucked away in peculiar locations. Shahnai is a perfect example of this. Speaking with the staff, I saw the pride they have in the service they provide. And they should have pride! Friendly, helpful and there when I needed them. Everything I tried was wonderful(the palak paneer was some of the best Ive had) and satisfying. Cant wait to return!

Weve been catering and eating here for years and they are one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. When you cater for events and/or get a to-go order of trays, you get a good amount of food for the price besides it tasting really good. The buffet has always been one of my favorites with a good variety of options to eat and it never gets too crowded. Definitely check them out if you have not already. Across the street they have their own hall for events as well if interested.

Wonderful Pakistani food at reasonable price. service and vibe could improve for the quality of food is good.

The Ambience, positive vibe and the staff combined with delicious food is an Amazing experience that you can get at this Place. The owner Rizwan bhai is a very humble person, the staff is polite and friendly. Tried lunch buffet... lot of option to choose.. chicken seekh, chkn tikka, beef haleem, nihari butter chikn, mutton gravy..lot of veggies and lot of salads, deserts and many more... drinks complimentory... Naan served hot at the table...14 bucks for such delicious cuisine is Highly recommendable.. a must try if you at Harvin... loved it... enjoyed it.. and an experience to cherish.. will re visit soon...Delicious, clean and a good restaurant for food..👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

When I ate at this restaurant couple of years back, I didn’t like the food. The food wasn’t as good as well s as the service. I didn’t like it at all, so I stopped going there at all. Recently, on Eid all the other restaurants were over booked so we went there, and to my surprise everything was changed. The food choices were unfortunately the same, but it tasted better. Way better as I must say. One thing I would say is that please do a remodel of your restaurant. The restaurant long deserves one remodel. Because now the food actually is definitely better then several other restaurants around it.

We ate a buffet yesterday and it was not at all a good experience. Most food was not fresh in buffet. I’m surprised in this competitive market how could they go with this kind of service.

Decent meal with decent price!

Their food is absolute garbage. Their service is horrible. Dont waste your money here

Very disappointing,last 6 months they are advertising on sangeet radio totally different&low prices just to grab the customer and actual prices are more .

Awful and overpriced food. We paid $7.99 each for a one plate of plain rice! I found the bugs in the rice. Never again!

I love their buffet. But they will rudely in a very very evil arrogant manner charge full price of buffet on your 6 year old. Shame on them. They have no intentions of turning humble and less greedy speciallywhenever they have haleem special they cheat reduce quantity fit for a bird, forget herbs and many times huge lumps of beef fat, 100% of time a burn taste, say its on sale for 2.40$ but surprise you from added prices like must buy naan condiments and honestly dirty tactics to confuse about real price easy would have been simple 3:40 all included. Almost 90% of time your online or phone order will not be ready to waste your time for more waiting time. If you ask even though owner is pious gentlemen doing buisness for 20 years but extremely greedy extremely god has blessed him with millions but very rude face and arrogant wants more. May god cool down his extreme greediness amen and make him generous like freddy mac mattress mac furniture our texan guy. Some people money spoils them makes them arrogant and rude. Some of my friends and myself done 100 guests parties all his tactics are greedy price gouching hidden fine prints. How much money one can take with him to grave and god is watching you 24/7 how will you answer god. You are here for human service, i request be nice be gentle and not so freaking greedy. 20 yrs freaking attitude i lost respect for this place. Hope it goes bankrupt one day thats the only way greedy people like this owner of shehnayee will learn his ultimate lesson his brother in law rafat same specie like him greedy n today he is bankrupt from a popular restaurant bbq tonite in sugarland as like shehnayee they were cheating customers and were arrogant and rude.

This place is an absolute gem, and you will be lucky to discover it or try it out.Out of all the places I visit, I very rarely leave reviews, but I feel compelled to review this one, and I feel like I owe it, because living here over a decade, its one of 2 places that I frequent regularly.Though I dont eat out much, I keenly look forward to every visit days in advance.If you are looking for an amazing tasting, no nonsense, diverse array of great tasting dishes for the best value you have ever encountered, Shahnai is a must visit!The weekend buffet is what I usually frequent, and has all the star dishes of Pakistani-Indian cuisine.Kababs, tikka chicken, aloo, butter chicken, nihari, haleem, biryani, paya, halwa are just some of the great options at the buffet.If you are not familiar with the more liquidy Pakistani stews, I highly highly urge you to venture and try them: beef haleem, nihari, goat karahi and paya, stews and sauces fit (and historically often cooked) for Mughul kings, each are complexly exquisite dishes, abundantly spiced emitting an intoxicating aroma and tasting like a meaty savory ambrosia, so addicting that you just keep wanting to consume more of. Its everything you would want in a hearty fulfilling meal, and more.They are accompanied by freshly baked naan, promptly served generously to your table until you have had your fill.The naan alone is enough for my girlfriend to want to come here, but thats just the tip of the iceberg.The tastes are amazing, and its usually so good that I indulge to the point of overeating and groaning all the way home. Its the only place where I have that problem, and I swear that next time I will moderate myself, but its just too good to avoid temptation, every single time!My girlfriend swears that their saag paneer is better than $15 saag paneer only dishes at very expensive restaurants.And the best part is that the whole experience is probably the best bang for buck deal for a restaurant that you have ever encountered in your life. From Cuba to Europe to Sri Lanka, to Thailand, Ive never had more for less.Where else can you get an unlimited amount of meticulously cooked, complex flavored goat or beef Pakistani stew for $12 - $14 (I dont remember exactly how much it is, but all the other places tack on additional prices such as drinks sold separately, here its simply as much as you want, all included).Every time I have a friend or family come from out of town, I take them to what I affectionately term as THE PAKISTANI.So I highly suggest visiting, you wont be disappointed!

The butter chicken was amazing, and the naan is super fluffy! The owners were incredibly attentive, as well, and made sure we had a great time! Will definitely be going back for more butter chicken!

Had my wedding here last month and we used both of their halls for a two day event. The food, the service, the space everything was amazing! Mr. Nasir really came through and assisted with making sure everything went smoothly! He even added some non traditional dishes since it was a fusion wedding! Loved every moment!!!

It was our first visit. Nice staff, good price. Buffett had lots of items. Very good service.Only tandoori chicken had bad smell in it.

As an Indian food lover, I must give this buffet a worst rating. Since I ate lots of Indian restaurants across country, in different counties, the food and flavor of this restaurant are the lowest ranking. Not genuine flavor, materials are not fresh, overall an unpleasant experience. As an equivalent comparison, Shiva Indian Restaurant in rice village is much better choice.

The guy told me to try the goat — did NOT regret

Great costumer service super delicious food clean and quiet place

I visited this place from California in a wedding invitation meet the working crew and Rizwan the owner they where very humble and the service was great I can understand how much effort they put to keep there customer happy there service was great my 5 star wasn’t enough to give them they where simply the best the team was working so hard to fit customers needs there where no shortcut I like to visit this place again and again the foods where so delicious I will be returning back o California and one thing I will be missing is this great place .

The food is awesome! This is my favorite go to Indian buffet in Houston.

Worst Halwa puri in town. A 10 year old can cook better food than these so called professionals, bunch of amateurs., waste of time, money, and food.

The food was spectacular. Rizwan did a great job hosting us. The food management was amazing and the hostess are generous. I definitely recommend this place for a great meal and amazing customer service.

We ordered dinner buffet and it was good and value for the money

We have visited many times here in big events...i really like their service and food..it has improved tremendously...keep it up ........

The buffet is worth the money spent. Tasty meal with a lot of non veg options. Mr. Rezhvan was really friendly.

My wedding reception at Shahnai last month was a memorable event, thanks to Mr. Nasir. Excellent customer service and he really goes out of his way to make sure your day is as perfect as it could be. Definitely recommending it to all those new couples looking for a great reception hall with a gentleman who is a delight to deal with. Hell take over the entire event and the couple or the family does not have to worry for a thing.Please contact Mr. Nasir for your wedding reception or any other gathering needs, youll have a great experience.

Tasty food. A lot of options for vegetarian food. Good variety of sweets and salad. Chai is authentic in taste.

Nice place. There are lot of curry varieties both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Order chai also. It is really good.

Food was amazing and service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The manager was very nice and welcoming. His name is Rizwan.

Shahnai is one of the best Restaurant in Houston. They have amazing food with great customer service! Do not miss this place for dining with friends and family! Please recommend it to brother Rizwan Ali!

Overall, Great service. All of the staff did excellent jobs. The Manager, Rizwan, was courteous and helpful at all times. Would recommend to go with friends.

I went there for lunch buffet today had a below par Pakistani buffet experience. The beef paya, nihari and haleem were extremely lack of flavors. Chicken Chapli kebab was cold and soggy. Also experienced the worst halwa ever. The chicken biryani was slightly better in flavor and taste but it was never refilled. The service was also disappointing. The air conditioning was not working properly, which is a must requirement during Texas Summer! I had a way better Pakistani buffet experience at another location which is within a half mile radius from this restaurant. It was my first time eating at Shahnai. Wont be there again in future.

As a realtor I have tried many different buffets but this one tops them all with an amazing desi variety. The new management is the BEST! Amazing people and incredible service. Don’t forget to try the Haleem!!!

It was an awesome restaurant. The buffet was very delicious. Specially brother Rizwan was very generous as well as helpful.

Delicious, Affordable and a very good customer service. Enjoyed the variety of food items they have opened up for Iftar !!

The food was really good. They were really hospitable. Mr Rizwan was very supportive.

Yikes! Me and my family usually like this place but this time it was really bad. The food tasted a off which isnt usually the case. Idk why this time was so bad but it just was. Now Im not saying that itll be the same for every one or that its always bad. Im just sharing my experience which will be my last. It was disappointing plus its pretty pricey 😬

We have been going there for a while and also do take out, pickup or delivery on other services. But today it was worst experience. My husband and I went for breakfast. He wanted to take that breakfast buffet. But I was not feeling to eat . We went at the counter . That guy told you get 3 item and puri. He explained items but did not say the puri quantity is limited. As we know buffet is unlimited and my husband was bit hungry. He went for that and I ordered chicken and nun. Nun was not well cooked and I was not feeling to eat so I was just trying to accompany my husband.He was given 3 puri. And when he finished I requested to give more. The lady who was serving us, kind of giving reminder.. that he was supposed to get 3 for the buffet!!We were shocked !!😭 How come you limit people in middle of eating .

Excellent food with great service. Very friendly and nice environment. Highly recommended for iftar

Delicious Cousins Beautiful Interior and Responsible Management. Highly Recommended

This is one of my favorite places to go in Houston, they always have a fresh buffet amazing customer service, and the manager Mr. Rizwan hospitality is very outstanding. I highly recommend this place if you visiting Houston, TX.

Honestly this is probably my favorite buffet. The price is pretty fair for the flavor. But I love the parking space, its wide and plenty of room maneuver. Everytime Im in this restaurant, its never really pack, so I can easily go grab my food. And I sit close to the food. So its like 3 steps away. The people are nice. And amazing curry and spicy food. Love the rice too

The food was excellent. Very friendly service, and the buffet had great variety. The buffet was all day. The Mango Lassi was delicious. Highly recommend.

I came at the Rizwan Ali owned Shahnai and loved it. They have excellent service and great food. I would recommend to come here with your family.

Food was amazing and service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restauran

Food and service were great. Staff were very kind. Rizwan was very courteous. Had a great time. 👍

So much variety! Food that actually has taste! Super yummy and great service!

The food was great! And the Enviroment is very friendly. Rizwan was super polite.

We were happy that this place served food till 11, they had dinner buffet. The food was okay and there werent many options, but we were happy that you found a place that was open till 11PM.

The food was good. Its worth trying( Thank you Rizwan)

Wonderful experience at Shahnai!! All the food was very delicious and flavorful!Will be recommending to all my friends and family.

Amazing service and delicious food! Allhumdulliah they even helped us make room for prayer. I will definitely come back again with my friends and family. They cater too! Rizwan Ali Uncle is the best.

The quality and options of the buffet were outstanding and the naan was delicious.

Food and service was good.. brother rezwan was very nice to us.

All good foodGreaT manager Rizwan jawaid and arifan memonGreat place to vost and eat authenic foodThank you guys for a great tasty food best place in houston

Good efforts to make Ramadan food 🥘 they have delicious 😋 u can’t compare it to any Other restaurant they have different tasteTempura, mehzban is different something missing their on in taste, Shanhai got the taste .I went their wd friends fir buffet open late, they are actually very convenientPickup for their Haleem, tikka boti, kabab rolls, butter chicken are awsome .Met some guy in mangement named : brother Syed in ramadan he is good understanding and respect the basics of religion needs .Only things is they need to work on their restrooms 🚽 as it’s a competition around has betterBusiness sake .90% recommendations

Good and simple desi restaurant with lots of variety and fresh options. I am a customer here for last 12 years and am very satisfied with them.

Good food!! Good variety in the buffet! Nice place to have a party!

Thank you Rizwan and the staff for being excellent. I definitely recommend going here.

Delicious restaurant. Management is great and would 100% recommend to others. Ask for brother Rizwan, he is of great help!

This is the best indian buffet weve been to, food is always good and they always have a good selection. Friday is fried chicken and weekends they serve beef nehari!

Great service amazing food friendly staff. The food is always fresh. 10 out of 10

My Baba and I went to Shahnai today to get some food. There was two teenagers on the front desk, and they had no experience. They told us 10 minutes, but took more than 30 minutes. Then we complained to the elder there, and he was very rude. He also started being rude to my Baba, when he said Ive been here for 30 minutes. The elder guy replied You only have been here for less than 10 minutes. Also the elder guy was talking to somebody else the whole time so he had no clue what he was talking about. I would not recommend to eat there because the staff is horrible, the food was coming out super slow, the staff is rude, people have their masks down, service is slow, they werent using gloves while inside the kitchen either, and staff didnt have mask on either. Worst Pakistani restaurant in all of Houston. Do not go there, there is many better options along Hillcroft.

Great food, great service, great conversation. Army affiliated. Best Butter Chicken I have ever had. The Chai Tea is as authentic as it gets!

Food was good and the staff was nice as well. The hall was a good size but the bathroom was very creepy and not equipped properly

Thanks to brother Rezwan and Co. Good food and good environment.

The food was great a d a the staff at the restaurant were really nice as well

A NICE RESTAURANT FOR asian food..The Manager very courteous.I think best in the neighborhood.

Good food, the buffet has good selection of vegetables, greens and proteins !! Authentic food experience !! Explosion of spices !!

The food and managment were amazing. Rizwan was awesome and the staff was very generous and reccomended

Very tasty food, and very clean place overall, I recommend very much. And the hall was very nicely decorated.

The food is delicious and the staff here is pleasant and accommodating. The restaurant is clean and a great place to enjoy a meal

Delicious food and nice staff. Best customer service, keep it up.

The food was awesome. Brother Rezwan was very friendly.

The food is awesome here!

Cold aftari. The spring rolls and samosas were not cooked complete. They were cold and watery as they just took off the freezer and didnt defrosted it ( undercooked) No precautions were taken CoVid related. They need to work on everything

I had my baby weaning ceremony at shania and honestly it was an amazing experience.we dont have any idea for this party I did very first time make party but they make me too easier thanks.i like food,decoration,clean environment all things thanks.will be recommending to all friends.

Very nice and kind staff.Food was very delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Food was cold. They also charge gratitude when it was only me and my husband.

The food was decent but there were many options

I like to Thank You Shahnai Restaurant, On the 2 Day Weeding Ceremony in Shahnai Ballroom, 225 People they did Great and Spacious Sitting Arrangement, and they Decorate Beautiful Wedding Hall, And Food was Awesome, Every Single Person is saying Food was Great, Atmosphere was Great, And I like to Special Thanks to Nasir Ahmed who is taking care of whole Wedding From start to finish, Again I can Say Best Price they give us & Best food we all Loved it, Nasir Ahmed once Again Thank You.

Great food. Brother Rizwan was very friendly.

We went there for an event recently, the food the staff and the covid protocol all were on top notch love the staff. They did amazing for our event, love it.

I wish I can rate this restaurant a negative star they dont even deserve any star. Front Manager Javed Bahi is the nicest person I have ever met and I believe the restaurant is in business just because of his nice behavior. Please save time and money do your business else where. NOT PROFESIONAL AT ALL.

Food was very good. Highly recommended.

Amazing buffet dinner, just love the food .😊

One of the best authentic in America not just in HoustonHakeem and paya like we are eating in KarachiWay to go

The place is very clean and nice atmosphere, they have a great buffet and a lot of verity. The staff are very friendly i attend their party reception hall also, the food was amazing specially the whole chicken chargha over the rice it was awesome.

I visited this place with my husband on Saturday. All the dishes were stale. White rice were so hard due to reheating again and again. Green salad with garbanzo beans was smelling so bad. Fruit custard also had the strangest flavor being stale. Chicken tikka was extremely dry and biryani rice were also hard. Nothing was fresh, my husband and my stomach got upset after eating there. Only there naans are fresh and kheer was good. We literally ate the naan with kheer.

Found this place today .BestBuffett in town . Go see the managerRizwan he is awesome.

Ever best place in Huston Paya, Nihari Halwa puri, Sindhi beef Biryani & much more plus Vegetarians... 🥰❤ Rizwan bhai (Owner) Love you for you fabulous hospitality & Kulfi 😍😍

Ordered a couple of times, to just see if they correct thier services,Naan is either burnt, or has too much soda, and wet, after bieng baked,The biryani is in too much dry, but greasy with no taste, even in the platters or so called fried orange chicken is just masala outside, and not even cooked inside...sorry but not satisfied here...Im not trying this resturant again...good luck

I had my mehndi ceremony at Shenai, and honestly it was an amazing experience! Naseer did a great job at making sure everything was perfect that night. He took time out to regularly check on me to accommodate any changes which no other venue has done so far. This shows you the level of care and respect they have for their clients. He stayed till the end of the event to ensure all the food was distributed and everyone was satisfied with it. They are just great, highly recommend them for weddings/parties.

Good traste and service, maybe need more variety.

Food was good. Brother Rizwan was good.

Friendly staff and awesome buffet .One my favorite restaurant in Houston!

I like to thank you shanai on the 1 day my baby weaning cermony in shanai hall room, 60 people they did great arregement and they decorate beautiful party hall.there attend evert single person is says food was delicious &great decoration was also great, so i like to thanks to all shanai teams.🙏

Very good tea and very delicious food !